PSERC Recruitment 2026: 3 Posts Last Date 11 Nov

Introduction

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has announced a recruitment drive for three distinct positions: Staff Consultant, Director/Finance, and Registrar/Joint Director (Legal). This recruitment, identified by Reference No. 79/2026/10, aims to fill one vacancy for each post. The Staff Consultant position is offered on a contract basis, while the Director/Finance and Registrar/Joint Director (Legal) roles are available through deputation or contract. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma and reach the Secretary, PSERC, by 11 November 2026. This presents an opportunity for eligible candidates, particularly serving or retired officers from Central/State Governments or PSUs, to contribute to the regulatory functions of the Commission. Detailed eligibility criteria, qualifications, and application procedures are outlined in the official notification, which candidates are strongly advised to review thoroughly before applying. The official notification holds the final details for this recruitment drive.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 3 vacancies are available across three different posts:

• Staff Consultant: 01 post (Contract basis)
• Director/Finance: 01 post (Deputation/Contract basis)
• Registrar/Joint Director (Legal): 01 post (Deputation/Contract basis)

Category-wise vacancy distribution has not been specified in the notification.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

The eligibility criteria vary for each post and depend on whether the application is for contract or deputation:

• Minimum Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Nature of Experience: Experience in coordination and protocol with the Punjab Government, FOR, FOIR and other Regulatory Commissions. Must have working knowledge of computers and have passed the matriculation examination with Punjabi as a subject.
• Other Terms and Conditions: As per the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Engagement of Consultants) Regulations, 2012.

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: Chartered Accountant/ Cost Accountant/ MBA (Finance) or an officer from IRS/IA&AS/Indian Economic Service.
• Qualifying Service (any one of the following):
  • Serving/Retired Officers of Central/State Government/PSU who have worked on a regular basis on a post in a specified scale.
  • Serving/Retired Officers of Central/State Government/PSU with a minimum of 4 years of experience on a regular basis on a post in a specified scale.
  • A minimum of 20 years of experience in Finance, with at least three years in a senior assignment related to financial management.
• Nature of Experience: Familiarity with Electricity laws, Regulatory affairs, and developments in the power sector. Preference for candidates with experience in tariff formulation, cost analysis, and financial management.
• Terms and Conditions: As per the PSERC (Appointment & Service conditions of Employees) Regulations, 2015.

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: Degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Qualifying Service (any one of the following):
  • Serving/Retired Officers of Central/State Government/PSU or quasi-judicial/statutory bodies on an analogous post in a specified scale on a regular basis.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience working in Central/State Government/PSU or quasi-judicial/statutory bodies on an analogous post in a specified scale.
  • A minimum of 12 years of experience handling Legal/quasi-judicial/statutory matters.
• Nature of Experience: Preference for candidates with experience related to electricity laws/Regulations, including proceedings, petitions, pleadings, case laws, and drafting statutes/Regulations.
• Terms and Conditions: As per the PSERC (Appointment & Service conditions of Employees) Regulations, 2015.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for complete eligibility rules for each post.

Age Limit and Relaxation

For candidates applying on a contract basis for the Staff Consultant post, the age should not exceed 62 years as of the last date for receiving applications, which is 11 November 2026. The age limit for deputation posts is not specified in the notification.

Application Fee

The official notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment drive.

Salary and Pay Scale

• Staff Consultant: Emoluments will be Rs 90,000/- per month.
• Director/Finance and Registrar/Joint Director (Legal): The pay, allowances, and other terms and conditions of service will be as per the PSERC (Appointment & Service conditions of Employees) Regulations, 2015.

Selection Process

The official notification does not detail the specific selection process. However, the application procedure for deputation candidates requires their Parent Department to forward the application along with ACRs and details of vigilance/disciplinary cases, suggesting a review of applications and departmental forwarding as part of the selection.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed proforma. Candidates need to fill in the "Proforma of Application" carefully with all required details, including personal information, contact details, present and permanent addresses, email ID, current employment details (office/department, post, date of appointment, grade pay, scale of pay or lumpsum amount), educational qualifications, and nature of experience.

A "Details of Employment" table must be completed, listing the name of the office/organisation, post held, nature of appointment (regular, ad-hoc, deputation, contract, etc.), from-to dates, scale of pay, basic pay, GP/lumpsum amount, and nature of experience. If the space provided is insufficient, an authenticated separate sheet should be enclosed.

A self-attested passport size photograph must be pasted on the proforma and signed.

Specific instructions for applicants:

• Contract Applicants: Send the completed proforma along with self-attested copies of all certificates related to educational qualification, qualifying service, and nature of experience.
• Deputation Applicants: Your Parent Department must forward your application after due verification. They should send your bio-data, ACRs for the last five years, and information on pending and decided vigilance and disciplinary cases. Deputation applicants must also send an advance copy of their application themselves.

All applications must reach the Secretary, PSERC, on or before 11 November 2026.

Required Documents

Candidates are required to enclose the following documents with their application:

• Completed Proforma of Application with a self-attested passport size photograph pasted on it.
• A separate sheet with the details of employment, authenticated with your signature, if the space in the proforma is not enough.
• For Contract Applicants: Self-attested copies of all certificates related to educational qualification, qualifying service, and nature of experience.
• For Deputation Applicants: Your Parent Department will forward your bio-data, ACRs for the last five years, and information on pending and decided vigilance and disciplinary cases.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Ensure that the application reaches the Secretary, PSERC, by the deadline of 11 November 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
• For deputation posts, the application must be forwarded by the Parent Department. An advance copy can be sent by the candidate, but the official application must come through the department.
• Carefully fill in all details in the application proforma. Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to rejection.
• Verify that all required documents are attached and self-attested where necessary.
• For the Staff Consultant post, ensure you have passed the matriculation examination with Punjabi as a subject, as this is a mandatory requirement.
• Candidates applying for deputation should ensure their Parent Department provides all necessary documents like ACRs and vigilance reports.

Official Notification and Application Links

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the PSERC recruitment?
A1: The last date to apply is 11 November 2026.

Q2: How can I apply for these posts?
A2: Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed proforma and sent to the Secretary, PSERC.

Q3: Is there an application fee?
A3: The official notification does not specify any application fee.

Q4: What is the age limit for the Staff Consultant post?
A4: The age limit for contract posts, including Staff Consultant, is not more than 62 years on the last date of application.