The Government of Nepal has announced an open application process for the appointment of one Chairman and four Members to the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC). According to a notice published by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation on Jestha 7, 2083 BS, the recruitment will be conducted under Section 5 of the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 2074, and the Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations, 2075. Among the four member positions, one is reserved for a woman. Interested and qualified Nepali citizens must submit their applications within 15 days of the notice’s publication, during office hours, to the ministry’s Development Assistance and Provincial Coordination Division at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. Applicants must also submit a Rs 3,000 application fee through the prescribed government revenue account at Rastriya Banijya Bank.

Candidates must satisfy the academic qualifications and professional experience requirements specified under the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 2074. Applicants for the Chairman position must meet the requirements under Section 5(1)(a), while Member candidates must comply with Section 5(1)(b). Applications must include the prescribed form, certified copies of academic qualifications and professional experience documents, proof of fee payment, a self-declaration and other supporting materials. Candidates must also submit a business action plan of up to 5,000 words in three sealed copies, outlining their vision for the commission, understanding of Nepal’s electricity sector, regulatory priorities and implementation strategies. The prescribed plan includes an executive summary, assessment of the current electricity sector, three priority regulatory agendas with timelines and measurable indicators, and proposals addressing innovation and emerging regulatory challenges.

The ministry has established a competitive evaluation process in which applications meeting the minimum eligibility requirements will be accepted, and candidates scoring at least 50 percent in the business action plan evaluation will qualify for presentations and interviews. Applicants must bring original supporting documents when attending the assessment. The recommendation committee will select candidates on an inclusive basis, including the mandatory female representation requirement, and recommend appointments according to the applicable legislation. The notice also requires candidates to disclose their preferred position and specialization, while individuals seeking consideration for both Chairman and Member positions must submit separate applications.

The recruitment framework contains eligibility restrictions intended to prevent conflicts of interest and preserve the commission’s independence. Applicants must satisfy requirements concerning citizenship, professional integrity, financial obligations, political affiliations and relationships with electricity-related businesses. The notice states that the final selection and recommendation process will follow the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act and Regulations. No candidates have been appointed or shortlisted through this notice, which formally initiates the application and competitive recommendation process for filling the commission’s vacant leadership positions.