JSERC Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

There is one (01) post of Director, to be filled on deputation or contract basis.

The application must reach the Commission by 20 December 2026, 17:00 hrs; applications received later will be summarily rejected.

Deputation and other retired officer candidates need a Degree in Economics, Master's Degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering from a recognized university with 10 years of experience in an analogous post. Private sector candidates need a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering/Economics or MBA with minimum 10 years' experience.

Private sector candidates may be at most 62 years, retired government officers must have at least two years left before 65, and deputation candidates need at least three years left for superannuation, all as on 30 September 2026.

On deputation it is Pay Band ₹15600-39100 with Grade Pay ₹7600/- (Rs.78,800/- level), and a private sector candidate gets an initial basic pay of ₹78,800/- plus allowances approved by the Commission.

Yes, retired Directors (Tariff) and other retired officers may apply on contract basis. Their monthly contract pay is a lump sum of Last Pay Drawn minus Full Pension, plus other allowances approved by the Commission.

Fill the application format available on www.jserc.org, attach the CV, photograph and attested certificates, and send the hard copy by registered/speed post to The Secretary, JSERC, Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi – 834002.

Selection is done by the Commission through an interview, with eligibility checked against original documents at the interview or earlier.

No, the deputation or contract appointment is initially for one year and may be extended; a contract appointment gives no claim to a regular appointment in the Commission.

Yes, deputation candidates must produce a No Objection Certificate prior to or at the time of the interview, or they will not be permitted to appear.