Ministry of Power, GoI Recruitment 2025 for Chairperson, Member in JERC

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Ministry of Power, GoI Recruitment 2025 for positions of Chairperson and Member in Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

  • Vacancy Circular for Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for UT of J&K and Ladakh.
  • Positions for Chairperson and Member in JERC for UTs of J&K and Ladakh.

Ministry of Power, GoI Recruitment 2025 for Chairperson and Member in JERC : Overview

The Ministry of Power, Government of India has announced vacancies for the positions of Chairperson and Member in the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. These are statutory positions responsible for regulating the electricity sector in these regions, established under the Electricity Act, 2003. The appointments will be made by the Government of India. The circular outlines the eligibility criteria, application process, and terms of appointment for these crucial roles.

Ministry of Power, GoI Recruitment 2025 for Chairperson and Member in JERC: Key Details

Positions Available

  • Chairperson: One post
  • Member: Two posts (one for J&K and one for Ladakh)

Term of Appointment

  • Chairperson: Upto the age of 65 years.
  • Member: Upto the age of 62 years.
  • The term for both positions is five years from the date of joining or until attaining the specified age, whichever is earlier.

Emoluments and Benefits

  • Chairperson: Equivalent to a Secretary to the Government of India, entitled to perks and allowances as admissible to an Additional Secretary or the pay that an officer of the same rank as at his retirement would draw, whichever is lower.
  • Member: Equivalent to a Joint Secretary to the Government of India, entitled to perks and allowances as admissible to a Joint Secretary or the pay that an officer of the same rank as at his retirement would draw, whichever is lower.

Location

  • The headquarters of JERC for UTs of J&K and Ladakh is located in Jammu.

Ministry of Power, GoI Recruitment 2025 for Chairperson and Member in JERC: Eligibility Criteria

General

  • Must be a person of ability, integrity, and standing.
  • Possess adequate knowledge and experience in fields such as engineering, finance, commerce, economics, law, or management.

Chairperson Specific

  • A sitting or retired Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court, or a person who has been or is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the High Court.
  • Possessing substantial experience in the practice of law, who has the requisite qualifications to have been appointed as a Judge of the High Court or a District Judge.

Member Specific

  • Must not hold any other office of profit.
  • Must not have any financial or other interest that is likely to affect prejudicially his/her functions as a Member of the JERC.
  • Persons already serving as Member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) or State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) are also eligible to apply.

Ministry of Power, GoI Recruitment 2025 for Chairperson and Member in JERC : How to Apply

Application Process

  • Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma, annexed with the circular.1
  • Applicants must provide two recent passport-size photographs and relevant qualifying experience and excellence certificates.
  • The application form requires details such as name, post applied for, date of birth, name of applicant/nominee, father’s name, present and permanent address, contact numbers, email ID, educational qualifications, and details of employment/experience.

Submission Details

  • Applications, complete in all respects, must reach the Ministry latest by 5:30 P.M. on 27.07.2025.
  • Applications should be sent to:The Under Secretary (R&R-II)Ministry of PowerRoom No. 222Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi MargNew Delhi – 110001
  • A scanned copy of the application can also be emailed to lakshmi.murali@nic.in and rr2-mop@nic.in.

Selection Process

  • A Search-cum-Selection Committee will recommend suitable candidates.
  • The selection process will adhere to the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and relevant guidelines issued by the Government of India.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview.

Important Dates

  • Circular Date: 11 June 2025
  • Application Deadline: 27 July 2025 by 5:30 PM

Reference and Notification Links

  1. Circular published in Times of India, New Delhi dated 14-7-2025 ↩︎
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