SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED (SJVN) — MINISTRY OF POWER, GOI · ADVT SJVN:127/2026

SJVN Various Post Recruitment 2026 — 21 Engineering Posts

SJVN (Schedule 'A' Central PSU) invites applications for 21 posts across 5 engineering disciplines — Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, Chemical, and Electrical/Mechanical. Apply 05–26 August 2026. Hard copy mandatory by 15 September 2026. B.E./B.Tech in the relevant branch required. Advt SJVN:127/2026.

📅 Apply Opens 05 August 2026 · sjvn.nic.in | 📮 Hard Copy Must Reach SJVN by 15 September 2026 | 💚 SC/ST/EWS: Free · General/OBC: ₹500 | SJVN · Schedule 'A' CPSE · Hydropower PSU · Shimla HQ · Advt 127/2026

📮 Hard Copy Submission is Mandatory — Do NOT miss this step. After submitting the online application, candidates must send a printed hard copy of the application along with self-attested documents to SJVN's office. Hard copy must reach SJVN by 15 September 2026 — nearly 3 weeks after the online last date (26 August). If you submit online but skip the hard copy, your application may be considered incomplete. Address and required documents will be in the official notification — download from sjvn.nic.in.

⚠️ Age Limit — Check Official Notification: The source states "Age Limit As On 01 October 2024" but specifies "Check Notification" for both minimum and maximum age limits. The cut-off date is nearly 2 years in the past, which is unusual. This may indicate a re-advertisement or backlog notification. Candidates must verify their exact age eligibility from the official notification at sjvn.nic.in before applying. Do not assume a standard 30/35 limit.

💧 What is SJVN? Why Work Here?

SJVN = Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited — a Schedule 'A' Central PSU (India's most prestigious CPSE category) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Joint venture between GoI and Government of Himachal Pradesh. Headquartered in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. India's major hydropower developer and operator — flagship project: Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (1,500 MW), the world's largest underground hydro project. SJVN is expanding into solar, wind, and thermal energy. A Schedule 'A' PSU designation means higher pay scales, IDA-linked salary, and significant career growth opportunities compared to Schedule 'B' or 'C' PSUs.

🔄 Selection Process

Written Examination

Technical written exam — discipline-specific engineering knowledge + general aptitude. Syllabus and paper pattern in official notification. For a hydropower PSU, mechanical and electrical papers typically cover power plant systems, turbines, generators, and control systems.

Interview — Viva-Voce

"Viva-Voce" = oral interview by a panel of technical experts. Tests in-depth domain knowledge, problem-solving, and communication skills. Standard in engineering PSU recruitments for verifying technical competency beyond written answers.

Document Verification

Original B.E./B.Tech degree (or M.Sc for Chemical), mark sheets, age proof, category certificate, and any other documents specified in the official notification. Hard copy already submitted by post also verified at this stage.

Medical Examination

Pre-appointment medical fitness check — SJVN operates large hydropower plants with underground machine halls, dam sites, and high-altitude locations; medical standards cover vision, hearing, and physical fitness for operational environments.

✍ How to Apply — Including Mandatory Hard Copy

1. Do NOW (before 05 August): Download the official notification from sjvn.nic.in. Verify your discipline eligibility (branch of B.E./B.Tech), age eligibility (as on 01 October 2024), and category. Keep all documents ready.

2. From 05 August 2026, visit sjvn.nic.in and access the "SJVN Various Post Recruitment 2026 / Advt SJVN:127/2026" apply link. Fill the online application form with personal details, discipline selection, and qualification details. Upload photo and signature.

3. Pay fee if applicable: ₹500 (General/OBC) · ₹0 (SC/ST/EWS) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Online deadline: 26 August 2026.

4. Submit online and take a printout of the final submitted application form. This printout is the basis for your hard copy submission.

5. ⚠️ HARD COPY STEP (Critical): Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (as specified in the official notification — typically degree, marksheets, age proof, category certificate, experience certificate if any) to the printed application. Send via speed post / registered post to the SJVN address mentioned in the notification. Hard copy must reach SJVN by 15 September 2026.

📮 Hard Copy Checklist — Post by 15 September 2026

✓ Printed copy of online application (signed)
✓ Self-attested copy of B.E./B.Tech degree certificate (or M.Sc for Chemical)
✓ Self-attested copies of all semester/year mark sheets
✓ Self-attested copy of 10th/12th certificates (age proof)
✓ Category certificate — SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS as applicable
✓ Any other documents specified in the official notification

Send to: The address mentioned in the official notification at sjvn.nic.in
Mode: Speed Post / Registered Post only (ordinary post is risky — not recommended)

⚠️ Disclaimer: This page on ResultDekho.net is for informational purposes only. All data sourced from the SJVN Various Post Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt SJVN:127/2026, sjvn.nic.in). Vacancy math verified: 1+9+6+3+2 = 21 ✓. Post designation: Source provides only discipline labels (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, Chemical) — actual post title/designation (Junior Engineer, Executive Trainee, etc.) and pay scale are not specified in source; verify from official notification. Age limit: Source says "Check Notification" for both minimum and maximum age; cut-off date is 01 October 2024 — candidates must verify age eligibility from official notification at sjvn.nic.in. EWS fee exemption: Explicitly stated in source; uncommon — verify from official notification. Minimum % requirement for BE/BTech: Not specified in source — PSUs typically require 60%/6.5 CGPA; verify from official notification. Hard copy address and enclosure list — verify from official notification. ResultDekho is not affiliated with SJVN or the Ministry of Power. Always verify at sjvn.nic.in. Last Updated: 06 August 2026.