SAIL Director (Personnel) Recruitment 2026

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is selecting one Director (Personnel) for Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Schedule 'A' Maharatna company under the Ministry of Steel. This is a top Board-level post that pays Rs. 1,80,000 - 3,40,000 per month (IDA pay scale). You can apply if you are a graduate with strong experience in HR, industrial relations or personnel management. The last date to apply online is 22 July 2026 (3:00 PM).

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Director (Personnel) Recruitment 2026

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is one of India's largest steel producers and a Maharatna company, with a workforce of nearly 50,000 employees and its corporate office in New Delhi. PESB is now hiring a Director (Personnel) for the company under Advertisement No. 75/2026. As a member of the Board of Directors, you would report to the Chairman and take charge of the company's personnel, industrial relations and administrative functions. This is a full-time appointment for a tenure of five years.

Who Can Apply?

Where You Must Be Working Now

On the date you apply (and on the interview date), you must be working in a regular role - not on contract or ad-hoc basis - in one of these:

• A Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), including a full-time functional Director on a CPSE Board
• A Central Government Group 'A' post, including the Armed Forces, All India Services, Public Sector Banks, Financial Institutions or Autonomous Bodies
• A State Public Sector Enterprise with an annual turnover of Rs. 10,000 crore or more
• A private company, joint venture or cooperative federation with an annual turnover of Rs. 10,000 crore or more (listed companies get preference)

Educational Qualification

• You must be a Graduate with a good academic record from a recognised university or institute.
• Preferred: a Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management / HR Management, or an MBA / PGDM / PGPM.

Experience

You need solid experience over the last 10 years, and you can meet it through any one of these routes:

• Category I: At least 5 years in HR, IR or Personnel (these candidates get priority).
• Category II: At least 2 years in HR/IR/Personnel plus 3 years as functional head of a project or plant with direct responsibility for about 1,000 people.
• Category III: At least 5 years as functional head of a project or plant with direct responsibility for at least 20% of the workforce.

Applicants from PSEs, private companies, JVs or federations must be working at Board level or one level below the Board.

Other Conditions

• Immediate absorption: Central Government officers (including the Armed Forces, All India Services, and officers from Public Sector Banks, Financial Institutions and Autonomous Bodies) are considered only on immediate absorption basis.
• Undertaking: You must give an undertaking that you will join the post if selected, or your application will be rejected.
• Proper channel: Your application must be sent through proper channel and be clear from the vigilance angle.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 45 years (as on 1 July 2027, the date of vacancy).
• Maximum age for internal candidates: 58 years - you need at least 2 years of service left before retirement at 60.
• Maximum age for all other candidates: 57 years - you need at least 3 years of service left before retirement at 60.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 1,80,000 - 3,40,000 per month (IDA pay pattern for Board-level executives).
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), perks and allowances under the CPSE cafeteria approach, and other benefits as per government (DPE) rules.
• The retirement age (superannuation) for this post is 60 years.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this post. Selection is done in two steps:

1. Shortlisting: The PESB Board shortlists candidates for interview based on eligibility, qualifications and experience, keeping in view the applicable PESB guidelines.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview before the Board, which then recommends the final candidate.

Your application must be clear from the vigilance angle and forwarded through proper channel to be considered.

How to Apply

1. Go to the PESB website at pesb.gov.in.
2. Fill in the online application form against this Job Description (Advertisement No. 75/2026).
3. Submit the form online, then forward it either online or by taking a printout and sending it by post - through proper channel.
4. Government and PSU officers must route the application through their Cadre Controlling Authority or Administrative Ministry. Applicants from private companies apply directly to PESB.
5. Attach the vigilance clearance (13-point CVC proforma) and self-attested proof of your age and qualifications.

Postal applications go to the Secretary, Public Enterprises Selection Board, Public Enterprises Bhawan, Block No. 14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 1 July 2026
• Date of Vacancy: 1 July 2027
• Last Date to Apply Online (Applicant): 22 July 2026, by 3:00 PM
• Last Date for Nodal Officers to Forward Applications: 31 July 2026, by 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Lead the personnel and human resources function across the whole company
• Coordinate and put in place industrial relations policies with plants and units
• Handle administrative control and key management functions company-wide
• Build healthy relations between the management and a large workforce
• Plan manpower, staff welfare and HR strategy for a big steel enterprise
• Work as a member of the Board of Directors and report to the Chairman