Shri Mohammad Afzal is B.Sc. (Engg) in the field of Electrical Engg. (First with Hons.) from AMU, Aligarh and M.E. (First with Hons.) in Power System Engg. from the then University of Roorkee (Now Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee). He joined Central Electricity Authority in November 1996 and has served in various Divisions like System Engg. & Technology Division, Grid Management Division and Fuel Management Division. During his career of more than 25 years, he gained vast experience in the field of Sub-stations designing of various capacities, monitoring of Regional/ National Grid, allocation of power to States/ Constituents, assessments & monitoring of fuel to the thermal power stations, gas-based power plants etc. Shri Mohammad Afzal is presently working in the Ministry of Power as Joint Secretary (Transmission).
Shri Mohammad Afzal joined the Board of NHPC Limited as Govt. Nominee Director in December, 2022.