CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

8th Floor, Tower-B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar,

New Delhi - 110029

No. ENGG-16/1/2023-CERC Dated, the 13th February, 2025

“Engagement of Staff Consultants in the Engineering Division of CERC”.

1.0 The Electricity Act, 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 new law of 2003 has entrusted on the CERC with several other
responsibilities in addition to the tariff fixation powers, for instance, the powers to grant
licence for inter-state transmission, inter-state trading and consequently to amend,
suspend, and revoke the license, the powers to regulate the licensees by setting
performance standards and ensuring their compliance, etc.

1.1 Following are the statutory functions of CERC:

(a) To regulate the tariff of generating companies owned or controlled by the

Central Government; to regulate the tariff of generating companies other than
those owned or controlled by the Central Government specified in clause (a), if
such generating companies enter into or otherwise have a composite scheme
for generation and sale of electricity in more than one State;

(b) To regulate the inter-State transmission of electricity;

(c) To determine tariff for inter-state transmission of electricity;

(d) To issue transmission licenses and trading licenses with respect to inter-
state operations;

(e) To adjudicate upon disputes involving generating companies or

transmission licensees in regard to matters connected with clauses (a) to (d)
above and to refer any dispute for arbitration;

(D To levy fees for the purposes of this Act;

(g) To specify Grid Code having regard to Grid Standards;

(h) To specify and enforce the standards with respect to quality,

continuity and reliability of service by licensees;

(i) To fix the trading margin in the inter-State trading of electricity, if

considered , necessary;

a) To discharge such other functions as may be assigned under this Act.

1.2 Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has, therefore, felt the need to
engage Senior Research Officer, Research Officer, and Research Associate in
accordance with the CERC (Appointment of Consultants) (Amendment) Regulation,
2010 as amended from time to time. The Senior Research Officer, Research Officer
and Research Associate proposed to be engaged by the Commission would assist
and augment the work of the Commission and for strengthening Policy, Regulation
and Market Research and in discharge of its multifarious functions.

2.0 Scope of work for Staff Consultant: The duties of the Senior Research
Officer, Research Officer and Research Associate of the Engineering wing of CERC
shall mainly include as under:-

(a) Matters related to tariff (tariff petitions, review petitions, truing up

petitions) in case of Thermal, Hydro and Transmission assets of CPSUs,
Private companies and Transmission licensees. Matters related to petitions on
open access, Ul and Regulation.

(b) To carry out Engineering/Technicalanalysis.

(c) Provide input on engineering aspects for framing various regulations/

amendments.

(d) Scrutinizing applications for inter-state transmission licenses.

(e) Power system studies related to sharing of inter-state transmission charges

and losses.

(D Scrutinizing applications for adoption of tariff in case of case-1 and case-11

bidding and inter-state transmission licensees.

(g) Matters related with generic tariff from the renewable source of energy.

(h) Matter related with legal issues in respect of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity,
High Courts and Supreme Court.

(1) Providing input for Parliament Questions, Annual Report, Performance

Budget of Ministry of Power, Parliament Standing Committee Questionnaires.

a) To undertake various studies and analyses, co-ordinate with professional

consultants such as bench-marking of capital cost, study of O&M expenses,
increase in ROE in case of Hydro Project etc.

(k) Other works as may be assigned from time to time

3. Qualification and experience required for Staff Consultant:-

ILevel of INo. of IQualifications, Experience IConsotidated

IStaff ;onsult jprofessional
IConsutta lnt Ifees
nt
me 01 !ualifications: Graduate in Engineering or s
Research jequivalent. 11,25,000 per
IOfficer Imonth
kEr'gg.) IExperience: Having minimum experience of 8 I(depending on
'ears in the field of hydro or thermal generation jqualification
jor transmission or power system planning and land
lload flow studies. Should be fully conversant jexperience)
'ith the power plants and its auxiliaries or the
:ransmission system.

Desirable :

Experience in tariff determination in the

Regulatory setup in the Power Sector or
operation and maintenance of Power
Stations and/or transmission system and
power system load flow studies preferably
related to point of connection charge and
losses
e
Preference will be given to candidates
with qualifications in Electrical or
Mechanical Engineering.

FComDetencies: The consultant should hav.

knowledge of:

• Relevant legislation of the power sector

in India:
•
Policy and regulatory knowledge of the
power sector;
• Knowledge of the electricity markets,
power system operation, scheduling and
dispatch of electricity, generation,
transmission. and distribution of
electricity;
•
Ability to undertake research and
analysis on the power sector issues and
prepare the report within a timebound
rrianner;
jcapability to work on challenging tasks and the
market pressure.
Research 05 !ualifications: Graduate/ Diploma holders in IRs. 64,000/-
IOfHcer IEngineering or equivalent. Ito
KEr.gg.) IRs. 1,10,000/
IExperience: Post-qualification experience of I- per month
more than four years (more than seven years Idepending on
jfor Diploma Holders) in the field of hydro jqualifications
jorthermal generation or transmission or land
jpower system planning and load flow studi jexperience .
jes. Should be fully conversant with
lthe power plants and its auxiliaries or
:he transmission system.

Desirable:
© Experience of research projects during
master's course or PhD knowledge of the
power system and PhD work is desirable.
• Preference will be given to candidates
with qualifications in Electrical or
Mechanical Engineering.

Research 01 t Graduate/ Diploma holders in s

,ssociate IEngineering or equivalent. Ito Rs. 80.000/-
(Er,gg.) jper month
IExperience: Post-qualification experience of lepending on
jzero to three years (more than six years lualifications
Ifor Diploma holders) in the field of power sector land
in hydro or thermal generation or transmission or jexperience .
power system planning and load flow studies.
Should be fully conversant with the power plants
jand its auxiliaries or the transmission system.

Desirable:

Experience in tariff determination in the

Regulatory setup in Power Sector or
operation and maintenance of Power
Stations and/or transmission system and
power system/load flow studies
preferably
related to point of connection charges and
losses
•

Preference will be given to candidates

with qualifications in Electrical
or Mechanical Engineerin

* Monthly fee paid shall be excluding G.S.T, if applicable. Consolidated salary shall be
fixed taking into consideration the experience and salary drawn in immediate previous
employment.
4. General Terms and Conditions:-

4.1 Normal working hours would be 9.30 A.M to 6.00 P. M (05 days week) including
half an hour lunch break. The personnel may be called on Saturdays/ Sundays and
other gazetted holidays, and required to be present beyond normal working hours in
case of exigencies.

4.2 in addition to holidays notified by Central Government, the Staff Consultant

shall be entitled to fifteen (15) days leave in a calendar year (January to December)
which shall be credited in advance, on a quarterly basis, as under. The intervening
Saturdays/ Sundays / holidays, if any, shall not be counted as leave. Unutilised leave
shall not be carried forward to the next calendar year and is not en-cashable. Leave
of any other nature is not admissible

(a) 1st Quarter: (January to March) – 04 days

(b) 2nd Quarter: (April to June) – 04 days
(C) 3rd Quarter: (July to September) – 04 days
(d) 4th Quarter: (October to December) – 03 days

4.3 The Staff Consultant shall not be entitled to any professional fees for the period
of absence beyond the entitled leave of 15 days as above. Any availed leave during a
calendar year shall not be carried forward to the next calendar year or qualify for
encashment.

4.4 in case the Staff Consultant remains absent for more than 15 days beyond the
entitled leave in a calendar year, without any prior intimation/sanction, except in case
of emergency, CERC would be free to terminate the services of the said Staff
Consultant.

4.5 in the event of absence on the grounds of sickness, the Staff Consultant shall
be required to submit a proper medical and fitness certificate. However, any leave
including the leave on medical grounds beyond the cumulative period of 15 days shall
be without any professional fees.

4.6 in case of tour within India, the Commission shall reimburse the expenses for
the journey undertaken for official work by the Consultants as per the following
entitlement:-

(a) By air-Economy class ;

(b) By train (AC-II tier),
(C) For local travel - Non AC taxi .

5. Age limits: The age of the applicant as on 01st January of the year of
advertisement would be in accordance with CERC (Appointment of Consultants)
Regulations, 2010, and amendments thereafter .

6. Duration of Contract: The Staff Consultant shall now be engaged for the
period of two years. However, the period of engagement may be extended, based on
the satisfactory performance of the candidate, for the period upto one year on each
occasion, whereas it is limited to a total period of four years at the maximum.
In deserving cases, an escalation up to 10% on the fee may be given with the approval
of the Chairperson based on the performance during the preceding year.

7. Payment Terms:-

The consultant shall be paid a lump sum monthly professional fees on completion of
the month. TDS shall be deducted as per relevant rules.

8. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

With Notice

8.0 This agreement is liable to be terminated by either party, by mutual consent,

by giving one month's notice in writing or one month's consolidated professional fees
in lieu of such notice. In case, any consultant chooses to leave CERC within one year,
they have to serve three months’ notice in writing or three month’s consolidated
professional fees in lieu of such notice.

8.1 in case the Staff Consultant is unable to perform the assigned work or the work
undertaken by them is not to the satisfaction of the Controlling Officer/Competent
authority in CERC, the Staff Consultant shall be liable to be terminated after one
month's notice in writing.

Without Notice

8.2 in case the Staff Consultant, despite notice as in para 8 above, is unable to
perform the given assignment to the satisfaction of the Controlling officer/Competent
authority in CERC, the consultant, shall be liable to be terminated in public interest,
without any notice and without assigning any reason.

8.3 in case the Staff Consultant is absent from duty, for a period of more than 30
days, without prior intimation/prior sanction and is not covered under medical
emergency consultant, shall be liable to be terminated, in the public interest, without
any notice and without assigning any reason

8.4 On pre-mature termination of the assignment, CERC shall pay the Staff
Consultant, the professional fees for the work performed by him till the date of such
termination, after deductions, if any.

9. Engagement under this assignment shall be on a purely contract basis for a

limited period only. Such engagement shall not vest any right whatsoever to claim for
regular appointment or continued contractual engagement in CERC.

10. Relaxation in essential qualifications/experience can be considered in

deserving cases.

11. CERC reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the above positions, without
assigning any reasons, whatsoever.

12. CERC reserves the right either to increase or decrease the number of posts in
any of the categories, at any given time, without assigning any reasons, whatsoever.
13. Selection Process:

(a) The selection process is through interaction. However, a written

examination shall be conducted, if required, based on the decision of the
Consultancy Evaluation Committee (CEC).

(b) Only candidates who strictly fulfil the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted
and called for written examination.

(c) Only the candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called
for interaction .

(d) The final selection of the candidates shall be based on the ranking/merit
of the combined score of the written examination and interaction.

(e) Candidates called for interaction would be required to bring original

documents relating to qualification, experience, and salary slips for the past six
months. These documents shall be examined before interaction with the
selection committee.

(D in case of non-submission of the salary slip for the past six months, the
candidate will be considered for selection at the minimum range of the scale.

(g) Candidates may apply for one or more posts as per their eligibility.
However, no TA/DA shall be admissible for attending written examination and
interaction for each advertised post at New Delhi.

(h) The decision of CERC shall be final.

14. Interested and eligible candidates may kindly send their applications, in the
prescribed format to the Dy. Chief (Adm.) , 8th Floor, Tower-B, World Trade Center,
Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110029 by 13th March, 2025 by 5.00 PM.

(Rajiv Kumar)
Deputy Chief (Admin)
Tel: 2618 9709
 ANNEXURE – 1

POST APPLIED FOR Recent passport size

I. Personal Details colour photo

RESUME

1. Name

2. Gender

3. Date of Birth

4. Father’s Name

5. Marital Status

6. Permanent Address

7 Contact Address
8. Tel No
Mobile No

E Mail Id

9. Post applied for

10. Last Pay drawn

II. Academic / Professional Qualification (Tenth standard onwards):

(A) Tenth standard onwards. (Attach self-attested copy of certificates)

Course / 1 Institute/ 1 Year of 1 Regular/ 1 % of 1 Subjects IAchievements,

Degree andI University / 1passing I Distance 1 marks 1specialized 1 if any
no. ofyearsl College 1 1education
L-I

(Attach self attested copy of certificates)

(B) Diplomas, if any (Attach self attested copy of certificates)
o versity / IYear of
and No. 1College / jpassing
of years llnstitute
IRegular /
IDistance
leducation
/, of
Imarks E u bjects ,chievements
pecialized lif any

III. Experience
Organization / 1Post held I Period No. of years IDescriptionl Detail of 1Remarks
Institute / and months I of Duties
Office I IFrom ITo Salary

(Attach self-attested copies of experience certificates and salary slips in chronological

order. Enclose a separate sheet, duly authenticated by your signature, if space is
insufficient)

IV. Other details: Additional information/ specific professional achievement/

contribution

V. Please state why you want to take up this role and are suitable for the post in
100 words.

(Signature of the candidate)

Date :