The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, the statutory body that regulates the power sector in the capital, has opened recruitment for Senior Research Consultant and Consultant positions at its New Delhi office. A total of 9 posts are on offer across five roles covering tariff engineering, tariff finance, engineering, law and human resources. These are contract-based engagements where consultants support the Commission in preparing tariff orders, reviewing utility petitions and handling establishment matters.
DERC Senior Research Consultant and Consultant Recruitment 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
9
Last Date
24 Nov
35 days left
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Last date 24 Nov 2026 · 35 days left
- Notification20 Oct
- Applications Opentill 24 Nov
About DERC Senior Research Consultant and Consultant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
- Post Name
- Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.), Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance) and 3 more
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Three years, extended or renewed on a yearly basis, subject to a maximum tenure of 06 years or till attainment of 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
- Notice Period
- One month's notice or one month's fee in lieu thereof by either side; in case of disciplinary action the notice period does not apply to DERC.
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.)
2
Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance)
2
Senior Research Consultant (Engineering)
2
Senior Research Consultant (Law)
2
Consultant (HR)
1
Total9
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.) | 2 |
| Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance) | 2 |
| Senior Research Consultant (Engineering) | 2 |
| Senior Research Consultant (Law) | 2 |
| Consultant (HR) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 9 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.)2 posts
- Qualification
- Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Experience
- Minimum experience of 08 years in Power Sector, out of which 04 years' experience in Tariff Determination in Regulatory set up or commercial/regulatory experience in GENCO/Transco/Discoms.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Desirable
- Post Graduate qualifications in Engg. / Power / Finance Management; experience of working in SERC/CERC
Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance)2 posts
- Qualification
- Qualified Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / MBA (Finance) / MBA (Power Management) full time from a reputed Institute / University.
- Experience
- Minimum 08 years of post-qualification experience in tariff determination and financial modelling, cost analysis, or annual accounts analysis.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Desirable
- Experience in carrying out economic analysis and use of statistical techniques as related to power sector; engineering qualification would be an added advantage; preference to candidates with relevant experience in Electricity Regulatory sector
Senior Research Consultant (Engineering)2 posts
- Qualification
- Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Experience
- Minimum experience of 08 years in Power Sector, out of which 04 years' experience in working in Distribution / Transmission / Generation Company.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Desirable
- Post Graduate qualifications in Engg. / Power / Finance Management; experience of working in SERC/CERC
Senior Research Consultant (Law)2 posts
- Qualification
- Qualified LLB from a reputed Institute / University.
- Experience
- 03 years' experience in civil matters preferably in commercial and civil court act, writ matters, Labour matters.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Desirable
- Experience of electricity matters covering tariff petitions before the Regulatory Commission, APTEL, High Court and Supreme Court
Consultant (HR)1 post
- Qualification
- Full-time MBA (HR) / PGDM (HR) / equivalent to MBA (HR) from a recognized University / Institute.
- Experience
- Minimum 03 years of post-qualification experience in Establishment / Human Resources / Administration in Central / State Government / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Desirable
- Experience in handling service matters, including recruitment, service regulations, disciplinary proceedings, leave, pay fixation, and establishment-related functions
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years for the Senior Research Consultant posts and maximum 35 years for Consultant (HR). Age is determined as on the last date of publishing of the advertisement in newspapers.
Selection Process
- 1Qualifying Test
Held only when the number of eligible candidates for a post exceeds ten; the ten candidates who qualify on merit are shortlisted.
- 2Interview
Interaction with the Selection Committee; original documents on qualification, experience and salary slips for the past six months are examined before the interaction.
Salary Structure
Consolidated fee is fixed taking into consideration the average pay drawn during the last three months in immediate previous employment. The fee may be revised at the end of every year with an escalation of 10%, and TDS is deducted as per Income Tax rules. Mobile call charges including internet charges are reimbursed up to Rs. 1,500 per month.
Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.)
Pay: Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month
Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance)
Pay: Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month
Senior Research Consultant (Engineering)
Pay: Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month
Senior Research Consultant (Law)
Pay: Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month
Consultant (HR)
Pay: Rs. 1,05,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.) | Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month |
| Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance) | Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month |
| Senior Research Consultant (Engineering) | Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month |
| Senior Research Consultant (Law) | Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month |
| Consultant (HR) | Rs. 1,05,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Click the APPLY ONLINE link on the DERC website to open the online application form.
- 2Fill in all the fields, leaving no column blank.
- 3Upload documents substantiating the essential qualifications along with the last 03 months' salary slips, ITR statements and Form-16.
- 4Submit the application on or before 24 November 2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Relevant documents for essential qualifications
•Last 03 months' salary slips
•ITR Statements
•FORM-16
•Last relieving Order / Certificate
•Original documents on qualification
•Experience and salary slips for the past six months at the time of interaction
Important Details
- Appointment is purely on a contract basis and does not give any right to claim regular or continued contractual appointment in DERC.
- Candidates must give an undertaking as per the Annexure to the application.
- Incomplete applications or applications submitted in a different format are liable to be summarily rejected, and canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- All candidates must have fulfilled the minimum eligibility on the date of application.
Terms of Engagement
- 15 days leave in a year in addition to the gazette holidays applicable in the Commission's office
- Tour outside Delhi reimbursed for journey by train in AC II or AC III
- Consolidated fee may be revised at the end of every year with an escalation of 10%; TDS deducted as per Income Tax rules
- Mobile call charges including internet charges reimbursed up to Rs. 1,500 per month
- Engagement terminable by either side with one month's notice or one month's fee in lieu; the notice period does not apply to DERC in disciplinary cases
Scope of Work
- Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.): assistance in preparation of Tariff Orders for petitions filed by GENCOs, STU and Discoms, preparation of Multi Year Tariff and Business Plan Regulations, verification of power purchase cost and quantum, sales distribution loss and PPAC, scrutiny of petitions and appeals
- Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance): scrutiny and verification of financial and commercial data in ARR and True-up petitions, analysis of financial statements, verification of capital works and true-up of interest on loans and working capital, working of regulatory assets
- Senior Research Consultant (Engineering): engineering inputs for tariff orders, review of DPRs submitted by DISCOMs, review of the tendering process for procurement compliance, site visits, monitoring of approved schemes and verification of capex proposals
- Senior Research Consultant (Law): commercial contracts, labour laws, civil and writ matters, and electricity matters covering tariff petitions, appeals and regulations before Regulatory Commissions, APTEL, High Court and Supreme Court
- Consultant (HR): service rules and regulations, pay fixation and perks, disciplinary proceedings, leave and establishment functions, human resource management and development, labour welfare schemes, office administration, procurement through competitive bidding and GeM
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011-41080414
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