The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, the statutory body that regulates the power sector in the national capital, has announced recruitment for techno-commercial leadership positions on deputation basis. A total of 8 posts are on offer, covering Executive Director, Joint Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director roles in tariff, engineering, finance, economics and information technology. The openings give serving government and PSU officers a chance to work on electricity tariff setting, financial analysis and regulatory matters at the Commission's office in New Delhi.
DERC Recruitment 2026 - Executive Director, Joint Director and Other Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
8
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
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Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Opentill 26 Oct
About DERC Executive Director, Joint Director and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
- Post Name
- Executive Director (Tariff), Executive Director (Engineering) and 5 more
- 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. 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 (Tariff)
1
Executive Director (Engineering)
1
Joint Director (Tariff-Finance)
1
Deputy Director (Tariff Accounts and Financial Analysis)
1
Deputy Director (Tariff Economics)
1
Deputy Director (Info-Tech)
1
Assistant Director (Info-Tech)
2
Total8
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Executive Director (Tariff) | 1 |
| Executive Director (Engineering) | 1 |
| Joint Director (Tariff-Finance) | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Tariff Accounts and Financial Analysis) | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Tariff Economics) | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Info-Tech) | 1 |
| Assistant Director (Info-Tech) | 2 |
| Grand Total | 8 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Executive Director (Tariff)1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree in Economics / MBA (Finance) from a recognized University OR Graduate Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Experience
- Experience as a professional economist / power engineer; experience in development of tariff in power sector utilities; experience in commercial enterprises; demonstrated capability in analytical modelling.
- Note
- 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).
- Group
- Group A
- Mode of Appointment
- Deputation
- Core Profile
- Power-sector tariff, economics/finance, commercial analysis and modelling
Executive Director (Engineering)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Experience
- Experience in large public utilities with generation, transmission and distribution facilities; experience in development of Electricity Tariffs, Commercial Issues and Power Purchase Agreements.
- Note
- 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).
- Group
- Group A
- Mode of Appointment
- Deputation
- Core Profile
- Financial analysis, investment decisions and power purchase agreements
Joint Director (Tariff-Finance)1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in Finance / Accountancy / Commerce OR CA / ICWA from a recognized University / Institution.
- Experience
- Experience in financial analysis of investment decisions in the power sector; sound knowledge of financial procedures in commercial enterprises; experience in financial analysis of investment decisions in commercial enterprises / power sector organizations and examination of Power Purchase Agreements.
- Note
- 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).
- Group
- Group A
- Mode of Appointment
- Deputation
- Desirable Qualification
- Graduate Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent from a recognized university / institution
- Core Profile
- Professional accounting, financial analysis and power purchase agreements
Deputy Director (Tariff Accounts and Financial Analysis)1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from a recognized institution OR Qualified Chartered Accountant OR ICWA OR Post Graduate Degree in Finance OR Officers belonging to organized Accounts Services such as Indian Audit & Accounts Service, Indian Railway Accounts Service, Indian Defence Accounts Service, Indian Civil Accounts Service etc.
- Experience
- Experience in professional accounting and management of staff; sound knowledge of financial procedure in commercial enterprises / Government accounting procedures; experience in financial analysis of investment decisions in commercial enterprises and examination of Power Purchase Agreements.
- Note
- 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).
- Group
- Group A
- Mode of Appointment
- Deputation
- Desirable Qualification
- Graduate Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Power) or equivalent from a recognized institute
- Core Profile
- Electricity tariffs, financial analysis, commercial issues and PPAs
Deputy Director (Tariff Economics)1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree in Economics / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
- Experience
- Experience in economic analysis; sound knowledge of financial procedure in commercial enterprises / Government accounting procedures; experience in analytical modelling including spreadsheet and database skills; knowledge of operational research.
- Note
- 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).
- Group
- Group A
- Mode of Appointment
- Deputation
- Core Profile
- Economic analysis, financial procedures and analytical modelling
Deputy Director (Info-Tech)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate degree in Computer Science OR related Field from a recognized University.
- Experience
- Adequate experience of handling computer systems in a Government Department / PSU OR large private organization including managerial responsibilities.
- Note
- 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).
- Group
- Group A
- Mode of Appointment
- Deputation
- Core Profile
- IT systems, computer systems management and IT related managerial oversight
Assistant Director (Info-Tech)2 posts
- Qualification
- Engineering Graduate in Computer Science / Information Technology OR MCA from a recognized University / Institute.
- Experience
- Two (02) years' experience in Operation and Maintenance of LAN in a large organization.
- Note
- Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis OR with 2 years regular service in Pay Matrix Level-7 (7th CPC) / Grade Pay Rs 4600 (6th CPC) OR with 3 years regular service in Pay Matrix Level-6 (7th CPC) / Grade Pay Rs 4200 (6th CPC).
- Group
- Group A
- Mode of Appointment
- Deputation
- Desirable Experience
- Project work in RDBMS OR Web enabled projects
- Core Profile
- RDBMS / web-enabled projects and LAN operation and maintenance
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years as on the last date of submission of application (26-10-2026)
Selection Process
- 1Short-listing
Candidates are short-listed on the basis of their qualifications and experience; more stringent criteria may be applied for short-listing.
- 2Skill Test / Interview
Short-listed candidates are called for a skill test or interview.
Salary Structure
Executive Director (Tariff)
Pay: Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200)
Executive Director (Engineering)
Pay: Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200)
Joint Director (Tariff-Finance)
Pay: Level-13 (Rs.123100-215900)
Deputy Director (Tariff Accounts and Financial Analysis)
Pay: Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700)
Deputy Director (Tariff Economics)
Pay: Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700)
Deputy Director (Info-Tech)
Pay: Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700)
Assistant Director (Info-Tech)
Pay: Level-10 (Rs.56100-177500)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Executive Director (Tariff) | Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200) |
| Executive Director (Engineering) | Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200) |
| Joint Director (Tariff-Finance) | Level-13 (Rs.123100-215900) |
| Deputy Director (Tariff Accounts and Financial Analysis) | Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) |
| Deputy Director (Tariff Economics) | Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) |
| Deputy Director (Info-Tech) | Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) |
| Assistant Director (Info-Tech) | Level-10 (Rs.56100-177500) |
How to Apply
- 1Open the DERC website and click the vacancy link to open the online application form.
- 2Fill in every field of the form, leaving no column blank.
- 3Upload documents substantiating your essential qualifications along with the last three months' salary slips, ITR statements and Form-16.
- 4Submit the undertaking in the format given at Annexure-I if you are serving in a Government department, PSU, autonomous body, statutory body, local body or corporation.
- 5Submit the application online on or before 26 October 2026.
- 6Arrange a No Objection Certificate from your employer, indicating vigilance clearance, to produce at the interview if it was not uploaded with the application.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Documents substantiating essential qualifications
•Last 03 months' salary slips
•ITR statements
•Form-16
•Undertaking as per Annexure-I
•No Objection Certificate from the employer indicating vigilance clearance
Important Details
- Appointment is by deputation, so applicants must already hold an analogous post on a regular basis or have the prescribed regular service in the pay levels named for each post, and only those holding the post as well as its pay scale on a substantive basis are eligible.
- Candidates serving in Central or State Government, PSUs, autonomous, statutory, local bodies or corporations must give an undertaking in the format at Annexure-I and produce a No Objection Certificate from the employer, indicating vigilance clearance, at the time of interview if it was not uploaded with the application.
- 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.
Other Facilities on Deputation
- Medical allowance / facility
- Telephone facility or reimbursement for residential telephone
- Internet facility
- Newspaper and periodicals
- Children Education Allowance
Deputation Tenure
Appointments on deputation are 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
Candidates working in Public Sector Undertakings or other Government organizations where Industrial or Variable Dearness Allowance pattern applies have their eligibility determined by equating their IDA / VDA pay scale with the requisite CDA pattern pay scale: minimum of the pay scale held by the candidate plus dearness pay, if any, plus applicable Industrial or Variable Dearness Allowance.
Staff Car Facility
Candidates selected for the post of Executive Director are provided a staff car facility as per staff car rules. Transport allowance is provided at all levels, along with vehicle support to attend official meetings and movements.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011-41080414
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the DERC deputation posts?
Officers working in Central, State or UT Government departments, statutory, autonomous, constitutional, cooperative or local government bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings or corporations under their administrative control can apply, provided they meet the post's qualification and regular service requirements.
Is a No Objection Certificate required?
Yes. Applicants in Government, PSU, autonomous, statutory, local body or corporation service must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of interview if it was not uploaded with the online application, and it should also indicate vigilance clearance from the parent department.
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