IREL (India) Limited Seeks New Director (Finance) Through PESB Recruitment

New Delhi, January 16, 2026: IREL (India) Limited, a central public sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, has officially announced a high-level vacancy for the position of Director (Finance). The recruitment process is being managed by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).

About IREL (India) Limited:
IREL is a Schedule-'B' Mini Ratna Category-1 CPSE in the Minerals and Metals sector, with a 100% Government of India shareholding. Established in 1950, the company plays a strategic role in the heavy minerals and rare earths business, aligning with India's clean energy mission. It has consistently received an 'Excellent' MoU rating for the past seven years.

Key Details of the Vacancy:

Position: Director (Finance) – A full-time Board-level position reporting to the Chairman & Managing Director.
Pay Scale: Rs. 1,60,000 – 2,90,000 (IDA)
Tenure: 5-year contract or until superannuation (age 60), whichever is earlier.
Age Limit: Minimum 40 years. Internal candidates require 2 years of residual service; others require 3 years, as of the vacancy date.

Eligibility Criteria:

Employment Status: Applicants must be in a regular capacity (not contractual) in a CPSE, Central/State Government (Group 'A'), Armed Forces, PSU banks, or large private/state sector companies with an annual turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more.
Educational Qualification: Must be a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, or hold a full-time MBA/PGDM in Finance. Preference will be given to Chartered Accountants. Officers from organized accounts services are exempt if they have relevant experience.
Experience: At least 5 years of cumulative senior-level experience in Corporate Financial Management/Accounts in the last 10 years.

Application Process:

Last Date for Applicants: February 6, 2026 (by 3:00 PM)
Last Date for Nodal Officers: February 16, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online only via the PESB website (https://pesb.gov.in/) and routed through the proper channel (cadre controlling authority for govt. officers, administrative ministry for CPSEs, etc.). Private sector candidates can apply directly.

The selected candidate will be the head of Corporate Finance and Accounts, responsible for financial planning, budgeting, compliance, and overall financial control of the organization.