OPGC Recruitment 2026: 1 Additional General Manager – Engineering – Apply Online @ career.opgc.co.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

OPGC operates under a Market Based Salary (MBS) framework rather than the traditional CPS scale. Grade E-7 corresponds to a senior management position in the OPGC organizational hierarchy. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification PDF for the complete remuneration band and benefits.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

The abbreviated advertisement does not specify the essential qualification, experience requirements, or age criteria for the Additional General Manager – Engineering position. Candidates must consult the OPGC Official Recruitment Advertisement OPGC/CO/HR/03/2026 PDF for complete eligibility details, including:

• Educational Qualification: Likely B.E./B.Tech or equivalent Engineering degree in relevant discipline (Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation or allied) – to be confirmed from the detailed PDF.
• Experience: Minimum managerial/senior-level experience in power generation or allied industries – to be confirmed from the detailed PDF.
• Age Limit: Not disclosed in the abbreviated advertisement.
• Reservation: Reservation policies as notified by the Government of Odisha will be applied.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection process details are not disclosed in the abbreviated notification. For senior-level PSU recruitments, the typical selection methodology involves:

• Shortlisting based on qualification, experience, and suitability.
• Possible screening test or interview by an OPGC selection committee.
• Document verification of original certificates and experience letters.
• Medical fitness examination as per OPGC norms.

Candidates should verify the selection criteria from the detailed advertisement PDF before applying. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in any interview or selection process conducted by OPGC, unless otherwise stated in the notification.

How to Apply for OPGC Additional General Manager Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the OPGC Career Portal at career.opgc.co.in.
2. Carefully read the complete advertisement OPGC/CO/HR/03/2026 Official Notification PDF before filling the online application form.
3. Complete the online application process on or before 17 October 2026.
4. Take a printout of the submitted online application form and affix recent passport-size photographs and sign wherever required.
5. Enclose self-attested copies of all relevant documents (qualification certificates, experience certificates, age proof, category certificate, etc.).
6. Send the hardcopy of the completed application with enclosures by registered post/speed post to reach the designated OPGC address by 26 October 2026.
7. Retain a photocopy of the dispatched application for future reference.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (B.E./B.Tech or equivalent, as per the detailed notification).
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (minimum managerial-level experience in power generation or allied industry).
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Government of Odisha prescribed format (if applicable).
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
• Printout of the Online Application Form with signature and photograph affixed.
• Reservation laws as notified by the Government of Odisha will be followed for this recruitment.
• Corrigendum, if any, will be published exclusively on the official OPGC website – www.opgc.co.in.
• The last date for online application is 17 October 2026; the hardcopy must be received by 26 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for OPGC Additional General Manager Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 17 October 2026. However, candidates must also send the hardcopy of the application with all self-attested enclosures, which must be received by OPGC on or before 26 October 2026.

Is this a walk-in interview or online application recruitment?

This recruitment is an Online Application process. Candidates must apply through the OPGC Career Portal at career.opgc.co.in and subsequently submit the hardcopy of the application form to the designated OPGC address. This is not a walk-in interview recruitment.

What is the application fee for OPGC Recruitment 2026?

The abbreviated advertisement does not mention any application fee. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification PDF for clarification on whether any fee applies to the Additional General Manager – Engineering post.

Is the Additional General Manager post at OPGC a permanent job?

Yes. The post is on regular rolls of the Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited, which is a Government of Odisha Public Sector Undertaking. It is a permanent cadre position (Grade E-7) with career progression and pensionary benefits under the OPGC rules, not a contractual or temporary assignment.

What is the salary structure for OPGC Grade E-7?

OPGC follows a Market Based Salary (MBS) framework rather than the traditional CPS pay scale. Grade E-7 is a senior management level in the OPGC hierarchy. The specific CTC, allowances, and benefits are not disclosed in the abbreviated advertisement and should be verified from the detailed notification PDF.

Where will the Additional General Manager be posted?

The successful candidate will be posted at the Ib Thermal Power Station (ITPS), Banharpalli, Jharsuguda, Odisha – 768035. OPGC may require the incumbent to work at other OPGC facilities as per organizational requirements.

OPGC Important Links

• Download OPGC Additional General Manager Official Recruitment Notification PDF (Adv. No. OPGC/CO/HR/03/2026)
• Apply Online through OPGC Career Portal for Additional General Manager – Engineering Post
• Visit Official OPGC Website for Recruitment Updates and Corrigendum