Vacancies: 9 · Posts: Overman · Type: Contractual · Mode: Online · Fee: Nil (verify on form) · Apply: 03 September–21 September 2026 · Remuneration: ₹45,000 consolidated / month · Selection: Interview / Skill Test + DV · Location: DVC / JV coal mines (WB & Jharkhand)
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a statutory power and water-resources body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is hiring experienced Overmen for its coal-mining operations across the Damodar valley in West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Notice No. PLR/Contractual/01/2026/07 dated 03 September 2026 lists 9 Overman seats on a fixed-term contract. Online registration on dvc.gov.in opened on 03 September 2026 and closes at 23:59 hrs on 21 September 2026.
This is a statutory-organisation mining role, not a 7th CPC regular vacancy. You need a Diploma in Mining Engineering, a live DGMS Overman’s Certificate of Competency for coal, a DGMS-recognised First Aid Certificate, and three years of post-qualification opencast Overman work.
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Who Should Apply?
Diploma in Mining Engineering + valid DGMS Overman’s Certificate of Competency (Coal under CMR 2017 / CMR 1957) + DGMS-recognised First Aid Certificate + 3 years’ post-qualification opencast coal-mine Overman experience → Overman – 9 posts
Only Indian citizens can apply. Serving Central / State Government or PSU staff should keep an NOC ready for document verification or joining; the notice does not treat prior possession of an NOC as a bar on submitting the online form.
Who cannot apply
- No valid DGMS Overman’s Certificate of Competency for coal
- First Aid Certificate not from a DGMS-recognised institute
- Experience only in underground mines, if you cannot prove three years as Overman in open-cast coal mines
- Age above 55 years as on 21 September 2026 (plus any relaxation the advertisement actually prints)
- Non-Indian nationals
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 03 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 03 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 21 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Age/eligibility cut-off | 21 September 2026 |
| Interview / Skill Test | To be notified on dvc.gov.in |
| Document verification | With or after the interview call |
No extension has been published as of 09 September 2026.
Quick Overview – DVC Overman 2026
- Organisation: Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
- Sector: Power generation, transmission, distribution, water management and coal mining
- Notification Number: PLR/Contractual/01/2026/07 dated 03 September 2026
- Post: Overman
- Vacancies: 9
- Job Location: Any DVC / JV field formation or coal mine (West Bengal and Jharkhand belt; HQ at Kolkata)
- Official Website: DVC recruitment notices
- Last Date: 21 September 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Apply Online: Apply for DVC Overman Recruitment 2026 on the DVC careers portal
- Notification PDF: Download DVC Overman Recruitment 2026 PDF from the official recruitment notices page
- Job Type: Contractual engagement (initial 5 years, extendable by 2 years on performance)
- Remuneration: ₹45,000 per month consolidated
- Selection: Screening / shortlisting → Interview / Skill Test → Document verification
- Domicile: No state-domicile bar stated; Indian citizenship required
What Posts Are Available?
DVC is filling a single designation. All 9 seats are Overman posts for statutory supervision in opencast coal workings. Category-wise UR / OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD numbers are printed in the official advertisement table; they were not reproduced as integers on the public summaries available while writing this page. Read that table before you pick a category on the form.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay / Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overman | 9 | Diploma in Mining Engineering + DGMS Overman’s Certificate (Coal, CMR 2017/1957) + DGMS-recognised First Aid Certificate + 3 yrs opencast Overman experience | ₹45,000 / month consolidated; 5 years + 2 years possible extension |
✅ Confirmed: 9 Overman seats, contractual, online apply by 21 September 2026, ₹45,000 consolidated, DGMS + First Aid + 3 years OC experience.
❓ Not specified in public extracts: exact category-wise matrix, PwBD identification, written-test marks (none announced).
Your DGMS certificate and OC experience decide the shortlist before any interview
No written examination is mentioned in the current notice. DVC screens applications, then calls candidates for interview / skill test and document verification. A weak experience letter or an expired competency certificate can stop you before the interview room.
What Is the Age Limit?
Maximum age is 55 years as on 21 September 2026 (the closing date). SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen relaxation follows applicable Government of India rules. The notice extracts used here do not print a finished category-wise maximum (for example, they do not say “OBC: 58”). Do not assume a number until you read the advertisement table.
Examples:
✅ A 54-year-old UR candidate born on 21 September 1972 — eligible (within the 55-year limit as on 21 September 2026).
❌ A 56-year-old UR candidate born on 21 September 1970 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
Use the Experience Calculator to confirm three full post-qualification years in opencast Overman duty by 21 September 2026.
What Is the Remuneration?
Selected Overmen draw ₹45,000 per month as consolidated contractual pay. This is not Level-based 7th CPC pay. There is no separate DA / HRA line in the public summary of this notice.
Indicative monthly picture (consolidated contract, not a pay-matrix estimate):
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Consolidated remuneration | ₹45,000 |
| DA / HRA as extra lines | Not stated as add-ons in the current notice |
| Indicative monthly credit before tax | ₹45,000 |
| NPS / CGHS style deductions | Not a regular 7th CPC post; statutory deductions follow the contract/tax rules |
Annual contractual income is about ₹5.40 lakh if the ₹45,000 figure is paid for 12 months. Actual in-hand depends on TDS against your total income from all sources, not this contract alone. Medical, canteen or hostel support is not guaranteed unless the appointment letter repeats it.
This engagement does not by itself create a claim to DVC regular cadre, IDA executive scale, or pension.
What Is the Application Fee?
Public summaries of Notice No. PLR/Contractual/01/2026/07 state Nil fee for all categories. Confirm the fee page on the live form before you submit. If the portal still shows ₹0, do not pay anyone who messages you for a “processing charge”.
How to Apply?
Applications are accepted only online through DVC’s own registration system.
- Open the DVC recruitment notices page (Careers → Recruitment → Recruitment Notices).
- Find Engagement of Overman on contractual basis (Notice No. PLR/Contractual/01/2026/07) and click Apply Online.
- Register with a working mobile number and email ID. Keep both active till joining.
- Fill personal details, Diploma particulars, DGMS certificate number and validity, First Aid certificate details, and mine-wise experience dates.
- Upload photo, signature and certificates. Resize files first with the Photo & Signature Resizer.
- Preview every field. Submit before 23:59 hrs on 21 September 2026.
- Save the application number and print the form. That number is what DVC will use for the interview call.
No offline, email or walk-in application is accepted for this cycle.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading an expired or restricted DGMS Overman’s Certificate. The certificate must be valid for coal under CMR 2017 or CMR 1957 on the cut-off date.
- Counting underground Overman months toward the three-year opencast requirement. The notice asks for OC coal-mine experience as an Overman.
- Missing the DGMS-recognised First Aid Certificate while uploading only the Diploma.
- Waiting for 21 September evening. DVC portals have jammed on closing days in earlier drives.
- Sending a second form and assuming the first one “cancels”. If more than one application is submitted for the same post, only the last submitted application will be considered. Fee paid on an earlier form, if any, may not move across.
ডিভিসি ওভারম্যান ভর্তি ২০২৬ – পশ্চিমবঙ্গ ও ঝাড়খণ্ড কয়লা খনি ৯ পদের জন্য অনলাইন আবেদন
দামোদর ভ্যালি কর্পোরেশন (ডিভিসি) কয়লা খনির জন্য ৯টি ওভারম্যান পদে চুক্তিভিত্তিক নিয়োগ করেছে। অনলাইন আবেদন ৩ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৬ থেকে চালু এবং শেষ তারিখ ২১ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৬, রাত ১১:৫৯টা। মাসিক একত্রিত পারিশ্রমিক ₹৪৫,০০০। এটি নিয়মিত সরকারি পদ নয়।
কে আবেদন করতে পারবেন?
মাইনিং ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং ডিপ্লোমা, কয়লার জন্য ডিজিএমএস ওভারম্যান সনদ (CMR ২০১৭/১৯৫৭), ডিজিএমএস স্বীকৃত প্রাথমিক চিকিৎসা সনদ এবং ওপেনকাস্ট কয়লা খনিতে ওভারম্যান হিসেবে কমপক্ষে তিন বছরের অভিজ্ঞতা থাকতে হবে। শুধু ভারতীয় নাগরিক আবেদন করতে পারবেন। বয়স ২১ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৬-এ সাধারণত সর্বোচ্চ ৫৫ বছর।
বেতন ও নির্বাচন কী?
মাসে ₹৪৫,০০০ একত্রিত। প্রাথমিক মেয়াদ ৫ বছর, কর্মদক্ষতায় আরও ২ বছর বাড়ানো যেতে পারে। লিখিত পরীক্ষার কথা এই নোটিশে নেই। বাছাইয়ের পর সাক্ষাৎকার বা স্কিল টেস্ট এবং নথি যাচাই হবে। পোস্টিং ডিভিসি বা জয়েন্ট ভেঞ্চারের যে কোনো খনি বা ফিল্ড ইউনিটে হতে পারে।
আবেদন কীভাবে করবেন?
শুধু dvc.gov.in সাইটের Careers → Recruitment → Recruitment Notices থেকে অনলাইন ফর্ম জমা দিন। ডিজিএমএস সনদ নম্বর ও মেয়াদ ভুল লিখলে আবেদন কাটতে পারে। হেল্পলাইন ও আপডেটের জন্য একই পাতা দেখুন।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a chain of stages, not a single interview mark.
- Online application and eligibility screening (Diploma, DGMS, First Aid, OC experience, age).
- Shortlisting against the 9 seats and reservation roster in the official table.
- Interview and/or Skill / Trade Test. DVC may add a screening test if applications are very high.
- Document verification of originals against the form.
- Medical fitness and issue of the contractual offer, subject to vacancies and roster.
No interview date is out yet. Watch only DVC recruitment notices and the email used on the form. No written-exam syllabus is attached to this notice. Ties, if any, will be resolved as prescribed in the advertisement; do not assume “older candidate first” unless the PDF says so.
Why Does Damodar Valley Corporation Matter?
Damodar Valley Corporation is a statutory organisation created by the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948. It works under the Ministry of Power and runs thermal, hydel and renewable generation, transmission, distribution and valley water management across about 24,235 sq km in Jharkhand and West Bengal.
HQ is DVC Towers, VIP Road, Kolkata – 700054. Field stations and mines sit in the same two states. The corporation has been adding mining capacity (including captive / JV coal) to feed its plants, which is why Overman seats keep returning on contract.
Candidates search DVC jobs because the badge is a central statutory PSU-style employer with plant-town postings, not a private mine contractor. Search interest also clusters around “DVC vacancy 2026”, “DVC mining jobs” and “DVC career” when GATE Executive Trainee windows open.
The honest limit: this Overman seat is a time-bound contract. It is not the same as DVC Executive Trainee (GATE) entry onto the regular M2 / Level-10 ladder. Treat it as paid statutory-mine supervision with a 5+2 horizon, not as a back door into pensionable cadre. Read more on the power and energy sector hub and West Bengal government jobs.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
An experienced OC Overman comparing this notice with Coal India subsidiaries (ECL, BCCL, CCL) or the previous DVC Overman contract cycle will see a smaller seat count: 9 against DVC’s own earlier 16-post contractual drive, and far fewer than a typical CIL Overman advertisement. Pay at ₹45,000 consolidated sits in the same band DVC used last cycle, so this is a replacement / top-up hire for mine supervision, not a new regular cadre.
Best fit: Diploma mining supervisors who already hold a live DGMS Overman competency for coal, a DGMS First Aid card, and clean opencast statutory experience, and who can live in DVC / JV mine colonies in the Damodar Valley.
Skip this if you need permanence. Fresh Diploma holders without the competency certificate, underground-only Overmen who cannot document OC years, and candidates targeting GATE-based DVC Executive Trainee (Mining) should not treat this form as a substitute.
Practical tip: Before you hit submit, photograph both sides of the DGMS Overman’s Certificate and write the certificate number exactly as DGMS printed it. Mismatched numbers are the fastest way a 9-seat contractual list drops an otherwise eligible mine supervisor at DV.
What Documents Are Required?
Keep scanned copies for the form and originals for DV / interview:
- Recent photograph and signature (same set throughout)
- Class 10 certificate (date of birth)
- Diploma in Mining Engineering certificate and marksheets
- DGMS Overman’s Certificate of Competency for coal (CMR 2017 / CMR 1957) with validity visible
- DGMS-recognised First Aid Certificate
- Experience certificates naming designation as Overman and opencast coal mine
- Caste / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate in the prescribed central format, if claiming reservation or relaxation
- Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or Passport)
- NOC / permission proof if you are already in government or PSU service (produce when asked)
What Are the Service Conditions?
Initial engagement is 5 years on contract. Extension of up to 2 years depends on yearly performance review and management need. The contract does not confer regular absorption in DVC.
Posting can be any DVC or joint-venture field formation or coal mine. Transfers inside that network should be expected. Statutory Overman duties follow CMR and DGMS directions at the allotted mine.
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Hostel, canteen or transport, if offered later, will follow the appointment letter. Do not assume plant-town housing.
What Happens After Selection?
- DVC publishes the provisionally selected list or interview result on the recruitment notices page and may email the ID used in the form.
- You report for document verification with originals. Any gap in DGMS validity, First Aid or OC experience can end the offer here.
- Medical fitness for mine statutory duty is completed as directed in the call letter.
- You sign the fixed-term contract (5 years, performance review each year) and join the allotted mine/field unit.
- On-mine induction covers CMR duties, shift statutory reporting and DVC safety standing orders.
- Year-1 to Year-5 continuation depends on performance and mine requirement. A 2-year extension is discretionary, not automatic.
- At contract end, there is no built-in absorption into DVC regular Overman or Executive Trainee cadre.
Typical DVC contractual mining cycles move from close of form to interview in several weeks to a few months. Budget that gap; do not resign a current mine job on the application acknowledgement alone.
Contact & Helpline
Headquarters: Damodar Valley Corporation, DVC Towers, VIP Road, Kolkata – 700054 (near Ultadanga).
Recruitment email used on recent DVC notices: recruitment@dvc.gov.in
Helpline numbers printed on recent DVC recruitment correspondence: 033-6607-2532 / 033-6607-2539 (eligibility, official hours, Monday–Friday) and 033-6607-2849 (technical / portal issues). Confirm the numbers on the live advertisement before you call.
Recruitment page: https://www.dvc.gov.in/cms-web/recruitment-notices
⚠️ Contact details sourced from DVC’s official website and recent recruitment notices. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – DVC Overman 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Recruitment / Apply portal | Apply online for DVC Overman Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification PDF | Download the DVC Overman Recruitment 2026 PDF from official notices |
| Official website | Visit the DVC recruitment page for current openings |
| Results/updates | Check DVC recruitment results and notices |
| Organisation overview | Damodar Valley Corporation organisation page |
FAQs – DVC Overman Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for DVC Overman 2026?
21 September 2026, till 23:59 hrs. Late forms are not accepted. No extension is notified as of 09 September 2026. Submit a day or two early because the DVC portal can slow down on closing night.
What is the age limit for DVC Overman?
55 years as on 21 September 2026 for the general outer limit. SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get relaxation only as printed in the advertisement under Government of India rules. Do not invent a higher number.
Is there an exam for DVC Overman, or is it interview-based?
No written exam is mentioned. Screening of online forms is followed by an interview and/or skill test, then document verification. DVC may add a screening test if applications surge. Dates will appear only on dvc.gov.in.
What is the salary of a DVC Overman?
₹45,000 per month, consolidated on contract. That is the advertised figure, not a 7th CPC Level with DA and HRA stacked on top. Annual contractual pay is about ₹5.40 lakh before tax on your whole income.
Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for DVC 2026?
No. You need a completed Diploma in Mining Engineering plus a valid DGMS Overman’s Certificate and First Aid Certificate by the 21 September 2026 cut-off, along with three years of OC Overman experience.
Is DVC Overman a permanent government job?
No. This is a contractual engagement for 5 years, extendable by 2 years on performance. It does not create a right to regular DVC absorption or a pensionable cadre post.
Can candidates from other states apply for DVC recruitment?
Yes. The extracts do not impose West Bengal or Jharkhand domicile. Indian citizenship is required. You must still accept posting at any DVC or JV mine in the valley.
Where will I be posted if I get selected for DVC Overman?
At any DVC or joint-venture field formation or coal mine. HQ processing is in Kolkata, but the job is mine-site statutory supervision in the West Bengal–Jharkhand belt, not a VIP Road desk role.
Is a GATE score required for a DVC Overman?
No. GATE is used for DVC Executive Trainee engineering intakes, a different notice. This Overman contract is Diploma + DGMS competency + First Aid + OC experience, then interview / skill test.
Do DVC contractual Overmen get absorbed later?
Worth knowing before you apply: the current notice does not promise absorption. Extension after 5 years is performance- and vacancy-based. Plan your next DGMS / CIL / state mine application on that assumption.
What is the pay of an Overman in a power-sector captive mine?
Power-utility captive mines in eastern India often advertise consolidated Overman pay in the ₹40,000–₹50,000 band on contract. DVC’s figure of ₹45,000 sits inside that range. Regular CIL Overman scales differ because they follow coal-wage revisions, not this DVC contract.
Is a power-sector mining contract worth it for Diploma holders?
It depends on your certificate status. If DGMS competency is already in hand, a statutory Overman contract at a central utility mine is useful income and CMR practice. If you still need the competency certificate, this form will not wait for you.
What documents are checked at DVC document verification?
Diploma, DGMS Overman competency with validity, First Aid, OC experience letters that name the designation, ID, caste / EWS papers if claimed, and NOC if you are already in service. Bring originals and self-attested copies.
Pre-Contract Checklist – Before You Apply
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 21 September 2026.
- You understand this is a fixed-term contract for 5 years (plus possible 2-year extension) — not a permanent government job.
- You are comfortable with ₹45,000 consolidated remuneration and a mine-site posting in West Bengal or Jharkhand.
- You can upload DGMS Overman, First Aid and OC experience proofs before 21 September 2026.
- You have read that renewal is not guaranteed and absorption is not part of this notice.
📄 Source: Official notification released by Damodar Valley Corporation on 03 September 2026 (Notice No. PLR/Contractual/01/2026/07). All details above are taken from that advertisement as published on the DVC recruitment notices page. Category-wise vacancy integers should be read from the PDF table on that page before you choose a category.
