Appointment for the post of Secretary and Dy. Directors in BIHAR ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

BIHAR ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Ground floor, Vidyut Bhawan-II, J.L. Nehru Marg, Patna

Applications are invited for appointment to the various posts, on direct recruitment/ deputation/ contractual basis/ reappointment in Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission. Reservation as per State Government norms shall be applicable to those categories of applicants who are domicile of Bihar. Officers and Staffs who are working in the Commission on contract basis, will be given preference in recruitment. The desired educational qualifications, experience, other terms and conditions and application forms, are available on the website of the Commission www.berc.co.in . Application forms may be down loaded from the website and may be used for the purpose. The last date for filing application is 10.12.2012 by 6:00 PM.

Applications are invited for filling up the following posts on direct recruitment and /or contract/deputation/reemployment basis in Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission. The desired qualification, experience and other terms and conditions are as noted below:

			Essential Educational Qualification & Qualifying Service	Desirable Qualification & Experience
		Secretary 1 (One)	1.   Graduate      Degree      from      a recognized University preferably in Economics, Engineering, Law or Management. 2.   Officers holding analogous Posts on regular basis; or with 2 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 16400-20000 or equivalent; or With 3 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 14300-18400 or equivalent; or With 20 years of engineering or administrative      experience      in State/Central service out of which minimum 10 years in the pay scale of Rs. 12000-16500 & above.	1.  Experience of working in Regulatory body preferably in Power Sector 2.  Demonstrated ability to deal problems relating to Finance, Engineering, Law or Management in Govt./ Public Sector.
		Deputy Director (Personnel) 1 (One)	1.   Graduate       degree       from       a recognized University. 2.   Officers holding analogous Posts on regular basis; or with 3 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 10000-15200 or equivalent; or with 5 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 or equivalent ; or With 8 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500 or equivalent.	1.  12 years administrative experience in Managerial Capacity in Human Resources Development in Govt. Deptt. or PSU/Corporation 2.  Diploma in management.

Deputy Director (Commerce) 1 (One)	1.   Post      Graduate      Degree      in Commerce or Certified Chartered Accountant    or    Certified    Cost Accountant-       preferably       with Engineering Degree. 2.   Officers holding analogous Posts on regular basis; or with 3 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 10000-15200 or equivalent; or with 5 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 or equivalent ; or with 8 years regular service in pay scale of Rs. 6500- 10500 or equivalent.	1.  12 years of professional experience including Tariff formulation or Cost analysis or Financial Management. 2.  Sound Knowledge of financial procedures in Commercial enterprise/Govt. Accounting procedures.
Deputy Director (Engg.-Distr. Tariff) 1 (One)	1.   Graduate             degree             in Electrical/Power         Engg.         or equivalent    from    a    recognized Institution 2.   Officers holding analogous Posts on regular basis; or with 3 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 10000-15200 or equivalent; or with 5 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 or equivalent; or with 8 years regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500	1.  12 years experience as power engineer including management responsibilities in middle level position. 2.  Experience in commercial and tariff issues pertaining to Power Sector particularly of distribution facilities. 3.  Familiarity with electricity tariff issues.

The other terms and conditions are:-

1. The Commission shall have full discretion regarding this recruitment and Commission’s decision in this regard shall be final.

2.           The maximum age limit for appointment shall be 62 years as on 1^st January, 2012.

3.           Serving officials should send their applications through proper channel. However, candidates may send advance copy of application which will be considered only when the application through proper channel is received.

4.           The appointment on contract basis under these regulations shall be for a period not exceeding two(2) years. However in exigencies and after recording reasons thereof, may be renewed for a successive term of maximum one year based on the performance

appraisal report by the designated authority as nominated by the Commission.

Provided that the Commission shall have the discretion to review such performance appraisal report for the continuance in the job in the Commission till attainment of age of 65 years.

5.           Further, only those applicants who hold or have held the post in the qualifying pay band and Grade Pay on substantive basis shall be considered eligible for appointment on contract basis. The Commission may, however, in most deserving cases consider relaxation in the eligibility criteria in public interest.

6.           The sponsoring authorities are requested to forward the application of eligible & interested candidates whose services can be spared in the event of their selection. While forwarding applications, attested photocopies of ACRs and Vigilance Clearance Certificate of the candidates should also be forwarded.

7.           While selecting the candidates for appointment, the Commission will also consider the satisfactory performance/experience of the candidates of working in any of the Regulatory Commission, Central Government, State Government, Power Sector Utilities and other PSUs.

8.           The application in the given format is to be submitted to Secretary, Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission, Vidyut Bhawan-II, J.L. Nehru Marg, Patna 800021 either by registered post or person so as to reach by 6:00 PM on or before 10.12.2012. The application must be accompanied by all academic qualifications, mark sheets along with other testimonials.

9.           The salary of a person appointed under these rules who has retired from service under the Central or State Government shall not be less than the salary paid or payable to him at the time of such retirement.

Provided further that a person who is in receipt of or has received or has become entitled to receive any retirement benefits by way of pension, the aforementioned pay shall be reduced by the gross amount of pension including commuted portion of pension, if any.

10.       Eligible shortlisted candidates will have to appear before the Commission or the Selection Committee appointed by it for interview.

11.       Incomplete application or applications received after due date i.e. after 10.12.2012 will be summarily rejected.

12.       The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever.

For more information visit http://www.berc.co.in/media/Notice%20%20Adv/APPOINTMENT%20-SECRETARY%20%20DY%20DIR.pdf