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DERC Administrative Officers Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 26, 2026
SecretaryJoint SecretaryDeputy Director (Consumer Assistance)Personnel OfficerAssistant Accounts Officer

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B.Com26
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
05 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level-8 to Level-14 (Rs. 47,600 - 2,18,200/-)
Age Limit
Maximum 56 Years
Job Location
Delhi84New Delhi84

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 26, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 26 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree from a recognized University (Degree in Commerce / B.Com for Assistant Accounts Officer). Applicants must be regular serving officers in Central/State/UT Governments, PSUs, Autonomous, Statutory, or Local Bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis or possessing 2 to 8 years of regular service in the prescribed feeder pay matrix levels under 7th CPC (or equivalent IDA scales).

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation basis is 56 years as on the closing date of application (26.10.2026) as per DoPT guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Eligibility & Service Records Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview & Administrative Portfolio Evaluation

In-PersonMerit Scored

Selection will be based on scrutiny of service records, APARs/ACRs, vigilance clearance, and relevant administrative, personnel, or accounting experience, followed by a personal interview before the Selection Committee. More stringent shortlisting criteria may be adopted based on the volume of applications.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Administrative, Financial & Regulatory ExperienceEvaluation of practical knowledge in public administration, service rules, establishment matters, government accounting, consumer grievance redressal, and regulatory coordination.
Service Record & APAR Dossier AssessmentAssessment of outstanding/very good APAR gradings, integrity certificate, leadership in handling administrative or accounts branches, and compliance with DoPT frameworks.
Personal Interview & Institutional Governance VivaInterview evaluating problem-solving aptitude, consumer communication, office management, and oral articulation before the Selection Board.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Officers selected on deputation to Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) join the central administration, regulatory coordination, consumer assistance, personnel, or accounts wings at Viniyamak Bhawan, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi. The Secretary functions as the Principal Officer of the Commission and Head of Department (HOD), steering institutional policy, inter-agency liaison with the Ministry of Power and GNCTD, Commission proceedings, and general administration. Joint Secretary and Deputy Director (Consumer Assistance) manage regulatory support, public grievances, electricity consumer advocacy, and consumer forums under the Electricity Act 2003. The Personnel Officer oversees establishment matters, HR policies, and service records, while the Assistant Accounts Officer handles budget preparation, financial operations, audit reconciliation, and electronic expenditure tracking. The work environment provides executive independence, standard South Delhi office hours, and comprehensive officer welfare entitlements, including official lease accommodation allowances ranging from Rs. 54,643 to Rs. 87,280 per month.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Deputation appointments are initially made for a tenure not exceeding 3 years, extendable/renewable up to a maximum period of 6 years based on annual performance appraisal and mutual consent with the parent cadre controlling authority under DoPT guidelines (OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II)).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Deputationists maintain their lien and career progression within their substantive parent department cadres (governed by Central/State civil service rules, MACP, and departmental promotion committees). Within DERC, officers hold designated functional posts with significant statutory authority during their deputation tenure.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Deputation Eligibility: Open strictly to serving regular officers of Central/State/UT Governments, PSUs, Statutory/Autonomous bodies, and Local Bodies holding substantive posts in equivalent analogous or feeder pay grades. Direct open-market applicants, contractual personnel, and fresh graduates cannot apply.
  • Parent Cadre NOC & Vigilance Mandate: An official No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance Certificate verifying clear vigilance records and certifying that no major/minor penalty was imposed during the last 10 years must be submitted.
  • Mandatory Document Upload: Applicants must upload self-attested educational credentials, last 3 months' salary slips, Form-16, and Income Tax Returns (ITR) on the DERC online recruitment portal.
  • Online Application Portal: Applications must be submitted online at https://www.derc.gov.in/app/home/openings on or before 26.10.2026.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Secretary01
  • Joint Secretary01
  • Deputy Director (Consumer Assistance)01
  • Personnel Officer01
  • Assistant Accounts Officer01
Total Vacancies05 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Secretary: Pay Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200 - 2,18,200); Joint Secretary & Deputy Director (Consumer Assistance): Pay Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700); Personnel Officer & Assistant Accounts Officer: Pay Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100) under 7th CPC CDA pattern (or equivalent IDA scales for PSU officers).

7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-8 to Level-14 with Central DA, leased residential accommodation entitlement up to Rs. 87,280/- per month, staff car / transport allowance, medical coverage, telephone facility, and children education allowance as per DERC HR Regulations.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible officers must submit their application online through the DERC recruitment portal at https://www.derc.gov.in/app/home/openings.
  2. Fill out the online application form completely, providing full details of educational qualifications, service history, and pay scale records; ensure no column is left blank.
  3. Upload required supporting documents including degree certificates, last 3 months' salary slips, Form-16, and Income Tax Return (ITR) statements.
  4. Upload the signed Undertaking as per Annexure-I verifying a clear vigilance record and confirming that no major or minor penalty was imposed in the last 10 years of service.
  5. Submit the completed online application on or before the closing deadline: 26.10.2026.
  6. Submit a formal 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance from the parent cadre controlling authority at the time of interview, if not uploaded with the online form.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No application fee is payable.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Only regular serving officers in Central/State/UT Governments, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, or Statutory Bodies holding analogous posts or meeting minimum regular service requirements in designated feeder pay levels under 7th CPC (or equivalent IDA grades) are eligible.

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