National Fertilizers Limited Invites Applications for CMD

New Delhi: The Government of India, through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), has announced the vacancy for the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) position at National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The position offers a pay scale of Rs. 2,00,000 – 3,70,000 (IDA). The vacancy will occur on 1 February 2027, and the appointment will be for a term of five years or until superannuation, whichever is earlier.

About National Fertilizers Limited

Incorporation: 23 August 1974
Registered Office: New Delhi
Corporate Office: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Authorized & Paid-up Capital: Rs. 1,000 Cr & Rs. 490.58 Cr (as of 31 March 2025)
Government Shareholding: 74.71%
Employees: 2,511 regular employees (Executives: 1,277; Non-Executives: 1,234)
Operations: Five gas-based Ammonia-Urea plants across Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh
Annual Installed Capacity: 35.68 LMT; 2nd largest urea producer in India (12% of national production in 2024-25)

Eligibility Criteria

Age: Minimum 45 years; maximum up to superannuation at 60 years with 2-3 years residual service depending on category.
Employment:
- CPSEs, State PSEs (turnover ≥ Rs. 5,000 Cr), JVs/Federations (turnover ≥ Rs. 10,000 Cr), private listed companies, Central Government Group ‘A’ officers, Armed Forces, and officers from Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions/Autonomous Bodies.
Qualification: Engineering Graduate, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, Post Graduate, or Graduate with MBA/PGDIM from a leading institute.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in Finance, Business Development, Production, Operations, Marketing, or Project Management; OR
- Minimum 5 years in HR/IR with 3 years in Finance/Operations/Marketing; experience in Chemicals & Fertilizers is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The CMD will serve as the Chief Executive of NFL, accountable to the Board of Directors and the Government, ensuring efficient functioning, achieving corporate objectives, and meeting performance targets.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via PESB website: https://pesb.gov.in
Deadline for applicants: 03:00 PM on 6 April 2026
Deadline for forwarding by authorities: 05:00 PM on 15 April 2026
Documents required include: annual reports, proof of board-level experience, educational certificates, and vigilance clearance.
Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

Important Notes

Central Government officers are eligible on immediate absorption basis.
Candidates unwilling to join after interview or offer will be debarred for 2 years from board-level positions in CPSEs.
NFL reserves the right to shortlist candidates as per extant guidelines.

For correspondence, applicants should address:
Secretary, Public Enterprises Selection Board, Public Enterprises Bhawan, Block No. 14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003