PESB Rejects All Candidates for SCI Director Post, Selection to Restart
New Delhi, March 20, 2026: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has decided not to recommend any candidate for the post of Director (Technical & Offshore Services) at The Shipping Corporation of India Limited.
The decision was taken during PESB Meeting No. 24/2026 held on Friday morning, following interviews of shortlisted candidates.
No Recommendation After Interviews
According to the official minutes, six candidates were interviewed for the senior-level position. However, after evaluation, the board concluded that none of the candidates met the required criteria for recommendation.
The PESB has advised the Administrative Ministry or Department to take further action for selection, which may include:
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Re-initiating the selection process
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Considering the Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) route
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Exploring other options with approval of the competent authority
Candidates Interviewed for the Post
The following senior executives appeared before the board:
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Jayaraman Purushotham, General Manager (B&T - Tanker Technical), Shipping Corporation of India
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Mahesh Kumar Balaraman, General Manager (Dry Docking & Repair Bill Section), Shipping Corporation of India
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Shishir Kumar, General Manager (Offshore), Shipping Corporation of India
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Perwez Anwer Khan, General Manager (BC-T), Shipping Corporation of India
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Rajesh Kumar, Deputy General Manager (OSD), Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited
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Aditya Kumar Verma, General Manager (Marine), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Key Role Remains Vacant
The position of Director (Technical & Offshore Services) is a crucial board-level role in The Shipping Corporation of India Limited, responsible for overseeing technical operations and offshore service functions.
The absence of a recommended candidate means the selection process will now move to the next stage, as guided by the Administrative Ministry.
What Happens Next
Following PESB’s decision, the government may:
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Re-advertise the vacancy
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Constitute a Search-cum-Selection Committee
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Consider alternative eligible candidates
Such outcomes are not uncommon in high-level PSU appointments, where strict eligibility and leadership criteria are applied.
Conclusion
The PESB’s decision highlights the rigorous selection standards for top-level positions in public sector enterprises. The next steps taken by the government will be crucial in ensuring leadership continuity at the Shipping Corporation of India.