Director (Projects) Recruitment at NHPC Limited 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹180,000 - ₹340,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduate in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; MBA/PGDM preferred.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of cumulative experience at a senior management level in Project Planning, Design, Construction, or Execution specifically within hydro projects during the last 10 years.1
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 60 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
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NHPC Limited, a Navratna Schedule 'A' CPSE under the Ministry of Power, is seeking a visionary leader for the position of Director (Projects) to oversee techno-economical aspects of power plant engineering and execution. This high-level board position offers a competitive IDA pay scale of ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,40,000 for experienced engineering professionals with a proven track record in hydro projects.
- Application Deadline: May 28, 2026, by 03:00 PM via the official PESB portal.
- Maximum age limit is 60 years (age of superannuation) with specific residual service requirements.
- Employment is on a regular basis for a duration of five years or until superannuation.
- Candidates from private sector companies must belong to entities with an annual turnover of ₹5,000 crore or more.
- Selection involves shortlisting followed by a personal interview conducted by the PESB.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay scale is Rs. 180000 – 340000 (IDA) for Schedule A CPSE.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility and experience.
Personal Interview by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
As per Government of India guidelines for Board-level appointments.
How to Apply
- Log in to the PESB official website and fill the application form online.
- Choose to either submit the application entirely online or print the online form for offline submission.
- Forward the application through the proper channel (Cadre Controlling Authority/Administrative Ministry).
- Private sector candidates may apply directly to PESB.
- Ensure all supporting documents for age, qualification, and experience are attached.
- Submit the online application before 03:00 PM on 28.05.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must be graduates in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with a good academic record; an MBA or PGDM is considered an added advantage.
Candidates need at least 5 years of cumulative experience in project planning, design, construction, or management at a senior level specifically in hydro projects within the last 10 years.
Yes, provided they work at the Board level or one level below in a company with an annual turnover of at least ₹5,000 crore.
