CERC Senior Advisor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has invited applications for the engagement of 01 Individual Consultant at the level of Sr. Advisor (Law) on a contract basis. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official CERC website http://vacancy.cercind.gov.in/cerc/public and submit a hard copy of the application in the prescribed proforma to the Dy. Chief (Admin.), 8th Floor, Tower-B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi 110029 by 20th November, 2026 up to 5.00 PM.

CERC Sr. Advisor (Law) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify any application fee.

About CERC Sr. Advisor (Law)

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission constituted under the erstwhile Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 was recognized as the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission under the Electricity Act, 2003. CERC is vested with functions under the Electricity Act, 2003 to regulate the tariff of generating companies owned or controlled by the Central Government, generating companies having a composite scheme for generation and sale of electricity in more than one State, inter-State transmission of electricity, and determination of tariff, among other functions. The Commission proposes to engage an Individual Consultant in the capacity of Sr. Advisor (Law) to assist its Legal Wing.

Who Can Apply

CERC Sr. Advisor (Law) Qualification

Experience Required

• At least 15 years' working experience (post qualification) in the Power Sector/ Judicial body/ Regulatory/quasi-judicial body, dealing with legal matters.

Competencies and Desirable Skills

• Excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills.
• Adept at working on computers, including MS Office.
• In-depth understanding of the regulatory framework in the electricity sector, including the Tariff Regulations and the adjudicatory mechanism (Desirable).
• Knowledge of relevant legislations of India (Desirable).
• The policy framework including the National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy (Desirable).
• Experience in drafting inputs for orders and the process of framing/drafting regulations (Desirable).

Age Limit

• The age of the applicant to be appointed as Individual Consultant as on 1st January of the year of advertisement shall be below 62 years; provided that no Consultant would be retained in the Commission after attaining the age of 65 years.

Pay and Terms

• Consolidated Fee: Rs. 2,50,000/- per month (excluding GST, if applicable).
• Annual Escalation: In deserving cases, an annual escalation up to 10% on the fee may be given with the approval of the Chairperson based on the performance of the individual consultant during the preceding year.
• Duration of Contract: Initially for a period of one year. On finding their performance satisfactory, the engagement shall be extended for a further period of three years. Subsequently, based on continued satisfactory performance, the engagement may be extended for an additional period up to a maximum of two years and limited to a total period of six years.
• Medical Benefits: Reimbursement of Medical insurance is provided for OPD/IPD treatments up to the ceiling of Rs. 34,000/- per year. The consultant who has retired from Government Departments / Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) etc. and are already availing medical facilities under any Government medical scheme shall not be eligible for reimbursement of medical insurance premium.
• Books and Periodicals: Re-imbursement for purchase of books and periodicals up to the ceiling of Rs. 2,400 per month inclusive of taxes.
• Leave Entitlement: 15 days leave in a calendar year (January to December) credited in advance on a quarterly basis (1st Quarter: 04 days, 2nd Quarter: 04 days, 3rd Quarter: 04 days, 4th Quarter: 03 days). Unutilised leave shall not be carried forward to the next calendar year and is not encashable. Leave of any other nature is not admissible.
• Official Tour Travel Entitlement: By air - Economy class; By train (AC-II tier); For local travel - Non-AC taxi.

CERC Sr. Advisor (Law) Job Description

• Assist the Commission in drafting of inputs for orders in petitions related with miscellaneous/adjudication matters pertaining to Transmission/Generation projects and Determination of tariff of Generation and Transmission companies.
• Assisting the commission in framing of regulations.
• Render legal opinion/substantial legal advice on issues before the Commission.
• Provide advice to the legal counsels engaged by the Commission in respect of matters before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, High Courts and the Supreme Court.
• Assist in monitoring regulatory compliance by regulated entities of the Commission.
• Advise/guide the staff of the Commission in disposal of the petitions. The scope includes, but not limited to interacting with the staff of the Commission and staff of the Corporate Consultant groups.
• Any other work as assigned by the Commission.

How to Apply for CERC Sr. Advisor (Law)

1. Apply online through CERC's official website http://vacancy.cercind.gov.in/cerc/public.
2. Submit a hard copy of the application in the prescribed proforma given in Annexure-I.
3. Attach self-attested copies of certificates for academic/professional qualifications and experience certificates in chronological order.
4. Affix a recent passport size colour photo to the resume format.
5. Attach a sample copy of a report and presentation prepared by the candidate.
6. Please state why you want to take up this role and are suitable for the post in 100 words.
7. Send the hard copy of the application to the Dy. Chief (Admin.), 8th Floor, Tower-B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi 110029 by 20th November, 2026 up to 5.00 PM.

Selection Process

• The eligibility will be considered by a Consultancy Evaluation Committee (CEC) to be set up by Commission and their performance will be evaluated based on the technical parameters: The Consultant's Academic background and relevant experience for the assignment (0.50 weight), Drafting skills of the Consultant (0.30 weight), and Knowledge of the working environment, such as language, culture, administrative system, and other relevant factors (0.20 weight).
• Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interaction with the Selection Committee.
• The CEC may, in its discretion, reserve the right to conduct a written test to evaluate the drafting and presentation skills of the candidates.

Important Instructions

• Applications are to be submitted in prescribed format only (Annexure-I). Otherwise, applications not in prescribed format are liable to be rejected.
• Incomplete applications or those received after due date will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected without any communication.
• The decision of the Consultancy Evaluation Committee regarding eligibility of the candidate shall be final.
• All official information, documents etc., whether in physical form or in electronic form, shall be the propriety ownership of CERC and confidentiality must be maintained.
• Appointment under this assignment shall be on purely contract basis for a limited period only and shall not bestow any rights whatsoever to claim for regular appointment or continued contractual appointment in Commission.
• The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason, or whatsoever.

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