CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Ground Floor, Chanderlok Building,

36, Janpath, New Delhi - 110 001

No. 2/23(29)/2015/Adm /CERC

Dated, the 6th June, 2016

Engagement of Staff Consultants in the Engineering Wing of CERC"

[LAST DATE: 30TH JUNE, 2016]
1.

Background

1.1. The Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 paved way for
creation of the Regulatory Commissions at the Centre and in the States.
Since the enactment of Electricity Act, 2003, the power sector has
undergone major structural changes.
1.2
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 several other responsibilities in addition to the tariff fixation powers,
for instance, the powers to grant licence for inter-State transmission, interState trading and consequently to amend, suspend and revoke the licence,
the powers to regulate the licencees by setting performance standards and
ensuring their compliance, etc.
1.3
The Act is based on the philosophy that consumers benefit from
growth of competitive markets. The Act has de-licensed generation,
encouraged captive power by allowing them to sell almost half of the
generation without any licence requirements. Multiple players are required
for competitive markets.
1.4

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 licences and trading licences with

respect to inter-State operations;

(e)

To adjudicate upon disputes involving generating companies or

transmission licencee in regard to matters connected with

clauses (a) to (d) above and to

arbitration;

refer any dispute for

(f)

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 licence es;

(i)

To fix the trading margin in the inter-State trading of electricity,

if considered, necessary;

(j)

To discharge such other functions as may be assigned under

this Act.

1.5
The Act has also given advisory role to CERC. It has been mandated
to advise the Central Government on the matters relating to formulation of
National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy, promotion of competition,
efficiency and economy in activities of the electricity industry, and promotion
of investment in electricity industry.
1.6
Power sector is evolving in India and the present policy approach
mainly aims at moving from cost plus tariff to competitive bidding tariff,
appropriate regulatory framework for mobilizing investments and developing
electricity markets. However, the cost plus tariff will continue to be important
as the assets covered by this regime continue to be in use.
1.7
In view of the above activities, the Commission has proposed to
engage a few Staff Consultants on contract basis for a limited period.
2.

Scope of work for the Staff Consultants in Engineering Wing:-

CERC proposes to engage Staff Consultants for its Engineering Wing

to be called as Research Officer (Engineering), Research Associate
(Engineering) and Technical Officer (Engineering). The duties and
responsibilities of such Personnel are given below:2.1. Matters related to tariff (tariff petitions, review petitions, truing-up
petitions) in case of Thermal, Hydro and Transmission assets of Central
Public Sector Undertakings, Private companies and Transmission licencees.
Matters related to petitions on open access, UI and Regulation.
2.2.

To carry out Engineering/ Technical analysis.

2.3. Providing inputs on Engineering aspects for framing of various

regulations / amendments.
2.4.

Scrutinizing applications for inter-state transmission licences.

2.5. Power system studies related to sharing of inter-state transmission

charges and losses.
2.6. Scrutinizing applications for adoption of tariff in cases of case-I and
case-II bidding and inter-state transmission licencees.

2.7. Matters related with generic tariff from the renewable source of
energy.
2.8. Matter related with legal issues in respect of Appellate Tribunal for
Electricity, High Courts and Supreme Court.
2.9. Providing input for Parliament Questions, Annual Report,
Performance Budget of Ministry of Power, Standing Committee Questions.
2.10. To undertake various studies and analysis to co-ordinate with
professional consultants such as bench-marking of capital cost, study of
O&M expenses, increase in ROE in case of Hydro Projects etc.
2.11. Other related miscellaneous work.
2.12. Qualifications and experience required for Staff Consultant of
Engineering Wing:Level of
Staff

No. of
Consult
Consultants
ants
Research
One
Officer
(Engg.)

Qualifications, Experience

Qualifications:
Graduate / Diploma holders
Engineering or equivalent.

Consolidated
Salary

Rs. 64,000/- to
in Rs. 85,000/- per
month
depending
on
qualifications
Experience:
Post qualification experience of more and experience.
than four years (more than seven years for
Diploma Holders) in the field of hydro or
thermal generation or transmission or
power system planning and load flow
studies. Should be fully conversant with
the power plants and its auxiliaries or the
transmission system.
Desirable:
Experience in tariff determination in the
Regulatory set up 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
qualification
in
Electrical
or
Mechanical Engineering.

Research
Associate
(Engg.)

Three

Qualifications:
Graduate / Diploma holders
Engineering or equivalent.

Rs.45,000 to
in Rs. 59,000 per
month
depending on
qualifications
Experience:
Post qualification experience of zero to and experience.
three years (more than six years for
Diploma holders) in the field of power
sector in hydro or thermal generation or
transmission or power system planning
and load flow studies. Should be fully
conversant with the power plants and its
auxiliaries or the transmission system.
Desirable:
Experience in tariff determination in the
Regulatory set up 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 qualification in Electrical or
Mechanical Engineering.
Monthly fee paid shall be excluding service tax, if applicable
3.

General terms and conditions:-

3.1. Normal working hours would be 9.30 A.M to 6.00 P.M (5 days a week)
including half an hour lunch break. The personnel may also be called on a
Saturday, Sunday and other gazetted holidays, and required to sit beyond
normal working hours in case of exigencies of work.
3.2
There will be a provision of 15 days leave in a calendar year (in
addition to the gazetted holidays applicable in CERC office) subject to prior
sanction.
3.3
In case of tour outside Delhi, the Commission will reimburse the
expenses for journey undertaken for official work by the Consultants as per
the following entitlement:Research Officer

: By Air-Economy class/By Train(ACII),

other
facilities
as
per
entitlements of officers with Grade
Pay of Rs. 5,400/- of CERC.

Research Associate

: By Train(AC-II), other facilities as

per entitlements CERC officers
with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,800/-

4.

Age limits:(i)
(ii)

For Research Associate: - Below 32 years.

For Research Officer: Below 40 years.

5.

Duration of contract:The Staff Consultant shall be engaged for a period of two years. The
period of engagement may be extended, based on the satisfactory performance
of the candidate, by a period upto one year on each occasion, limited to a total
period of four years. In deserving cases, an escalation upto 10% on the fee may
be given with the approval of the chairperson based on the performance during
the preceding year.
6.

Payment Terms:The consultant shall be paid lump sum monthly remuneration on

completion of the month. TDS shall be deducted as per relevant rules.
7.

Termination of contract:-

The assignment may be terminated earlier by either employer or employee

by giving one months notice or one months salary in lieu thereof. Provided, in
case of disciplinary action. The notice period shall not apply to CERC.
8.
Appointment under this assignment shall be on purely contract basis for
a limited period only. Such appointment shall not vest any right to claim for
regular appointment or continued contractual appointment in CERC.
9.
Relaxation in essential qualifications/experience can be considered in
deserving cases.
10.

CERC reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the above positions.

11.
CERC reserves the right either to increase or decrease the number of
posts in any of the categories.
12.
Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interaction with the
Selection Committee.
13.
Interested and eligible candidates may send their applications, in the
prescribed format to the Assistant Chief (Admin) First Floor, Chanderlok
Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi-110001 by 30th June, 2016 by 3.00 PM.

Sd/(Kamal Kishor)
Assistant Chief (Admin.)
Tel: 2335 3503/224

ANNEXURE -I
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF STAFF CONSULTANT IN
ENGINEERING DIVISION OF CERC
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POST APPLIED FOR

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Name of the Candidate

Date of Birth
Fathers Name
Permanent Address
Contact address
Tel No.
Mobile No.
email id

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II.

DETAILED RESUME:

07.
(a) Academic Qualifications:Degre
University
Institute
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Field/Specialization

Year of
Passing

(Attested photocopies of all Degree/certificate must be attached)

(b) Experience:Institution
Period

Area of Responsibility

(Attach additional sheet if necessary)

(c)

Field of major interest

08.
Previous experience of the candidate in this or related field in
following format:
a.
Name of the Project/Assignment
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b.
Duration
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c.
Brief about the Project/Assignment
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Expected salary :

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Additional information (if any)

Place:
Date :

(Signature of the candidate)