Director (Gen. & RE) & Director (Regulations): Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, ECE, or E&I Engineering. Serving or retired officers of Central/State Government or PSUs holding the post of Chief Engineer (scale Rs. 1,48,800 - 2,18,600) or Superintending Engineer with minimum 4 years' regular service (scale Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,09,600), OR minimum 20 years' experience in the power sector with at least 3 years in senior assignments related to electricity laws and regulatory affairs.
Director (Finance): Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant (CMA), MBA (Finance), or officers from IRS / IA&AS / Indian Economic Service with qualifying service in the Chief Engineer / Superintending Engineer scale, OR minimum 20 years' experience in finance with 3 years in senior financial management.
PSERC Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 03 Director Posts on Deputation / Contract
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 7, 2026
Starts
Aug 7, 2026
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Age Limit & Relaxations
The maximum age of the candidate should not exceed 62 years on the last date of receiving applications for contractual appointment. For deputation candidates, standard parent department deputation age limits apply.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Screening of Applications & Cadre Clearance / Vigilance Verification
Personal Interview by Screening-cum-Selection Committee
Selection will be made by the Commission on the recommendations of the PSERC Screening-cum-Selection Committee keeping in view the candidate's suitability, qualifications, qualifying service track record, ACRs/APARs, vigilance clearance, and interview performance.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
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| Evaluation Component | Max Marks / Weightage |
|---|---|
| Evaluation Component | 35 Marks |
| Evaluation Component | 30 Marks |
| Evaluation Component | 20 Marks |
| Evaluation Component | 15 Marks |
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- Applications must reach the Secretary, PSERC, on or before the deadline of September 21, 2026; late or incomplete applications lacking documentary proof will be summarily rejected.
- Serving officers applying on deputation must submit their applications through their parent department / cadre controlling authority along with complete ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificates (an advance copy may be sent directly to PSERC).
- For contractual appointments, the maximum age limit is 62 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.
- Candidates must possess the requisite qualifying service at the level of Chief Engineer (scale Rs. 1,48,800 - 2,18,600) or Superintending Engineer with 4 years regular service (scale Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,09,600), or a minimum of 20 years of senior experience in the power sector / finance.
- Selection is conducted through screening and personal interview by the PSERC Screening-cum-Selection Committee; no written exam is conducted.
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Director/Gen. & RE1
- Director/Finance1
- Director/Regulations1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Pay scale as per PSERC Regulations 2015: Chief Engineer scale of Rs. 1,48,800 - 2,18,600/- or Superintending Engineer scale of Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,09,600/- on regular deputation basis, or consolidated lumpsum remuneration keeping in view suitability and last pay drawn for contractual appointees.
Scale of Chief Engineer (Rs. 1,48,800 - 2,18,600) or Superintending Engineer (Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,09,600) as per PSERC Regulations 2015 on deputation, or consolidated remuneration for contractual appointments.
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Application Procedure
- Download the official application proforma from the PSERC website at pserc.punjab.gov.in or from the notification circular.
- Fill out the proforma with complete details regarding educational qualifications, qualifying service, grade pay/pay scale history, and nature of experience in electricity laws and regulatory affairs.
- For serving officers applying on deputation: submit the application through the parent department/cadre controlling authority along with complete ACRs/APARs for the last five years, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificates. An advance copy may be submitted directly to PSERC.
- For retired officers / contract candidates: attach self-attested copies of all educational degrees, pension payment order (PPO) or last pay certificate (LPC), and detailed experience certificates.
- Send the completed application to: The Secretary, Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), Site No. 3, Sector 18-A, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh - 160018.
- Ensure the application reaches the Commission on or before September 21, 2026. Incomplete applications or those without documentary proof will be rejected.
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Published
Aug 7, 2026
Starts
Aug 7, 2026
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Screening of Applications & Cadre Clearance / Vigilance Verification
Personal Interview by Screening-cum-Selection Committee
Selection will be made by the Commission on the recommendations of the PSERC Screening-cum-Selection Committee keeping in view the candidate's suitability, qualifications, qualifying service track record, ACRs/APARs, vigilance clearance, and interview performance.
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PSERC has announced 03 Director posts on deputation/contract basis: 01 post of Director/Gen. & RE, 01 post of Director/Finance, and 01 post of Director/Regulations.
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