JSERC Electricity Ombudsman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 1 Post

The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC), Ranchi has invited applications for appointment to the post of Electricity Ombudsman under Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 06 November 2026, under the Electricity Act, 2003 and the consumer grievance redressal and Electricity Ombudsman regulations. The appointment is full-time, and the Ombudsman discharges exclusively the function of Electricity Ombudsman without holding any other post or work.

The post is open to persons of experience, ability, integrity and standing: a working or retired Principal District Judge or District Judge who held judicial office for not less than 25 years, a person who held a post of Secretary in the State Government for not less than 25 years, or a working or retired Chief Engineer or equivalent of an electricity sector utility with not less than 25 years of experience. No person can be appointed after attaining 62 years of age as on 01 August 2026, which is also the crucial date for eligibility. The term is five years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier, with an initial appointment of three years extendable by up to two more years on satisfactory service. Remuneration equals the last pay drawn minus pension (or the full last pay drawn if the appointee gets no pension), with allowances as ordered by the Commission.

Applications, with full bio-data and a copy of the degree on the basis of which the candidate applies, must be sent only by registered post or speed post to the Secretary, JSERC, Ranchi so as to reach latest by 10 December 2026. Serving officers must also route a second copy through their employer with NOC, ACRs of at least the last 10 years and a vigilance clearance certificate. Applications received after the last date will not be considered.

Eligibility▾

• Working/retired Principal District Judge or District Judge with not less than 25 years in judicial office, OR a person who held the post of Secretary in the State Government for not less than 25 years, OR a working/retired Chief Engineer or equivalent of an electricity sector utility with not less than 25 years of experience
• Age not above 62 years as on 01 August 2026
• The appointment is on a full-time basis; the Ombudsman shall not hold any other post or undertake any other work
• Term: five years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier; initial appointment for three years, extendable up to a further two years on satisfactory service
• Candidates must furnish information/documents through their employer organisation together with NOC, up-to-date and complete ACR for at least the last 10 years, and a vigilance clearance certificate, by 10 December 2026
• Applications are accepted only by registered post / speed post to the Secretary, JSERC, 1st Floor, Jharkhand State Housing Board (Old Headquarter), Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi – 834002

Selection Process▾

1. Appointment by the Commission under the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Guidelines for Establishment of Forum for Redressal of Grievances of the Consumers, Electricity Ombudsman and Consumer Advocacy Regulations, 2020 (and its first amendment, 2022). The notice prescribes no written examination; the decision of the Commission shall be final and binding.

Salary / Pay Scale▾

Remuneration equivalent to the last pay drawn minus pension, borne by the Commission (equal to the last pay drawn in the case of an Ombudsman not getting pension), with dearness allowance, conveyance allowance, house rent allowance and telephone facilities as per orders issued by the Commission from time to time. No fixed monthly figure is printed in the notice.

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