CEA Member (Thermal) Recruitment 2026

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, is looking to fill one Member (Thermal) post through deputation or short-term contract. This is a senior position open only to serving Central Government, State Government, PSU, or autonomous body officers holding an analogous post, or a Pay Level-14 post with five years of regular service. The post carries the ex-officio status of Additional Secretary to the Government of India, with pay at Level-15 (Rs. 1,82,200 to Rs. 2,24,100 per month). Eligible officers must apply offline through proper channel before 6 October 2026.

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Member (Thermal) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Ministry of Power has invited applications for the post of Member (Thermal) in the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), New Delhi, through circular No. A-35018/03/2026-Adm.I. The CEA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power that advises the Government of India on national power policy and prepares plans for the development of the country's power system; the Member (Thermal) is a senior management position responsible for thermal power generation matters within this body. The appointment is governed by Section 70 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Central Electricity Authority (Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and other Members) Rules, 2024. This is not an open direct-recruitment post — only officers already working in government, PSU, autonomous, statutory, university, or recognized research bodies can be considered.

Who Received This Circular

The Ministry of Power circulated this vacancy widely so that eligible officers across the government and power sector could apply:

• Secretaries of all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India
• Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority
• Chairmen/Heads of PSUs, Autonomous and Statutory Bodies under the Ministry of Power
• Chairmen of all State Electricity Boards/Power Utilities
• Power Secretaries of all State Governments/Union Territories
• Vice Chancellors of Universities and Heads of all IITs/IIMs
• Chairman, Engineers India Ltd
• Secretary, Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB)

Who Can Apply?

• Eligibility: You must be a serving officer of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory, an autonomous or statutory organization, a Public Sector Undertaking, a University, or a recognized research institution
• Post held: Holding an analogous post on a regular basis, OR holding a Pay Level-14 post with at least 5 years of regular service in that grade
• Experience: At least 3 years of field experience relevant to the post, as per Section 70(5) of the Electricity Act, 2003
• Mode of appointment: Deputation, including short-term contract, for a term of up to 5 years or until you reach superannuation age, whichever comes first — extendable up to a maximum total deputation period of 7 years

This is a senior deputation vacancy for serving government/PSU officers. If you are not currently employed in a Central/State Government, PSU, autonomous or statutory organization, you are not eligible to apply for this post.

Age Limit

• The maximum age limit is 58 years as on the date of vacancy, i.e. 1 June 2027.

Salary

• The post carries pay at Level-15 (Rs. 1,82,200 to Rs. 2,24,100 per month) in the 7th CPC pay matrix, along with the ex-officio status of Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
• You will also get other allowances and benefits as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process

The selection involves these steps:

1. Eligibility Screening: The Ministry of Power checks your age, qualification and experience against the prescribed criteria
2. Document Verification: Your APARs for the last 5 years, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and Integrity Certificate are examined
3. Selection by Competent Authority: Based on your service record and eligibility, the appointing authority selects the Member (Thermal)

The broad duties and responsibilities of the Member (Thermal) are listed in a separate Annexure attached to the circular, covering technical planning, monitoring and advisory functions for thermal power generation across the country.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format (Proforma - Annexure-II) from the Ministry of Power's website at powermin.gov.in/offerings/vacancies.
2. Fill the form in quadruplicate (4 copies).
3. Attach attested photocopies of your APARs for the last 5 years, a Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and an Integrity Certificate signed by an officer not below Deputy Secretary rank.
4. Get Part-I of the application verified and countersigned by your employer.
5. Send your complete application through proper channel to the Under Secretary (Adm.1), Ministry of Power, Room No. 24, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001, within 45 days of publication of this vacancy in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar, by 6 October 2026.

For queries, eligible officers can contact the Under Secretary (Adm.I), Ministry of Power at Tele No. 011-2371-5327.

Important Dates

• Circular Date: 14 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply (through proper channel): 6 October 2026
• Age Reference Date: 1 June 2027

• Oversee planning and monitoring of thermal power generation projects across India
• Advise the Ministry of Power on thermal power policy and technical matters
• Review and approve technical standards for thermal power plants
• Coordinate with State Electricity Boards and power utilities on thermal generation issues
• Monitor compliance with the Electricity Act, 2003 and related regulations
• Represent the Central Electricity Authority in policy-level meetings and reviews
• Guide technical assessment of new thermal power project proposals