MERC Chairperson Recruitment 2026 OUT - Apply Now 33 Posts
An official recruitment advertisement released by Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) lists 33 vacancies for Chairperson of the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF). These posts cover various distribution licensee circles across the State of Maharashtra, including MSEDCL, Adani Electricity Mumbai, MADC, and other licensees. The contract appointment has a fixed tenure of 03 years, extendable up to 2 years. Monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 50,000/-. Eligible applicants aged up to 65 years include retired senior judicial officers, retired civil servants whose rank is not below Additional Collector, retired Engineering College Principals/Professors, or retired senior electrical engineers. They can submit an offline application form at the MERC office on or before 25 November 2026 (05:00 PM).
Important Dates
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 25 November 2026 (05:00 PM) |
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Application Fee
- Applicants need not pay an application fee for this recruitment.
Age Limit
| Maximum Age Limit | 65 Years (Overall age ceiling as on date of appointment). |
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Selection Procedure
- Applicants’ integrity, credentials, and background will be verified.
- MERC may conduct a Personal Interview / Interaction if necessary.
- In one application form, applicants may list up to 5 locations they prefer.
Salary Details
| Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month (inclusive of sitting fees, conveyance allowance, and telephone expenses). |
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| Additional Charge | 25% additional remuneration plus TA/DA at Chief Engineer rates for holding additional charge of other CGRFs. |
MERC CGRF Chairperson 2026: Distribution Licensee & Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Distribution Licensee / Circle | Posts | Proposed Remuneration |
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| 1 | MSEDCL Rural & Semi-Urban Circles (24 Locations: Palghar, Vasai, Pen, Malegaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Sangli, Satara, Chh. Sambhaji Nagar, Nanded, Hingoli, Beed, Yavatmal, Buldhana, Washim, Nagpur Rural, Wardha, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Bhandara, etc.) | 24 | Rs. 40,000/- per month |
| 2 | MSEDCL Urban Circles (Kalyan-1, Thane Urban, Nashik Urban, Rastapeth Urban) | 03 | Rs. 50,000/- per month |
| 3 | Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. (AEML) | 01 | Rs. 50,000/- per month |
| 4 | Gigaplex Estate Private Limited | 01 | Rs. 50,000/- per month |
| 5 | Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd. (MADC) | 01 | Rs. 40,000/- per month |
| 6 | Iskandar Power Ltd (formerly Laxmipati Balaji Supply Chain) | 01 | Rs. 40,000/- per month |
| 7 | SEZ Biotech Park-I Manjari, Pune | 01 | Rs. 40,000/- per month |
| 8 | EON Kharadi Infrastructure Pvt Ltd-I, Pune | 01 | Rs. 40,000/- per month |
| Total Vacancies | 33 Posts (1 post for each location) | ||
Eligibility Criteria
| The Chairperson of the Forum shall be | A retired senior judicial officer; OR A retired civil servant not below the rank of an Additional Collector or equivalent; OR A retired Principal of a reputed Engineering college; OR A retired Professor of the Electrical Engineering Department of a reputed institute; OR A retired senior electrical engineer of the Government. |
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| Language | The candidate should preferably possess working knowledge of Marathi (vernacular language of Maharashtra). |
How to Apply for MERC CGRF Chairperson Recruitment 2026
- Open www.merc.gov.in, the official MERC portal.
- Download the prescribed application proforma along with the detailed advertisement.
- Enter accurate details in the personal profile/application form and list up to 5 locations you prefer. Applying for multiple locations does not require separate applications.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of supporting certificates for these details: Educational Qualification, Experience, Date of Birth, and Retirement orders.
- Place the complete application packet inside an envelope and write this on it: “Application for the post of Chairperson, CGRF”.
- Submit the application by hand or send it through Speed Post / Registered Post to this address: The Secretary, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, 13th Floor, Centre-1, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai - 400005.
- The office must receive the application on or before 25 November 2026 by 05:00 PM. Any application arriving after this deadline will not be considered.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details of eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for MERC Chairperson Recruitment 2026?
Last Date for Receipt of Application: 25 November 2026 (05:00 PM).
How many posts are there in MERC Chairperson Recruitment 2026?
Total Vacancies: 33 Posts (1 post for each location).
What is the age limit for MERC Chairperson Recruitment 2026?
Maximum Age Limit: 65 Years (Overall age ceiling as on date of appointment).
What is the official website for MERC Chairperson Recruitment 2026?
The official website is merc.gov.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.