Director (Operations) Recruitment in PowerGrid 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹180,000 - ₹340,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Applicants should be an Engineering graduate with good academic record. An MBA qualification will be an added advantage.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 58 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSE, is recruiting for the critical position of Director (Operations). This is a significant opportunity for experienced engineering graduates with a strong background in power transmission systems to join the Board of Directors and contribute to the nation's power infrastructure. The role offers a challenging environment with a competitive salary package.
- Lead operations for India's premier power transmission utility.
- Maharatna CPSE under Ministry of Power.
- Board-level position with significant responsibility.
- Attractive IDA pay scale of Rs. 180000 – 340000.
- Opportunity to drive technological advancements and indigenisation.
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Additional Salary Information
The position of Director (Operations) is on a pay scale of Rs. 180000 – 340000 (IDA). Candidates must be employed in eligible pay scales as specified in the official notification to qualify.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applicants based on eligibility criteria.
Interview.
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be as per Government of India rules and regulations.
How to Apply
- Applicants must submit their applications online only through the PESB website https://pesb.gov.in/.
- Applications should be forwarded through the proper channel as specified in the notification (e.g., Cadre Controlling Authority for Central Govt. Officers, Administrative Ministry for CPSEs, directly to PESB for Private Sector candidates).
- Private Sector applicants must submit annual reports, proof of company listing, evidence of board-level position, self-attested copies of age and qualification documents, and details of relevant past jobs.
- The cadre controlling authority/competent authority must ensure applicants are clear from vigilance angle and attach the vigilance profile.
- An undertaking to join the post if selected is mandatory; failure to provide it will result in rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The position is for regular employment, not contractual or ad-hoc, and is a full-time Board-level role.
Yes, candidates from the private sector are eligible, provided their company's annual turnover is Rs. 10,000 crore or more, and they are working at a Board level or immediately below Board level. They must submit specific documents as outlined in the notification.
If a candidate conveys unwillingness to join after the interview or offer of appointment, they will be debarred for a period of two years from being considered for a Board level post in any CPSE.
