Research Associates and Research Officers at Central Electricity Regulatory Commission [Salary ₹45K to ₹1.25 Lakhs, 7 Seats]: Apply by Mar 7

About Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

The Electricity Act, of 2003 has significantly enlarged the spectrum of responsibility of CERC. Under the ERC Act, 1998 only the tariff fixation powers were vested in CERC. The Electricity Act, of 2003 has entrusted the CERC several other responsibilities in addition to the tariff fixation powers, for instance, the powers to grant license for inter-State transmission, inter-State trading, and consequently to amend, suspend, and revoke the licence, the powers to regulate the licensees by setting performance standards and ensuring their compliance, etc

About the Job

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has announced recruitment for Senior Research Officer (Law), Research Officer (Law), and Research Associate (Law) positions on a contractual basis.

Eligibility

Essential for all 3 posts: 

• Graduate degree in law from a reputed Institution/ university
• Master’s degree in law

Experience:

• Senior Research Officer (Law): Applicants shall have a minimum 8 years’ working experience in a legal wing in Government Departments / Private Organizations/Legal firms, after completion of graduation in law. 
• Research Officer (Law): Applicants shall have a minimum 4 years’ working experience in a legal wing in Government Departments / Private Organizations/ Legal firms, after completion of graduation in law.
• Research Associate (Law): Applicants shall have 0-3 years working experience in a legal wing in a
• Government Department / Private Organization/Legal firms, after completion of graduation in law. 

Applicants from Government Departments /Private Organisations should have adequate knowledge, experience and skills in research and drafting. Applicants from legal firms should have adequate knowledge of the Court procedures, besides drafting and appearance before the Supreme Court/High Courts, District Courts. Quasi-judicial forums, etc.

Desirable for all 3 posts:  Experience in working in Regulatory forums/Power sector

No of Posts

7

Last Date to Apply

7 March, 5PM

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates may kindly send their applications, in the prescribed format to the Deputy Chief (Admin), 8th Floor, Tower-B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi 110029

The official notification is here.