Director (Personnel & Industrial Relations) at Coal India 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: Applicants must hold a Graduate degree from a recognized University/Institution. A Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management/Human Resources Management or a Masters in Business Administration (MBA)/Post Graduate Diploma/Programme in Management (PGDM/PGPM) from a recognized University/Institute is desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Applicants should have experience in HR/IR/Personnel, with priority given to those with 5 years experience in the last 10 years. Category-II requires a minimum of 2 years experience in HR/IR/Personnel plus 3 years as a functional head of projects/plants with direct responsibility for 1000 workforce in the last 10 years. Category-III requires mandatory experience of five years as a functional head of projects/plants with direct responsibility of at least 20% of the workforce during the last ten years.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 58 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Coal India Limited (CIL), a 'Maharatna' enterprise and the world's largest coal producer, is recruiting a Director (Personnel & Industrial Relations) for 2026. This pivotal Board-level role involves shaping and implementing personnel policies across CIL and its subsidiaries, offering a significant opportunity for experienced HR/IR professionals to lead strategic human resource initiatives within a major public sector undertaking. Eligible candidates seeking to contribute to a vital national industry should review the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and the online application process. The recruitment drive aims to attract dynamic leaders to manage the extensive workforce and industrial relations of this expansive organization.
- This Board-level position offers a chance to lead human resource and industrial relations strategies for a global leader in coal production.
- Candidates with extensive experience in HR/IR, particularly in large public sector enterprises, will find this role aligned with their career progression.
- The role involves significant responsibility in managing personnel policies across CIL's vast operations spanning multiple Indian states.
- Ensure all required documents, including proof of experience and qualifications, are prepared for the online application submission.
- Early application is advisable to avoid last-minute technical issues on the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) portal.
Official Information
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Additional Salary Information
The pay scale for this position is Rs. 180000 – 340000 (IDA). Other eligible pay scales for Central Public Sector Enterprises range from Rs. 7250-8250 (IDA) Pre 01/01/1992 to Rs. 144200-218200 (Level 14) (CDA) Post 01/01/2016. Refer to the official notification for detailed pay scale information for various categories of applicants.
Important Dates
Selection Process
The selection process will involve shortlisting of applicants based on eligibility criteria and experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
The Board reserves the right to shortlist applicants for interview based on extant guidelines.
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Refer official detailed notification
How to Apply
- Applicants should submit their applications online only as per the format on the PESB website.
- Applications must be submitted through the proper channel as specified in para V(1) of the notification, which varies based on the applicant's current employment status (e.g., Central Government Officers through Cadre Controlling authority, CPSE employees through concerned CPSE, Private company applicants directly to PESB).
- Applicants from Private Companies/JVs/Federations must submit specific documents along with the application form, including annual reports, documentary proof of listed company status (if applicable), evidence of working at Board level or immediately below, self-attested copies of age and qualification documents, and details of relevant past jobs.
- The nodal officer/competent authority should forward the online application as per the procedure specified in para V(1).
- An undertaking to join the post if selected is required as part of the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must be at least 45 years old. The maximum age is determined by residual service until the superannuation age of 60 years, requiring a minimum of 2 or 3 years of service depending on the employment status.
A Graduate degree from a recognized University/Institution is mandatory. A Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management/Human Resources Management or an MBA/PGDM/PGPM is desirable.
Applications must be submitted online only through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) website at https://pesb.gov.in/. Follow the procedure specified in para V(1) of the notification.
