Director (Operations, Research & Development) Recruitment at BHEL 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹180,000 - ₹340,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Applicants must hold an Engineering graduate degree from a recognized University/Institution.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Applicants should have at least five years of cumulative experience during the last ten years in one or more areas of Operations/ Manufacturing/ Research and Development/ Engineering/ Projects in Capital goods/ Power Sector.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 60 years
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is recruiting for one Director (Operations, Research & Development) position in 2026, offering a competitive salary of ₹180000–₹340000 (IDA). This board-level role requires an Engineering graduate with at least five years of cumulative experience in operations, manufacturing, R&D, engineering, or projects within the capital goods/power sector. This is an excellent opportunity to lead critical operational and R&D initiatives within a Maharatna Company, contributing to India's core sectors.
- The appointment for this Director position will be for a period of five years or until superannuation, whichever is earlier.
- Applicants must be employed in a regular capacity, not contractual or ad-hoc, in a CPSE, Central Government Group 'A' service, SPSE, or Private Company/JV/Federation meeting specific turnover/level criteria.
- The minimum age for applicants is 45 years, with a maximum age of 60 years for superannuation.
- Candidates from Central Government, Armed Forces, Public Sector Banks, Financial Institutions, and Autonomous Bodies will be considered on an immediate absorption basis.
- The application process requires online submission by the applicant, followed by online forwarding through their nodal officer/competent authority. Applications sent physically or via email will be rejected.
Official Information
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Additional Salary Information
The pay scale for the post is Rs. 180000 – 340000 (IDA). Other eligible pay scales include Rs. 7250-8250 (IDA) Pre 01/01/1992, Rs. 9500-11500 (IDA) Post 01/01/1992, Rs. 20,500-26,500 (IDA) Post 01/01/1997, Rs. 51300-73000 (IDA) Post 01/01/2007, Rs. 120000-280000 (IDA) Post 01.01.2017 (E8 Grade), Rs. 18400-22400 (CDA) Pre-revised Post 01.01.1996, Rs. 37400-67000 + GP 10000 (CDA) Post 01/01/2006, and Rs. 144200-218200 (Level 14) (CDA) Post 01/01/2016.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applicants for interview by the Board.
Interview.
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Refer official detailed notification
How to Apply
- Fill up the Application Form online only against this Job Description on the website of PESB - https://pesb.gov.in/.
- Nodal officer/competent authority should forward the online application as per procedure specified in para V(1).
- Applicants from Private Companies/ JVs/Federations must submit annual reports of three financial years, documentary proof if the company is listed, evidence of working at Board level, self-attested copies of age and qualifications, and details of relevant jobs handled.
- Cadre controlling authority/ competent authority should forward applications only from those clear from vigilance angle, with the vigilance profile attached.
- An applicant must give an undertaking to join the post if selected; otherwise, the application will be rejected.
- Applications forwarded to PESB in physical form or through e-mail shall be rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
The pay scale for the Director (Operations, Research & Development) position at BHEL is Rs. 180000 – 340000 (IDA).
Applicants must be an Engineering graduate from a recognized University/Institution to be eligible for the Director (Operations, Research & Development) position.
The minimum age for applicants is 45 years, and the age of superannuation is 60 years. Candidates must have at least 2-3 years of residual service depending on their employment status.