Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Recruitment 2026

Organization Details

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is a statutory body constituted under an Act of Parliament. The Commission invites applications from eligible officers of Central/State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, and other eligible organizations for filling up the post of Joint Chief (Legal) on deputation/foreign service terms or short-term contract basis.

Post Details

Location Details

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 January 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 09 March 2026
• Last Date for Advance Copy (if routed later through proper channel): 08 April 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Degree in Law
• Preferably with specialization in regulation

Qualifying Service (Officers under Central Government)

• Holding analogous post on regular basis; OR
• 3 years regular service in Level-12 (Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200) of pay matrix or equivalent; OR
• 8 years regular service in Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) of pay matrix or equivalent

Nature of Experience Required

• Judicial / Quasi-Judicial legal matters
• Handling proceedings
• Drafting petitions and pleadings
• Listing and reference of case laws

Age Limit

Reservation Details

Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates will be given preference, provided all other eligibility conditions are fulfilled.

Application Process

1. Application must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure-II).
2. Application must be routed through proper channel.
3. Hard copy must reach the Deputy Chief (Admin) at the official address on or before 09 March 2026.
4. Applicants are also required to apply online through https://cercind.gov.in/vacancy.html.
5. Envelope must be superscribed with: “Application for the post of Joint Chief (Legal)”

Selection Process

• Applications will be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for interaction.
• Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.
• CERC reserves the right to change the number of posts or keep the post unfilled.

Tenure

The normal period of deputation/short term contract as per Recruitment Rules is three years.

Benefits and Allowances

On Deputation (Foreign Service Terms)

• Leave Salary Contribution
• Pension or NPS Contribution
• Deputation (Duty) Allowance (if applicable)

On Short Term Contract

• Leave Salary Contribution
• Gratuity Contribution
• Deputation (Duty) Allowance (if applicable)
• Any one of CPF/EPF/NPS Contribution

Apart from the above, allowances as applicable in the Government of India or CERC shall be paid as per entitlement. No other allowances or benefits will be paid to deputationists.

Contact Information

No specific helpline number or email address is mentioned in the notification.

Official Notification Link