OERC Consultant 2026 — 6 Posts, Apply by 28 Aug (Odisha)

Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has released OERC Consultant Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. OERC/ADM/08 (V)/1113 for 6 contractual Consultant posts. This Odisha state government job vacancy 2026 covers three specialisations: 3 posts of Consultant at the level of Research Associate in Engineering (Electrical Engineering graduates), 2 posts of Consultant at the level of Research Associate in Law (Law graduates), and 1 post of Consultant at the level of Associate in Accounts (B.Com graduates). Candidates up to 35 years of age can apply offline before the last date. Selected Consultants will support OERC's regulatory, legal, and financial functions relating to electricity tariff regulation and oversight in Odisha. The selection process for OERC Consultant 2026 consists of shortlisting of applications followed by an interview — there is no written examination. The salary ranges from ₹30,000 per month for the Accounts Associate role up to ₹40,000 per month for the Engineering and Law Research Associate roles. The OERC Consultant 2026 application is offline only. Candidates must download the application form from the official OERC website, fill it out completely, and send it via Speed Post or Registered Post to the address specified in the notification. The last date for receipt of application is 28 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official OERC notification (Advt No. OERC/ADM/08 (V)/1113) before applying, since eligibility and salary differ across the three specialisations.

Consultants at the level of Research Associates in Engineering require Graduation in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 65% marks from a recognised university. Consultant at the level of Research Associate in Law requires a Degree in Law from any recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks. Consultant at the level of an Associate in Accounts requires a B.Com from any recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks. These are contractual consultancy positions supporting OERC's regulatory and administrative functions.

Maximum age limit is 35 years for all posts, as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation will be as per government rules for reserved categories.

• Consultant at the level of Research Associate in Engineering: Graduation in Electrical Engineering with minimum 65% marks, 3 posts
• Consultant at the level of Research Associate in Law: Degree in Law from a recognised university with minimum 55% marks, 2 posts
• Consultant at the level of Associate in Accounts: B.Com from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks, 1 post
• Maximum age limit is 35 years for all posts, with relaxation as per government rules for reserved categories
• These are contractual consultancy positions, not permanent government appointments
• No application fee is required for any category
• Selection is through shortlisting of applications followed by an interview — no written examination

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category.

Consultants at the level of Research Associates in Engineering: ₹40,000 per month Consultant at the level of Research Associate in Law: ₹40,000 per month Consultant at the level of an Associate in Accounts: ₹30,000 per month These are contractual consultancy positions, not permanent government appointments

1. Read the official OERC notification (Advt No. OERC/ADM/08 (V)/1113) carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official OERC website, www.orierc.org
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including photograph, signature, ID proof, and educational certificates
5. Check all details carefully before final submission, since no correction window has been specified
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post or Registered Post, as instructed
7. Ensure your application reaches OERC before the last date, 28 August 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for your own future reference
9. Await further communication regarding shortlisting and the interview schedule