The Government of Nepal has announced an open competitive recruitment process for five leadership positions at the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC). According to a public notice issued by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation on Jestha 7, 2083 BS, applications were invited for one Chairman and four Members, including at least one woman, under Sections 5 and 6 of the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 2074, and the Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations, 2075. Eligible Nepali citizens were required to submit applications within 15 days, by Jestha 21, 2083 BS, during office hours, to the ministry’s Development Assistance and Provincial Coordination Division at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. Applicants were also required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 3,000 through the designated government revenue account at Rastriya Banijya Bank.
The notice requires candidates to meet the academic qualifications and professional experience standards prescribed by the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act. Applicants must submit the prescribed application form, a recent passport-sized photograph, certified copies of academic and professional credentials, proof of fee payment, a self-declaration and supporting documents. A key requirement is a business action plan of no more than 5,000 words, submitted in three sealed copies. The plan must explain the candidate’s vision for the commission, understanding of its regulatory mandate, assessment of Nepal’s electricity sector, three priority regulatory agendas with implementation timelines, and approaches to innovation and emerging challenges. Separate templates for Chairman and Member candidates are provided on pages 6 and 7 of the document.
The selection committee will assess applications based on eligibility, professional qualifications and the proposed business action plans. Candidates scoring at least 50 percent in the business action plan evaluation will qualify for presentations and interviews, where they must explain and defend their proposals. The ministry will recommend candidates based on merit and inclusive representation, ensuring the required female representation among commission members. Applicants wishing to compete for both Chairman and Member positions must submit separate applications. The notice also establishes restrictions concerning political party membership, criminal convictions, blacklisting, conflicts of interest and financial defaults. The announcement initiates the recruitment process and does not confirm the selection or appointment of any candidate.
