JSERC Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC), Ranchi, has one post of Director to fill on deputation or contract basis (Vacancy Circular No. JSERC/03/2026, dated 16 October 2026). On deputation the post carries Pay Band ₹15600-39100 with Grade Pay ₹7600/- (Rs.78,800/- at the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix level). A private sector candidate on contract gets an initial basic pay of ₹78,800/- plus allowances approved by the Commission. A retired officer gets Last Pay Drawn minus Full Pension, plus approved allowances. Candidates need 10 years of experience in an analogous post (or Director (Tariff) or tariff determination experience for retired Directors (Tariff)), and the initial term is one year. The application in the specified format must reach the Commission by registered/speed post by 20 December 2026, 17:00 hrs.

JSERC Director at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About JSERC

Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission is a statutory body functioning under the Electricity Act, 2003. Under Section 86 of the Act its work includes determination of electricity tariffs, regulating power purchase and procurement processes, granting of licences and adjudication of disputes. Its office is on the 1st Floor, Jharkhand State Housing Board (Old Headquarter), Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi - 834002.

Who Can Apply

The single Director post is open to four kinds of applicants, each with its own qualification and experience. Age and experience will be calculated as on 30 September 2026.

For Deputation

• Degree in Economics, Master's Degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10 years of experience in analogous post.
• Long experience in government owned Power Sector/Utility or PSU/Commission (Central or State), or an officer holding an analogous post on regular basis in Central/State Government, any PSU under Central/State Government, or a Central or State Electricity Regulatory Commission.

For Contract – Retired Director (Tariff)

• The candidate should have held a position of Director (Tariff) in a Central/State Electricity Regulatory Commission, or should have experience in the tariff determination process of Generating/Transmission/Distribution/Load Dispatch centre or any other utilities in the electricity sector in India.

For Contract – Other Retired Officer

• Degree in Economics, Master's Degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10 years of experience in analogous post. Post-retirement experience in the power sector will also be considered.

For Contract – Private Sector

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering/Economics or MBA from a recognized University.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in an analogous post.
• The candidate should be holding, or should have held, a position in substantive/officiating capacity.
• Experience in Regulatory Affairs, Tariff Determination process/Commercial function in a Power Utility or a Consultancy organization working in the power sector in India.

Desirable (Additional Qualifications/Experience)

The notice lists the same additional qualifications/experience for all routes:

• Professional experience in developing tariff modules in the interest of electricity consumers and expertise in commercial analysis.
• Professional experience in the power sector, including electricity generation, transmission and distribution in large public utilities, along with experience in developing electricity tariffs.
• Experience in handling administrative and establishment-related matters in Central/State Government organizations.
• Experience in managing litigation and related matters.
• Specialization in Regulatory Law.

Age Limit

Candidates claiming SC/ST/OBC benefits must furnish certificates; the validity of the certificate is the candidate's responsibility at the time of application and at verification. See the official notification for the full eligibility of each route.

Pay and Terms

Deputation

• Pay: ₹ Pay Band ₹15600-39100, Grade Pay ₹7600/- (Pay Matrix Level as per 7th Pay Commission – Rs.78,800/-).
• Pay, allowances and other terms of deputation are regulated by the JSERC (Officers and Staff Recruitment Rules and Service Conditions) Regulation 2012.
• Tenure: initially one (01) year, which may be extendable as per the requirement of the Commission.
• The selected candidate may be sent back to his/her parent department before the deputation period ends, and shall have no lien or claim on the Commission's regular establishment.

Contract

• Retired Director (Tariff) and other retired officers: monthly contract pay is a lump sum calculated as Last Pay Drawn minus Full Pension, plus other allowances as approved by the Commission.
• Private sector: Initial Basic Pay of ₹78,800/- plus other allowances as approved by the Commission.
• Tenure: initially one (01) year, which may be further extended at the discretion of the Commission and on the candidate's annual performance. If not extended, the contract ends automatically on expiry, with no separate order.
• There will be an annual performance assessment during the contract period.
• TA/DA as applicable to regular officers in the equivalent cadre in the Commission, as per rules adopted from time to time.
• Leave: all holidays notified by the State Government and 13 days casual leave annually, subject to prior approval.
• Either party may end the contract early with one month's notice or one month's salary in lieu; the Commission reserves the right to waive the notice period or notice pay or both.
• The selected candidate will execute a contract agreement with the Commission. The Commission reserves the right to terminate it before the tenure ends, and the appointment confers no right or claim to a regular appointment in the Commission.

How to Apply for JSERC Director

Applications go only by post, in hard copy, in the Commission's own format.

1. Get the application format from the JSERC website (www.jserc.org). The format is also printed with the notice and asks for post applied for (Deputation / Contract), personal details, service and pay details, pension details for retired officers, CTC for private sector candidates, qualifications, experience and a signed declaration.
2. Fill the application in the given format. An incomplete application, or one in a different format, is liable to be rejected.
3. Paste a recent passport-size photograph and enclose a CV, a latest passport-size photograph and attested copies of all certificates and testimonials (all required documents self-attested).
4. Deputation candidates send the application through proper channel with attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, NOC and Vigilance Clearance Certificate; an advance copy may be sent directly to avoid delay.
5. Send the application by registered/speed post only to: The Secretary, Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission, 1st Floor, Jharkhand State Housing Board (Old Headquarter), Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi – 834002.
6. The application must reach by 20 December 2026, 17:00 hrs. Applications received later will be summarily rejected, and JSERC is not responsible for postal delay or loss.

Documents named in the notice

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Latest passport-size photograph
• Attested copies of all certificates and testimonials
• For deputation: attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, NOC and Vigilance Clearance Certificate
• SC/ST/OBC certificate, for those claiming such benefits

Selection Process

Selection will be done by the Commission through an interview, and its decision is final and binding.

• Candidates may be provisionally admitted to the interview on the basis of the information in the application; an interview letter does not mean the candidature is finally cleared.
• Eligibility will be verified with original documents at the time of the interview or earlier, if called for.
• Deputation candidates must produce the No Objection Certificate from their organisation prior to or at the time of the interview; without it they will not be permitted to appear.
• Those working in Public Sector/Government Sector/Autonomous bodies may apply through proper channel, or submit the NOC at the interview, or submit a proper relieving order from their present employer at joining.

Important Instructions

• A candidate found not to meet the eligibility criteria (age, education, professional qualification, post-qualification experience) at any stage will be cancelled and not allowed to appear for the interview; candidature may be cancelled even after the interview.
• Any canvassing, directly or indirectly, will disqualify the candidature.
• No person convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude is eligible for appointment.
• The Commission reserves its right of discretion to relax any one of the provisions to ensure the suitability of the candidate.
• The Commission can be contacted on phone 0651-3167653 and email [email protected].

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