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MERC Chairperson Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 33 Posts
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has announced 33 Chairperson vacancies in Consumer Grievance Redressal Forums (CGRF) across Maharashtra, with one post at each location. The positions are open to retired senior judicial officers, retired civil servants, retired engineering principals or professors, and retired senior electrical engineers of the Government. Eligible candidates must submit their applications by post to The Secretary, MERC, Mumbai. The application must reach the specified office by 25 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and application instructions.
MERC Chairperson Recuirement 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) |
| Post | Chairperson, Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) |
| Vacancies | 33 (1 post for each location) |
| Pay | Rs. 40,000/- or Rs. 50,000/- per month, depending on the location |
| Qualification | Retired senior judicial officer, retired civil servant (Additional Collector or equivalent), retired Engineering college Principal, retired Electrical Engineering Professor, or retired senior electrical engineer of the Government |
| Term | Fixed term of 3 years. It may be extended by up to 2 years, subject to an overall age limit of 65 years. |
| Job Location | CGRF locations in the State of Maharashtra |
| Apply By | Post (offline) |
| Last Date | 25/11/2026 by 05.00 pm (receipt) |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson, Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) | 33 |
|
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chairperson, Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) | Rs. 40,000/- or Rs. 50,000/- per month |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of application | 25/11/2026 by 05.00 pm |
| EON Kharadi Infrastructure Pvt Ltd-I falls vacant | 04.01.2027 |
| Kalyan-1 Circle falls vacant | 05.01.2027 |
| Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd falls vacant | 05.01.2027 |
| Rastapeth Urban Circle falls vacant | 06.01.2027 |
| Nashik Urban Circle falls vacant | 09.01.2027 |
| Thane Urban Circle falls vacant | 18.01.2027 |
There are 33 Chairperson posts, one for each CGRF location in the table below. Twenty-seven of them are with the distribution licensee MSEDCL.
| Sr. No. | Distribution Licensee | CGRF, Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 2 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 3 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 4 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 5 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 6 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 7 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 8 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 9 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 10 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 11 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 12 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 13 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 14 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 15 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 16 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 17 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 18 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 19 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 20 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 21 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 22 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 23 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 24 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 25 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 26 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 27 | MSEDCL | 1 |
| 28 | Gigaplex Estate Private Limited | 1 |
| 29 | Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd. | 1 |
| 30 | Iskandar Power Ltd (Formerly Laxmipati Balaji Supply Chain Management Ltd.) | 1 |
| 31 | SEZ Biotech Park-I Manjari, Pune. | 1 |
| 32 | Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd.** | 1 |
| 33 | EON Kharadi Infrastructure Pvt Ltd-I** Pune | 1 |
| Total | 33 | |
Term of Appointment and Age
Under Regulation 4.5 of the MERC (Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum & Electricity Ombudsman) Regulation 2020, the Chairperson of the Forum holds office for a fixed term of three (3) years. The Commission may extend the term for up to two (2) more years, subject to an overall age limit of sixty-five (65) years.
Remuneration and Perquisites
- The monthly remuneration for each location is shown in the table above: Rs. 50,000/- per month for Kalyan-1 Circle, Thane Urban Circle, Gigaplex Estate Private Limited and Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd., and Rs. 40,000/- per month for the other locations.
- The remuneration already includes all allowances, such as sitting fees, honorarium, conveyance allowance and telephone charges.
- Statutory taxes will be deducted at source.
- A Chairperson who also holds the additional charge of Chairperson or Independent Member of another CGRF gets 25% additional remuneration. TA/DA is then paid at the rate that applies to a Chief Engineer or equivalent.
Selection Process
If necessary, the selection may be based on an interview conducted by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Commission will check the integrity and background of the applicants. It may appoint a candidate to one of the locations the candidate chose, or to any other vacant position, based on the discussion during the interview or appointment process.
Important Instructions
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
- If false or incorrect information from a candidate is found at any stage of the recruitment, the candidature will not be considered.
- A candidate who knowingly or wilfully gives false particulars, or hides material information, will be disqualified. If already appointed, the candidate is liable for dismissal without notice and without being given any reason.
- MERC's decision on all matters relating to the recruitment is final, and no individual correspondence will be entertained.
FAQs - MERC Chairperson Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are there in MERC Recruitment 2026?
There are 33 Chairperson posts in Consumer Grievance Redressal Forums, one for each location. Twenty-seven of them are MSEDCL circles.
Q2. What is the last date for the MERC Chairperson application?
Your application must reach MERC, Mumbai on or before 25 November 2026 by 5:00 pm. MERC will not consider applications that arrive after the due date.
Q3. Who is eligible for the MERC CGRF Chairperson post?
You must be one of these: a retired senior judicial officer, a retired civil servant not below the rank of an Additional Collector or equivalent, a retired Principal of a reputed Engineering college, a retired Professor of the Electrical Engineering Department of a reputed institute, or a retired senior electrical engineer of the Government. A working knowledge of the vernacular language of Maharashtra is preferred.
Q4. What is the salary of a MERC CGRF Chairperson?
The pay is Rs. 50,000/- per month for Kalyan-1 Circle, Thane Urban Circle, Gigaplex Estate Private Limited and Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. It is Rs. 40,000/- per month for the other locations. Statutory taxes are deducted at source.
Q5. Are allowances paid on top of the MERC Chairperson remuneration?
No. The remuneration already includes sitting fees, honorarium and all other allowances, such as conveyance allowance and telephone charges. A Chairperson holding the additional charge of another CGRF gets 25% additional remuneration, plus TA/DA at the Chief Engineer rate.
Q6. How do I apply for the MERC Chairperson post?
Send your personal profile or application form, with attested copies of your certificates, to The Secretary, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, 13th Floor, Centre-1, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005. Write "Application for the post of Chairperson, CGRF" on the envelope.
Q7. What is the selection process for MERC Chairperson?
If necessary, the selection may be based on an interview conducted by MERC. The Commission will also check the integrity and background of applicants.
Q8. Can I apply for more than one CGRF location?
Yes. You can name up to five preferred locations in a single application, and you should not send separate applications. The Commission may still appoint you to any other vacant position.
Q9. Is the MERC Chairperson post permanent?
No. The Chairperson holds office for a fixed term of three years. The Commission may extend the term by up to two years, subject to an overall age limit of 65 years.
Q10. Can retired employees apply, and how is their pay fixed?
Yes. The post is only for retired persons in the categories listed in the notice. Their pay is the fixed monthly remuneration set for each location, either Rs. 40,000/- or Rs. 50,000/-, and it includes all allowances.
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