Central Coalfields Limited Announces Director (Personnel) Vacancy Under PESB – Full Details Here

New Delhi: Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a Mini Ratna Category-I company and wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has invited applications for the post of Director (Personnel). The vacancy has been advertised by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) through Advertisement No. 31/2026 (No. 7/14/2026-PESB) dated February 25, 2026.

The last date to apply online is March 18, 2026 (3:00 PM).

This is a prestigious Board-level position in one of India’s leading coal-producing public sector enterprises.

About Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)

Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), headquartered in Ranchi, Jharkhand, was formed on November 1, 1975, after restructuring the Central Division of Coal Mines Authority Ltd. (CMAL). It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL).

CCL was granted Mini Ratna (Category-I) status in 2007 and plays a critical role in India's coal production and energy security.

Key Operational Highlights

• 38 Producing Mines

  • 3 Underground Mines

  • 35 Opencast Mines

• 5 Washeries

  • 4 Coking Coal Washeries: Kathara, Rajrappa, Kedla, Sawang

  • 1 Non-Coking Coal Washery: Piparwar

• Central Workshop Infrastructure

  • 1 Central Repair Shop at Barkakana

  • 3 Regional Repair Shops at Jarangdih, Tapin North, and Dakra

  • Additional units at Giridih and Bhurkunda

• 6 Major Coalfields
  East Bokaro, West Bokaro, North Karanpura, South Karanpura, Ramgarh, and Giridih

Financial and Workforce Details

• Authorized Share Capital: Rs. 1100.00 crore

• Paid-up Share Capital: Rs. 940.00 crore (as on 12.08.2025)

• Workforce Strength: 32,892 employees

  • Executives: 2,107

  • Non-Executives: 30,785

CIL holds 100% shareholding in CCL.

Director (Personnel): Role and Responsibilities

The Director (Personnel) is a member of the Board of Directors and reports directly to the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of CCL.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing personnel and human resource management policies

• Managing industrial relations across operational units

• Supervising administrative functions

• Ensuring workforce productivity and harmonious labour relations

• Coordinating personnel strategy across mines, washeries, and repair workshops

This is a Schedule B post with a pay scale of Rs. 160000 – 290000 (IDA).

Date of Vacancy: December 1, 2026
Age of Superannuation: 60 years
Tenure: Five years from date of joining or until superannuation, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement (as on Date of Vacancy)

Minimum age: 40 years

Residual service requirement:

• Internal candidates: Minimum 2 years residual service

• Other candidates: Minimum 3 years residual service

Employment Status

Applicants must be working in a regular capacity (not contractual/ad-hoc) in:

• Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)

• Central Government Group ‘A’ services, Armed Forces, All India Services

• Public Sector Banks, Financial Institutions, Autonomous Bodies

• State Public Sector Enterprises with annual turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more

• Private companies/JVs/Federations with annual turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more

Preference will be given to candidates from listed private companies.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate from a recognized university/institute

Desirable:

• Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management

• Human Resources Management

• MBA/PGDM/PGPM

Experience Requirement

Category I
Minimum 5 years experience in HR/IR/Personnel during the last 10 years.

Category II
Minimum 2 years in HR/IR/Personnel plus 3 years as functional head of projects/plants handling 1000+ workforce.

Category III
Minimum 5 years as functional head with direct responsibility of at least 20% of workforce during the last 10 years.

Pay Scale and Government Eligibility

Eligible IDA Pay Scales include:

• Rs. 100000–260000 (IDA) Post 01.01.2017

• Rs. 43200–66000 (IDA) Post 01.01.2007

• Earlier IDA scales as specified

Eligible CDA Scale includes:

• Rs. 123100–215900 (Level 13)

Central Government officers must be holding a substantive Director-level post. Officers drawing pay under NFU/NBR without substantive appointment are not eligible.

Armed Forces applicants must hold Brigadier rank or equivalent.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online through the PESB website.

Application Modes:

1. Online submission and forwarding through proper channel

2. Online submission, printout, and offline forwarding

Private sector applicants may apply directly to PESB but must attach:

• Annual reports of the last three financial years

• Proof of listing (if applicable)

• Board-level experience proof

• Age and qualification documents

• Details of relevant past assignments

Important Dates

• Last date for online application: March 18, 2026 (3:00 PM)

• Last date for forwarding applications: March 27, 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.

Debarment Rules

Candidates who decline after interview or offer issuance may face a two-year debarment from Board-level CPSE posts, depending on category.

Why This Role Matters

As India continues to rely on coal for energy security, workforce management in large mining enterprises remains critical. The Director (Personnel) at Central Coalfields Limited will play a strategic role in shaping human capital policy, ensuring industrial harmony, and supporting sustainable mining operations.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for experienced HR professionals from CPSEs, government services, or large private sector organizations.

Interested and eligible candidates should complete their application well before the March 18, 2026 deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.