Govt Invites Applications for Top Posts in Damodar Valley Corporation
The Ministry of Power seeks eligible senior officers for Chairman, Member-Secretary, and Member (Finance) positions in Damodar Valley Corporation on a five-year deputation basis. Applications close 30 days from Employment News publication.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Power has announced vacancy invitations for three senior positions in the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC): Chairman, Member-Secretary, and Member (Finance). Appointments will be made on a deputation basis through the Hunt-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) method, with final approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
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The positions are open to officers currently serving in the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, All India Services, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), and the Indian Armed Forces, as well as eligible DVC officers. The deputation term will last for five years from the date of assuming charge or until the date of retirement, whichever comes first.
Vacant Posts and Key Details
1. Chairman, DVC
- Pay Scale: Rs – (IDA pattern) plus allowances
- Location: Kolkata
- Age Limit: 45 – 58 years (as on last date of application)
- Role: CEO and head of the Corporation; responsible for policy implementation, long-range planning, collaboration, and oversight across DVC’s multi-sector operations; liaises with central/state governments and public/private stakeholders.
- Eligibility: Officers in Level-15 pay matrix or equivalent in CPSEs or DVC; MBA preferred; experience in the power sector, management, and finance is desirable.
2. Member-Secretary, DVC
- Pay Scale: Rs – (IDA pattern) plus allowances
- Location: Kolkata
- Age Limit: 45 – 55 years
- Role: Reports to Chairman; responsible for administration, HR, industrial relations, CSR, land acquisition, recovery, IT, and Board proceedings.
- Eligibility: Officers in Level-14 pay matrix or equivalent; postgraduate degree (preferably in HR or IR) required; experience in senior management roles in large organizations is essential.
3. Member (Finance), DVC
- Pay Scale: Rs – (IDA pattern) plus allowances
- Location: Kolkata
- Age Limit: 45 – 58 years
- Role: Overall in charge of finance, commercial operations, accounts, and audit functions; responsible for commercial financial programs, resource mobilization, budgeting, and market expansion strategies.
- Eligibility: Officers in Level-14 pay matrix or equivalent; must be a Cost Accountant, Chartered Accountant, or MBA (Finance); experience in commercial finance management at a senior level is necessary.
Application Process
Eligible officers must submit applications through their Cadre Controlling Authorities in the specified format, along with the last 10 years’ ACR/APARs (properly authenticated in duplicate), to the Secretary (Thermal), Ministry of Power, Room No. 415, A Wing, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001. Emails can be sent to [email protected].
Candidates may also include a two-page note on their major achievements over the past decade and their vision for DVC and the power sector in India.
The cut-off date for eligibility (age and experience) is 30 days from the publication date in Employment News, which is also the last date for submission of applications.
Selection Process
The SCSC will shortlist candidates for interviews based on application merit. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected. The deputation appointments will be made with ACC approval.
About DVC
The Damodar Valley Corporation, established under the Damodar Valley Corporation Act in 1948, is an important power provider in Eastern India. It manages thermal, hydel, and solar power generation with an installed capacity of 6,715.123 MW. In addition to power generation, transmission, and distribution, DVC handles flood control, irrigation, soil conservation, afforestation, and artificial development in the Damodar Valley region, which spans West Bengal and Jharkhand.
DVC’s headquarters are in Kolkata. As of March 31, 2025, its capital fund totaled Rs 5,196.2 crore, with contributions from the Central Government, Government of Jharkhand, and Government of West Bengal.
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