DERC Senior Research Consultants (Tariff-Engg., Tariff-Finance, Engineering, Law) & Consultant (HR) Recruitment 2026 - 09 Posts | Apply Online by 24 Nov 2026

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), Viniyamak Bhawan, C-Block, Shivalik, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi - 110017, invites applications for engagement of Senior Research Consultants (Tariff-Engg.), (Tariff-Finance), (Engineering), (Law) and Consultant (HR) as per the provisions of the DERC (Appointment of Consultant) Regulations, 2001 as amended from time to time — 09 posts in all. (Recruitment Notice published on the DERC website; PDF created 16 Oct 2026.)

Scope of Work

(i) Senior Research Consultant (Tariff - Engg.)

1. Assistance in preparation of Tariff Orders pertaining to Tariff Petitions filed by GENCOs, STU & Discoms.
2. To assist the Commission in preparation of new Multi Year Tariff (MYT) Regulations & Business Plan Regulations (BPR).
3. Verification of Power Purchase Cost and Quantum, Sales Distribution loss, PPAC etc.
4. To assist in computing impact of CAPAX of past periods.
5. Scrutiny and analysis of Petitions / Appeals / Review Petitions etc.
6. Data gathering, compilation of information of various issues in ongoing Civil Appeals before Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and Appeals before Hon'ble APTEL.
7. Other Tariff related works as may be assigned from time to time.

(ii) Senior Research Consultant (Tariff - Finance)

1. Scrutiny and verification of the Financial, Commercial data / information submitted by the Distribution, Generation & Transmission Utility in their ARR and True-up petitions along with due diligence and analysis of the same in terms of DERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulations as amended from time to time, MoP rules and other applicable laws/ rules, application of financial & commercial prudence required for the purpose of Tariff Orders to be issued by the Commission.
2. Examination and analysis of the Financial Statements and other accounting / financial records of Distribution, Generation and Transmission Utility in order to verify and validate the claims made in ARR and True-up petitions.
3. Verification and scrutiny of Capital works / CAPAX, True-up of interest on loans and working capital for the purpose of True-up of the ARR in respective financial years.
4. Working of the regulatory assets for the purpose of Tariff Orders.
5. To assist the Commission in preparation of new Multi Year Tariff (MYT) Regulations & Business Plan Regulations (BPR).

(iii) Senior Research Consultant (Engineering)

1. Assist the Commission in preparation of tariff orders by providing engineering-related inputs and addressing other references assigned to the Engineering Division.
2. Review of DPRs submitted by DISCOMs, ensuring alignment with regulatory guidelines.
3. Review the tendering process to ensure procurement compliance with competitive bidding guidelines issued by the Commission.
4. Conduct site visits, if necessary, to assess scheme authenticity and necessity before granting in-principle approval for capital expenditure.
5. Support the Commission in monitoring the adherence of DISCOMs to approved schemes, including cost estimation accuracy and procedural compliance.
6. Provide technical insights for the verification of Capex proposal and capitalizations submitted by DISCOMs.
7. Verify that the schemes have been executed in line with the approval thereof.

(iv) Senior Research Consultant (Law)

1. Adequate knowledge and experience in the area of Commercial Contracts, Labour Laws, Civil, Writ matters etc.
2. Knowledge and experience of electricity matters, covering tariff petitions, appeals, Regulations etc. before the Regulatory Commissions, APTEL, High Court and Supreme Court.

(v) Consultant (HR)

1. Knowledge of Service Rules / Regulations, pay fixation & other perks, disciplinary proceedings, leave, and other general establishment and administrative functions.
2. Knowledge of Management & Development of Human Resources.
3. Knowledge of labour welfare schemes and policies for the staff and officers of the Government Department / Organization.
4. Knowledge of office administration as per the rules and laid down norms applicable to government departments / organizations.
5. Procurement of goods and services through competitive bidding and award of contracts based on established procedures, including effective contract management to meet all the requirements of the office.
6. Knowledge of procurement through Government e-Market Place (GeM).

Qualifications, Experience, Fee and Age Limit

*Consolidated fee shall be fixed taking into consideration the average pay drawn during the last three months in immediate previous employment.

General Terms and Conditions

1. There will be a provision of 15 days leave in a year in addition to the gazette holidays applicable in the Commission's office.
2. In case of tour outside Delhi, the Commission will reimburse the expenses for journey undertaken for official work by the Senior Research Consultant / Consultant as per following entitlement: By Train (AC II or AC III).
3. The Senior Research Consultant / Consultant will be engaged for a period of three years which will be extended / renewed on yearly basis, subject to maximum tenure of 06 years or till the attainment of 65 years of age, whichever is earlier, based on the performance of the individual.
4. The Senior Research Consultant / Consultant will be offered a consolidated fee which shall be decided by the Commission on a case-to-case basis; the fee so decided under this clause may stand revised at the end of every year with an escalation of 10%. TDS shall be deducted as per Income Tax rules. The Senior Research Consultant / Consultant shall also be paid reimbursement of mobile call charges up to Rs.1,500/- per month, including internet charges.
5. The assignment / deployment may be terminated earlier by either side by giving one month's notice or one month's fee in lieu thereof, provided that in case of disciplinary action, the notice period shall not apply to DERC and one-month fee shall not be applicable.
6. The candidates have to give Undertaking as per Annexure.

General Instructions

1. Age criteria will be determined based upon the last date of publishing of advertisement in newspapers.
2. In case the number of eligible candidates for any particular post exceeds ten (10), the Commission shall conduct a qualifying test. Only the ten (10) candidates who qualify the test, based on merit, shall be shortlisted and called for the interview.
3. All candidates should have fulfilled the minimum eligibility on the date of application. Further, merely fulfilling the minimum qualifications or the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be necessarily considered or called for written examination / interview.
4. Candidates called for interaction would be required to bring original documents relating to qualification, experience and salary slip for the past six months. These documents shall be examined before interaction with the Selection Committee.
5. Appointment under this assignment shall be on purely contract basis. Such appointment shall not bestow any rights whatsoever to claim for regular appointment or continued contractual appointment in DERC.
6. Incomplete applications or applications submitted in a different format are liable to be summarily rejected.
7. Canvassing in any form shall result into disqualification for engagement.
8. The decision of DERC shall be final.

Submission of Application

The candidates must submit the application through ONLINE mode only, for which a provision has been made on the DERC website. The candidates should click the "APPLY ONLINE" link provided in the notice for the vacancy to open the Online Application Form. All fields are to be filled and no column should be left blank. Relevant documents are to be uploaded at the appropriate column to substantiate the essential qualifications possessed, along with the last 03 months' salary slips, ITR Statements and FORM-16 (for verification purpose).

Last date of application: 24.11.2026.

For any query or clarification regarding the recruitment, candidates may contact Dy. Director (Pers.), DERC at [email protected] or 011-41080414 during working hours (Monday to Friday, 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM).

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