OERC Recruitment 2026 for Commission Secretary and Directors – 4 Posts

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) is seeking qualified professionals for four key posts: Commission Secretary, Director of Tariff, Director of Engineering, and Director of Regulatory Affairs. These positions are open on a deputation basis, offering a starting basic pay of Rs. 1,35,100 per month under Level 17, cell 1 of the 7th Pay Matrix. The application window closes on 16 October 2026, and candidates must apply offline by that date. To be considered, applicants should have relevant graduate or postgraduate degrees, such as MBA, CA, CMA, CFA, law degree, or degree in electrical power engineering. The maximum age allowed is 57 years as of 1 October 2026. Applications must be submitted through the prescribed offline process detailed in the official notification.

Candidates eligible for these posts must hold relevant higher education qualifications such as a graduate or postgraduate degree, or professional certifications like MBA, Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), law degree, or electrical power engineering degree. The maximum age limit is set at 57 years as of 1 October 2026, which means candidates must not have crossed this age on that date to be eligible. Since these are deputation posts, applicants should be serving government or relevant sector employees who meet the qualifications and are willing to work on deputation terms.