GAIL (India) Director (Finance) Interview 2026: Top 12 Candidates Shortlisted, Mrs. Ragini Frontrunner
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New Delhi, 17 March 2026 – The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is conducting a crucial interview today for the post of Director (Finance) at GAIL (India) Limited, the country’s leading natural gas company. This appointment is to select the successor of R. K. Jain, the current Director (Finance), who will retire on 30 June 2026.
Who’s in the race?
A total of 12 senior executives have been shortlisted for this prestigious position. Sources suggest the prominent candidates include:
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Mrs. Ragini – Considered the frontrunner for the post
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Mr. Satish Kumar Sinha – Executive Director (Finance & Accounts), GAIL (India) Limited
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Mr. Pankaj Gupta – General Manager, GAIL (India) Limited
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Mr. Ajay Sinha – CGM (Finance), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
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Mr. Mahesh Chand Bansal – Senior Executive Director (Finance), NBCC (India) Limited
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Mr. Jatin Kumar Nayak – Executive Director (Finance), REC Limited
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Mr. Alin Roy Chaudhary – CFO & CGM (Finance), IRCON International Limited
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Mrs. Anju Thakur – Executive Director (Finance), HUDCO
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Mr. Nirmal Kumar Singh – Chief General Manager, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
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Mr. Raj Kishan – General Manager (Finance & Accounts), ONGC
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Mr. Amar Jeet Gautam – Principal Financial Advisor (PFA), North Eastern Railway
Next Steps:
Following the interview, PESB will officially recommend the selected candidate on its website. The final appointment will be issued after vigilance clearance and approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Why this post is crucial for GAIL:
As India’s leading natural gas company, GAIL is planning significant expansion in the energy sector. The new Director (Finance) will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies, investment plans, and management of future projects.