Grid Controller of India Limited Director Market Operation Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹180,000 - ₹340,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Engineering Graduate from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants with MBA, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, or Post Graduate degree in Economics will have an added advantage.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of cumulative experience in Power Market Operations or Power system operations during the last 10 years in an organization of repute.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 60 years
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Grid Controller of India Limited is recruiting for 1 post of Director (Market Operation) on a board-level appointment under the Ministry of Power. The position offers a pay scale of ₹180000–₹340000 (IDA) along with executive allowances and benefits. Applicants must hold an Engineering Degree from a recognized institution, with post-graduate qualifications in Management or Economics providing an added advantage. This prestigious role presents an extraordinary opportunity for senior power market professionals to shape India's central electricity market operations and grid integration.
- Applicants must be at least 45 years of age on the date of vacancy occurrence.
- Requires a minimum of 5 years of cumulative experience in Power Market Operations or Power System Operations during the last 10 years.
- The tenure of appointment is 5 years from the date of joining or up to superannuation.
- Selected candidates receive executive pay in Schedule A CPSE scale of ₹180000–₹340000.
- Applications must be submitted online on the PESB portal followed by administrative channel forwarding.
Official Information
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Scale: ₹180000 - ₹340000 (IDA) in Schedule A CPSE grade plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of Candidates Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
As per Government of India norms for Board-level appointments in CPSEs.
How to Apply
- Visit the PESB online portal at https://pesb.gov.in/.
- Locate and select the application form for Director (Market Operation) in Grid Controller of India Limited (Advt. No. 87/2026).
- Fill out all required details in the online application form.
- Submit the completed online application by 03:00 PM on 31.08.2026.
- Ensure the respective Cadre Controlling Authority or Nodal Officer forwards the application online to PESB by 05:00 PM on 09.09.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary scale for Director (Market Operation) is ₹180000 - ₹340000 (IDA) under Schedule A CPSE pay structure.
Candidates must possess an Engineering Graduate degree from a recognized University or Institution. An MBA, PG Diploma in Management, or Master's in Economics is an added advantage.
The minimum age is 45 years with superannuation age at 60 years. Residual service requirements apply depending on candidate category.
