Contractual / Regular

PSERC Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 03 Director Posts on Deputation / Contract

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 15, 2026
Director/Gen. & REDirector/FinanceDirector/Regulations

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
03
Pay Scale
Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,18,600/- per month (Pay Level 13 to Level 14 / Chief Engineer Scale)
Age Limit
Up to 62 Years for contractual appointment

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 7, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 Aug – 21 Sep 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

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.

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.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening of Applications & Cadre Clearance / Vigilance Verification

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Personal Interview by Screening-cum-Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation Component35 Marks
Evaluation Component30 Marks
Evaluation Component20 Marks
Evaluation Component15 Marks

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.

Directors at the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) occupy senior quasi-judicial and regulatory advisory roles under the Electricity Act, 2003. Operating from the Commission's headquarters in Chandigarh, Directors head key divisions (Generation & Renewable Energy, Finance & Tariff, and Regulations/Grid Code). Day-to-day responsibilities involve scrutinizing Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) petitions, determining multi-year tariffs (MYT) for PSPCL and PSTCL, formulating Open Access and Banking regulations, framing Grid and Distribution Codes, monitoring Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO), conducting public hearings, and providing technical/financial counsel to the Commission during regulatory proceedings. The work environment is analytical, legalistic, and high-responsibility.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointees are engaged either on deputation (typically for 3 years, extendable up to 5 years as per Punjab Government / PSERC rules) or on contractual basis (initial contract up to 1 to 3 years, extendable up to the age of 62 years based on performance and Commission requirements). The workstation is in Chandigarh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Directors report directly to the Secretary and the Commission (Chairperson and Members). There is no promotion hierarchy above Director within the permanent staff structure; progression is to statutory Member or Chairperson positions through state government selection committees, or senior advisory roles in regulatory commissions (CERC / APTEL).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • 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.

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

  • Director/Gen. & RE1
  • Director/Finance1
  • Director/Regulations1
Total Vacancies03

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.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application proforma from the PSERC website at pserc.punjab.gov.in or from the notification circular.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Send the completed application to: The Secretary, Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), Site No. 3, Sector 18-A, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh - 160018.
  6. Ensure the application reaches the Commission on or before September 21, 2026. Incomplete applications or those without documentary proof will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying to these posts.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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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