Director (Projects) at Power Grid Corporation 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: The applicant should be an Engineering Graduate with a good academic record from a recognized university/institute. Applicants having MBA/Post Graduate Diploma in management will have an added advantage. The applicant should have adequate experience/exposure at a senior level in a large organization of repute, out of which at least five years during the last 10 years should have been in Project Planning or Project Design or Project Execution or Project Management. Experience in Power Transmission Sector is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 58 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Director (Projects) at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power. This is a singular, high-level vacancy for an experienced engineering graduate to lead critical infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely construction, erection, completion, and commissioning of projects, contributing significantly to India's power transmission sector. This is an exceptional opportunity for seasoned professionals to join a leading public sector enterprise and drive national development.
- The last date for online application submission is May 13, 2026, by 03:00 PM.
- Nodal officers/Head of Organization must forward applications by May 22, 2026, 05:00 PM.
- The appointment is for a period of five years or until superannuation, whichever is earlier.
- Applicants must be an Engineering Graduate with a good academic record.
- The maximum age for internal candidates is 58 years and for others is 57 years, based on residual service criteria.
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Additional Salary Information
The pay scale for Director (Projects) is Rs. 180000 u2013 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, 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
The Board reserves the right to shortlist applicants for interview based on extant guidelines.
Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- Applicants should submit their applications online only as per the format on the PESB website (https://pesb.gov.in/).
- Group 'A' Central Government Officers, including Armed Forces and All India Services, must apply through their Cadre Controlling Authority.
- Officers from Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions/Autonomous Bodies must apply through their Administrative Ministry/Department of the Govt. of India.
- CMDs/MDs/Functional Directors in CPSEs must apply through the concerned Administrative Ministry.
- Below Board level candidates in CPSEs must apply through the concerned CPSE.
- CMDs/MDs/Functional Directors in State PSEs must apply through the concerned Administrative Secretary and Cadre Controlling Authority.
- Below Board level candidates in SPSEs must apply through the concerned SPSE.
- Applicants from Private companies should apply directly to PESB, while applicants from JVs/Federations must apply online and forward a printed application with documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum age is 45 years. For internal candidates, the maximum age is 58 years (with 2 years residual service), and for others, it is 57 years (with 3 years residual service) as on the date of vacancy (April 1, 2026).
Applicants must hold an Engineering Graduate degree from a recognized university/institute. An MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Management is an added advantage. Significant experience at a senior level in project planning, design, execution, or management, preferably in the Power Transmission Sector, is also required.
Applicants must submit their applications online through the PESB website (https://pesb.gov.in/). Depending on the applicant's current employment status (e.g., Central Government, CPSE, Private Company), applications may need to be forwarded through proper channels or submitted directly to PESB.
