MPERC Chairperson Recruitment 2026

MPERC Chairperson Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, is seeking a Chairperson for the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC). This senior public appointment is intended for professionals with knowledge and standing in engineering, finance, commerce, economics, law or management.

MPERC regulates the state's electricity sector, including tariffs, licensing and disputes involving power utilities. The Chairperson leads the Commission's regulatory work. The recruitment notice is also hosted through the careers section of Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL), which falls under the Energy Department.

Service Conditions and Caveats

The prepared vacancy description refers to Section 84(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for the appointment requirements. Read the original official vacancy circular for the complete eligibility conditions, age limit, salary and tenure before applying.

Application Submission Notes

Send your application in the prescribed format with supporting documents by post to the Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Energy Department, 2nd Floor, Mantralaya, Vallabh Bhawan-II, Bhopal - 462004 (M.P.). Allow enough time for the application to reach the office by the revised deadline.

The MPPGCL and MPERC websites provide the vacancy circular and related notices. Read these documents together when preparing your application.

Corrigenda and Notices

• Notice dated 2 September 2026: MPERC's official notice listing records a further extension of the application deadline from 8 September 2026 to 8 October 2026.

The revised deadline is confirmed by the official MPERC notice listing. No additional changes to vacancies, age limits, qualifications or fees were verified from that listing.

• Preside over Commission meetings and lead tariff and regulatory proceedings
• Oversee electricity tariff determination for generation, transmission and distribution in Madhya Pradesh
• Ensure compliance with the Electricity Act, 2003 and related regulations
• Guide policy decisions on power sector reforms in the state
• Represent MPERC in matters before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity and other forums
• Sign off on Commission orders, regulations and annual reports