PSERC Director Finance and Staff Consultant Finance Recruitment 2026

• For either post, candidates must be a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant or MBA in Finance, or an officer from IRS, IA&AS or the Indian Economic Service.
• Serving or retired Central or State Government officers or officers of a Central or State Government PSU must meet one of the prescribed service or experience alternatives: regular service in a post in the Rs.148800-218600 scale; at least four years in a post in the Rs.123100-209600 scale; or at least 20 years in finance, including three years in a senior financial management assignment.
• Familiarity with electricity laws, regulatory affairs and recent developments in the power sector is required.
• Deputation applicants must be capable of being relieved if selected. Experience in tariff formulation, cost analysis or financial management is preferred.

• Read the official notification and verify the deadline for the post before applying.
• Complete the prescribed application proforma printed on page 2 of the notice and paste a self-attested passport-size photograph on it.
• Contract applicants should enclose self-attested copies of their educational qualification, qualifying service and experience certificates.
• Deputation applicants should arrange for their parent department to forward the application with bio-data, ACRs for the last five years and vigilance and disciplinary case information; they must also send an advance copy themselves.
• Send the completed application to the Secretary, PSERC, by post or in person as specified in the notification.

Recruitment overview

Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission has invited applications for two finance positions under Advertisement No. 80/2026/11. There is one opening each for Director/Finance and Staff Consultant/Finance, with the place of posting listed as Punjab. The recruitment covers deputation and contract engagement, and applications must be submitted offline.

The Staff Consultant/Finance position carries pay of Rs 1,50,000 per month. The Director/Finance pay and allowances are governed by the PSERC Appointment & Service conditions of Employees Regulations, 2015. The consultant engagement is on contract under the PSERC Engagement of Consultants Regulations, 2012, and as decided by the Commission.

Eligibility at a glance

Both positions require a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant or MBA in Finance, or an officer from IRS, IA&AS or the Indian Economic Service, along with the prescribed service or experience. The alternatives include regular service in the Rs.148800-218600 scale, at least four years in the Rs.123100-209600 scale, or 20 years in finance including three years in a senior financial management assignment. Familiarity with electricity laws, regulatory affairs and power-sector developments is required. Preference is given for experience in tariff formulation, cost analysis or financial management.

The Director/Finance maximum age is 62 years; an age limit is not specified for Staff Consultant/Finance. Age is counted on the last date for receipt of applications.

Deadline needs verification

The published dates are inconsistent. The overview gives 29 December 2026, while the dates table gives 28 December 2026 for both posts. The application instructions separately state 27-11-2026 for Staff Consultant/Finance and 28-12-2026 for Director/Finance. Candidates should check the official notification for the applicable post-wise deadline before submission.

How to submit

Complete the proforma on page 2 of the notice and submit it to the Secretary, PSERC, by post or in person as specified. Contract applicants must enclose self-attested qualification, service and experience certificates. Deputation applicants must send an advance copy and arrange for their parent department to forward the application with bio-data, five years of ACRs and vigilance and disciplinary case information. A separate signed employment-details sheet is required if the space in the form is insufficient.