EIL Director (Commercial) Recruitment 2026

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is selecting one Director (Commercial) for Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Schedule 'A' Navratna company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. 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 an engineering graduate or a graduate with an MBA/PGDM in Marketing and have strong commercial or marketing experience. The last date to apply online is 22 July 2026 (3:00 PM).

Engineers India Limited (EIL) Director (Commercial) Recruitment 2026

Engineers India Limited (EIL) is one of India's leading engineering consultancy companies. It provides design, engineering and project management services for the oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, infrastructure, nuclear, power and water sectors, and employs more than 2,700 people with its corporate office in New Delhi. PESB is now hiring a Director (Commercial) for the company under Advertisement No. 76/2026. As a member of the Board of Directors, you would report to the Chairman and Managing Director and lead the company's marketing, contracts and procurement work. 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. 5,000 crore or more
• A private company, joint venture or cooperative federation with an annual turnover of Rs. 5,000 crore or more (listed companies get preference)

Educational Qualification

• You must be an Engineering Graduate, or a Graduate with an MBA/PGDM in Marketing, with a good academic record from a recognised university or institution.

Experience

• You need at least 5 years of experience in the last 10 years in Marketing, Commercial, Business Development or Market Research.
• This experience should be in a reputed engineering and consultancy organisation, including work in national and international fields and with multilateral agencies.
• 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 30 June 2026, 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.
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. 76/2026).
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: 30 June 2026
• 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 company's marketing division, contracts and procurement functions
• Develop and put in place sound corporate marketing policies and commercial practices
• Build new business through joint ventures, subsidiaries and strategic alliances
• Shape commercial plans and strategies in line with the company's goals
• Guide and motivate a team of professional managers to meet business targets
• Work as a member of the Board of Directors and report to the Chairman and Managing Director