The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, the statutory body that regulates the power sector in the national capital, has opened recruitment for senior legal positions in its legal department. The hiring covers three Group A posts: Executive Director (Law), Joint Director (Law) and Deputy Director (Law), with one vacancy in each. Appointments are on a deputation basis, drawing officers from central and state government departments, PSUs and similar bodies to handle regulatory, administrative, commercial and contract law matters.
DERC Recruitment 2026 - Executive Director, Joint Director and Deputy Director Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Deputation
Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Opentill 26 Oct
About DERC Executive Director, Joint Director and Deputy Director (Law) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
- Post Name
- Executive Director (Law), Joint Director (Law) and Deputy Director (Law)
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Deputation from Central / State / UT Government Departments, Statutory/Autonomous/Constitutional/Cooperative/Local Govt./Judicial Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings, Corporations etc. under administrative control of Central/State/UT Governments)
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 56 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Not exceeding three years in the first instance, extendable or renewable up to a maximum of six years at the discretion of the Commission
Vacancy Breakdown
Executive Director (Law)
1
Joint Director (Law)
1
Deputy Director (Law)
1
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Executive Director (Law) | 1 |
| Joint Director (Law) | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Law) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Executive Director (Law)1 post
- Qualification
- Law Degree from a recognized University
- Experience
- Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis OR with 2 years regular service in Pay Matrix Level-13A (7th CPC) / Grade Pay Rs 8900 (6th CPC) OR with 3 years regular service in Pay Matrix Level-13 (7th CPC) / Grade Pay Rs 8700 (6th CPC)
- Desirable
- Experience of handling legal matters in a senior position in Central Government / State Government / PSU involving administrative, commercial and contract law; experience in drafting statutes and/or legislation
- Core Profile
- Senior legal leadership, regulatory, administrative, commercial and contract law
- Lease Accommodation
- Rental ceiling of Rs. 87,280 per month
- Group
- Group-A
Joint Director (Law)1 post
- Qualification
- Law Degree from a recognized University / Law School
- Experience
- Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis OR with 2 years regular service in Pay Matrix Level-12 (7th CPC) / Grade Pay Rs 7600 (6th CPC) OR with 5 years regular service in Pay Matrix Level-11 (7th CPC) / Grade Pay Rs 6600 (6th CPC)
- Desirable
- Experience in regulatory laws; knowledge of the Power Sector; experience in contract / administrative law; experience in handling litigations
- Core Profile
- Electricity law, litigation and contract/administrative law
- Lease Accommodation
- Rental ceiling of Rs. 86,360 per month
- Group
- Group-A
Deputy Director (Law)1 post
- Qualification
- Law Degree from a recognized University / Law School
- Experience
- Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis OR with 3 years regular service in Pay Matrix Level-10 (7th CPC) / Grade Pay Rs 5400 (6th CPC) OR with 5 years regular service in Pay Matrix Level-8 (7th CPC) / Grade Pay Rs 4800 (6th CPC) OR with 8 years regular service in Pay Matrix Level-6 (7th CPC) / Grade Pay Rs 4200 (6th CPC)
- Desirable
- Experience of handling legal matters in a middle-level position in Central Government / State Government / PSU involving administrative, commercial and contract law; experience in drafting statutes and/or legislations
- Core Profile
- Legal matters, drafting statutes / legislation, Govt./PSU experience
- Lease Accommodation
- Rental ceiling of Rs. 76,010 per month
- Group
- Group-A
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years; the crucial date for determining eligibility and age limit is the last date of submission of application
Selection Process
- 1Short-listing
Eligible candidates are short-listed, and more stringent criteria than the minimum eligibility may be applied.
- 2Skill Test / Interview
Short-listed candidates are called for a skill test or interview.
Salary Structure
Executive Director (Law)
Pay: Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200)
Joint Director (Law)
Pay: Level-13 (Rs.123100-215900)
Deputy Director (Law)
Pay: Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Executive Director (Law) | Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200) |
| Joint Director (Law) | Level-13 (Rs.123100-215900) |
| Deputy Director (Law) | Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) |
How to Apply
- 1Open the online application link provided on the DERC website
- 2Fill in all fields of the application form, leaving no column blank
- 3Upload documents substantiating the essential qualifications along with the last three months' salary slips, ITR statements and Form-16
- 4Submit the undertaking in the format given in Annexure-I
- 5Submit the application online on or before the last date
- 6Arrange the No Objection Certificate with vigilance clearance from the parent department for the interview stage
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Documents substantiating essential qualifications
•Last 3 months' salary slips
•ITR statements
•Form-16
•Undertaking as per Annexure-I
•No Objection Certificate with vigilance clearance from the parent department
Important Details
- Only applicants who hold the post as well as the pay scale of that post on a substantive basis are considered eligible.
- Applicants serving in Central, State or UT government service or in autonomous, statutory, judicial bodies, PSUs or corporations must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of interview if it was not uploaded with the online application, and the NOC should also indicate vigilance clearance from the parent department.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility criteria and age limit is the last date of submission of application.
- Incomplete applications or applications submitted in a different format are liable to be summarily rejected.
- Corrigendum, addendum or cancellation of the advertisement will be published on the DERC website only.
Lease Accommodation Entitlement
Executive Director (Law)
Pay Level: Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200)
Rental Ceiling per Month: Rs. 87,280
Joint Director (Law)
Pay Level: Level-13 (Rs.123100-215900)
Rental Ceiling per Month: Rs. 86,360
Deputy Director (Law)
Pay Level: Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700)
Rental Ceiling per Month: Rs. 76,010
| Post | Pay Level | Rental Ceiling per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director (Law) | Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200) | Rs. 87,280 |
| Joint Director (Law) | Level-13 (Rs.123100-215900) | Rs. 86,360 |
| Deputy Director (Law) | Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) | Rs. 76,010 |
Other Benefits on Deputation
- Medical allowance or facility
- Telephone facility or reimbursement for residential telephone
- Internet facility
- Newspaper and periodicals
- Children Education Allowance
- Staff car facility for the Executive Director level post; transport allowance and vehicle support for all levels
- Training programmes, conferences, professional seminars and study tours in India and abroad
Mode of Appointment
Appointment is on deputation from Central, State or UT Government departments, statutory, autonomous, constitutional, cooperative, local government and judicial bodies, and public sector undertakings and corporations under the administrative control of Central, State or UT Governments.
Deputation Tenure
Appointment is for a period not exceeding three years in the first instance, extendable or renewable up to a maximum of six years at the discretion of the Commission based on the performance appraisal report submitted by the designated authority, subject to concurrence of the parent department.
Pay Scale Equivalence for IDA/VDA Candidates
For candidates in PSUs or other government organisations where Industrial or Variable Dearness Allowance pattern applies, eligibility is determined by equating the minimum of the pay scale held by the candidate plus dearness pay, if any, plus applicable Industrial or Variable Dearness Allowance with the Central DA pay scale of the post.
Undertaking (Annexure-I)
- All statements made in the application are true, complete and correct
- The candidate is eligible for the post in terms of age, qualifications and experience
- No vigilance or disciplinary case is pending
- No major or minor penalty was imposed during the last 10 years of service
- No prosecution for a criminal charge is pending in any court of law
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011-41080414
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates working in PSUs apply for DERC Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Deputation is open to officers from Central, State and UT government departments, statutory, autonomous, constitutional, cooperative, local government and judicial bodies, and public sector undertakings and corporations.
Is the appointment permanent?
No. All three posts are filled on deputation for up to three years in the first instance, extendable or renewable to a maximum of six years.
Is a No Objection Certificate required?
Yes. Candidates in government, PSU, autonomous, statutory, judicial body or corporation service must submit an NOC from the employer at the interview stage if it was not uploaded with the application, and it should indicate vigilance clearance from the parent department.
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