UPPCL Director: Advertisement No. 03/2026, Department of Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh, invites online applications for various positions of Director at Director level in the power sector of the state. There are seven positions, namely Director Distribution, Director Finance, Director Operation, Director Commercial & Planning, Director Commercial, Director Technical and Director Personnel & Administration.
Last date for submitting application is 21st November 2026. The above information is compiled from the information about the advertisement given on job portals. For official reference, please visit the official advertisement in pdf format on uppcl.org. This is not a mass recruitment drive. It is not even meant for freshers. This is a board level contract appointment for seasoned engineers, finance professionals and administrators.
UPPCL Director Recruitment: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Department of Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh (UPPCL, Lucknow) |
| Advertisement number | 03/2026 |
| Posts listed | 7 Director roles |
| Number of vacancies per role | Not stated in the notification, as reported |
| Nature of job | Contract |
| Pay | Pay Level-15; ₹1,71,400 to ₹2,24,100 range with 3% annual increment (post-wise scales below) |
| Age | Minimum 50 years; must not have reached 62 years as on 31 October 2026 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Application fee | None mentioned in the notification, as reported |
| Last date | 21 November 2026 |
| Official website | Click Here to Apply |
Post-wise qualification and pay
The seven posts fall into two pay bands. Four roles sit on the higher scale of ₹1,82,200–2,24,100, and three on ₹1,71,400–2,23,600.
| Director post | Essential qualification | Pay scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Director (Distribution) | Full-time B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc. (Eng.) in Electrical | 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| Director (Finance) | CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) | 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| Director (Operation) | Full-time B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom, Instrumentation, Electronics, CSE or Industrial & Production | 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| Director (Commercial & Planning) | Full-time B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical | 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| Director (Commercial) | Full-time B.Tech or equivalent in the branches listed for Director (Operation) | 1,71,400 – 2,23,600 |
| Director (Technical) | Full-time B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical | 1,71,400 – 2,23,600 |
| Director (Personnel & Administration) | Graduation (internal); Graduation + MBA (external) | 1,71,400 – 2,23,600 |
Desirable qualifications include power sector experience for Director (Finance) and an MBA preferably in HR for external candidates applying for Director (Personnel & Administration).
Experience: internal versus external candidates
The notice separates candidates already inside the UP power utilities from those coming from outside. For the three roles where experience is spelt out in the summaries:
| Post | Internal candidates | External candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Director (Distribution) | Serving or retired regular Chief Engineer | 15 years at senior management level within the last 20 years |
| Director (Finance) | Regular General Manager, Finance/Accounts wing | 15 years at senior management level within the last 20 years |
| Director (Operation) | Regular Chief Engineer | 15 years at senior management level within the last 20 years |
Experience conditions could not be clearly identified from third party sources for the positions of Director (Commercial & Planning), Director (Commercial), Director (Technical) and Director (Personnel & Administration). The candidates applying for these four positions have to carefully go through the advertisement, as usually experience is the criteria for eligibility in such positions.
Age limit
The age range is narrow. A person has to be at least 50 years old and should not have attained 62 years of age as at 31 October 2026. This means that young officers who have made rapid progress are excluded, and recently retired persons over 62 are also ineligible for the position. The period of engagement is at least three years or up to the age of 65, whichever comes first.
Either party can terminate the contract upon giving three months’ notice. The initial period can be renewed twice for a period of one year each. Realistically speaking, an individual who is 61 years of age during recruitment will not serve the full three years since there is an upper limit of 65 years.
Selection process
As reported, there is no written examination. Selection happens in two steps:
- Scrutiny of applications: your qualifications, experience record and service history are checked against the post’s conditions.
- Interview: shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.
For Director-level positions, the interview panel normally considers the candidate’s experience in reducing AT&C losses, revenue recovery, implementation of projects, making regulatory submissions, and managing employees. Candidates are expected to present quantifiable achievements in each of these fields during their term of office.
How to apply online
- Visit uppcl.org and locate Advertisement No. 03/2026 for Director posts.
- Download and read the full advertisement PDF before you start the form.
- Fill the online application for the specific Director post you are eligible for.
- Upload the documents asked for in the form, including proof of qualification, experience and date of birth.
- Submit online on or before 21 November 2026. As reported, offline documents are not accepted.
The advertisement also states, as summarized, that queries sent by email on the last day will not be a reason to extend the deadline. If something is unclear, write in early.
Documents
- Certificates of degree (B.Tech/B.E., Chartered Accountant/ICWA, MBA or Graduation, according to the requirement of the post)
- Evidence of date of birth
- Service detail certificate indicating experience as senior manager along with dates
- Experience certificates or orders relating to appointment/promotion
- Vigilance clearance/N.O.C. if you are a current officer of any Government Department/PSUs
- A photograph and signature as per the format specified
The last two requirements are common in case of appointments in the public sector organizations; check the complete list from the form.
Frequently asked questions
Q1. What is the last date for UPPCL Director Recruitment 2026? 21 November 2026.
Q2. How many posts are there? Seven Director roles are listed. As reported, the notification does not state the number of vacancies under each role.
Q3. What is the age limit? Minimum 50 years and below 62 years as on 31 October 2026.
Q4. What is the salary? Pay Level-15. Four posts carry ₹1,82,200–2,24,100 and three carry ₹1,71,400–2,23,600, with 3% annual increment.
Q5. Is it a permanent job? No. It is a contract appointment for at least three years or up to age 65, whichever is earlier, extendable twice by one year.
Q6. Is there a written exam? No. Selection is through scrutiny of applications and interview.
Q7. Can private sector professionals apply? The notice provides an external route for some roles, requiring 15 years of senior management experience in the last 20 years. Check whether your role and industry fit the definition in the official PDF.
Research note
Research was conducted on 11 November 2026 through portal summaries of Advertisement No. 03/2026 of Government of Uttar Pradesh, Department of Energy. Post, Pay scale, age criteria, and tenure are according to the reports received. Experience details for four posts out of seven could not be verified through the provided information in the portal summaries. Read the complete advertisement at uppcl.org prior to applying.
