Chairman & Managing Director – National Research Development Corporation 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹160,000 - ₹290,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Engineering Graduate, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, or Graduate/Postgraduate with MBA/PGDIM. Preference for Ph.D. in Science or M.Tech.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of cumulative experience during the last 10 years in Finance, Business Development, Production, Operations, Marketing, or Project Management in a large organization.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 40 to 60 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
National Research Development Corporation is seeking a visionary leader for the single post of Chairman & Managing Director to drive the commercialization of innovative technologies across India. The selected executive will receive a competitive monthly salary ranging from ₹1,60,000 to ₹2,90,000 while overseeing a repository of over 5,100 licensed technologies. Candidates must hold an Engineering degree, CA, or MBA and possess at least five years of senior-level experience in finance, operations, or technology management. This prestigious Schedule 'C' leadership role offers a unique platform to influence India's R&D ecosystem and nurture the national start-up landscape through strategic technology transfer.
- The position carries a high-level IDA pay scale of ₹1,60,000–₹2,90,000 plus applicable government allowances.
- Applicants must be at least 40 years of age with a maximum limit aligned to the superannuation age of 60 years.
- The tenure is fixed for five years from the date of joining or until the date of superannuation, whichever occurs earlier.
- Selection is conducted through a rigorous shortlisting process followed by a personal interview by the PESB.
- Candidates from the private sector must represent companies with an annual turnover of at least ₹500 crore.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Scale: ₹1,60,000 – ₹2,90,000 (IDA) plus applicable allowances as per Schedule C CPSE norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility criteria Personal Interview Vigilance Clearance Final Selection by the Board
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Unreserved: 1
How to Apply
- Visit the official PESB portal at https://pesb.gov.in/.
- Register and fill out the online application form for the NRDC CMD post.
- Submit the application online before the deadline of 11th June 2026.
- Government and PSU officers must route their applications through the proper Cadre Controlling Authority.
- Private sector applicants must upload annual reports for the last three financial years.
- Ensure a 13-point vigilance profile is attached by the forwarding authority.
- If choosing the offline route, send the printed application to the Secretary, PESB, CGO Complex, New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post offers a monthly pay scale of ₹1,60,000 – ₹2,90,000 in the Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pattern.
Applicants should be Engineering Graduates, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, or Graduates with an MBA/PGDIM; those with a Ph.D. in Science or M.Tech are preferred.
The minimum age is 40 years, and the maximum age is 60 years, which is the age of superannuation.
