MSEDCL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Company Secretary, Joint Company Secretary Posts

One Company Secretary post and one Joint Company Secretary post are open at Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL, Mahavitaran) under Advertisement No. 02 / 2026, dated 14/11/2026, for its Board level secretarial role. Applications in the prescribed format go by email to [email protected] and must be received by 17:30 hours on 20 November 2026. As of 15 November 2026, the application window is open.

About MSEDCL

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (CIN: U40109MH2005SGC153645), known by its brand name Mahavitaran, describes itself in the notice as the largest power distribution utility in India among state-owned power distribution companies, in terms of revenue and units of power supplied. The notice states that it had approx. 2.808 crore consumers as on June 30, 2026, around 70,000 employees and annual revenue from operations of more than ₹ 1,20,000 crore. Through this advertisement, it seeks professionals with a proven track record for its Board level secretarial role.

Where and How to Send

1. Fill in the application form given on pages 6 to 8 of the advertisement. Write the post you are applying for at the top of the form.
2. Paste a recent passport size photograph on the form, with your signature across it, and sign the application.
3. Enter your date of birth as per the SSC certificate and your age as on 14/11/2026. Also state your expected monthly remuneration.
4. Spell your name and your father's or husband's name exactly as they appear in your certificates and mark sheets.
5. Attach self-attested scanned copies of your SSC certificate, qualification certificates, and experience certificates issued by the relevant organization or company.
6. Send the application from your personal email ID to [email protected] before 17:30 hours on 20 November 2026. Keep this email ID active, because all intimation about the selection process will be sent to it.

The application form also asks for:

• your current designation, office and pay;
• membership of professional bodies;
• details of every post held, starting with the present one, including pay and gross emoluments, perks, period and nature of duties;
• training undergone in India and abroad;
• publications and academic honours;
• whether you face any charge sheet or FIR for a criminal offence;
• the minimum time you need to join;
• a declaration about the number of your living children.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The number of advertised posts is provisional and likely to change.

Company Secretary

• Qualification: Graduate Degree with Associate Membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS).
• Preferable: Degree in Law from a Recognized University/Institute.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience. At least 02 (Two) years of this must be at the level of General Manager in Listed Companies having paid up capital of ₹ 100 crore or more, in a Central or State Government, Public or Private Sector Company.
• Terms:
  • The initial probationary period shall be up to 12 months.
  • After probation, the tenure will extend for five years (excluding the probationary period), subject to a performance review.
  • Upon satisfactory review on completion of the fixed tenure, the candidate may be considered for absorption into the regular pay scale of Chief Engineer and equivalent, that is, Pay Scale of Rs. 140655-5980-272215.

Joint Company Secretary

• Qualification: Graduate Degree with Associate Membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS).
• Preferable: Degree in Law from a Recognized University/Institute.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience. At least 02 (Two) years of this must be at the level of General Manager in Listed Companies having paid up capital of ₹ 100 crore or more, in a Central or State Government, Public or Private Company.
• Terms:
  • The post is initially on contract basis for three years.
  • The contract may be extended yearly up to 05 years after review of performance and the requirement of the Company.
  • The engagement is purely on contract basis and will not entitle anyone to claim regular employment in MSEDCL, or any relaxation for a regular post in MSEDCL.

Experience Rules and Area of Experience (Both Posts)

• Experience means post-qualification experience, that is, experience acquired after possessing the essential qualifications. It is counted as on the date of advertisement.
• The result declaration date is treated as the date of the ICSI Membership Certificate.
• Training, teaching, internship and apprenticeship periods will not be counted as experience.
• Candidates shall have experience of Secretarial Compliances in Listed Companies having paid up capital of ₹ 100 crore or more.
• Candidates should have thorough knowledge of Institutional, Finance, Company Law, Corporate and Secretarial functions. They should be well versed with the Companies Act and with RBI, DPE and SEBI rules and regulations.
• Candidates should have independently handled Board matters, such as:
  • organizing Board Meetings;
  • presenting Board memoranda and agendas;
  • preparing AGMs and SGMs;
  • handling shareholder issues.
  Good administrative and liaisoning skills are also expected.
• For outside candidates, equivalency will be decided on the basis of gross emoluments drawn (other than perks) and job responsibilities.
• The qualification should be from a university or institute in India established or incorporated under a Central Act or a State Act, or be recognized as equivalent.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 50 years as on the date of advertisement (14/11/2026) for both posts. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.

Pay Rules and Benefits

• The remuneration mentioned is suggestive.
• Additional pay will be granted to exceptional candidates with higher and relevant experience, qualification etc.
• An annual pay rise will be granted after a review of performance every year.
• Selected candidates are entitled to a hired vehicle, Company's accommodation, mobile reimbursement, Companies Group Insurance, leave etc., as per the Rules of the Company.
• Statutory deductions will apply as per the rules.

For the full wording of each post's eligibility, see the official notification.

Enclosures

• Duly completed application form in the prescribed format, with your photograph pasted and the form signed.
• Self-attested scanned copies of your SSC certificate, qualification certificates and experience certificates issued by the relevant organization or company.
• Your last drawn pay slip.
• Your hierarchy in your organization, along with the organizational structure.

Applications that are incomplete, sent without documents, not supported by self-attested copies of certificates, or not in the prescribed format are liable to be summarily rejected. The same applies to applications received after the due date.

At the interview, bring the following:

• the original application form;
• photocopies of your educational and professional qualification certificates;
• a 'No Objection Certificate', if you work in a Govt. Department, Public Sector Undertaking or Semi Govt. Undertaking.

Selection Process

Selection is by shortlisting followed by a selection process/interview.

Shortlisting

Applications go through a preliminary scrutiny. Candidates are shortlisted taking into consideration qualification, experience, age, job responsibility etc. The number shortlisted will be commensurate with the number of vacancies. MSEDCL reserves the right to adopt appropriate shortlisting criteria depending on the number of applications received. Meeting the minimum pre-requisites does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called.

Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email only, and no call letters will be sent by post or courier. The interview is tentatively scheduled at Mumbai on 23 November 2026. Candidates must attend in person, though in exceptional cases a candidate may take part through VC with prior approval. Candidates appear at their own expense.

The Selection Committee will recommend suitable candidates. It considers domain knowledge, leadership qualities, aptitude and suitability for the post, and performance in the interview. Eligibility will be verified against original documents after the final selection process and before the offer or appointment letter is issued. Selection is also subject to verification of disciplinary actions and other service records.

Important Instructions

• Candidates may apply for either post. Based on performance in the selection process, MSEDCL reserves the right to offer either of the advertised posts.
• Submit only one application per post. If several applications are received for the same post, only the latest one will be considered.
• The advertisement is subject to the Maharashtra Civil Services (declaration of Small Family) Rules, 2005, which make the small family declaration one of the essential qualifications.
• Selected candidates will be posted at Mumbai, and engagement is subject to medical fitness as per the Company's prescribed standard.
• False information or suppression of facts leads to disqualification or cancellation, and to dismissal if already appointed. Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
• Requests to change the selection date or address, or to send supporting documents later, will not be entertained.
• The Company reserves the right to change, cancel, modify or add to any criteria or the method of selection.
• Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court only.
• All further announcements will be published only on www.mahadiscom.in.

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