Director (Personnel) Recruitment at Steel Authority of 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: Graduate with a good academic record. Desirable: PG Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources Management, or MBA/PGDM/PGPM from a recognized University/Institute.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, Industrial Relations, or Personnel management during the last 10 years at a senior level.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 60 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Steel Authority of India Limited is inviting applications for the prestigious Director (Personnel) position, a Board-level role responsible for managing a workforce of nearly 50,000 employees. The successful candidate will receive a competitive monthly salary ranging from ₹1,80,000 to ₹3,40,000 while overseeing industrial relations and personnel policies for this Maharatna PSE. Applicants must be graduates with a strong academic record, though post-graduate qualifications in HR or an MBA are highly desirable for this strategic leadership post. This SAIL recruitment 2026 offers an unparalleled opportunity to drive administrative control and management functions at the highest level of India's steel industry.
- The position offers a high-level pay scale of ₹1,80,000–₹3,40,000 under the IDA pattern.
- Candidates must be at least 45 years of age with a superannuation age of 60 years.
- The role involves a five-year tenure or service until superannuation, whichever is earlier.
- Selection is conducted through a rigorous shortlisting process followed by a personal interview by the PESB.
- Applications must be submitted online by July 22, 2026, and forwarded through proper administrative channels.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Scale: ₹1,80,000–₹3,40,000 in IDA pattern plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility and experience Personal Interview by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) Medical Examination Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
As per Government of India norms for Board-level appointments in CPSEs.
How to Apply
- Visit the official PESB website at https://pesb.gov.in/.
- Register and log in to the portal to access the application form.
- Fill in the online application against the Director (Personnel) vacancy for SAIL.
- Submit the online application before 03:00 PM on 22.07.2026.
- Print the submitted application form.
- Forward the application through the proper channel (Cadre Controlling Authority/Administrative Ministry).
- Private sector candidates must submit annual reports and proof of company listing directly to PESB.
- Send the physical copy to: Secretary, Public Enterprises Selection Board, Block No. 14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for the Director (Personnel) position at SAIL is in the pay scale of ₹1,80,000 to ₹3,40,000 (IDA).
The candidate must be a Graduate with a good academic record; a Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management, HR, or an MBA is desirable.
The minimum age is 45 years, and the maximum age is governed by the superannuation age of 60 years, requiring at least 2-3 years of residual service.