PESB Invites Applications for the Post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) at ECIL

Search-cum-Selection Committee seeks top leadership for Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna CPSE; Application deadline set for January 20, 2026.

NEW DELHI — December 20, 2025 — The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), in coordination with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has officially invited applications for the position of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL).

As a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna company headquartered in Hyderabad, ECIL serves as the technical backbone for India’s strategic sectors, including Nuclear Energy, Defence, and Aerospace. The new appointment aims to fill the vacancy through a specialized Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) to ensure visionary leadership at this critical juncture for the corporation.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The CMD is the Chief Executive of the Corporation and is directly accountable to the Board of Directors, the Government, and shareholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership: Ensuring the efficient functioning of the Corporation to achieve corporate objectives and performance parameters.

• Indigenous Development: Promoting industrial electronics with indigenous know-how to maintain self-sufficiency in India’s Atomic Energy and Defence programs.

• Market Diversification: Steering the company toward new product lines and international markets to maintain its competitive edge.

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Eligibility Criteria

The search committee is looking for high-caliber professionals who meet the following requirements:

1. Experience & Education

• Qualifications: Engineering Graduate, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, or Graduate with an MBA/PGDIM from a leading institute.

• Experience: At least 5 years of cumulative experience during the last 10 years in Finance, Operations, Business Development, or Project Management within a large organization. Experience in the Electronics/Electrical sector is highly desirable.

2. Age & Service Limits

• Minimum Age: 45 years.

• Residual Service: Internal candidates must have at least 2 years of service remaining, while external candidates must have at least 3 years as of the date of vacancy.

3. Employment Status Eligible candidates must be regular employees (not contractual) in:

• Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

• Central Government Group ‘A’ Officers (including Armed Forces and AIS).

• State PSEs or Private Sector companies with an average annual turnover of at least ₹2,000 Crore.

Compensation & Tenure

• Pay Scale: ₹2,00,000 – ₹3,70,000 (IDA).

• Tenure: 5 years from the date of joining or until the date of superannuation, whichever is earlier.

 

Submission Process

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the proper administrative channel (e.g., Cadre Controlling Authority or Administrative Ministry).

• Last Date of Receipt: January 20, 2026, by 17:00 Hrs.

• Submission Address: Applications should be sent via email to usim@dae.gov.in and followed by Speed Post to:

  • Shri Suresh N. M., Under Secretary (PSU), Department of Atomic Energy, Anushakti Bhavan, Mumbai – 400 001.