APDCL CGRF Recruitment 2026: Apply for Chairperson & Independent Member Posts @ apdcl.org

ASSAM POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED (APDCL)

(A Government of Assam Undertaking | Public Sector Electricity Utility)

Bijulee Bhawan, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam – 781001, India

Official Career Notification Ref: CGRF-career-061126 / 2026

RECRUITMENT FOR CGRF CHAIRPERSON & INDEPENDENT MEMBER POSITIONS

APDCL CGRF Recruitment Notification 2026: Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), the premier state power distribution utility under the Government of Assam, has issued an official recruitment advertisement for filling up vacancies for the positions of Chairperson, Independent Member (Consumer Affairs), and Technical/Legal Members in the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) across various power distribution zones in Assam. Eligible candidates holding Engineering Degrees (Electrical/Power), Law Degrees, or Post Graduation with extensive experience in consumer rights, public administration, or power sector regulation are invited to submit their applications prior to the specified closing date.

1. OVERVIEW & VACANCY DETAILS

Organization Name	Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL)
Parent Government	Government of Assam (Department of Power)
Forum / Unit	Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF)
Positions Offered	Chairperson, Independent Member (Consumer Affairs), Technical Member
Nature of Job	Contractual / Statutory Appointment Basis (Tenure as per AERC Regulations)
Consolidated Salary / Honorarium	As per AERC (Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission) Approved Guidelines
Job Location	CGRF Zonal Offices, Assam (Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, Silchar)
Application Mode	Offline / Registered Post / Speed Post to APDCL Administration
Official Portal	apdcl.org

2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS

Post Name	Essential Qualifications & Professional Experience
Chairperson (CGRF)	Retired Superintending Engineer (SE) / Chief Engineer (CE) from State Power Utilities (APDCL/AEGCL/APGCL) OR Retired Judicial Officer / District Judge. Minimum 20 years of executive experience in electrical engineering, legal affairs, or public administration.
Independent Member (Consumer Affairs)	Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Minimum 15 years of active experience in consumer protection, social work, NGO administration, or consumer advocacy.
Technical / Legal Member	B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics Engineering OR LL.B. Degree from a recognized University. Relevant professional experience in power distribution regulations, consumer grievance handling, or administrative law.

Age Limit & Tenure:

• Maximum Age Limit: Up to 65 Years (as specified under AERC CGRF Appointment Guidelines).
• Tenure of engagement is typically 03 years or up to attainment of 65 years of age.

3. SELECTION PROCEDURE & APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Selection Procedure:

• Screening of applications by the APDCL / AERC Expert Committee based on experience credentials and background verification.
• Personal Interview conducted by the Selection Board at Bijulee Bhawan, Guwahati.

How to Apply:

• Download the official APDCL CGRF recruitment advertisement PDF using the link given below.
• Fill out the prescribed bio-data / application format attached in the circular.
• Attach self-attested copies of Educational Certificates, Retirement Orders (PPO), Service Certificates, Consumer Advocacy Experience documents, and Age Proof.
• Send the completed application package via Speed Post / Registered Post to the Chief General Manager (HRM), APDCL, Bijulee Bhawan, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati – 781001 prior to the closing deadline.

4. OFFICIAL CIRCULAR & WEBSITE LINKS

Click the action buttons below to download the official APDCL advertisement PDF or visit the official utility portal:

📄 Download Official APDCL CGRF Advertisement PDF

🌐 Visit Official APDCL Portal (apdcl.org)