DERC Recruitment 2026: 8 Executive Director, Joint Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director Posts on Deputation

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued a Notice for Vacancy dated 24.09.2026 to fill 8 Group ‘A’ techno-commercial posts on deputation: Executive Director, Joint Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director in Tariff, Engineering, Finance, Economics and IT. The pay goes from Level 10 (Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500) to Level 14 (Rs 1,44,200 – 2,18,200). Apply online on the DERC website by 26 October 2026.

DERC Deputation Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply

Regular officers of Central/State/UT Governments, statutory, autonomous, constitutional, cooperative and local bodies, and PSUs/corporations under government control can apply, if they hold an analogous post or have the required years of regular service in the feeder pay level. Only those who hold the post and its pay scale on a substantive basis will be considered.

Educational Qualification and Eligibility

• Executive Director (Tariff): PG Degree in Economics / MBA (Finance), OR Graduate Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or equivalent. Must hold an analogous post on regular basis, OR 2 years regular service in Level 13A (GP Rs 8900), OR 3 years regular service in Level 13 (GP Rs 8700). Desirable: experience as a professional economist / power engineer, tariff development in power utilities, commercial enterprises, and analytical modelling.
• Executive Director (Engineering): Graduate Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or equivalent. Analogous post, OR 2 years in Level 13A (GP Rs 8900), OR 3 years in Level 13 (GP Rs 8700). Desirable: experience in large public utilities with generation, transmission and distribution, and in electricity tariffs, commercial issues and PPAs.
• Joint Director (Tariff Finance): PG in Finance / Accountancy / Commerce OR CA/ICWA, with experience in financial analysis of investment decisions in the power sector. Analogous post, OR 2 years in Level 12 (GP Rs 7600), OR 5 years in Level 11 (GP Rs 6600). Desirable: engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical), power sector knowledge, financial procedures and PPA examination.
• Deputy Director (Tariff Accounts and Financial Analysis): PG in Accountancy OR CA OR ICWA OR PG in Finance, OR officers of organised Accounts Services (IA&AS, IRAS, IDAS, ICAS etc.). Analogous post, OR 3 years in Level 10 (GP Rs 5400), OR 5 years in Level 8 (GP Rs 4800), OR 8 years in Level 6 (GP Rs 4200). Desirable: accounting and staff management, financial procedures, PPA examination, engineering degree.
• Deputy Director (Tariff Economics): PG in Economics / MBA (Finance) or equivalent. Analogous post, OR 3 years in Level 10, OR 5 years in Level 8, OR 8 years in Level 6. Desirable: economic analysis, financial procedures, analytical modelling (spreadsheet and database) and operational research.
• Deputy Director (Info-Tech): Graduate degree in Computer Science or related field. Analogous post, OR 3 years in Level 10, OR 5 years in Level 8, OR 8 years in Level 6. Desirable: experience of handling computer systems in Govt./PSU/large private organisation with managerial duties.
• Assistant Director (Info-Tech): Engineering Graduate in Computer Science / IT OR MCA. Analogous post, OR 2 years in Level 7 (GP Rs 4600), OR 3 years in Level 6 (GP Rs 4200). Desirable: RDBMS or web-enabled project work, and 2 years of LAN operation and maintenance in a large organisation.

For PSU employees on IDA/VDA pay scales, eligibility is decided by comparing their minimum pay plus dearness pay and IDA/VDA with the required CDA pay level.

Age Limit

Maximum age for deputationists is 56 years, counted on the last date of application (26.10.2026). Age is subject to guidelines of the Central Government / Govt. of NCT of Delhi.

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Application Fee

The notice does not mention any application fee.

Salary and Benefits

Pay on deputation follows the DERC (Management & Development of Human Resources) Regulations, 2001 and DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.06.2010.

• Staff car for Executive Directors as per rules; transport allowance and vehicle support for official meetings for all levels.
• Chance to attend training programmes, conferences, seminars and study tours in India and abroad.
• Medical allowance/facility, residential telephone, internet, newspapers and periodicals, and Children Education Allowance (if not availed from another source).
• Deputation is for up to 3 years at first, extendable up to 6 years based on performance and parent department’s consent.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting (stricter criteria may be used).
• Skill test / interview for shortlisted candidates.

Documents Required

• Documents proving essential qualifications and service
• Last 3 months’ salary slips, ITR statements and Form-16
• Undertaking as per Annexure-I (no vigilance/disciplinary case, no penalty in last 10 years, no criminal case)
• NOC with vigilance clearance from the parent department (at the interview, if not uploaded earlier)

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Open https://www.derc.gov.in/app/home/openings and click the online application link.
2. Fill in every field (no column should be left blank) and upload documents, last 3 months’ salary slips, ITR and Form-16.
3. Submit the Annexure-I undertaking.
4. Apply by 26 October 2026.
5. For queries: Prashasti De, Dy. Director (Pers.), hrdivderc@gmail.com, 011-41080414 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6 PM).

Why You Should Apply

Officers with power sector, finance, economics or IT experience get senior roles in tariff regulation for Delhi, with lease accommodation of up to Rs 87,280 a month, training abroad and other benefits.

Preparation Tips

• Get your NOC and vigilance clearance process started with your department early.
• Prepare to talk about tariff orders, PPAs and your analytical work in the interview.
• Check the DERC website for any corrigendum.

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FAQs – DERC Deputation Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many posts are there?

8 posts: 2 Executive Directors, 1 Joint Director, 3 Deputy Directors and 2 Assistant Directors (Info-Tech).

Q2. What is the last date?

26 October 2026.

Q3. Who can apply?

Only regular officers of government departments, statutory/autonomous bodies and PSUs, on deputation.

Q4. What is the pay?

From Level 10 (Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500) for Assistant Director to Level 14 (Rs 1,44,200 – 2,18,200) for Executive Director.

Q5. What is the maximum age?

56 years, counted on the last date of application.

Q6. How long is the deputation?

Up to 3 years at first, extendable up to a maximum of 6 years.

Q7. How do I apply?

Online through https://www.derc.gov.in/app/home/openings.