AERA Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application for 9 Junior Research Associate, Consultant and More Posts

Age Limits

• Junior Research Associate (Tariff): Not more than 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.
• Consultant (Tariff): Not more than 45 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.
• Junior Consultant (Regulatory): Not more than 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Eligibility Details

Junior Research Associate (Tariff)

Graduate degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration/Management/Operations, Actuarial Science, Econometrics, or related fields, or CA/CMA/CWA.

Consultant (Tariff)

MBA or Postgraduate Diploma/Program/Degree in Business Administration/Management/Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Actuarial Science/Econometrics/Quantitative Economics/Financial Economics/Industrial Economics or related qualifications, or CA/CMA/CWA.

Junior Consultant (Regulatory)

Graduate degree in any discipline.

Desirable Experience

• Junior Research Associate (Tariff): Experience in Tariff/Economic/Financial/Infrastructure regulatory matters.
• Consultant (Tariff): Experience in Tariff/Economic/Financial/Infrastructure regulatory matters.
• Junior Consultant (Regulatory): Experience in Infrastructure regulatory matters.

Experience (Post Qualification)

• Junior Research Associate (Tariff): Minimum 2 years in data handling, data mining/analysis, and related statistical work.
• Consultant (Tariff): Minimum 5 years in financial analysis, financial modelling, or related areas.
• Junior Consultant (Regulatory): Minimum 3 years in regulatory matters.

Important Dates

• Last date of receipt of applications: 07-01-2026 (up to 5:30 PM).

Note: Dates specified are as per the official notification and article publication. If any date is not fully resolvable from the provided text, it is left as-is in the date_detail field.

Application Fees

Not mentioned in the notification.

General Instructions

• Tenure: Initial 2 years, extendable up to 3 additional years based on requirement and performance.
• Transfer: Possible to other divisions at the authority’s discretion.
• Employment Type: Purely contractual; not an employee of AERA; termination anytime with terms.
• Leave: 12 days casual leave per year (pro-rata); no carry forward or encashment; work on weekends/holidays may be required without extra pay; up to 15 days unpaid leave per year.
• Travel: Domestic travel as needed; outlined allowances apply.
• Health: Applicants must be in good health.
• Place of Posting: New Delhi.
• Documentation: Submit authentic information; attach Govt. Identity for date of birth.
• Confidentiality: Data and deliverables remain with AERA; no unauthorized publication.
• Use of Name/Emblem: Prohibited without permission.
• Other terms: Independent contractor; disputes resolved by the authority; terms may change without notice.
• Application Method: Communicate by email/post/courier only; use the provided application format and include all required details.
• Language: All communications in English or Hindi as applicable.