Director (Operations) Recruitment at Hindustan Aeronautics 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: Engineering graduate from a recognized university; Post Graduation in Engineering disciplines is desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum five years of technical or operational experience at a senior level of management in the aeronautical industry within the last ten years.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 60 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is inviting applications for the prestigious position of Director (Operations) for its 2026 recruitment cycle. This single vacancy offers a lucrative pay scale of ₹1,80,000 to ₹3,40,000 (IDA) for a visionary Engineering graduate with senior-level management experience in the aeronautical industry. As a member of the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will spearhead production divisions and modernization plans for India's premier Maharatna aeronautics complex. This role is exceptionally attractive for high-level executives looking to drive strategic growth in the national defence and aerospace sector.
- The position carries a high-level IDA pay scale of ₹1,80,000–₹3,40,000 plus applicable allowances.
- Applicants must be at least 45 years old and have at least five years of senior management experience in the aeronautical industry.
- The appointment is for a tenure of five years or until the age of superannuation at 60 years.
- Candidates from private sector companies must belong to firms with an annual turnover of at least ₹10,000 crore.
- Online applications must be completed by June 30, 2026, followed by proper channel forwarding by July 9, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Scale: ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,40,000 (IDA) plus applicable allowances and benefits as per Schedule A CPSE norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications Personal Interview Document Verification Medical Examination
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Immediate absorption basis for Central Government Officers Preference for candidates from listed private companies
How to Apply
- Visit the official PESB portal at https://pesb.gov.in/ Register and fill out the online application form against the Director (Operations) HAL vacancy.
- Upload necessary documents including age proof, qualifications, and relevant job details.
- Private sector candidates must provide annual reports for the last three financial years and proof of company listing.
- Submit the application online before the deadline of 30th June 2026.
- Forward a printed copy of the application through the proper channel (Cadre Controlling Authority or Administrative Ministry).
- Ensure the forwarded application reaches PESB by 9th July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for the Director (Operations) position at HAL is in the pay scale of ₹1,80,000 to ₹3,40,000 (IDA pattern).
The applicant must be an Engineering graduate from a recognized university; a Post Graduate degree in Engineering is considered desirable.
The minimum age is 45 years, and the maximum age is governed by the superannuation age of 60 years.