CERC Research Officer Recruitment 2025 notification has been released by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission for 09 Staff Consultant posts including Research Officer positions. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website cercind.gov.in for Engineering Division, Economics Division and Accounts Division posts. The recruitment offers monthly professional fees ranging from Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 1,25,000 based on qualification and experience. Eligible candidates with engineering, economics or chartered accountant background can submit their applications both online and offline before the last date of 14 November 2025.

CERC Research Officer Recruitment 2025
Important Dates

Date Type	Details
Notification Release Date	15 October 2025
Application Start Date	15 October 2025
Last Date For Online Registration	14 November 2025
Last Date For Offline Application	14 November 2025 (by 5:00 PM)
Document Verification Date	To be announced
Selection Process Date	To be announced

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
All Categories	No Application Fee
Payment Mode	Not Applicable
Additional Charges	GST applicable on professional fees if required

Age Limit Details

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	As per CERC Regulations 2010
Maximum Age	As per post requirements and experience
Age Calculation Date	01 January 2025

CERC Research Officer Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	Advertisement No.
Senior Research Officer (Engineering)	01	ADMN-11017/9/2024-CERC
Research Officer (Engineering/Research Wing)	02	ADMN-11017/9/2024-CERC
Research Associate (Engineering)	03	ADMN-11017/9/2024-CERC
Senior Research Officer (Economics)	01	ADMN-11017/9/2024-CERC
Research Officer (Economics)	01	ADMN-11017/9/2024-CERC
Research Associate (Accounts)	01	ADMN-11017/9/2024-CERC

CERC Research Officer Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

Post Name	Educational Qualification	Experience Required
Senior Research Officer (Engineering)	Graduate in Engineering or equivalent, Master’s preferred	More than 8 years in power sector
Research Officer (Engineering)	Graduate/Diploma in Engineering	More than 4 years (7 years for Diploma)
Research Associate (Engineering)	Graduate/Diploma in Engineering	0-3 years (6+ years for Diploma)
Senior Research Officer (Economics)	Post Graduate in Economics or BE with MBA	More than 8 years in power sector
Research Officer (Economics)	Post Graduate in Economics or BE with MBA	More than 4 years in power sector
Research Associate (Accounts)	Chartered Accountant	0-3 years in accounting matters

State-Wise Vacancy Details

Location	Total Posts	Work Location
New Delhi	09	CERC Head Office, World Trade Centre
Pan India	Travel Required	Official tours as required
Inter-State	Field Work	Power sector related assignments

Important Documents Required

Document Type	Details
Educational Certificates	Self-attested copies from 10th standard onwards
Experience Certificates	Chronological order with salary slips
Age Proof	Birth certificate or 10th class certificate
Caste Certificate	If applicable for reserved categories
Recent Photographs	Passport size color photographs
Sample Report	Work sample prepared by candidate
Application Form	Prescribed format in Annexure-I

CERC Research Officer Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview

Subject Area	Topics Covered
Power Sector Knowledge	Electricity Act 2003, Regulatory framework, Tariff policies
Technical Knowledge	Power system studies, Generation, Transmission, Distribution
Economic Analysis	Market monitoring, Statistical analysis, Financial statements
General Awareness	Current affairs in power sector, Government policies
Report Writing	Technical report preparation and presentation skills

Exam Pattern

Selection Stage	Pattern
Written Examination	Report writing and presentation on given topic
Interview/Interaction	Technical and general knowledge assessment
Document Verification	Original certificate verification
Final Selection	Combined merit of all stages
Qualifying Marks	As decided by selection committee

Selection Process

Stage	Details
Application Screening	Eligibility criteria verification
Written Test	If required by evaluation committee
Interview	Technical knowledge and experience assessment
Document Verification	Original certificates and experience verification
Medical Fitness	If required for specific posts
Final Merit List	Based on combined performance

CERC Research Officer Recruitment 2025
Salary Details

Post Level	Minimum Salary	Maximum Salary
Senior Research Officer	Rs. 94,000 per month	Rs. 1,25,000 per month
Research Officer	Rs. 64,000 per month	Rs. 1,10,000 per month
Research Associate	Rs. 45,000 per month	Rs. 80,000 per month

How to Apply

Step	Application Process
Step 1	Visit official website cercind.gov.in
Step 2	Go to vacancy section and find the notification
Step 3	Download application form from Annexure-I
Step 4	Fill application form with accurate details
Step 5	Attach required documents and photographs
Step 6	Submit online application through website
Step 7	Send hard copy to Deputy Chief (Admin) office by 14 November 2025

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