PESB Recruitment 2026: Director (Projects) for GAIL (India) Limited - 1 Vacancy

This role is ideally suited for highly experienced engineering graduates with a proven track record of at least 5 years in project management, operations, and maintenance within large, reputable organizations. Candidates with specific expertise in the hydrocarbon sector will receive preference. The ideal applicant is ready for a board-level functional director position in a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, capable of strategic leadership, and committed to a five-year tenure or until superannuation.

Candidates who do not possess an engineering degree or lack the minimum 5 years of cumulative relevant experience within the last 10 years should not apply. Individuals currently employed in contractual or ad-hoc capacities are ineligible. Applicants below 45 years of age or those unable to meet the residual service requirements (3 years for external, 2 years for internal candidates) before superannuation at 60 years will not be considered.

This is a prestigious, board-level executive position within GAIL (India) Limited, a 'Maharatna' Central Public Sector Undertaking. The role involves significant responsibility for projects planning, execution, and operations & maintenance across the country in a vital energy sector. It offers exceptional scope for strategic impact, leadership development, and career advancement within one of India's top PSUs, contributing directly to national economic objectives.