The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has invited applications for one Individual Consultant at the level of Senior Advisor (Law). The Terms of Reference are dated 30 October 2026. This is a contractual consultancy engagement, not a regular or permanent government appointment.
Vacancy details
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Official details
Organisation
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
Position
Senior Advisor (Law) — Individual Consultant
Number of positions
1
Consolidated professional fee
₹2,50,000 per month, excluding GST if applicable
Age limit
Below 62 years as on 1 January 2026; no consultant will be retained after attaining 65 years
Application deadline
20 November 2026, by 5:00 PM
Work location
CERC, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi
Educational qualification and experience
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputed institution or university.
Experience: At least 15 years of post-qualification work experience in the power sector, a judicial body, or a regulatory/quasi-judicial body dealing with legal matters.
Core competencies: Excellent drafting, communication and analytical skills, along with computer proficiency including MS Office.
Desirable knowledge: Electricity-sector regulatory framework, Tariff Regulations, adjudicatory mechanisms, relevant Indian legislation, and the National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy.
Role and contract period
The consultant will assist CERC with legal inputs for generation and transmission petitions, drafting and framing regulations, legal opinions, advice to counsel handling matters before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, High Courts and the Supreme Court, and monitoring regulatory compliance. The role also includes guiding Commission staff in disposal of petitions.
The initial contract is for one year. Subject to satisfactory performance, it may be extended by a further three years and subsequently by up to two additional years, for a maximum total engagement of six years. The Terms of Reference also allow an annual fee escalation of up to 10% with the Chairperson’s approval, based on performance.
Selection process
The Consultancy Evaluation Committee will assess candidates using the criteria stated in the notice: academic background and relevant experience (50%), drafting skills (30%), and knowledge of the working environment (20%). Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interaction. CERC may also conduct a written test to assess drafting and presentation skills.
How to apply
Submit the online application through the CERC vacancy portal.
Complete the prescribed application format in Annexure-I of the notification.
Send a hard copy of the prescribed application to the Deputy Chief (Administration), 8th Floor, Tower-B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110029.
The online application and hard copy must be submitted by 20 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
CERC states that applications not submitted in the prescribed format, incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will be rejected. The portal requires one-time registration for new users or login for registered users.
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