Damodar Valley Corporation, DVC is inviting applications form for DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024 for result-oriented and promising DIPLOMA ENGINEERS to join its journey of growth as JUNIOR ENGINEER GR.II (JE GR.II) in the disciplines of Mechanical / Electrical / Civil /C&I/Comm and Mine Surveyor through computer based test for the total of 64 vacancies.
No other means/mode of submission of applications will be accepted for DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024. The number of vacancies advertised is tentative and may decrease or increase.
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Damodar Valley Corporation DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024
Advertisement No.: . PLR/JE & MS/2024/5/1
Important dates
- Application Begin : 05/06/2024
- Last Date for Apply : 04/07/2024
- Fee Payment Last Date : 04/07/2024
- Complete Application form : 04/07/2024
- Admit Card : As Scheduled
- CBT Examination Date : As Scheduled
Fee details for the Application Form
- General(UR)/OBC/EWS : 300/-
- SC/ST : 0/- (Exempted)
- PwD (Special Ability) :0/- (Exempted)
- Ex-SM and Departmental Candidates : 0/- (Exempted)
- Pay the exam fee through Debit/Credit Cards, UPI, Net Banking, E-Challan etc.
Age Eligibility : As on 04/07/2024
- Minimum Age Limit : 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 27 Years for Junior Engineer
- Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years for Mine Surveyor
Age Relaxation in compliance with the Recruitment Rules delineated by DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024. candidates may qualify for age relaxation exceeding the conventional criteria. Such relaxation is contingent upon distinct conditions and is enforceable in accordance with the directives established by the competent recruitment authority.
Educational Eligibility: DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024 : 64 Posts
| Post Name | Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical/JE1) | (I) Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Mechanical Engineering from any recognized College/ Institute approved by AICTE/appropriate statutory authority with not less than (II) 65% marks (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical//JE2) | (I) Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering from any recognized College/ Institute approved by AICTE/appropriate statutory authority with not less than (II) 65% marks (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Junior Engineer (C & I /JE3) | (I) Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Electronics & Telecommunications/ Instrumentation Engineering from any recognized College/ Institute approved by AICTE/appropriate statutory authority with not less than (II) 65% marks (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Junior Engineer (Civil/JE4) | (I) Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Civil Engineering from any recognized College/ Institute approved by AICTE/appropriate statutory authority with not less than (II) 65% marks (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Junior Engineer (Communication/JE5 | (I) Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Electronics & Telecommunications/ Telecommunication Engineering/ Electronics & Communication Engineering from any recognized College/ Institute approved by AICTE/appropriate statutory authority with not less than (II) 65% marks (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Mine Surveyor (2024/MS6) | Matriculation with not less than 65% marks (General/ OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) and Surveyor’s certificate of competency issued by DGMS . OR Diploma in Mining/Mining Surveying/Mining & Mine Surveying with not less than 65% marks (General/ OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) from any recognized College/ Institute approved by AICTE/appropriate statutory authority and Surveyors’ certificate of competency issued by DGMS. |
Category wise Vacancy : DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024 : 64 Posts
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical/JE1) | 09 | 04 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 16 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical//JE2) | 09 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 20 |
| Junior Engineer (C & I /JE3) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil/JE4) | 09 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 20 |
| Junior Engineer (Communication/JE5 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Mine Surveyor (2024/MS6) | 03 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
Selection Procedure : DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024
- Computer Based Online Test. (MCQs Type)
- Document Verification
The final selection will be based on the performance in online test.
Examination Scheme & Pattern : DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024
- Medium of test: Rajbhasha (Hindi) and English
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
- Domain subject level as applicable for each post.
| Subject/Syllabus | No.of MCQs | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I General Aptitude Test (GAT) on vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency and interpretation, numerical ability etc. | 30 | 30 | 02 hours |
| Part-II consists of Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) having specific questions from respective discipline. | 70 | 70 | |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 | 02 hours |
Examination Syllabus : DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024
Syllabus for General Aptitude Test (GAT)
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning: The Syllabus for General Intelligence would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations, and other analytical
functions.
B. General Awareness: Questions will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the
environment around him/ her and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research, etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
C. General English: English Language & English Grammar. Narration, Voice, Basic Sentence Patterns.
Transformation of Sentences, Determiners and Preposition, Tenses, Prefix, Suffix, Parts Of Speech Common errors (Noun, Pronoun, Articles, Adverb, Punctuation, Preposition etc.) , Modals, Phrases,
Idioms, Vocabulary.
Syllabus for Technical Knowledge Test (TKT: Mechanical
A. Fundamentals & basics
➢ Mechanical drawing
➢ Measurement & error
➢ Pipe & fittings
➢ Refrigeration and air conditioning
➢ Material inspection methods
B. Power Plant Engineering
➢ Steam Power Plant
➢ Rankine Cycle
➢ Carnot cycle
➢ Efficiency of Steam Power Plant
➢ Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle & Brayton Cycle
➢ Fans & Pumps
➢ Coal and its analysis
➢ Steam Generator basic
➢ Steam Turbine basic & Nozzles
➢ Hydroelectric Power Plant
➢ Advantage & Disadvantage of Hydel power
➢ Hydrographs
➢ Hydro Turbines
➢ Cavitation
➢ Performance of Turbine
➢ Cooling Tower and Condenser basics
C. Basic Thermodynamics
➢ Open System, Closed System and Isolated System
➢ Quasi static process
➢ Point Function and Path function
➢ 1
st Law, 2nd Law and Zeroth Law of thermodynamics
➢ Kelvin Planck Statement and clausius statement
➢ Dead state
➢ Joule-Thomson Co-efficient basic
➢ Concept of Heat engine and Heat Pumps
➢ Refrigeration cycle (i) Vapour compression cycle (ii) Vapour absorption cycle
➢ Name of refrigerant and their nomenclature
➢ Mollier diagram
D. Fluid Mechanics
➢ Properties of Fluid
➢ Pressure measuring devices
➢ Hydrostatic Force
➢ Buoyancy and stability
➢ Bernoulli’s Energy Equation
➢ Compressible Flow and Incompressible Flow
➢ Basic of Turbomachinery
E. Heat Transfer
➢ Heat and Importance of Heat transfer
➢ Modes of heat transfer
➢ Fourier’s law of heat conduction
➢ Heat transfer by convection- basic
➢ Heat transfer by Radiation
➢ Absorptivity
➢ Reflectivity
➢ Transmissivity
➢ Black Body
➢ Stefan-Boltzmann Law
➢ Type of Heat Exchanger
➢ LMTD
F. Material Science
➢ Normal Stress and Strain
➢ Stress-Strain diagram
➢ Elasticity and Plasticity
➢ Hook’s Law
➢ Shear Stress and Strain
➢ Shear Force and Bending Moment
G. Manufacturing Science
➢ Metals and Alloys
➢ Heat Treatment
➢ Dry sand mould casting
➢ Die Casting
➢ Rolling, Forging and Drawing forming process
➢ Advantage and Disadvantage of cold rolling & Hot Rolling
➢ Arc welding, Gas welding and Thermit welding
➢ Cutting Tools
➢ Different measuring Tools
Syllabus for Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for Electrical
➢ Concept of Potential difference. Current and resistance. Ohm’s law, insulation resistance.
Kirchhoff’s law,
➢ A.C. Fundamentals: Sinusoidal voltage and currents., concept of cycle period, frequency,
instantaneous, peak, average, r.m.s. values, peak factor, and form factor, phase difference,
lagging, leading and phasor representation.
➢ A.C circuits of pure resistance, inductance and capacitance and corresponding voltage-current
phasor diagrams. Basics of series and parallel R-L, R-C, R-L-C circuits.
➢ Concept of active and reactive power and power factor.
➢ Polyphase AC circuits: Concept of three-phase supply and phase sequence. Balanced and
unbalanced loads
B. Electrical Machines under Powerhouse: –
➢ Generator (basic principle & philosophy)
➢ Motor (basic principle & philosophy)
➢ Basic Electrical Protection of Generators and Motors
➢ Testing of Generators & Motors
➢ Switchgears
C. Transmission & Distribution System: –
➢ Transformers
➢ Circuit Breakers
➢ Other switchyard equipment (CT, PT, CVT, LA, Wave Trap, Isolators, Insulators, BusBar,
Conductor etc.)
➢ Basic Testing of transformers, Circuit breakers, CT PT etc.
➢ DC System including Battery Bank
➢ Basic Electrical Protection philosophy of Transmission Line & Equipment such as
Transformer etc.
D. Metering System
➢ Energy Meter (Basic principle of single and 3-phase energy meter)
➢ ABT meter
Syllabus for Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for C&I
A.Basics & Fundamentals.
B. Basics of Measurements, Transducer, Transmitters, Indicators, Gauges
➢ Basics of measurement philosophy of different parameter like Pressure, Temperature, Level,
Flow, Position etc.
➢ Measurement of Pressure i) Absolute, ii) Gauge and iii) Differential pressure
➢ Principles of electronic pressure measurement.
➢ Measurement of Temperature, Basic types of temperature measuring devices, i) Mechanical
devices (liquid/gas-in-glass thermometers, bimetallic strips, bulb & capillary, pressure type
etc.) ii) thermocouples iii) RTDs and thermistors iv) infrared and optical pyrometers, etc.
➢ Thermocouples principle of operation and Major types of Thermocouples
➢ Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) principle of operation, Major Types of RTD.
➢ Measurement of Level: Level Transmitter Types i) Capacitance ii) Ultrasonic iii) Radar iv)
Displacer Type v) By measurement of Pressure vi) Differential Pressure (DP) Type., etc.
➢ Level Switch Types i) Conductive ii) Float iii) Capacitive iv) Resistive, etc.
➢ Measurement of Flow i) DP (Differential Pressure) Type ii) Ultrasonic iii) Turbine Type iv)
Mass Flow v) Target Type vi) Electromagnetic vii) turbine viii) open channel flow meters,
etc.
➢ Types of Flow Element for DP Type Flow Transmitter i) Orifice ii) Flow Nozzle iii) Pitot Tube
iv) Aerofoil, etc.
➢ Measurement of Vibration: Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Vibration Measurement
Probes Types
➢ Measurement of Position: LVDT, Eddy, Capacitive, Optical, Ultrasonic etc.
➢ Measurement of Speed: Hall, Eddy etc.
➢ Gas and Liquid Analysers, Air Pollution monitoring, Oxygen Analyzer, SWAS, pH and
conductivity measurement etc.
➢ Field Instruments for measuring Process parameter
C. Pneumatic Actuator, Power cylinder, Pneumatic Positioner, Pneumatic Smart Positioner, I/P
Converter, Solenoid Valve, Servo Valve, Proportional Valve.
D. Semiconductor and Diodes, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Integrated Circuits, Transistors,
SCR DIAC & TRIAC, Amplifiers, Oscillators, Power Electronics, Analog Electronics,
OPAMPS, Filters.
E. Number Systems & Boolean Algebra, Digital Electronics , Different number systems – Binary,
Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal ,Conversion from one number system to another, Boolean variables
– Rules and laws of Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates – AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR , XOR,
XNOR, Logic Circuits and Memory Device, Flip Flops, Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog
Conversion, Microprocessors .
F. Principles of Communication and Network System, Amplitude- and frequency modulation,
Pulse Code Modulation and Differential Pulse Code Modulation. Delta Modulation and Adaptive
Delta modulation, Amplitude Shift Keying, Frequency Shift Keying, Phase Shift Keying, Time
Division Multiplexing, Optical fiber and Ethernet, Basic Computer Networking system.
G. Control System: P-I-D Control, Feedforward Control, Lead Lag Control, Relays,
Microcontrollers, Sequential control, PLC, DCS (Distributed Control System), SCADA.
Syllabus for Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for Civil
A. Fundamental of Civil Engineering & knowledge of different materials
B. Concrete Technology –
➢ Concept of materials
➢ Concrete mix,
➢ Cement type – composition of cement,
➢ Different tests carried out & its requirement.
➢ Concrete Structures
➢ Reinforcement steel detailing – strength, detailing, types, precautions & requirement
➢ Basic knowledge of Concrete design & parameters of IS:456, IS-875
C. Construction material & its management
D. Structural Engineering-
➢ Type of structures
➢ Strength of materials
➢ Basic knowledge of Steel design & parameters of IS 800, IS 802
➢ Knowledge of different connections – weld, B&N
E. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering-
➢ Type of foundations & its uses
➢ Settlement & precautionary measures
➢ Soil Investigation & its requirement, type of tests, instruments used etc.
➢ Knowledge about bearing capacity of soil
F. Highway & Railway engineering-
➢ Pavement type & its uses
➢ Knowledge of Railway embankment, sleepers, gauge, rail type etc.
➢ Material knowledge & different type of tests carried out
➢ Composition of rigid & flexible pavement, basic design
G. Water supply & sanitation
➢ STP & uses of treated sewage water
➢ Effluent Treatment Plant
➢ Wastewater management
➢ Rainwater harvesting – its requirement & uses
H. Surveying – its uses, requirements, types, instruments used etc.
I. Quality related issues -its uses, functions & necessity
J. Miscellaneous:
➢ Knowledge about estimate preparation & its uses
➢ Knowledge about Fly ash products & its uses
➢ Knowledge about activities related to site supervision, mode of measurement.
➢ Knowledge about different material used for repairing / water proofing etc.
➢ Technical specification
➢ Knowledge about different activity for construction of buildings, bridges, water
retaining structures, embankments etc.
Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for Communication
Basic Electricity Classification of materials into conductor, semiconductor, insulator.
various types of relays, switches and connectors, Concept of capacitance and capacitors;
Ohm’s law, Power and Energy, KVL & KCL and their applications , Concept of alternating
voltage & current; Cells and Batteries
B. Electronic Devices and Circuits Active and passive components; Semiconductor Diode;
Bipolar transistor & their circuits; Transistor Biasing Stabilization of operating point: Singlestage transistor amplifier, field-effect transistor, MOSFET circuits applications. Thyristor and
UJT. Regulated Power Supply, Multistage Transistor Amplifier, Feedback in Amplifier:
Sinusoidal Oscillators; Opto Electronics Devices and their applications: Operational
Amplifier. Wave shaping and switching Circuits.
C. Digital Electronics Number system (binary and hexadecimal): Logic Gates Multiplexers and
Demultiplexers: Latches and Flip Flops: Counters; Shift Registers; Memories; A/D and D/A
converters,
D. Communication AM, FM and PM Modulation /Demodulation ; Pulse modulation – TDM,
PAM, PPM, PWM, Multiplexing, Principles and applications of PCM. Introduction of Basic
block diagram of digital and data communication systems, Digital Modulation Techniques –
ASK, ICW, FSK, PSK: Characteristics/working of data transmission circuits; UART,
USART: Modems; Protocols and their functions, brief idea of ISDN interfaces, local areas
Network.
Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for Mine surveyor Discipline.
| Subtopic | Description |
|---|---|
| Linear measurement | Instruments for measuring distance ranging, chain surveying; errors in chaining and plotting; optical square. |
| EDM | Principles of measurements; types; correction and selection of instrument. |
| Angular measurement: | Prismatic compass; bearing of lines; local attraction; magnetic declination |
| Plan Table Surveying: | Methods contouring using plane table and micro-optic alidade |
| Miners’ dials and other compass instruments | Dialling; loose and fast needle surveying |
| Theodolite | Modern micro-optic theodolites; measurement of horizontal and vertical angles; theodolite traversing; traverse calculation; computation of coordinates; adjustment of traverse; temporary and permanent adjustment |
| Total Stations | Surveying by Total stations, errors, adjustments and applications. |
| Levelling: | Levelling instrument types of levelling; booking and reduction methods; temporary and permanent adjustment of levels; geometrical, trigonometric and physical levelling; characteristics and uses of contours; methods of contouring; traverse; co-ordinates and levelling problems. |
| Tachometry & Controlled surveys: | Tachometry Triangulation; trilateration; application of GPS and Total Station in mine surveying. Use, care, testing, and adjustments of instruments. |
| Field astronomy: | Astronomical terms; determination of true bearing by equal altitude method; Gyro theodolite; principle and determination of Gyro north, astronomical triangle; conversion of time systems and precise determination of azimuth by astronomical methods. |
| National grid: | Map projection Cassini Lambert’s polyconic and universal transfers Mercator; transformation of coordinates, vertical projections; mine models. |
| Geodesy: | Geod, spheroid and ellipsoid, geocentric, geodetic and astronomical coordinates, orthometric and dynamic heights. |
| Photogrammetry: | Introduction; scale of a vertical photograph; photographs versus maps; application of photogrammetry and remote sensing in mining |
| Theory of errors and adjustments | Causes and classification of errors; inclines of precision; laws of weight propagation and adjustment of errors; adjustment of triangulation figures. |
| Traversing | along steep topography with or without auxiliary telescope. |
| Area and volume calculation; different methods and their limitations: | earth work and building estimation; laying out of rail and haul road curves; determination of azimuth latitude and longitude. |
| Borehole surveying and calculations, dip, strike, outcrop and fault problems. |
Pay, Allowance and Other Benefits : DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024
Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer | Rs. 35,400/- to 1,12,400/- in Pay Matrix Level 6 (at B4 level in DVC) |
| Mine Surveyor | Rs. 35,400/- to 1,12,400/- in Pay Matrix Level 6 (at B4 level in DVC) |
Allowances : DVC JE and Mine Surveyor Recruitment 2024
- Transport Allowance
- House Rent Allowance/Leased Accommodation Facility/Housing
- Site Location Allowance
- Professional Update Allowance (Annual)
Employee Benefits & Miscellaneous Facilities :
- Leave Travel Allowance
- Leave and Leave Encashment
- Medical Facility for Self & Dependents (CHSS)
- Education Facility for children within township
- Children Education Assistance
- Reimbursement of Cable TV Charges
- Reimbursement of Mobile Phone Charges
- Reimbursement of News Paper Charges
- Reimbursement of Membership fees for Professional Institution
- Canteen Subsidy
Incentives :
- Performance Linked Incentive
Loans & Advances :
- Interest bearing advances (for House Building, General Purpose)
Retirement Benefits/Social Security Schemes :
- Employees Provident Fund
- Gratuity
- Post-Retirement Medical Care
- Payment of Ex-gratia to Families of Employees who Die While in
- Service and missing employees
- Benevolent Fund
- Group Insurance
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