CERC Recruitment 2025: Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs Posts on Deputation/Contract Basis

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), a statutory body under an Act of Parliament, has announced recruitment for various high-level positions across engineering, legal, finance, and research domains. These vacancies are to be filled on deputation or short-term contract basis, and applications are invited from officers working in Central/State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Autonomous Bodies, Regulatory Commissions, and other eligible organizations.

This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for eligible professionals to contribute to India’s electricity regulatory framework at the national level.

Important Dates

• Notification Issue Date: 5 June 2025
• Deadline for receiving applications: 21st July 2025.
• Mode of Application: Offline (along with mandatory online registration)

Application Fee

• No Application Fee is prescribed for applying to these posts.

Age Limit

• As per deputation rules, applicants should meet eligibility conditions regarding length of service, but no specific age limit is mentioned. However, applicants should ideally be within the age range typically applicable for deputation posts as per DoPT norms.

Vacancy Details

A total of 12 vacancies are available across the following posts:

Post Name	No. of Posts	Pay Level (7th CPC)
Joint Chief (Engineering)	1	Level 13 (₹1,23,100–₹2,15,900)
Deputy Chief (Engineering)	1	Level 12 (₹78,800–₹2,09,200)
Deputy Chief (Legal)	1	Level 12
Deputy Chief (Finance)	1	Level 12
Assistant Chief (Engineering)	1	Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700)
Assistant Chief (Legal)	3	Level 11
Assistant Chief (Regulatory Affairs)	2	Level 11
Bench Officer	1	Level 11

Salary & Allowances

• Selected candidates will be paid as per the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix corresponding to their respective levels.
• In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive applicable Dearness Allowance, HRA, and Transport Allowance.
• Leased housing may be permitted in accordance with the CERC Leased Accommodation Regulations, 2007.
• Medical facilities, deputation duty allowance, leave salary, pension/NPS contributions, and gratuity will be applicable depending on whether the deputation is under foreign service terms or short-term contract.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is based on qualifications, experience, and the level of the current post held in the parent cadre. Below is a brief overview:

1. Joint Chief (Engineering)

• Qualification: Degree in Engineering (Diploma accepted for CPE Group A service members)
• Experience: 3 years in Level 12 OR 8 years in Level 11
• Desirable: Experience in power transmission, generation planning, and techno-economic evaluation.

2. Deputy Chief (Engineering)

• Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Engineering
• Work Experience: 3 years at Pay Level 11 or 7 years at Pay Level 10.
• Desirable: Practical experience in generation/transmission systems.

3. Deputy Chief (Legal)

• Qualification: Degree in Law (preferably with specialization or Master’s Degree)
• Work Experience: 3 years at Pay Level 11 or 7 years at Pay Level 10.
• Desirable: Experience in judicial/quasi-judicial matters, petitions, legal drafting.

4. Deputy Chief (Finance)

• Educational Qualification: MBA in Finance, or Chartered Accountant, or Cost Accountant—preferably with an engineering background.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 3 years in Pay Level 11 or 7 years in Pay Level 10.
• Desirable: Experience in tariff structure, financial analysis, or cost management.

5. Assistant Chief (Engineering)

• Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Engineering
• Professional Experience: 4 years of service at Pay Level 10 or 5 years at Pay Level 8.
• Desirable: Exposure to power system operations and regulatory appraisals.

6. Assistant Chief (Legal)

• Qualification: Degree in Law (preferably with higher specialization)
• Experience: 4 years in Level 10 OR 5 years in Level 8
• Desirable: Experience in legal/judicial processes related to electricity law.

7. Assistant Chief (Regulatory Affairs)

• Qualification: MBA in Finance / PG in Law, Engineering or Regulatory disciplines
• Experience: Same as Assistant Chief (Legal)
• Desirable: Understanding of electricity policy, regulatory processes, and sector reforms.

8. Bench Officer

• Qualification: Degree in Law
• Experience: Same as Assistant Chief (Legal)
• Desirable: Knowledge of judicial proceedings, legal drafting, petitions, and case law handling.

General Conditions

• The standard term of appointment, either on deputation or contractual basis, is three years.
• Candidates must apply through proper channel. Applications that are not forwarded through the parent department will be disqualified.
• Candidates selected and declining the offer will be debarred from future appointments in CERC for 2 years.
• Shortlisting will be based on eligibility and merit; only shortlisted candidates will be called for interaction.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit both an offline and an online application:

Offline Application

1. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-II) from the official CERC website.
2. Fill in the application form with accurate information.
3. Attach attested copies of:
   • Educational certificates
   • Proof of age
   • Experience certificates
   • Vigilance clearance certificate
   • ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years

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