Director (Personnel) Recruitment at Western Coalfields Limited 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹160,000 - ₹290,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduate with a good academic record; Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources Management, or MBA/PGDM is desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, Industrial Relations, or Personnel management during the last 10 years.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 40 to 60 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Western Coalfields Limited is inviting applications for the prestigious Director (Personnel) position, a Board-level role with 1 vacancy offering a competitive pay scale of ₹1,60,000 to ₹2,90,000. Candidates must be graduates with a good academic record, though a Post Graduate degree in HR or an MBA is highly desirable for this strategic leadership post. This recruitment 2026 opportunity is ideal for seasoned professionals looking to manage industrial relations and personnel policies for a major Miniratna PSU. Successful applicants will join the Board of Directors at the Nagpur headquarters, driving administrative excellence across 52 producing mines.
- The maximum age limit is governed by the superannuation age of 60 years with specific residual service requirements.
- Applicants must be employed in a regular capacity in a CPSE, Central Government, or a large Private Sector firm.
- Private sector candidates must belong to companies with an annual turnover of at least ₹1,000 crore.
- The selection process involves shortlisting followed by a personal interview conducted by the PESB.
- The appointment is for a fixed tenure of five years or until the date of superannuation.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Scale: ₹1,60,000 – ₹2,90,000 (IDA) Schedule B plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates Personal Interview Vigilance Clearance Final Government Approval
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Reservation follows Government of India norms for Board-level PSU appointments.
How to Apply
- Visit the PESB official website at https://pesb.gov.in/.
- Register and fill out the application form online for the Director (Personnel) post.
- Submit the online application to generate a unique application ID.
- Print the submitted application form.
- Forward the printed application through the proper channel (Cadre Controlling Authority or Administrative Ministry).
- Private sector candidates should submit their applications directly to the PESB.
- Ensure all supporting documents including annual reports and certificates are attached.
- The application must reach the Secretary, PESB, New Delhi by the specified deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for the Director (Personnel) position at Western Coalfields Limited is in the pay scale of ₹1,60,000 – ₹2,90,000 (IDA).
The candidate must be a Graduate with a good academic record. A Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management, HRM, or an MBA/PGDM is highly desirable.
The minimum age is 40 years. Internal candidates require 2 years of residual service, while others require 3 years of residual service before the superannuation age of 60.
