Director (Projects) – NHPC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹180,000 - ₹340,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduate degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; MBA or PGDM is desirable.
- 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.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 60 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
NHPC Limited is seeking a visionary leader for the position of Director (Projects), a Board-level role responsible for overseeing the techno-economical aspects of massive hydroelectric and renewable energy projects. This single vacancy offers a prestigious IDA pay scale of ₹1,80,000–₹3,40,000, targeting experienced professionals with a degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will lead project execution and engineering activities, ensuring timely commissioning of power stations across India. This is a premier opportunity to drive sustainable energy development within a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise while enjoying high-level administrative and technical control.
- The maximum age limit is set at 60 years, which is the age of superannuation for this Board-level position.
- Applicants must have at least 5 years of senior management experience in hydro projects within the last decade.
- The appointment is for a fixed term of five years from the date of joining or until the date of superannuation.
- Candidates from the private sector must be working in companies with an annual turnover of at least ₹5,000 crore.
- Selection is based on a personal interview conducted by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).
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Additional Salary Information
IDA Pay Scale: ₹1,80,000–₹3,40,000 plus applicable allowances as per Schedule A Navratna PSE norms.
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
Unreserved (UR): 1 Standard Government of India reservation norms apply for Board-level appointments in CPSEs.
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
The Director (Projects) at NHPC receives a monthly pay scale of ₹1,80,000–₹3,40,000 in the IDA pattern.
Candidates must be a Graduate in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; those with an MBA or PGDM have an added advantage.
The minimum age is 45 years, and the maximum age is 60 years (the age of superannuation).
