The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Recruitment 2025 for posts of 01 Chief. Candidates with M.A Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 24-12-2025, and closes on 09-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through CERC website, cercind.gov.in.
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.
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.
Salary/ Stipend
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.
Age Limit (as on 09-02-2026)
Maximum age limit is 56 years on the last date of receipt of the applications.
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
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.
How To Apply
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)".
