Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Pankaj Joshi Appointed GERC Chairperson
Pankaj Joshi, who used to be the top official in Gujarat, has been chosen for a new important job.
He will now lead a group that makes rules about electricity in Gujarat.
This job was empty for a long time, and a special team picked him from a list of two people.
He will get a big salary for this job, which he can keep for five years or until he turns 65.
He retired from his old job a few months ago.
Pankaj Joshi, former Chief Secretary of Gujarat, appointed as GERC chairperson.
The position was vacant since August 14, 2025.
A selection committee recommended two names, from which Joshi was chosen.
Joshi retired as Chief Secretary in October 2025.
The GERC chairperson's term is for five years or until age 65, with a monthly salary of ₹2.25 lakh.
- Who
- Pankaj Joshi, retired IAS officer and former Chief Secretary of Gujarat
- What
- Appointed as the new chairperson of the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC)
- When
- December 10, 2025
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- To fill the vacant position of GERC chairperson
- Name
- Pankaj Joshi
- Previous Position
- Chief Secretary of Gujarat
- New Position
- Chairperson of Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC)
- Appointment Date
- December 10, 2025
- Term Duration
- 5 years or until age 65
- Salary
- ₹2.25 lakh per month
- Vacancy Duration
- Since August 14, 2025
