Punjab Government Recruitment(PSERC): Chairperson, Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) Recruitment, 2026

The Punjab Government has announced an important recruitment notification for the post of Chairperson in the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), Chandigarh, under the Department of Power (Energy Branch). The details of the recruitment are provided below.

PSERC Chairperson recruitment 2026

The Punjab Government has issued a notification for the recruitment of the Chairperson, which is a crucial post responsible for regulating electricity supply, tariffs, and consumer protection in Punjab under the PSERC. The position of Chairman is very prestigious, and the eligibility criteria for the post are provided below.

Eligibility Criteria of Post of Chairperson of PSERC 2026

For the post of Chairperson in the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), according to the official notification, the applicant must be a person of ability, integrity, and standing.

• ability, integrity, and standing.
• Possess adequate knowledge and capacity in dealing with problems relating to below are:
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Commerce
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Management

Along with the above requirements, there are additional conditions:

Tenure of Appointment of Chairperson of PSERC

• The Chairperson of PSERC will hold office for 5 years from the date of joining the office.
• Maximum age limit: 65 years (no extension beyond this age).
• Tenure governed by official Section 89 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

Salary & Service Conditions of Chairperson

• The details of the Salary, allowances, and other service conditions will be as per the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Chairperson and Members’ Salaries, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service Rules, 2006), as amended from time to time.

Application Process Chairperson of PSERC

Interested candidates of Chairperson of PSERC must submit their respective applications:

• Format: Neatly typed in English, duly signed.
• Documents required:
  • Proof of age of the applicant
  • Educational qualifications of the applicant
  • Experience certificates of the applicant
  • NOC (if employed)
• Submission method: Only by Registered Post or in person.
• Envelope superscription: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CHAIRPERSON IN PSERC”
• Address: Superintendent (Energy Branch), Department of Power, Government of Punjab, Room No. 315, 3^rd Floor, Punjab Civil Secretariat-2, Sector-9, Chandigarh.
• Deadline / Last Date: 15 April 2026, 5:00 PM (applications received after this date will be rejected).

Bio-Data Requirements of Chairperson

Applicants must include all the following details in their bio-data while applying for the post of Chairperson:

1. Name
2. Father’s Name
3. Address with Telephone/Mobile Numbers
4. Age and Date of Birth
5. Present Position Held
6. Educational Qualifications
7. Working knowledge of Punjabi (Yes/No)
8. Details of previous posts and experience
9. Any other relevant information

Additionally, candidates must submit a one-page summary of their experience in tariff and regulatory matters.

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