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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Chief Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CERC website. The last date to submit the application form is 09-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CERC Chief Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form. Trending Govt Jobs RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 DSSSB TGT Exam Date 2026 BARC Scientific Officers Online Form 2026 SBI 996 SCO Online Form 2025 BSF Constable GD Online Form 2025-26 Advertisement Company Name Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Post Name Chief (Economics) No of Posts 01 Salary Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200) Qualification M.A (Economics); Desirable: Ph.D. (Economics) Age Limit Maximum 56 years Start Date for Apply 24/12/2025 Last Date for Apply 09/02/2026 Official Website https://cercind.gov.in Post Name Total Posts Chief (Economics) 01 Essential Qualification: M.A (Economics) Desirable Qualification: Ph.D. (Economics) Qualifying Service: Officers under the Central Government: i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or ii) With 2 years regular service in the level-13A (Rs. 1,31,100-2,16,600/-) of pay matrix or pre-revised PB-4, Grade Pay Rs. 8,900/- or equivalent; or iii) With 3 years regular service in the level-13 (Rs. 1,23,100-2,15,900/-) of pay matrix or pre-revised PB-4, Grade Pay Rs. 8,700/- or equivalent; Nature of Experience: Application of regulatory Economics, demand forecasting or modelling. Pay Level-14 in Pay Matrix (Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200) Apart from basic pay, the posts carry Dearness Allowance, HRA, and Transport Allowance etc. at the rates applicable to Central Government officials from time to time. Fixation of pay/Deputation (Duty) Allowance shall be governed by the instructions issued by Department of Personnel and Training from time to time. Maximum age limit is 56 years on the last date of receipt of the applications. Event Date Notification Date 24/12/2025 Last Date for Receipt of Application 09/02/2026 Extended date for advance applications routed through proper channel 11/03/2026 Only short-listed candidates shall be called for interaction. Mere fulfilling of eligibility criteria shall not bestow any right to be called for interaction. Relaxation in essential qualifications / experience can be considered by the competent authority in deserving cases. Applications in the prescribed format as given in Annexure-II, duly completed and signed, along with attested photocopies of all relevant documents in support of age, educational qualifications, experience, etc. may be forwarded to the Deputy Chief (Admin), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, 8th Floor, Tower B, World Trade Center, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110 029 by 09th February 2026. The Applicants are also requested to apply online through website https://cercind.gov.in/vacancy.html. The applications must be routed through proper channel. Applications submitted in advance shall be entertained only if the complete application routed through proper channel is received within thirty days after the closing date i.e. 11th March 2026. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed with "Application for the post of Chief (Economics)". Apply Online: Click here Official Notification PDF: Click here Official Website: Click here Join Arattai Channel: Click Here Join Telegram Channel: Click Here Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here Sarkari Result: Click Here Download Mobile App: Click Here

Organization

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)

Total No Of Vacancy

01

Posts

Total Posts

Qualification

  • Essential Qualification: M.A (Economics)
  • Desirable Qualification: Ph.D. (Economics)
  • Qualifying Service: Officers under the Central Government:
    i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis;
    or
    ii) With 2 years regular service in the level-13A (Rs. 1,31,100-2,16,600/-) of pay matrix or pre-revised PB-4, Grade Pay Rs. 8,900/- or equivalent;
    or
    iii) With 3 years regular service in the level-13 (Rs. 1,23,100-2,15,900/-) of pay matrix or pre-revised PB-4, Grade Pay Rs. 8,700/- or equivalent;
  • Nature of Experience: Application of regulatory Economics, demand forecasting or modelling.

Age

Age Limit

Minimum Age:
Maximum Age: Maximum 56 years

Selection Process

  • Only short-listed candidates shall be called for interaction.
  • Mere fulfilling of eligibility criteria shall not bestow any right to be called for interaction.
  • Relaxation in essential qualifications / experience can be considered by the competent authority in deserving cases.

Form Apply Process

  • Applications in the prescribed format as given in Annexure-II, duly completed and signed, along with attested photocopies of all relevant documents in support of age, educational qualifications, experience, etc. may be forwarded to the Deputy Chief (Admin), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, 8th Floor, Tower B, World Trade Center, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110 029 by 09th February 2026.
  • The Applicants are also requested to apply online through website https://cercind.gov.in/vacancy.html.
  • The applications must be routed through proper channel.
  • Applications submitted in advance shall be entertained only if the complete application routed through proper channel is received within thirty days after the closing date i.e. 11th March 2026.
  • The envelope containing the application should be superscribed with "Application for the post of Chief (Economics)".

Salary Details

  • Pay Level-14 in Pay Matrix (Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200)
  • Apart from basic pay, the posts carry Dearness Allowance, HRA, and Transport Allowance etc. at the rates applicable to Central Government officials from time to time.
  • Fixation of pay/Deputation (Duty) Allowance shall be governed by the instructions issued by Department of Personnel and Training from time to time.

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Date 24/12/2025
Last Date for Receipt of Application 09/02/2026
Extended date for advance applications routed through proper channel 11/03/2026

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 09/02/2026