Central Electricity Authority Chairperson Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

Ministry of Power, Government of India

Ministry of Power invites applications for Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority, on deputation/short-term contract basis.

Job overview

Category
Administration
Location
Delhi
Employment type
Government
Qualification
Eligible officers must satisfy the Electricity Act/Central Electricity Authority rules and the prescribed Level-15/Level-14 service and relevant field-experience conditions.
Vacancies
1

Recruitment details

Ministry of Power invites applications for the post of Chairperson in the Central Electricity Authority under Section 70 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and applicable CEA rules. Maximum age is 58 years as on 1 June 2027. Eligible candidates include specified Central/State Government, UT, autonomous/statutory and public-sector officers meeting the notified Level-15/Level-14 service conditions and at least three years' experience in the relevant field. The Chairperson may hold office for a period not exceeding five years or until superannuation. Applications through proper channel should reach within 45 days from publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.

Age information

Maximum 58 years as on 1 June 2027.

Selection process

Deputation/short-term-contract selection after scrutiny of prescribed service, field experience and supporting records.

Record information

Added
3 October 2026
Last updated
3 October 2026