Ministry of Petroleum invites applications for PNGRB Member post

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Ministry of Petroleum invites nominations and applications for the PNGRB Member post. The application deadline is 30 days after the advertisement is published.
The Member's term will be five years from the date of assuming office or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier, as governed by the PNGRB Act, 2006.
The Search Committee has reserved the right to consider suitable individuals who have not applied, as well as applicants.

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Application process and eligibility overview

According to the official notice published by PNGRB, nominations and applications have been invited for the Member post on the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board for consideration by the Search Committee. Eligibility for the post, tenure, salary, allowances and other terms of service are governed by the PNGRB Act, 2006, and the rules notified under it, which are available on the PNGRB website.

Applicants must submit their bio-data in the prescribed format, including the post applied for, applicant's name, date of birth, age, contact address, phone number, email, current occupation or service, educational qualifications and details of previous experience. Applications must also include details of special achievements or expertise, vigilance status, details of major or minor penalties imposed during the past ten years, and APAR dossiers for the past ten years, where applicable.

Candidates working for the government or in the public sector must have their applications forwarded through the competent authority. At the time of forwarding, it must be certified that the information provided by the officer is correct and that, if selected, the officer will be relieved of their duties.

Deadline, tenure and sectoral significance

The Member's term will be five years from the date of assuming office or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier. The deadline for receipt of applications is 30 days from the date the advertisement is published in national daily newspapers.

Incomplete applications, documents submitted in a format other than the prescribed one, or forms received without APAR dossiers may be rejected. The Search Committee has also reserved the right to consider other individuals, rather than limiting its consideration to applicants.

Applications should be sent to the Joint Secretary (Gas), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Kartavya Bhawan 3, Room No. 31087, New Delhi-110001. Applications may also be sent by email to js.gp-png@gov.in, formally advancing the selection process for this important energy regulation post.

Our previous report provided an update on the expanded scope for using multilayer composite (MLC) pipes in PNGRB's city gas distribution (CGD) networks and the related requirements. It reported that the amended regulations conditionally permit MLC pipes up to the upstream side of consumer meters, while setting strict compliance requirements covering ISO/IS standards, installation limits, third-party inspections and restrictions in sensitive areas.

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