Executive Director, Joint Director and Deputy Director (Law) Vacancy at Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, New Delhi
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), New Delhi has invited applications for 3 posts — Executive Director (Law), Joint Director (Law) and Deputy Director (Law) — on deputation basis (Notice for Vacancy: Senior Legal Leadership Opportunities, dated 24 September 2026). The engagement is on deputation from government departments, statutory or autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings, initially for up to three years and extendable up to six years. The last date for receipt of applications is 26 October 2026.
Position at a Glance
| Post | Executive Director (Law) — 1; Joint Director (Law) — 1; Deputy Director (Law) — 1 |
| Number of Vacancies | 3 (one each) |
| Nature of Engagement | Deputation — initial period up to 3 years, extendable up to 6 years |
| Location | New Delhi (Viniyamak Bhawan, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi–110017) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years as on the last date of application (applies to all three posts) |
| Application Mode | Online only through the DERC portal (derc.gov.in) |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
Eligibility
Executive Director (Law): Law degree from a recognised university, and officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis, OR with 2 years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level-13A (Grade Pay 8900), OR 3 years of regular service in Level-13 (Grade Pay 8700). Desirable: senior-level experience in Central/State Government or PSU in administrative, commercial and contract law, with experience of statute and legislation drafting.
Joint Director (Law): Law degree from a recognised university or law school, and officers holding analogous posts, OR with 2 years of regular service in Level-12 (Grade Pay 7600), OR 5 years of regular service in Level-11 (Grade Pay 6600). Desirable: knowledge of regulatory laws and the power sector, and experience in litigation, contract and administrative law.
Deputy Director (Law): Law degree, and officers holding analogous posts, OR with 3 years of regular service in Level-10 (Grade Pay 5400), OR 5 years of regular service in Level-8 (Grade Pay 4800), OR 8 years of regular service in Level-6 (Grade Pay 4200). Desirable: middle-level Central/State Government or PSU experience in administrative, commercial and contract law, with statute drafting experience.
Officers from Central/State/UT Government departments, statutory, autonomous, constitutional, cooperative, local or judicial bodies and public sector undertakings are eligible for deputation. Pay: Executive Director (Law) in Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200–2,18,200); Joint Director (Law) in Level-13 (Rs. 1,23,100–2,15,900); Deputy Director (Law) in Level-11 (Rs. 67,700–2,08,700), with lease accommodation (ceiling Rs. 76,010–87,280 per month), staff car or transport allowance, medical, telephone, internet and children education allowance as per Commission norms.
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted online only through the DERC official portal (derc.gov.in → openings). No application fee is stated in the notice. Candidates should apply within the last date, as no extension or separate intimation is assured in the notice.
Role and Importance
The three posts head and staff the Commission’s legal function, dealing with regulatory law, power-sector issues, litigation, contracts and legislative drafting for the electricity regulator of the National Capital Territory.
Deadline Alert
The last date for receipt of applications is 26 October 2026 — 2 days remaining.
Official Link: https://www.derc.gov.in/app/uploads/pdf/1/general_instructions/Final_AD_Law_-_Dep2.pdf
