The OHPC Managing Director Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 1 Managing Director post in Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) Ltd. The Energy Department, Government of Odisha, released Advertisement No. 12909/En. on 23 October 2026. OHPC circulated it under letter No. OHPC:HQ:HR:Ex.Estt: GF:11-02/2025/9853 dated 30 October 2026, and the notice is on ohpc.co.in. Applications must reach the department by 15 December 2026.
The post is on contract, and applications go by post, through the candidate’s current employer. The job suits serving senior executives with hydro power experience. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Odisha Hydro Power Corporation notification No. OHPC:HQ:HR:Ex.Estt:GF:11-02/2025/9853 dated 30 October 2026 and Energy Department Advertisement No. 12909/En. dated 23 October 2026. Last verified: 30 October 2026.
The OHPC Managing Director recruitment covers 1 post under Energy Department Advertisement No. 12909/En. Candidates must send the application by Registered Post or Speed Post so that it reaches Bhubaneswar by 15 December 2026. The notice names an interview as the selection step, and the CTC ranges from ₹35 lakh to ₹70 lakh per annum.
Quick Summary of OHPC Managing Director Post 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) Ltd. |
| Post | Managing Director |
| Total Vacancy | 1 Post |
| Salary | CTC ₹35 lakh to ₹70 lakh per annum, plus perks |
| Application Mode | Registered Post or Speed Post only |
| Eligibility | Engineering graduate, age 45 to 60 years, 20 years of experience |
| Selection Process | Interview |
| Last Date | 15 December 2026 (application must reach) |
| Who Can Apply | Serving senior executives |
About Odisha Hydro Power Corporation
Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) Ltd. was incorporated in 1995 as the hydro power generation company of Odisha. It works under the Energy Department, Government of Odisha, and holds a Gold rating as a State Public Sector Undertaking.
Installed capacity grew from 1273.53 MW at the start to 2099.8 MW now. OHPC runs 6 projects inside the state and 1 interstate project. Its wholly owned subsidiary, GEDCOL, promotes renewable energy investment. The company is also taking up new Pumped Storage Projects and Small Hydro Projects.
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What the Managing Director Does
The post in the OHPC Managing Director is that of Chief Executive of OHPC. It answers to the Chairman and the Board of Directors. The post covers the operation, maintenance, renovation and modernisation of the hydro power plants. It also covers dealings with the Government of India and Government of Odisha authorities, and new hydro and Pumped Storage Projects.
How This Post Compares
Many government vacancies are filled through a written exam. This post works differently. Each candidate applies through the current employer, and the notice names an interview as the selection step. Only serving senior executives qualify.
OHPC has its corporate office in Bhubaneswar. More openings are listed under latest jobs across India.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Important Dates
The OHPC Managing Director recruitment notice gives one deadline. It counts the day the application reaches the department, so postal time counts against the candidate.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 23 October 2026 |
| OHPC circulates the notice | 30 October 2026 |
| Age counted as on | 23 October 2026 |
| Last date for application to reach | 15 December 2026 |
Vacancy Details and Salary
| Post | Posts | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | 1 | CTC ₹35 lakh to ₹70 lakh per annum |
| Total | 1 |
The OHPC Managing Director recruitment pays on a Cost to Company (CTC) pattern. The post also carries an official vehicle, company accommodation or HRA and medical facilities. Other allowances and perks follow the rules of the Corporation. Pay protection applies only to officers from Central or State Governments, CPSEs, State PSUs or other Government organisations.
Eligibility for OHPC Managing Director Recruitment
Age limit
Minimum age is 45 years and maximum age is 60 years as on the date of advertisement, 23 October 2026. Candidates can check their age on that date with the age calculator.
Educational qualification
The applicant must be an engineering graduate, preferably in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical. The degree must come from a recognised University or Institute, with a good academic record. An MBA or PGDM is an added advantage.
Experience and key skills
- All applicants for the OHPC Managing Director recruitment need at least 20 years of post-qualification experience in relevant functional areas.
- Applicants need experience in executing large hydroelectric projects and in operating large hydro power plants.
- Applicants must know the power sector, project management and Pumped Storage Projects.
Internal candidates
Candidates already working in OHPC need at least 3 years in a senior-level position. The pay must be Level 15 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900) under the ORSP Rules, 2017, or higher, on the date of application. The applicant must furnish an organisational chart showing the current position. A selected internal candidate must resign or take Voluntary Retirement and join on a contractual appointment.
All other candidates
An outside candidate needs at least 5 years in a senior-level position in an organisation of repute. The other route is drawing pay at Level 15 or an equivalent revised scale, or higher. The pay must come from the Central Government, a State Government, a CPSE, an SPSE or another organisation. The organisational chart is needed here too.
Employment status
For the OHPC Managing Director recruitment, the applicant must work regularly, on the date of application, in one of these:
- Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)
- State Public Sector Enterprise
- Central or State Government
- Private sector enterprise with turnover above ₹500 crore in any of FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
The notice adds that the limit uses the average audited annual turnover of the three financial years before the advertisement year. Candidates from Government, CPSUs and SPSUs may be considered on deputation. The deputation as Managing Director must run for at least 3 years.
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Selection Process
The OHPC Managing Director recruitment includes an interview as the selection step. The Energy Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications at any stage without giving a reason.
Outstation candidates appearing for the interview get economy class airfare for the return trip. They must submit original documents to claim it.
Tenure, Lien and Extension
- The post in the OHPC Managing Director recruitment is a full-time contract of 5 years or up to age 65, whichever is earlier.
- The term includes a probation period of 1 year, and the Energy Department must approve the confirmation.
- After 5 years, extension may be allowed in exceptional cases, up to age 65, after PESB or the Energy Department assesses performance. No extension goes beyond two terms or age 65.
- Selected candidates from Government, CPSUs or SPSUs may keep a lien in the parent organisation. They must serve at least 3 years as Managing Director and furnish a valid Lien Certificate at joining.
- A candidate unwilling after the interview or the offer of appointment faces a 2-year bar from any Board Level post in any State PSU.
How to Apply
Applications for the OHPC Managing Director recruitment go by post only. The notice names no online portal.
- Fill the application in the Annexure-I format and attach a passport-size photograph.
- Add a write-up on significant contributions and suitability for the post. Add a statement of vision for OHPC over the next 5 years in about 300 words.
- Send the application through the Cadre Controlling Authority, with the Annexure-A forwarding letter, for Central or State public sector and Government applicants. Private sector candidates send it through their Controlling Officer.
- Get the integrity certificate (Annexure-II) and the 5-year performance rating (Annexure-III) certified. Keep each in a sealed cover.
- Send everything by Registered Post or Speed Post only. It must reach the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Kharavela Bhawan, Bhubaneswar-751001, by 15 December 2026.
- Write “Application for the post of Managing Director, OHPC” on the envelope.
Applications received after the last date and incomplete applications are not considered. Wrong information makes an application liable for rejection.
Documents to keep ready
- Annexure-I application, passport-size photograph and Annexure-A forwarding letter
- Write-up on contributions and the 5-year vision statement
- Annexure-II and Annexure-III, each in a sealed cover
- Certified organisational chart and self-attested age and degree certificates
- Lien Certificate, where it applies
- Private sector only: Annual Reports for the last 3 years certified by the Company Secretary, and evidence of Board-level work
- Private sector only: details of past jobs and certified turnover for 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| OHPC Managing Director notification, 13 pages | Download OHPC Managing Director notification PDF |
Should You Apply?
This post suits serving senior executives. They must hold a regular post in a public sector company, a government department or a large private company. It does not suit fresh graduates or mid-level candidates, since the notice asks for 20 years of experience.
One post and strict experience rules point to tough competition, though the notice gives no applicant figures.
The main trade-off is the term. The post is a contract for 5 years or up to age 65. Internal candidates must resign or take voluntary retirement to join. Every application also needs the forwarding letter and sealed certificates from the current employer, so the employer must know first. Candidates who prefer exam-based entry can see other government job openings on the site.
The OHPC Managing Director recruitment asks for a proven record in hydro projects, so only candidates with that record should apply.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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FAQs
What is the last date for OHPC Managing Director recruitment 2026?
Applications must reach the Energy Department in Bhubaneswar by 15 December 2026. Candidates must send them by Registered Post or Speed Post only. The notice states that late applications are not considered.
Can private sector candidates apply for the Managing Director post?
Yes, if the executive is employed regularly at an enterprise with turnover above ₹500 crore. The test covers any of FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25. The application goes through the Controlling Officer, with extra documents.
How is the Managing Director post different from a regular government job?
This post is a contract of 5 years or up to age 65, while regular government jobs are usually permanent. Candidates apply through their own employer, and the notice names an interview as the selection step. Applicants should read the full OHPC Managing Director recruitment notice on ohpc.co.in before sending anything.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.