CERC Recruitment Notification Issued for 17 Assistant, Private Secretary, Account Officer and Other Posts; Apply Until October 18
- CERC is filling 17 Assistant, Private Secretary, Senior Account Officer and other posts on deputation.
- Posts carry Pay Levels 6–13, with salaries ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹2,15,900.
- Offline applications must reach CERC by October 18, 2026.
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has invited applications for 17 vacancies across finance, engineering, economics, administration and secretarial positions. The recruitment includes five Assistant and four Private Secretary posts along with Joint Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, Pay and Accounts Officer and Senior Account Officer vacancies.
CERC Recruitment 2026 is being conducted on a deputation basis under Advertisement No. ADMN-12012/1/2019-CERC. Applications must be submitted through offline mode, with October 18, 2026 set as the closing date. The posts are based in New Delhi and carry pay levels ranging from Level-6 to Level-13.
Candidates applying for these posts must meet the respective educational, service and deputation requirements. The maximum age for appointment on deputation is 56 years.
CERC Recruitment 2026 Notification
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the vacancy notice on September 3, 2026 for filling 17 positions on deputation. The recruitment covers senior professional posts as well as accounts, secretarial and administrative positions.
| Organization | Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) |
| Post Names | Assistant, Private Secretary, Senior Account Officer, Pay and Accounts Officer, Assistant Chief, Assistant Secretary, Deputy Chief, Joint Chief |
| Advertisement No. | ADMN-12012/1/2019-CERC |
| Education | Graduate / Engineering / MBA / CA / CMA / Postgraduate, depending on post |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Salary | ₹35,400–₹2,15,900, depending on post |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years |
| Recruitment Type | Deputation |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Last Date | October 18, 2026 |
CERC Vacancy Details 2026
The 17 vacancies are distributed among ten different positions. Assistant and Private Secretary together account for nine posts.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level & Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Chief (Finance) | 1 | Level-13: ₹1,23,100–₹2,15,900 |
| Deputy Chief (RA) | 1 | Level-12: ₹78,800–₹2,09,200 |
| Assistant Secretary (FOR) | 1 | Level-11: ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 |
| Assistant Chief (Economics) | 1 | Level-11: ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 |
| Assistant Chief (Engineering) | 1 | Level-11: ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 |
| Assistant Chief (Finance) | 1 | Level-11: ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 |
| Pay and Accounts Officer | 1 | Level-10: ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| Senior Account Officer | 1 | Level-10: ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| Private Secretary | 4 | Level-7: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 |
| Assistant | 5 | Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Total | 17 | — |
Post-wise Qualification
The educational requirements vary according to the nature and seniority of the position.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Joint Chief (Finance) | MBA in Finance or CA/CMA; Engineering Degree preferred |
| Deputy Chief (RA) | MBA in Finance or Postgraduate qualification in Law/Engineering/Regulation |
| Assistant Secretary (FOR) | Graduate Degree with PG Diploma in Financial Management |
| Assistant Chief (Economics) | PG Degree in Economics with Econometrics specialization, or PG Mathematics with O.R. specialization, or PG Statistics |
| Assistant Chief (Engineering) | Graduate Degree in Engineering; relaxation to Diploma in Engineering for members of CPES Group ‘A’ Services |
| Assistant Chief (Finance) | MBA in Finance or CA/CMA; Engineering Degree preferred |
| Pay and Accounts Officer | Graduate Degree, preferably in Commerce |
| Senior Account Officer | Graduate Degree, preferably in Commerce |
| Private Secretary | Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office |
| Assistant | Preferably computer literate with proficiency in MS Office |
Candidates must also meet the applicable service and experience conditions for appointment on deputation. Educational qualification alone does not establish eligibility for these vacancies.
Age Limit
The maximum age for appointment on deputation is 56 years. Candidates should check the vacancy notice for the applicable date for determining age and other deputation conditions.
CERC Salary and Pay Scale
The highest-paying position in this recruitment is Joint Chief (Finance), carrying Level-13 pay of ₹1,23,100–₹2,15,900.
Deputy Chief (RA) carries Level-12, while Assistant Secretary and the three Assistant Chief positions are placed at Level-11. Pay and Accounts Officer and Senior Account Officer carry Level-10.
Private Secretary is a Level-7 position with a pay scale of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400, while Assistant carries Level-6 pay of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.
Selection Process
The 17 positions are being filled on deputation rather than through direct recruitment.
Applications will be examined with reference to the prescribed qualifications, experience and deputation conditions. Shortlisted candidates may be called for interaction as part of the selection process.
No written examination is specified for this deputation recruitment.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | September 3, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | October 18, 2026 |
How to Apply for CERC Recruitment 2026
Applications for CERC Recruitment 2026 are to be submitted through offline mode in the prescribed format.
- Visit the CERC website and open the vacancy notice for the current deputation recruitment.
- Read the eligibility, experience and service requirements applicable to the post for which you intend to apply.
- Download and complete the prescribed application form.
- Enter the required employment, educational, experience and other details accurately.
- Attach the certificates and supporting documents prescribed in the vacancy notice.
- Complete any certification or forwarding requirements applicable to candidates serving in government or other eligible organizations.
- Send the completed application to the address specified by CERC in the official vacancy notice.
- Ensure that the application reaches CERC by October 18, 2026.
- Retain a copy of the completed application and supporting documents for reference.
Candidates should follow the forwarding and document requirements in the official vacancy notice carefully, as these positions are being filled on deputation.
Important Links
| Apply | Apply Online |
| Notification | Download Notification |
| Official Website | https://cercind.gov.in/ |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Download Result | Sarkari Result |
Applicants should read the complete CERC Recruitment 2026 vacancy notice before applying, particularly for post-specific experience, qualifying service, deputation conditions and documents required with the application.
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