Junior Law Officer Vacancy at Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, New Delhi

Post published: November 3, 2026
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Junior Law Officer Vacancy at Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, New Delhi

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), New Delhi has invited applications for filling up 16 posts on deputation or contract basis, including 2 posts of Junior Law Officer. The post carries Pay Matrix Level-8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) on deputation, or a consolidated pay of Rs. 96,200 per month plus EPF contribution on contract basis. The last date for submission of applications is 10 November 2026.

Position at a Glance

Post	Junior Law Officer
Number of Vacancies	2 (of 16 posts in the notice: Advisor (Finance) — 1, Junior Law Officer — 2, Private Secretary — 1, Personal Assistant — 4, Steno-cum-Computer Operator — 4, Clerk-cum-Computer Operator — 3, Lower Division Clerk — 1)
Nature of Engagement	Deputation preferred; if candidates on deputation are not available, the post may be filled on contract basis. Deputation is for a maximum period of 3 years in the first instance, extendable up to 6 years; contract appointment is initially for one year, extendable depending on requirement and performance, but in no case beyond 6 years
Location	Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, Viniyamak Bhawan, C-Block, Shivalik, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi–110017
Age Limit	Maximum 56 years for appointment by deputation and maximum 54 years for appointment on contract basis, as on the last date of receipt of applications
Application Mode	Prescribed proforma to the Secretary, DERC, through e-mail and hard copy
Last Date	10 November 2026

Eligibility

Essential: an LLB from a recognised University, and officers holding analogous posts on regular basis, or with 02 years’ regular service in Pay Matrix Level-7 with Grade Pay Rs. 4600, or with 04 years’ regular service in Pay Matrix Level-6 with Grade Pay Rs. 4200. Desirable: experience of handling legal matters at middle level, including drafting of basic orders, pleadings, petitions and proceedings and listing of case laws, in Central Government, State Government, UTs, PSUs, autonomous bodies or quasi-judicial bodies, preferably dealing with cases relating to electricity laws. No application fee is stated in the notice.

How to Apply

Applications with bio-data and attested copies of documents are to be submitted in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I for deputation, Annexure-II for contract) to the Secretary, DERC, through e-mail and hard copy, in DERC’s own format as a scanned PDF copy; handwritten applications are not accepted. The envelope must be superscribed with the post applied for. Deputation candidates must apply through proper channel with NOC and, where applicable, CRs/APARs for the last 5 years and vigilance clearance. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered.

Role and Importance

The Junior Law Officer handles the Commission’s legal matters at middle level, including drafting of orders, pleadings and petitions, proceedings and listing of case laws, preferably in cases relating to electricity laws.