UPPCL Director Recruitment 2026 – 11 Board-Level Director Posts in UP Power Companies (Advt 03/2026), Apply by 21 November
The Department of Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh has issued an amended advertisement (Advt. No. 03/2026) for 11 whole-time Director posts on the boards of six state power companies: UPPCL and UPPTCL in Lucknow, and the distribution companies PVVNL (Meerut), PuVVNL (Varanasi), DVVNL (Agra) and KESCO (Kanpur). These are senior, board-level positions at Pay Matrix Level-15, open to serving or retired officers aged 50 to 62. Applications are taken online only, and the last date is 21 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
About Department of Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh (UPPCL, UPPTCL, PVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL, KESCO)
Each of the 11 posts has one seat. UPPCL has Director (Distribution); UPPTCL has Director (Finance), Director (Operation) and Director (Commercial & Planning); PVVNL, Meerut has Director (Commercial), Director (Technical) and Director (Finance); PuVVNL, Varanasi has Director (Technical); DVVNL, Agra has Director (Personnel & Administration) and Director (Commercial); and KESCO, Kanpur has Director (Commercial). The notice is marked Amended but does not say what changed, so go by this version. All officers of the erstwhile UPSEB, that is UPPCL, UPPTCL, UPRVUNL and UPSLDC, are treated as internal candidates; everyone else applies as an external candidate.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Director (Distribution) – UPPCL, Lucknow | 1 |
| Director (Finance) – UPPTCL, Lucknow | 1 |
| Director (Operation) – UPPTCL, Lucknow | 1 |
| Director (Commercial & Planning) – UPPTCL, Lucknow | 1 |
| Director (Commercial) – PVVNL, Meerut | 1 |
| Director (Technical) – PVVNL, Meerut | 1 |
| Director (Finance) – PVVNL, Meerut | 1 |
| Director (Technical) – PuVVNL, Varanasi | 1 |
| Director (Personnel & Administration) – DVVNL, Agra | 1 |
| Director (Commercial) – DVVNL, Agra | 1 |
| Director (Commercial) – KESCO, Kanpur | 1 |
Eligibility
The degree depends on the post. Director (Distribution) at UPPCL, Director (Commercial & Planning) at UPPTCL and Director (Technical) at PVVNL and PuVVNL need a full-time B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc. Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering (or a combined degree with Electrical). Director (Operation) at UPPTCL and Director (Commercial) at PVVNL, DVVNL and KESCO accept a full-time B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Electronics, Computer Science or Industrial & Production Engineering. The two Finance posts need C.A., I.C.W.A. or M.B.A. (Finance). Director (P&A) at DVVNL needs full-time graduation for internal candidates and full-time graduation with an MBA, preferably in HR, for external candidates.
Experience: internal candidates must be a serving or retired regular Chief Engineer or be in the select list for promotion to CE in the current selection year (for the Finance posts, a serving or retired regular General Manager of the Finance/Accounts Wing). External candidates need at least 15 years at Senior Management Level in the last 20 years, with knowledge of the post's field. Senior Management Level means DGM/GM and above in a central PSU, DGM/SE and above in a state PSU, or middle and upper management in a private company with an average audited annual turnover of ₹1,500 crore or more over the three preceding financial years.
You must have attained 50 years and must not have attained 62 years on the cut-off date of 31 October 2026, which is also the date for counting experience. The notice lists no age relaxation for any category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement (amended) signed | 31 October 2026 |
| Age and experience cut-off date | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Application Fee
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the official advertisement |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Pay Matrix Level-15: ₹1,82,200–2,24,100 (UPPCL/UPPTCL posts) or ₹1,71,400–2,23,600 (PVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL, KESCO posts), 3% annual increment, plus DA and allowances |
All posts are at Pay Matrix Level-15 with a 3% annual increment. The four UPPCL and UPPTCL posts carry ₹1,82,200–2,24,100 (Government order dated 22 December 2016); the seven posts in PVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL and KESCO carry ₹1,71,400–2,23,600 (UPPCL order dated 1 September 2017). D.A. and other allowances are admissible as per rules. An officer of the Government of India, a state government or their undertakings gets pay protection, limited to the maximum of the scale.
The appointment is for 3 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier, and can be extended twice by one year each time on the recommendation of the Chairman, UPPCL/UPPTCL. Joining time is normally 45 days from the appointment letter (up to 4 months in special cases). A whole-time Director cannot be considered for another board-level post in another company for two years after joining, though a higher vacancy in the same company is allowed. No application fee is mentioned.
Selection Process
The advertisement does not describe any written exam or interview. It says only that the terms and conditions for selection follow the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the companies (Article 34A for UPPCL, 128A for UPPTCL, 73A for PVVNL, 82A for DVVNL and PuVVNL, and 100A for KESCO). Wait for the Department's own communication about the next stage.
How to Apply
Open the UPPCL Director Recruitment portal (linked from the Vacancy/Results page of uppcl.org), register and fill the form for the post whose qualification and experience rules you meet. Only online applications are accepted; forms or documents sent by any other mode will not be considered. Submit before 5:00 PM on 21 November 2026. Questions about Advt. 03/2026 can be sent to recruitment@uppcl.org, but the notice warns that an unanswered query on the last day will not extend the deadline, so write early.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Director posts are there?
11, one each across UPPCL, UPPTCL, PVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL and KESCO.
What is the last date?
21 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications are online only.
What is the age limit?
At least 50 years and below 62 years on 31 October 2026, with no relaxation listed.
What is the pay?
Level-15: ₹1,82,200–2,24,100 for UPPCL/UPPTCL posts and ₹1,71,400–2,23,600 for the discom posts, plus DA and allowances.
Can private-sector officers apply?
Yes, as external candidates, if they have 15 years at senior management level in the last 20 years in a company with average turnover of ₹1,500 crore or more.
Is there an exam or fee?
The advertisement mentions neither an exam/interview stage nor an application fee.