📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), New Delhi
- Advertisement No: Not Stated
- Total Posts: 9
- Post Names: Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.), Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance), Senior Research Consultant (Engineering), Senior Research Consultant (Law), Consultant (HR)
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Purely contract basis; initial engagement for 3 years, renewable on yearly basis up to maximum tenure of 6 years or till attainment of 65 years of age)
- Application/Interview Mode: Online Application
- Last Date: 24 November 2026
- Venue: New Delhi, Delhi (Online submission via DERC website)
- Application Fee: No application fee
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.) | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 |
| Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance) | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 |
| Senior Research Consultant (Engineering) | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 |
| Senior Research Consultant (Law) | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 |
| Consultant (HR) | 1 | Maximum 35 years | Rs. 1,05,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 |
| Total | 9 | — | — |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Engg.): Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution. Experience: Minimum 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.
- Senior Research Consultant (Tariff-Finance): 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.
- Senior Research Consultant (Engineering): Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution. Experience: Minimum 08 years in Power Sector, out of which 04 years' experience in working in Distribution / Transmission / Generation Company.
- Senior Research Consultant (Law): 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.
- Consultant (HR): 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.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
Selection is through a qualifying test if eligible candidates exceed ten (10) per post, followed by an interview by the Selection Committee. Interaction with the Selection Committee forms part of the final assessment. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the test or interview.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Relevant documents for essential qualifications
- Last 03 months' salary slips
- ITR Statements
- FORM-16
- Last relieving Order / Certificate
- Incomplete applications or applications submitted in a different format are liable to be summarily rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit the online application is 24 November 2026.
No. Applications are accepted in online mode only through the DERC official website; there is no walk-in interview venue or reporting time.
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Appointment is on a purely contract basis for an initial period of three years, renewable on a yearly basis up to a maximum tenure of six years or till attainment of 65 years of age.
Senior Research Consultant posts carry consolidated pay of Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month. Consultant (HR) carries Rs. 1,05,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month.
Candidates must submit applications through ONLINE mode only on the DERC website by clicking the APPLY ONLINE link, uploading relevant documents along with last 3 months salary slips, ITR Statements, and Form-16.
For full terms and conditions, candidates are advised to read the Download DERC Senior Research Consultant & Consultant Official Notification PDF before applying.