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JSERC Electricity Ombudsman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

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10.12.2026
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JSERC Electricity Ombudsman Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) is inviting applications for the post of Electricity Ombudsman under Advertisement No. 04/2026, dated 6 November 2026. Applications are accepted only by registered or speed post and must reach the Commission by 10 December 2026. Eligible applicants are working or retired judges, State Government Secretaries and Chief Engineers of the electricity sector.
Job LocationRanchi, Jharkhand
Last Updated08 Nov 2026

JSERC Electricity Ombudsman at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.
ParticularsDetails
OrganisationJharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ranchi
Advertisement No.04/2026
Post(s)Electricity Ombudsman
PayLast pay drawn minus pension (equal to last pay drawn if no pension)
QualificationNot less than 25 years as a judge (District Judge level), State Government Secretary or Chief Engineer of an electricity utility
Job LocationRanchi (Commission's office address as printed)
Apply ByRegistered/speed post only
Last Date10 December 2026 (application must reach by this date)

About the Commission

Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission is based at Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi. The notice says the post is filled 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, with its first amendment 2022.

Where and How to Send

Send the application directly to the Secretary of the Commission by registered post or speed post. It must reach on or before 10 December 2026; applications received after the last date will not be considered. Address: Secretary, Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission, 1st Floor, Jharkhand State Housing Board (Old Headquarter), Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi - 834002. Use the Application Format printed with the notice (it carries the line "Applied for the post of" and a place for a self-attested recent photograph). Attach full bio-data and a copy of the degree on the basis of which you are applying. A working or serving officer must also send a second copy of the application through the employer or last employer on or before 10 December 2026, with the documents listed below. The notice gives the Commission's email as [email protected] and its website as www.jserc.org ; it states

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The Commission needs to appoint one Electricity Ombudsman; the number of posts is not printed. The candidate must be a person of experience, ability, integrity and standing, selected by the Commission from among one of the following: A working or retired Principal District Judge or District Judge who held a judicial office for not less than 25 years; OR 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 having experience of not less than 25 years. The notice does not name a separate educational qualification, but applicants must enclose a copy of the degree on the basis of which they apply. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact eligibility conditions. No person shall be appointed after attaining the age of 62 years as on 1 August 2026. The
PostPay
Electricity OmbudsmanEquivalent to last pay drawn minus pension, borne by the Commission. If the Ombudsman gets no pension, the monthly remuneration equals the last pay drawn.

Enclosures

Full bio-data and a copy of the degree on the basis of which the candidate applies. NOC, with the information furnished through the employer organisation the candidate is or was serving, latest by 10 December 2026. Up-to-date and complete ACR (at least for the last 10 years). Vigilance clearance certificate. Whether any penalty has been imposed on the applicant in the past, details if so, and whether any penalty is in operation as on date. Self-attested recent photograph on the application format; the format also asks for a list of enclosures, a declaration and, for serving officers, the employer's countersignature.

JSERC Electricity Ombudsman Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates & Timelines

EventDate
Date of notice06.11.2026
Crucial date for determining eligibility01.08.2026
Last date (application, NOC and documents must reach)10.12.2026

JSERC Electricity Ombudsman Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

JSERC Electricity Ombudsman Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1What is the last date to apply for JSERC Electricity Ombudsman 2026?
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The application must reach the Commission on or before 10 December 2026, by registered or speed post. Applications received after the last date will not be considered.
Q2Who can apply for the post of Electricity Ombudsman at JSERC?
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A working or retired Principal District Judge or District Judge with at least 25 years in judicial office, a person who held the post of Secretary in the State Government for at least 25 years, or a working or retired Chief Engineer or equivalent of an electricity utility with at least 25 years of experience.
Q3What is the age limit for JSERC Electricity Ombudsman?
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No person can be appointed after attaining the age of 62 years as on 1 August 2026, which is also the crucial date for determining eligibility.
Q4How do I apply for JSERC Electricity Ombudsman?
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Send the application in the prescribed format, with full bio-data and a copy of the degree, to the Secretary, JSERC, Ranchi by registered or speed post. The notice allows application through registered/speed post only.
Q5What is the salary of the Electricity Ombudsman?
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The remuneration equals the last pay drawn minus pension. If the Ombudsman gets no pension, the monthly remuneration equals the last pay drawn. No fixed amount is printed.
Q6Are allowances paid in addition to the remuneration?
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The notice says dearness allowance, conveyance allowance, house rent allowance and telephone facilities will be as per Orders issued by the Commission from time to time.
Q7Can retired officers apply, and how is their pay fixed?
A
Yes, the notice invites working or retired judges, and working or retired Chief Engineers; a retired Secretary is also covered. Their remuneration is the last pay drawn minus pension.
Q8How long is the term of the Electricity Ombudsman?
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The term is five years or Sixty-Five years of age, whichever is earlier. The initial appointment is for three years, extendable up to a further two years on satisfactory service.
Q9What must serving officers send through their employer?
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Candidates must furnish information through the employer organisation along with an NOC, an up-to-date ACR for at least the last 10 years, a vigilance clearance certificate and penalty details, by 10 December 2026. A serving officer's second copy of the application also goes through the employer.
Q10Can the Commission cancel the recruitment?
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Yes. The Commission reserves the right not to fill the post without assigning any reason, in which case the notice of the vacancy is treated as cancelled.
Q11How can I apply for JSERC Electricity Ombudsman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
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Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for JSERC Electricity Ombudsman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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