Job Description
Overview
The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) is inviting applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its joint venture, NIRL OREDA Renewables Limited. This leadership role is offered on a deputation basis for a tenure of up to five years, or until the candidate reaches superannuation or is repatriated by their parent organization. The agency seeks a seasoned professional to drive renewable energy initiatives and infrastructure development within the state of Odisha.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the strategic planning and execution of large-scale renewable energy projects across the state.
- Manage complex land acquisition processes and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with government departments and stakeholders to facilitate project approvals and timely implementation.
- Provide leadership to the NIRL OREDA Renewables Limited team to achieve organizational goals and operational efficiency.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality standards to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure assets.
- Maintain liaison with central and state regulatory bodies to secure necessary clearances and permits for energy projects.
Why Apply
This position offers a significant opportunity to influence the renewable energy landscape in Odisha while working at a senior leadership level. The role provides a platform to manage large-scale infrastructure projects and contribute directly to the state's sustainable energy transition.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 16 October 2026 (up to 5:00 P.M.)
Quick Facts
- Vacancy: Not Mentioned
- Pay: Pay Matrix Level-17
- Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Category: Other Jobs
OREDA Chief Executive Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline Overview
End Date
16 Oct 2026
Salary
Pay Matrix Level-17
Vacancies
Not Mentioned
Eligibility
Special Secretary/Executive Director/Chief General Manager rank
Vacancy Details
- Post: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Vacancies: Not Mentioned
How to Apply
- Visit the official OREDA website to download the prescribed application form and the detailed notification.
- Complete the application form in block letters, ensuring all fields are accurately filled.
- Attach all necessary supporting documents and certificates as required by the notification.
- Ensure the application is formally forwarded by your parent department or organization with the required certification from the competent authority.
- Super-scribe the envelope as 'Application for the post of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) NIRL OREDA RENEWABLES LIMITED'.
- Send the completed application via speed post or submit it by hand to the Office of OREDA Limited, S-3/59, Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Retain a photocopy of the submitted application and proof of dispatch for your personal records.
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
Maximum 60 years as on 16 October 2026.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Chief Executive Officer position is based on the evaluation of professional experience and service credentials. Candidates are selected on a deputation basis from eligible officers currently serving in the Government of Odisha or State Public Sector Undertakings. The selection committee reviews the candidate's history of project approval, land acquisition, and execution of large-scale infrastructure projects to ensure they meet the high-level requirements of the role. No written examination is conducted for this senior-level appointment.
Exam Pattern
Not applicable as this is a direct appointment on a deputation basis based on professional experience and service records.
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Organization
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Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit the filled-in application is 16 October 2026 up to 5:00 P.M. (17:00 Hrs.). Ensure your application reaches the office before this deadline to be considered for the position.
Officers currently serving in the State Government or State Public Sector Undertakings who have held the rank of Special Secretary, Executive Director, Chief General Manager or equivalent in Pay Matrix Level-17 for at least 5 years, with a minimum of 30 years of professional experience and specific project execution experience, are eligible to apply.
Candidates must not be more than 60 years of age as on the closing date of the application process. Please verify your age against your official service records before applying.
Applications must be submitted offline. You need to download the form, fill it out, and send it by speed post or submit it by hand to the Office of OREDA Limited in Bhubaneswar.
The appointment on deputation shall be for a period of up to 5 years, or until the candidate attains the age of superannuation, or is repatriated by their parent organization, whichever is earlier.
The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment. Please refer to the official advertisement PDF for any specific instructions regarding documentation or processing fees if applicable.
The selection is based on the evaluation of the candidate's professional experience, service tenure, and specific project execution background. As this is a senior-level deputation post, there is no written examination involved in the selection process.
The completed application form, along with all required documents, should be sent to: Office of OREDA Limited, S-3/59, Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Ensure the envelope is super-scribed with the post name.
