The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, the statutory body that regulates the power sector in the national capital, has announced recruitment for five senior administrative, personnel and finance positions on deputation basis. The posts include Secretary, Joint Secretary, Deputy Director (Consumer Assistance), Personnel Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer, spanning Group A and Group B levels. These roles cover key functions such as administration, regulatory coordination, consumer assistance, personnel matters and accounts operations within the Commission.
DERC Recruitment 2026 - Secretary, Joint Secretary and Other Posts
- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Opentill 26 Oct
About DERC Secretary, Joint Secretary and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
- Post Name
- Secretary, Joint Secretary and 3 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)
- 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
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Secretary | 1 |
| Joint Secretary | 1 |
| Dy. Director (Consumer Assistance) | 1 |
| Personnel Officer | 1 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | 1 |
| Grand Total | 5 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Secretary1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate degree from a recognized University.
- Experience
- Officers holding analogous Posts on regular basis OR with 2 years regular service in the pay matrix Level 13'A' (7th CPC)/Grade Pay Rs. 8900/- (6th CPC) OR with 3 years regular service in the pay matrix Level 13 (7th CPC)/Grade Pay Rs. 8700/- (6th CPC) OR with 20 years of regular services in Central/State/UT Civil service out of which minimum 10 years in the pay matrix Level 12 (7th CPC)/Grade Pay Rs. 7600/- (6th CPC).
- Group
- Group A
- Core Profile
- The Principal officer of the Commission and HOD, administration, regulatory coordination and nodal officer for all institutional affairs
- Desirable
- Experience of working in Regulatory agency/Local Bodies will be preferred
- Lease Accommodation
- Rs. 87,280 per month
- Staff Car
- Staff car facility as per staff car rules
Joint Secretary1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate degree from a recognized University.
- Experience
- Officer holding analogous Post on regular basis OR with 3 years' regular service in the pay matrix Level 10 (7th CPC)/Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- (6th CPC) OR with 5 years' regular service in the pay matrix Level 8 (7th CPC)/Grade Pay Rs. 4800/- (6th CPC) OR with 8 years' regular service in the Pay matrix Level 6 (7th CPC)/Grade Pay Rs. 4200/- (6th CPC).
- Group
- Group A
- Core Profile
- Administrative coordination, regulatory support and institutional functions
- Desirable
- Experience of working in Regulatory agency/Local Bodies will be preferred
- Lease Accommodation
- Rs. 76,010 per month
Dy. Director (Consumer Assistance)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
- Experience
- 5 years' experience in power sector in areas directly connected to end users. Demonstrated ability in dealing with consumer problems. 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
- Core Profile
- Consumer assistance, power-sector end-user issues and consumer communication
- Desirable
- Direct experience in two or more forms of media (Press, TV, Radio, Multimedia); familiarity with Electricity Laws; Degree in Engineering OR Law
- Lease Accommodation
- Rs. 76,010 per month
Personnel Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate degree from a recognized university.
- Experience
- Officers holding analogous post on regular basis in Central/State Govt. OR any PSU under Central/State Govt. OR with 6 yrs. regular Service in the pay matrix Level 6 (7th CPC)/Grade Pay Rs. 4200/- (6th CPC).
- Group
- Group B
- Core Profile
- Personnel administration, service matters and all employee-related functions
- Desirable
- Administrative experience in Managerial Capacity / Drawing disbursing officer in Central/State Govt.; sound knowledge of Service and accounts matter
- Lease Accommodation
- Rs. 54,643 per month
Assistant Accounts Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Commerce Graduate from a recognized university.
- Experience
- 06 years regular service in Junior Accounts cadre of a Central / State Govt. OR any PSU/ Corporation under Central / State Govt. with at least 4 years' experience in accounts branch.
- Group
- Group B
- Core Profile
- Accounts operations, financial records and computer-based accounting support
- Desirable
- Exposure to computer operations
- Lease Accommodation
- Rs. 54,643 per month
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years as on the last date of submission of application (26-10-2026)
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the eligibility criteria, and more stringent criteria may be applied for shortlisting.
- 2Skill Test / Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a skill test or interview.
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200) |
| Joint Secretary | Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) |
| Dy. Director (Consumer Assistance) | Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) |
| Personnel Officer | Level-8 (Rs.47600-151100) |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Level-8 (Rs.47600-151100) |
How to Apply
- 1Open the DERC website openings page and click the online application link provided in the vacancy notice.
- 2Fill in all fields of the online application form, leaving no column blank.
- 3Upload documents substantiating your essential qualifications along with the last 3 months' salary slips, ITR statements and Form-16.
- 4Submit the Undertaking as per Annexure-I if you are serving in a Government, PSU, autonomous, statutory, local body or corporation.
- 5Submit the application online on or before the last date.
- 6Arrange a No Objection Certificate with vigilance clearance from the parent department for the interview if it was not uploaded with the application earlier.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Appointment is on deputation from Central / State / UT Government Departments, Statutory, Autonomous, Constitutional, Cooperative and Local Govt. Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings, Corporations etc. under administrative control of Central/State/UT Governments.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility and age is the last date of submission of application.
- Candidates serving in Government, PSU, autonomous, statutory, local body or corporation service must submit an Undertaking as per Annexure-I and a No Objection Certificate from the employer, indicating vigilance clearance from the parent department, at the time of interview if not uploaded earlier.
- Eligibility of candidates working in PSUs or other organisations on Industrial/Variable Dearness Allowance pattern is determined by equating their IDA/VDA pay scale with the requisite CDA pattern pay scales, and only those holding the post and pay scale on a substantive basis are eligible.
- Incomplete applications or applications in a different format are liable to be summarily rejected.
Lease Accommodation Entitlement
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Rental Ceiling per month (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary | Level-14 (Rs.144200-218200) | 87,280 |
| Joint Secretary | Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) | 76,010 |
| Dy. Director (Consumer Assistance) | Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) | 76,010 |
| Personnel Officer | Level-8 (Rs.47600-151100) | 54,643 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Level-8 (Rs.47600-151100) | 54,643 |
Other Facilities for Deputationists
- Medical Allowance / Facility
- Telephone Facility / Reimbursement for residential telephone
- Internet facility
- Newspaper and periodicals
- Children Education Allowance
- Transport allowance for all level positions along with vehicle support for official meetings and movements
Pay Scale Equivalence for IDA/VDA Candidates
Candidates working in PSUs or other organisations where Industrial/Variable Dearness Allowance applies are equated by taking the minimum of the pay scale held by the candidate plus dearness pay, if any, plus applicable Industrial/Variable Dearness Allowance, against the corresponding Central DA 7th CPC pay matrix level of the post.
Training Opportunities
Selected officers get the opportunity to attend training programs, conferences, professional seminars and study tours, nationally as well as internationally.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011-41080414
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates working in PSUs or autonomous bodies apply for these posts?
Yes. Deputation is open to officers of Central, State and UT Government Departments, statutory, autonomous, constitutional, cooperative and local government bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings and Corporations under their administrative control.
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