PESB Invites Applications for Top Management Positions at Northern Coalfields, Bharat Coking Coal, and Mahanadi Coalfields

Applications open for CMD of NCL and Director (Personnel) posts at BCCL and MCL; last date for online submission March 13, 2026

New Delhi, February 20, 2026: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has issued vacancy notices for three key board-level positions in major coal sector Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Ministry of Coal. Applications are invited for the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and Director (Personnel) positions at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL).

The vacancies have been advertised on February 20, 2026, with the last date for online submission of applications by candidates set as March 13, 2026 (3:00 PM). Nodal officers/competent authorities must forward applications to PESB by March 23, 2026 (5:00 PM).

1. Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) – Chairman & Managing Director

Advt. No.: 21/2026 | Vacancy Date: December 16, 2025

Company Profile:

• Establishment: 1985, with headquarters at Singrauli (earlier part of CCL)

• Coalfield Area: Main Basin (1890 sq. km) and Moher Sub-basin (312 sq. km)

• Operations: 10 opencast mines (5 completed, 5 ongoing)

• Coal Production: Scaled up from 11.62 MT (1985-86) to 139.00 MT (2024-25); target of 140.00 MT for 2025-26

• Dispatch: Over 86% to power sector

• Status: Mini Ratna (Category-I) since 2007; wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited

• Share Capital: Authorized – ₹5,400 crore; Paid-up – ₹2,523.76 crore (as on December 31, 2025)

• Employees: 13,018 regular employees (Executives: 1,600; Non-executives: 11,418)

• CIL Shareholding: 100%

Post Details:

• Position: Chairman & Managing Director

• Pay Scale: ₹180,000 – ₹320,000 (IDA)

• Age Criteria:

  • Internal Candidates: Minimum 45 years; Maximum – 2 years residual service as on DOV w.r.t. superannuation (60 years)

  • Others: Minimum 45 years; Maximum – 3 years residual service as on DOV w.r.t. superannuation

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification:

• Engineering graduate OR Chartered Accountant OR Cost Accountant OR Post Graduate OR Graduate with MBA/PGDIM from a recognized institute.

Experience:

• Option 1: Minimum 5 years during the last 10 years in Finance, Business Development, Production, Operations, Marketing, or Project Management in a large organization of repute. (Experience in Coal/Mining sector preferred)

• Option 2: Minimum 5 years in core HR/IR/Personnel Management along with at least 3 years during the last 10 years in Finance, Business Development, Production, Operations, Marketing, or Project Management.

Pay Scale Eligibility (CPSE candidates):

• Eligible scales: Pre-1992 to Post-2017 IDA scales and corresponding CDA levels

• Minimum service: 1 year for internal candidates, 2 years for others in the eligible scale as on DOV

For Central Government Officers:

• Must hold Joint Secretary level post or equivalent on substantive basis (NFU/NBR upgradation not eligible)

• Consideration only on immediate absorption basis

2. Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) – Director (Personnel)

Advt. No.: 23/2026 | Vacancy Date: September 1, 2026

Company Profile:

• Establishment: January 1, 1972; Headquarters: Dhanbad, Jharkhand

• Miniratna Status: Conferred on October 8, 2014

• Leasehold Area: 288.31 sq. km (Jharia & Raniganj Coalfields)

• Operations: 32 operational mines (25 opencast, 3 underground, 4 mixed); 5 coking coal washeries

• Coal Reserves: Total geological resources – 14,865 MMT (Coking coal: 7,910 MMT)

• Market Position: Largest coking coal producer in India (58.50% of domestic production in FY25)

• Share Capital: Authorized – ₹5,100 crore; Paid-up – ₹4,657 crore (as on December 31, 2025)

• Employees: 30,958 regular employees (Executives: 1,787; Non-executives: 29,314)

• CIL Shareholding: 100%

Post Details:

• Position: Director (Personnel)

• Pay Scale: ₹160,000 – ₹290,000 (IDA)

• Age Criteria:

  • Internal Candidates: Minimum 40 years; Maximum – 2 years residual service as on DOV w.r.t. superannuation (60 years)

  • Others: Minimum 40 years; Maximum – 3 years residual service as on DOV w.r.t. superannuation

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification:

• Graduate with good academic record from a recognized University/Institute.

• Desirable: Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Personnel Management/HRM or MBA/PGDM/PGPM from a recognized institute.

Experience Categories:

Pay Scale Eligibility (CPSE candidates):

• Eligible scales: Pre-1992 to Post-2017 IDA scales and corresponding CDA levels (Level 13)

• Minimum service: 1 year for internal candidates, 2 years for others in the eligible scale as on DOV

For Central Government Officers:

• Must hold Director level post or equivalent on substantive basis

• Consideration only on immediate absorption basis

For Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions:

• Should be at Board level or at least a post immediately below Board level for one year

For Armed Forces:

• Should hold Brigadier level or equivalent rank

For SPSE/Private Companies/JVs/Federations:

• Should be working at Board level or at least a post immediately below Board level

3. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) – Director (Personnel)

Advt. No.: 22/2026 | Vacancy Date: July 1, 2026

Company Profile:

• Establishment: April 3, 1992; Registered Office: Jagruti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Operations: 3 underground mines and 15 opencast mines

• Coal Production (Current FY): 225.17 MT (previous year: 206.09 MT)

• Offtake: 210.55 MT (previous year: 199.02 MT)

• Financial Performance: Profit Before Tax – ₹14,158.75 crore (previous year: ₹15,593.10 crore restated)

• Share Capital: Authorized – ₹1,600 crore; Paid-up – ₹1,323.67 crore (as on December 31, 2025)

• Employees: 20,699 regular employees (Executives: 1,732; Non-executives: 18,967)

• CIL Shareholding: 100%

Post Details:

• Position: Director (Personnel)

• Pay Scale: ₹160,000 – ₹290,000 (IDA)

• Age Criteria: Same as BCCL Director (Personnel)

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification:

• Graduate with good academic record.

• Desirable: Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Personnel Management/HRM or MBA/PGDM/PGPM.

Experience Categories: (Identical to BCCL criteria)

• Category-I: 5 years in HR/IR/Personnel (Priority)

• Category-II: 2 years in HR/IR/Personnel + 3 years as functional head of Projects/Plants with direct responsibility of 1000 workforce

• Category-III: 5 years as functional head of Projects/Plants with direct responsibility of at least 20% of workforce

Pay Scale Eligibility: Same as BCCL

Employment Status Eligibility: Same as BCCL

Common Application Process for All Posts

Submission Guidelines:

1. Applications must be submitted online only through the PESB website: https://pesb.gov.in/

2. Applicants can either:

   • Fill and forward online, OR

   • Fill online, take printout, and send offline

Channel of Submission:

Documents Required (for Private Companies/JVs/Federations):

• Annual Reports of last 3 financial years

• Proof of listing (if applicable)

• Evidence of working at Board level or immediately below Board level

• Self-attested copies of age and qualification documents

• Details of relevant jobs handled

Vigilance Clearance:

• Mandatory for all applicants except those from private companies

• 13-point vigilance profile as per CVC circular dated September 6, 2024, must be attached

• Applications must be forwarded only for candidates clear from vigilance angle

Important Dates:

Undertaking by Applicant:

All applicants must give an undertaking that they will join the post if selected. Failure to do so will result in rejection of application.

Debarment Provisions:

• Unwillingness to join after interview → debarred for 2 years from consideration for Board-level posts in CPSEs

• Unwillingness to join after offer of appointment → debarred for 2 years from date of offer

Address for Correspondence:

Secretary,
Public Enterprises Selection Board,
Public Enterprises Bhawan,
Block No. 14, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

Note: Incomplete applications or applications received after the stipulated date will be summarily rejected. The Board reserves the right to shortlist applicants for interview based on extant guidelines. All correspondence must be addressed to the Secretary, PESB only.