AERC Guwahati: Member (Law) Vacancy – Apply by 18 March 2026
Table of Contents
- AERC Mandate and Member (Law) Role
- Vacancy Specifications
- Essential Eligibility Criteria
- Application Process
- Selection Process
- Strategic Candidacy Roadmap
- Judicial Profile Template
- Advocacy Profile
- Interview Prep Matrix
- Terms of Service
- Why AERC Member (Law)?
The Government of Assam, Power Department, seeks eminent candidates for Member (Law) at Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC), Guwahati, under Electricity Act, 2003. Requiring High Court Judge/District Judge eligibility (10 years judicial office/advocacy per Art 217(2)), this pivotal role regulates tariffs, licenses, and disputes for Assam’s 5 million consumers. Tenure 5 years or age 65; salary per 2025 Rules; deadline 18 March 2026.
AERC Mandate and Member (Law) Role
AERC safeguards consumer interests, approves tariffs (₹10,000 Cr sector), issues licenses to APDCL/others, adjudicates disputes under Electricity Act S.94. Member (Law) contributes to quasi-judicial benches, interprets statutes (Tariff Policy 2024), ensures competitive markets. Complements Chairperson/Member (Technical) for balanced decisions amid Assam’s hydro/renewable push.
Vacancy Specifications
| Post | Vacancies | Tenure | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member (Law) | 1 | 5 years or age 65 | Guwahati, Assam |
Salary: Per AERC Salaries Rules 2025 (notified PEL.293132/174, 09.10.2025).
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Constitutional Mandate (Art 217(2)):
Statutory (Electricity Act + SC Judgment 12.04.2018):
- Eligible as High Court Judge OR District Judge.
- Law degree + 7 years Civil/Criminal practice (Assam Gazette 17.02.2003).
Additional:
- Ability, integrity in law/economics/management.
- No financial interest in Assam electricity entities (Non-Involvement Certificate).
Age: Not attain 65 during tenure (calculated 01.01.2026).
Application Process
Submission:
- Prescribed proforma (available power.assam.gov.in).
- 2 passport photos, Photo ID, documents, NOC (govt service).
- Envelope: “Application for Member (Law), AERC”.
- Send to: Dr. K.K. Dwivedi, IAS, Addl. Chief Secretary, Power Dept., 4th Floor, Block-J, Lok Sewa Bhawan, Janata Bhawan, Dispur, Guwahati – 781006 (Speed/Registered Post).
Deadline: 18 March 2026, 1700 hours.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny: Eligibility verification.
- Interview Committee: Govt assesses judicial temperament, sector knowledge.
- Appointment: State Govt notification.
Strategic Candidacy Roadmap
Judicial Profile Template
JUDICIAL: District Judge (Assam) – 12 years
PRACTICE: Gauhati HC Advocate – 15 years (Power cases)
DOMAIN: Electricity Act petitions, Tariff appeals
CASES: 200+ electricity disputes (APDCL vs consumers)
INTEGRITY: No corporate ties (Certificate attached)
Advocacy Profile
BAR: Gauhati HC – 10+ years Senior Advocate
SPECIALISATION: Energy Law (Tariff Regulations)
PRECEDENTS: Represented utilities in AERC appeals
PUBLICATIONS: Electricity Act commentaries
Interview Prep Matrix
| Domain | Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Legal | Electricity Act S.79/94, Tariff Regs |
| Regulatory | Competition, Consumer Protection |
| Assam Power | Hydro projects, AT&C losses |
Terms of Service
| Parameter | Provisions |
|---|---|
| Tenure | 5 years (extendable? No) / Age 65 |
| Salary/Allowances | AERC Rules 2025 |
| Pension | As applicable |
| Removal | Misbehaviour inquiry |
| Posting | AERC HQ, Guwahati |
Why AERC Member (Law)?
| Strategic Edge | Impact |
|---|---|
| Quasi-Judicial | Bench decisions binding |
| Sector Influence | Shape Assam power policy |
| Prestige | HC Judge equivalent |
| Network | CERC, State Discoms |
Target Candidates:
- Retd. District Judges (Assam/NE).
- Gauhati HC Advocates (10+ yrs).
- Power Sector Counsel.
Regulate Assam’s Power Future: Apply for AERC Member (Law).
official notification: https://aerc.gov.in/careers/1771581477.pdf
