The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission, a statutory body regulating the power sector in Odisha and headquartered in Bhubaneswar, has invited applications for four senior positions: Commission Secretary, Director of Tariff, Director of Engineering and Director of Regulatory Affairs. These leadership roles carry responsibility for areas like tariff regulation, engineering oversight and regulatory affairs, and are offered on direct recruitment or deputation basis.
OERC Recruitment 2026 - Commission Secretary, Director of Tariff and Other Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026No.ADM/07/V/ 1369
Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
16 Oct
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 16 Oct 2026
- Notification19 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed16 Oct
About OERC Commission Secretary, Director of Tariff, Director of Engineering and Director of Regulatory Affairs Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission
- Advertisement No.
- No.ADM/07/V/ 1369
- Post Name
- Commission Secretary, Director of Tariff and 2 more
- Job Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 57 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Commission Secretary
1
Director of Tariff
1
Director of Engineering
1
Director of Regulatory Affairs
1
Total4
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Commission Secretary | 1 |
| Director of Tariff | 1 |
| Director of Engineering | 1 |
| Director of Regulatory Affairs | 1 |
| Grand Total | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Commission Secretary1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate degree from a recognized university. Demonstrated ability to organize complex tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience
- 10 years judiciary or administrative experience, out of which 5 years at the management level.
- Desirable
- Work experience in a Government organization; demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in a regulated industry or with a regulatory body or in a judicial body
Director of Tariff1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate degree in Economics or Graduate degree in Electrical/Power Engineering. Experience in the development of tariffs in power sector utilities.
- Experience
- 15 years' experience as a professional economist or professional Engineering experience, of which at least five years include managing professional staff.
- Desirable
- Experience in commercial enterprises; demonstrated capability in analytical modelling; good written and verbal communication skills
Director of Engineering1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate degree in Electrical/Power Engineering. Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience
- 15 years of engineering experience with at least five years at the management level in large power utilities, either with generation, transmission and distribution facilities.
- Desirable
- Experience in the development of electricity tariffs; experience in commercial issues or power purchase agreements
Director of Regulatory Affairs1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate degree in Electrical/Power Engineering, or Degree in Law from recognized University/Law School, or Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance or equivalent from a recognised University/Institution, or Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) / Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Experience in the subject of Electricity Law or Commercial Law. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience
- 15 years' professional experience or similar experience in power utilities/Regulatory Commission/Central/State Government, out of which at least five years' experience in Regulatory Affairs.
- Desirable
- Adequate knowledge in the power sector, particularly in Regulatory Affairs, Tariff Regulation and Tariff setting; experience in providing legal advice on commercial issues; experience in drafting statutes and/or regulations; experience in contract and/or administrative law
Age Limit
Maximum 57 years as on 1st October 2026
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Eligible candidates are shortlisted from the applications received.
- 2Personal Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview, which the Commission may conduct through virtual mode if required. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Salary Structure
Level-17, cell-1 of 7th Pay Matrix (initial basic pay of Rs.1,35,100 per month), with DA and HRA as sanctioned by the State Government from time to time; other allowances admissible as per the sanction of the OERC
Grade Pay: Rs. 9,000 (pre-revised scale of pay Rs. 37,400-67,000)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form (Bio-Data Format-A) from the official OERC website
- 2Fill in the form with personal details, educational qualification and professional experience
- 3Attach self-attested copies of HSC, degree, post graduate and professional degree certificates and higher qualification documents
- 4Paste a recent passport size photograph with signature on the front of the form
- 5Send the completed application by Speed Post or email to the Secretary, OERC, Plot No.4, Bidyut Niyamak Bhawan, OERC Road, Shailashree Vihar, Bhubaneswar - 751021, Odisha
- 6Ensure the application reaches OERC on or before 16.10.2026 by 5.00 PM
- 7Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of HSC certificate
•Bachelor's Degree
•Post Graduate Degree and Professional Degree certificates issued by a Government recognised University/Institution
•Self-attested copies of higher qualification if any
•Recent passport size photograph with signature
•ID proof
•No Objection Certificate for candidates from the Government sector
Important Details
- Applications received after 16.10.2026 (5 P.M.) will not be entertained and incomplete applications are rejected.
- The Commission may consider pay protection for a deserving candidate.
- The posts are to be filled on Direct Recruitment/Deputation basis in accordance with the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Officers and Staff) Regulations, 1997, as amended from time to time.
Application Through Proper Channel
Candidates serving in Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Regulatory Commissions or Public Universities must submit their applications through proper channel. An advance copy may be submitted to OERC within the stipulated time, and a No Objection Certificate must be produced on or before the date of interview.
Odia Language Requirement
A candidate who has not passed from an Odia medium school must produce a certificate showing that he has passed a test in Odia equivalent to at least M.E. Standard.
References
Applicants must provide the name, designation, address and contact telephone number of two references whom OERC may contact to ascertain the candidate's ability, integrity, knowledge and capacity for the advertised post.
Age Proof
High School Certificate (HSC) shall be considered as the proof of age.
Contact
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Phone: 2721048, 2721049
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