DERC Recruitment 2026: Consultant Vacancies in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Tariff-Finance, HR and Law
Table of Contents
- Vacancy Summary
- About DERC
- Eligibility Criteria
- Consultant Electrical Engineering / Tariff-Engg.
- Consultant Civil Engineering
- Consultant Tariff-Finance
- Consultant HR
- Consultant Law
- Key Responsibilities
- Consultant Electrical / Tariff-Engg.
- Consultant Civil Engineering
- Consultant Tariff-Finance
- Consultant HR
- Consultant Law
- Salary and Tenure
- Leave and Travel Benefits
- Application Process
- Documents to be sent with hard copy
- Selection Process
- Important Conditions
- Why This Recruitment Matters
- Final Note
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has released a public notice inviting online applications for engagement of Consultants across five specialist categories: Electrical Engineering (Tariff-Engg.), Civil Engineering, Tariff-Finance, HR, and Law. The engagement is purely on a contract basis, with 12 total consultant positions available and the last date for submitting both the online application and hard copy set as June 15, 2026.
Vacancy Summary
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Consolidated Fee | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant Electrical Engg. / Tariff-Engg. | 03 | ₹1,00,000 per month | 35 years |
| Consultant Civil Engg. | 01 | ₹1,00,000 per month | 35 years |
| Consultant Tariff-Finance | 03 | ₹1,00,000 per month | 35 years |
| Consultant HR | 01 | ₹1,00,000 per month | 35 years |
| Consultant Law | 02 | ₹1,00,000 per month | 35 years |
The notification also states that one post of Consultant Law is anticipated, while the others are advertised as specific vacancies.
About DERC
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission is located at Viniyamak Bhawan, C-Block, Shivalik, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi-110017. The commission regulates electricity-related matters in Delhi and the consultants will support tariff work, technical scrutiny, finance analysis, human resource administration, and legal matters connected with the Commission’s functioning. The engagement is governed by the DERC Appointment of Consultant Regulations, 2001, as amended.
Eligibility Criteria
Consultant Electrical Engineering / Tariff-Engg.
Applicants must have a Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution. They must also have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. Desirable qualifications include postgraduate qualifications in power finance/management, experience in distribution/transmission/generation companies, and exposure to SERC/CERC work.
Consultant Civil Engineering
Applicants must hold a Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute. A minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in civil department engineering, including technical specifications, design drawings, estimates, costing, and construction, is required. Desirable experience includes work in power utilities and exposure to SERC/CERC processes.
Consultant Tariff-Finance
Candidates must be a Qualified Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, or hold a full-time MBA Finance from a reputed institution or university. They should have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in infrastructure banking, large audit firms, consulting firms, accounting analysis, project funding, or loan portfolio analysis. Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also required, while power sector regulatory experience is desirable.
Consultant HR
The post requires a full-time MBA in HR, PGDM in HR, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institute. Applicants must have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in establishment, human resources, or administration in Central/State Government bodies, PSUs, or autonomous bodies. Experience in recruitment, service matters, disciplinary proceedings, leave, pay fixation, and establishment functions is specifically mentioned.
Consultant Law
Applicants must be qualified LLB graduates from a reputed institute or university. They should have at least 3 years of experience in civil matters, preferably in commercial and civil court work, writ matters, labour matters, and electricity-related litigation before Regulatory Commissions, APTEL, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
Key Responsibilities
The notification gives a detailed scope of work for each category.
Consultant Electrical / Tariff-Engg.
The consultant will work on scrutiny and due diligence of capital schemes, review of DPRs, site visits when necessary, tendering compliance, tariff order support, monitoring of approved schemes, and work connected to MYT Regulations, Business Plan Regulations, and renewable energy matters including Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering.
Consultant Civil Engineering
The role includes examination of civil capital works, checking cost break-ups, verification of material quantity in DPRs, and reviewing tender procedure documents for compliance with competitive bidding rules.
Consultant Tariff-Finance
The consultant will assist in scrutiny and verification of financial and commercial data in ARR and True-up petitions, analysis of statements and accounting records, verification of capital works and regulatory assets, and assistance in tariff and regulatory work.
Consultant HR
The HR consultant will support service rules, pay fixation, disciplinary matters, leave, labor welfare, office administration, procurement, and GeM-based procurement.
Consultant Law
The law consultant will handle commercial contracts, labour law, civil and writ matters, as well as electricity matters involving tariff petitions, appeals, regulations, and cases before the regulatory forums and courts.
Salary and Tenure
All five consultant categories carry a consolidated monthly fee of ₹1,00,000. The fee remains fixed for three years, and the engagement is initially for three years, extendable or renewable on a yearly basis up to a maximum tenure of 6 years, subject to performance. The consultants will also receive mobile call reimbursement up to ₹1,500 per month, including internet charges.
Leave and Travel Benefits
The notification provides 15 days of leave per year, in addition to gazetted holidays applicable in the Commission’s office. For official outstation tours, the Commission will reimburse travel expenses as per entitlement, including AC II or AC III train fare.
Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the link available on the DERC website. After successful online submission, candidates must also send a duly signed hard copy of the application, along with the application number, annexure, and supporting documents to the Commission.
Documents to be sent with hard copy
- Degree certificate.
- Age proof.
- Work experience certificates.
- Last pay certificate.
- Last three months’ salary slips.
- Income tax statements.
- Form-16 for verification.
The hard copy must be sent to:
Secretary, DERC Viniyamak Bhawan, C-Block, Shivalik,
Malviya Nagar, New Delhi-110017
The last date for submission of both online and hard copy applications is June 15, 2026.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview before the Selection Committee. The notification also makes it clear that merely fulfilling eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting or interview call. Incomplete applications, applications submitted in a different format, or applications with canvassing may be rejected or disqualified.
Important Conditions
The engagement is purely contractual and does not create any right to claim regular appointment or continuation in DERC. The assignment may be terminated by either side by giving one month’s notice or one month’s fee in lieu thereof, except in disciplinary cases where the notice period and fee in lieu will not apply to DERC. Applicants must also submit an undertaking confirming correctness of information, eligibility, clean service record, and absence of pending criminal or vigilance cases.
Why This Recruitment Matters
This notification is relevant for experienced professionals in power sector regulation, finance, law, HR, and engineering. The positions offer a strong opportunity to work on tariff, regulatory, and policy matters with a major electricity regulator in Delhi. For legal professionals in particular, the Consultant Law post is notable because it involves litigation, regulatory proceedings, and electricity law work before multiple forums.
Final Note
Candidates should read the official notice carefully before applying, especially because the application requires both online submission and hard-copy dispatch by the deadline. Since this is a consultant engagement under regulatory rules, applicants should ensure their qualifications and experience match the exact post requirements before filing the application.
