BHEL Director Power Recruitment 2026

BHEL is hiring for 1 Director (Power) through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). If you are an Engineering graduate with at least 5 years of power sector business experience in the last 10 years, you can apply online through PESB. The last date for applicants is 22 June 2026 by 3:00 PM. The pay scale is Rs. 1,80,000 to Rs. 3,40,000 per month in IDA pattern.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Director Power Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released PESB Advertisement No. 63/2026 for the Board-level post of Director (Power). BHEL is a Maharatna Schedule A CPSE and the official profile describes it as India's largest engineering enterprise of its kind. The Director (Power) is a member of the Board of Directors and reports to the Chairman and Managing Director.

The official job description says BHEL works across power, transmission, transportation, defence, telecommunications and major industries. The Director (Power) role focuses on the complete power sector business, including marketing and execution of large projects. This is a senior leadership role for experienced power sector professionals, not an entry-level engineering job.

The PESB profile also says BHEL has 16 manufacturing plants, 9 service centres, 4 power sector regional centres and project sites across India. The company employed 27,284 regular employees as on 31 March 2026, and Government of India shareholding was 58.17%. These details show why the Director (Power) role needs both engineering depth and large-organisation leadership experience.

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Director (Power)
• Organisation: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• CPSE Schedule: Schedule A
• Date of Vacancy: 01 March 2027
• Pay Scale: Rs. 1,80,000 to Rs. 3,40,000 (IDA)

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Required: You should be an Engineering graduate from a recognised university or institute with a good academic record.
• Added advantage: An MBA or PGDM qualification will give you an advantage.

Experience

• You need at least 5 years of cumulative experience or exposure in power sector business during the last 10 years.
• Experience in execution of power projects will be preferred.
• You must meet the required employment status and pay-scale level conditions listed by PESB.

Employment Status

• You must be employed in a regular capacity on the date of application and on the date of interview.
• Eligible sources include CPSEs, Central Government Group A services, Armed Forces, All India Services, Public Sector Banks, Financial Institutions, Autonomous Bodies, State PSEs, Private Companies, JVs and Federations that meet the official level and turnover conditions.
• Central Government officers, including Armed Forces and All India Services officers, are considered only on immediate absorption basis.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 45 years as on the date of vacancy, 01 March 2027.
• Age of superannuation for the CPSE post is 60 years.
• Internal candidates: You need at least 2 years residual service as on the date of vacancy.
• Other candidates: You need at least 3 years residual service as on the date of vacancy.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 1,80,000 to Rs. 3,40,000 per month in IDA pattern.
• The post belongs to a Schedule A Maharatna CPSE.
• Selected candidates will also get applicable Board-level CPSE allowances and benefits as per rules.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the PESB job description.
• You should still keep service, qualification, experience, vigilance and forwarding documents ready before applying.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The official PESB job description does not mention a written exam. Selection is handled through scrutiny, shortlisting and interview.

1. Application Scrutiny: PESB checks age, qualification, employment status, pay scale, power sector experience and proper-channel documents.
2. Shortlisting: The Board may shortlist applicants as per its current guidelines.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a PESB interview.
4. Final Appointment: Appointment is completed after recommendation, vigilance clearance and government approval.

Tenure: The appointment is for 5 years from joining, or up to superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply

1. Go to the PESB portal at pesb.gov.in.
2. Open the BHEL Director (Power) job description and fill the online application.
3. Submit the online application before 22 June 2026 by 3:00 PM.
4. If you need proper-channel forwarding, make sure your organisation forwards the application with vigilance profile and required documents.
5. The last date for nodal officers, Head of Organisation, competent authority, Administrative Secretary or Cadre Controlling Authority to forward applications is 01 July 2026 by 5:00 PM.
6. Correspondence should be addressed to Secretary, Public Enterprises Selection Board, Public Enterprises Bhawan, Block No. 14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Engineering degree certificate and supporting academic records
• MBA or PGDM proof, if you want to claim the added advantage
• Power sector experience records, especially large project execution exposure
• Current employment, pay-scale and Board-level/near Board-level proof
• Vigilance profile and proper-channel forwarding documents, where applicable

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 02 June 2026
• Date of Vacancy: 01 March 2027
• Last Date for Applicant Online Submission: 22 June 2026 by 3:00 PM
• Last Date for Proper-Channel Forwarding: 01 July 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced by PESB

• Lead BHEL's complete power sector business at Board level
• Guide marketing and execution of large power projects
• Build end-to-end solutions for power sector customers and new business areas
• Report to the Chairman and Managing Director on power business strategy
• Coordinate with manufacturing, service, regional and project teams across India
• Support corporate planning, risk decisions and high-value project delivery
• Represent the power business in Board-level reviews and strategic decisions