OREDA Limited, formerly the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency and the state's nodal agency for renewable energy under the Department of Energy, Government of Odisha, has announced recruitment for the post of Chief Executive Officer. There is a single vacancy. The appointee will head NIRL OREDA Renewables Limited, a joint venture of NLC India Renewables Limited and OREDA Limited formed to develop large-scale green energy projects in Odisha.
OREDA Chief Executive Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026Adv. No 01/2026, Dt. 01.10.2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
26 Oct
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Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Opentill 26 Oct
About OREDA Chief Executive Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency
- Advertisement No.
- Adv. No 01/2026, Dt. 01.10.2026
- Post Name
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Job Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Odisha (Applications are invited from eligible and experienced officers of the Government of Odisha / State Public Sector Undertakings)
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 60 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 30 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in project approval, land acquisition and execution of large projects
- Pay Scale
- Pay Matrix Level-17
- Tenure
- Up to 5 years, or till attaining the age of superannuation, or repatriation by the parent organisation, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Eligibility and Experience
Be serving in the State Government or a State Public Sector Undertaking and should have held the rank of Special Secretary, Executive Director, Chief General Manager or equivalent, in Pay Matrix Level-17 or equivalent, for a minimum period of 5 years. Possess at least 5 years' experience in project approval, land acquisition and execution of large projects and adequate knowledge of applicable statutory and other clearances. Have a minimum of 30 years of professional experience. Candidates having an Engineering background with MBA qualification will be preferred.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Eligibility and Experience | Be serving in the State Government or a State Public Sector Undertaking and should have held the rank of Special Secretary, Executive Director, Chief General Manager or equivalent, in Pay Matrix Level-17 or equivalent, for a minimum period of 5 years. Possess at least 5 years' experience in project approval, land acquisition and execution of large projects and adequate knowledge of applicable statutory and other clearances. Have a minimum of 30 years of professional experience. Candidates having an Engineering background with MBA qualification will be preferred. |
Age Limit
Not more than 60 years of age as on the closing date of application (26 October 2026)
Selection Process
- 1Deputation
Appointment on deputation basis from eligible officers of the Government of Odisha or State Public Sector Undertakings who meet the prescribed rank, pay matrix level and project execution experience requirements.
Salary Structure
Pay Matrix Level-17
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the OREDA website or obtain it from the notification
- 2Fill in the personal, educational and professional details accurately
- 3Enclose a recent passport-size photograph, detailed bio-data/CV, self-attested copies of educational and professional qualifications, date of birth proof, appointment/promotion and service experience documents, details of major projects handled, vigilance/disciplinary clearance and integrity certificate, and the forwarding certificate from the parent Department/Organisation
- 4Super-scribe the envelope as "Application for the post of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) NIRL OREDA RENEWABLES LIMITED."
- 5Send the application by post to The Chief Executive Officer, Office of OREDA Limited, S-3/59, Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751010, to reach by 26 October 2026 up to 5:00 P.M.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Recent passport-size photograph
•Detailed bio-data/CV
•Self-attested copies of educational and professional qualifications
•Documents supporting date of birth
•Documents supporting appointment/promotion and relevant service experience
•Details/documents relating to major projects handled
•Vigilance/disciplinary clearance and integrity certificate
•Certificate/forwarding letter from the parent Department/Organisation
Important Details
- The post is filled on deputation from officers of the Government of Odisha or State Public Sector Undertakings.
- The parent Department/Organisation must forward the application with a certificate verifying the particulars, confirming that the officer meets the eligibility and experience requirements, that integrity is certified and no disciplinary, vigilance or criminal proceedings are pending, and that there is no objection to the candidature.
- Applications must reach the OREDA office by post by 26 October 2026 up to 5:00 P.M.
Role and Projects
The CEO will lead NIRL OREDA Renewables Limited, a joint venture of NLC India Renewables Limited and OREDA Limited, and contribute to the development of 1,000 MW green energy projects along with allied green-energy businesses, including potential 250 MW wind power and 225 MW floating solar projects in the first phase.
Application Form Sections
- Personal details including name, parents' names, date of birth, age as on the last date of application, mobile number, e-mail ID and correspondence address
- Present employment details including parent department, designation, pay matrix level, dates of joining and total professional experience
- Details of having held the rank of Special Secretary / Executive Director / Chief General Manager / equivalent in Pay Matrix Level-17 or equivalent for at least 5 years
- Educational qualifications with specialisation, institution and year of passing, plus engineering and MBA qualification status
- Relevant project experience in project approval, land acquisition, execution of large infrastructure projects and statutory/regulatory clearances
- Major professional achievements and details of present and previous postings
- Other details on pending disciplinary, criminal or vigilance proceedings, penalties in the last five years, and debarment or blacklisting
- Declaration by the candidate and certificate/forwarding by the parent Department/Organisation
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9668830555
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an engineering background with an MBA mandatory for the OREDA CEO post?
No. The notice only states that candidates having an Engineering background with an MBA qualification will be preferred.
Can officers from outside Odisha apply for this post?
No. Applications are invited only from eligible and experienced officers of the Government of Odisha or State Public Sector Undertakings.
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