What the notice says
DERC law posts recruitment 2026 is the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission notice dated 24 September 2026 for senior legal posts. Last date — 26 October 2026. Apply online on derc.gov.in openings. Detailed notice — derc.gov.in law vacancy PDF.
- What Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission actually does
- What kind of role these DERC law posts recruitment 2026 seats are
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Executive Director (Law), Group A — Pay Level 14 (Rs 1,44,200–2,18,200) 1 Vacancy
- 2. Joint Director (Law) — Pay Level 13 (Rs 1,23,100–2,15,900) 1 Vacancy
- 3. Deputy Director (Law) — Pay Level 11 (Rs 67,700–2,08,700) 1 Vacancy
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply without getting played
- FAQs
What Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission actually does
DERC sets electricity tariffs and hears regulatory disputes for Delhi. It is a statutory commission, not a private power company. The legal wing drafts orders, checks contracts and handles cases that come to the Commission.
A Class 12 student can read this page to see how a regulator hires lawyers. You cannot apply yet. Every seat here is deputation. Deputation means a person who already works in government, a PSU, a statutory body or a judicial body is moved to DERC for a period. Fresh law graduates do not fill these three seats through a campus form.
What kind of role these DERC law posts recruitment 2026 seats are
All three posts are Group A legal posts in New Delhi, filled on deputation. The office is Viniyamak Bhawan, C-Block, Shivalik, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi 110017. The notice does not print a bond. Officers in Central or State or UT service, or in an autonomous, statutory or judicial body, PSU or corporation, must bring a no-objection certificate at the interview if it was not uploaded earlier.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you have a law degree from a recognised university or law school and you already hold the service years printed for that post. The age cap for a deputationist is 56 years on the last date of submission.
Skip if you are a student, if you are in private practice with no parent-cadre post of the level asked, or if you cannot get a cadre no-objection. Do not pay a fee to a third-party site. No application fee is printed on this notice.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 24 September 2026 |
| Apply mode | Online only, from the openings link on derc.gov.in |
| Last date | 26 October 2026 |
| Age count | Last date of submission. Maximum 56 years for deputation |
| Fee | No application fee is printed |
Available positions
1. Executive Director (Law), Group A — Pay Level 14 (Rs 1,44,200–2,18,200) 1 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Deputation. Officers holding an analogous post on a regular basis, or with 2 years’ regular service in Level-13A, or 3 years’ regular service in Level-13. Law degree from a recognised university. Core work printed on the notice: senior legal leadership, regulatory, administrative, commercial and contract law.
2. Joint Director (Law) — Pay Level 13 (Rs 1,23,100–2,15,900) 1 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Deputation. Analogous post on a regular basis, or 2 years’ regular service in Level-12, or 5 years’ regular service in Level-11. Law degree from a recognised university or law school.
3. Deputy Director (Law) — Pay Level 11 (Rs 67,700–2,08,700) 1 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Deputation. Analogous post on a regular basis, or 3 years’ regular service in Level-10, or 5 years’ regular service in Level-8, or 8 years’ regular service in Level-6. Law degree from a recognised university or law school.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice. The Commission says the number of vacancies may vary, and it may decide not to fill a post.
Total vacancies — 3.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director (Law) | Law degree from a recognised university. No percentage is printed. | Analogous post, or 2 years in Level-13A, or 3 years in Level-13. |
| Joint Director (Law) | Law degree from a recognised university or law school. | Analogous post, or 2 years in Level-12, or 5 years in Level-11. |
| Deputy Director (Law) | Law degree from a recognised university or law school. | Analogous post, or 3 years in Level-10, or 5 years in Level-8, or 8 years in Level-6. |
Selection
- Online application on the DERC openings page.
- Shortlisting.
- Skill test or interview.
- Serving officers produce a no-objection certificate at the interview if it was not uploaded with the form.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Open only derc.gov.in. The apply link printed on the notice is the openings page.
- Pick the post whose level you actually hold. A Level-11 officer should not file for Executive Director.
- Upload the no-objection if your office has already issued it. If not, carry it to the interview.
- There is no printed fee. A page that asks for a “registration charge” is not this notice.
FAQs
What is the last date?
26 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Officers with a law degree and the service years printed for that post. Maximum age for deputation is 56 on the last date.
How many vacancies?
3: one Executive Director (Law), one Joint Director (Law), one Deputy Director (Law).
Where do I apply?
derc.gov.in openings. The PDF is on derc.gov.in.
What is the fee?
No application fee is printed.
Can final-year students apply?
No. The notice asks for a law degree and regular service in the levels named above.
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