DERC Recruitment 2026: 18 Deputation Posts, Pay Levels and How to Apply
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has invited applications for 18 key leadership and administrative posts, including Secretary, three Executive Directors and five Deputy Directors. These are senior roles in the body that regulates electricity in Delhi, and the pay runs from Pay Level 8 right up to Pay Level 14 under the 7th CPC. One point matters before anything else: every post will be filled on Deputation Basis only. This is not an open recruitment for freshers. Keep watching our Delhi government jobs page for openings in the capital.
The last date to apply is 26 October 2026, and the application goes through the DERC openings portal. The notice itself is short. It lists the posts and pay, and then sends you to the DERC HR Regulations for eligibility, experience and service terms. In this article we explain what the notice says, what it leaves to those regulations, and the steps to follow. Read it fully, because on a deputation post the fine print decides everything. GovtJobsAlert.in will keep you updated on this recruitment.
Key Highlights of DERC Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) |
| Total Posts | 18 |
| Number of Post Types | 16 |
| Mode of Filling | Deputation Basis only |
| Pay Range | Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) to Level 14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200) |
| Job Location | Viniyamak Bhawan, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online, through the DERC openings portal |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
DERC is the electricity regulator for the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It fixes power tariffs, settles disputes and protects consumers. That is why this list has tariff, law, finance, engineering and IT roles side by side. If you already work in a government department and have served in one of these areas, one of these posts could be a strong step up for you.
How Many Vacancies are in DERC Recruitment 2026? Post-wise List
The notice lists 16 different posts. Two of them carry 2 posts each; the rest carry one each.
| Post | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary | Level 14 | 1 |
| Executive Director (Tariff) | Level 14 | 1 |
| Executive Director (Engg.) | Level 14 | 1 |
| Executive Director (Law) | Level 14 | 1 |
| Joint Director (Tariff – Finance) | Level 13 | 1 |
| Joint Director (Law) | Level 13 | 1 |
| Dy. Director (Tariff – Economics) | Level 11 | 1 |
| Dy. Director (Tariff) – Accounts & Finance Analysis | Level 11 | 1 |
| Dy. Director (Law) | Level 11 | 1 |
| Joint Secretary | Level 11 | 1 |
| Dy. Director (Consumer Assistance) | Level 11 | 1 |
| Principal Private Secretary | Level 11 | 2 |
| Dy. Director (Info – Tech) | Level 11 | 1 |
| Asstt. Director (Info – Tech) | Level 10 | 2 |
| Assistant Account Officer | Level 8 | 1 |
| Personnel Officer | Level 8 | 1 |
| Total | – | 18 |
Each post has its own discipline, so apply only for the one that matches your service background. A Dy. Director (Law) post is not interchangeable with Dy. Director (Info – Tech), even though both sit at Level 11.
The four posts at Level 14, Secretary and the three Executive Directors, are the top positions in this notice. The two posts at Level 8, Assistant Account Officer and Personnel Officer, are the entry point of this list. Even so, they follow the same rule as the senior posts: they too are filled on deputation basis only.
Who Can Apply for DERC Recruitment 2026? Eligibility Criteria
| Condition | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| Mode of appointment | Deputation Basis only |
| Educational qualification | Not printed in the notice – see the DERC HR Regulations |
| Experience | Not printed in the notice – see the DERC HR Regulations |
| Age limit | Not printed in the notice – see the DERC HR Regulations |
| Other terms, compensation and facilities | As per the DERC HR Regulations |
The notice does not print the qualification, experience or age limit for any post. It refers every candidate to the DERC Management and Development of Human Resources Regulations for eligibility, qualifications, experience and other terms and conditions of appointment, including compensation and facilities. We have put the link to those regulations in Essential Links. Please do not rely on what a friend or a coaching group tells you. Open the regulations and read the entry for your own post.
Deputation generally means the post is filled by an officer who is already serving in another government organisation and moves across for a period. The regulations decide which cadres, grades and length of service count for each post. Several posts here are law roles, so if your background is legal, also keep an eye on our law and judicial jobs page for similar openings.
What is the Salary of DERC Secretary, Executive Director and Deputy Director in 2026?
The notice gives the 7th CPC pay level and pay scale for every post.
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 | 4 |
| Level 13 | ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900 | 2 |
| Level 11 | ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 | 8 |
| Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | 2 |
| Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | 2 |
These are the pay scales printed in the notice. Compensation and facilities while on deputation are governed by the DERC HR Regulations, so check there for anything beyond the pay scale. Finance and accounts professionals should note the tariff-finance and accounts roles; you can find more such openings on our commerce and finance jobs page.
What is the Selection Process for DERC Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment notice does not describe any selection method. It does not mention a written test, an interview or any other stage. Selection and appointment terms are left to the DERC HR Regulations, so read the section on your post there. We have not listed any stage here because the notice does not name one, and guessing would only mislead you.
How to Apply Online for DERC Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the DERC HR Regulations (link in Essential Links) and confirm you meet the conditions for your post |
| 2 | Visit the DERC openings page (link in Essential Links) and find this recruitment notice |
| 3 | Fill the application for the post you want and attach what the portal asks for |
| 4 | Submit the application on or before 26 October 2026 |
| 5 | Save or print a copy of what you submitted |
The notice does not list a document checklist, so follow what the portal and the regulations ask for. Do not leave this to the last day. If something is unclear, the notice names Prashasti De, Dy. Director (Pers.), DERC as the contact for queries, at the email hrdivderc@gmail.com.
DERC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | Not printed on the notice |
| Last date to submit application | 26 October 2026 |
No advertisement number or issue date is printed on the notice. If you write to DERC with a query, quote the exact post name and the last date so your email is easy to match. Only one deadline is given, so plan your application backwards from 26 October 2026.
Is There Any Application Fee for DERC Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notice |
The notice says nothing about an application fee. If the portal asks for a payment, check the amount against the official page before you pay.
DERC Recruitment 2026 – Essential Links
- Download DERC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Visit DERC Official Website
- Official Notification Page for DERC Recruitment 2026 – 18 Secretary, Executive Director, Deputy Director & Other Posts
- DERC Management and Development of Human Resources Regulations (eligibility, qualifications, experience and terms)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Delhi Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a serving officer with the right background, these DERC posts are a fine chance to work at a senior level in Delhi’s power sector. Read the HR Regulations for your post first, then apply before 26 October 2026. Browse more government jobs in other departments, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this recruitment.