IREL Director (Human Resources) 2026
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AZResults Editorial Team
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Applications for Director (Human Resources) at IREL (India) Limited are open until 17 August 2026, with interviews to follow. You must be employed in a regular capacity in a CPSE, Central Government Group A post, or equivalent organization on both the application and interview dates — contractual or ad-hoc roles don’t qualify. The position is a Board-level role reporting to the Chairman and Managing Director, with a five-year tenure or until superannuation at age 60.
Important Dates
| Online application deadline | 17 August 2026 (03:00 PM) |
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| Deadline for nodal officers to forward applications | 27 August 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Total timeline | 30 days from job posting |
Age Limit (As On Date of Vacancy)
| Internal candidates | Minimum 40 years, Maximum 2 years residual service before superannuation |
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| Other candidates | Minimum 40 years, Maximum 3 years residual service before superannuation |
| Age of superannuation | 60 years |
Eligibility
| Employment status | Must be employed in regular capacity (not contractual/ad-hoc) in CPSE, Central Government Group A, SPSE with annual turnover Rs.1,000 crore or more, or Private Sector/JV/Federation with annual turnover Rs.1,000 crore or more |
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| Qualification | Graduate with good academic record from recognized University/Institute; Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management, HR Management, MBA, or PGDM/PGPM desirable |
| Minimum service in eligible scale | 1 year for internal candidates, 2 years for others |
Experience
| Category-I | Priority to applicants with 5 years' experience in HR/IR/Personnel during last 10 years |
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| Category-II | Minimum 2 years' experience in HR/IR/Personnel plus 3 years as functional head of Projects/Plants with direct responsibility of 1000 workforce during last 10 years |
| Category-III | Mandatory 5 years as functional head of Projects/Plants with direct responsibility of at least 20% of workforce during last 10 years |
Pay Scale (Eligible Scales)
| CPSE candidates | Rs. 6250-7475 (IDA) Pre 01/01/1992; Rs. 8520-10050 (IDA) Post 01/01/1992; Rs. 18500-23900 (IDA) Post 01/01/1997; Rs. 43200-66000 (IDA) Post 01/01/2007; Rs. 100000-260000 (IDA) Post 01.01.2017; Rs. 14300-18300 (CDA) Pre-Revised; Rs. 37400-67000 + GP 8700 (CDA); Rs. 123100-215900 (Level 13) CDA |
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| Central Government Group A officers | Must hold post of Director level in Govt. of India or equivalent on substantive basis |
| Public Sector Bank/Financial Institution officers | Must be at Board level or immediately below Board level for 1 year |
| Armed Forces officers | Must hold rank of Brigadier (Army) or equivalent in Navy/Air Force |
| SPSE/Private Company/JV/Federation candidates | Must be at Board level or immediately below Board level |
Duration of Appointment
| Tenure | 5 years from date of joining or until superannuation, whichever is earlier |
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How to Apply
- Visit PESB website and fill Application Form online
- For Central Government/Armed Forces/PSB/Financial Institution/Autonomous Body officers: submit through Cadre Controlling Authority
- For CMDs/MDs/Functional Directors in CPSE: submit through concerned Administrative Ministry
- For below Board level in CPSE: submit through concerned CPSE
- For CMDs/MDs/Functional Directors in State PSE: submit through State Administrative Secretary and Cadre Controlling Authority
- For below Board level in SPSE: submit through concerned SPSE
- For Private Company applicants: submit directly to PESB
- For JV/Federation applicants: submit online and forward printed application with supporting documents
- Private Company/JV/Federation applicants must attach: Annual Reports of three preceding financial years, proof of listed status (if private company), evidence of Board-level position, self-attested copies of age and qualification documents, details of relevant jobs handled
- Cadre Controlling Authority must attach CVC vigilance profile in 13-point proforma
- Submit undertaking that you will join if selected; applications without this undertaking will be rejected
- Incomplete applications or those received after deadline will be rejected
Undertaking and Debarment
| Central Government/Armed Forces/PSB/Financial Institution officers | Appointment on immediate absorption basis; if you decline after interview, debarred 2 years from Board-level posts in any CPSE; if you decline after offer, debarred 2 years from Board-level posts in any CPSE |
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| CPSE candidates | If you decline after interview, debarred 2 years from Board-level posts in other CPSEs; if you decline after offer, debarred 2 years from Board-level posts in other CPSEs |
| SPSE/Private Sector/JV/Federation candidates | If you decline after interview, debarred 2 years from Board-level posts in any CPSE; if you decline after offer, debarred 2 years from Board-level posts in any CPSE |
| No relaxation requests entertained for debarment | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organisation is conducting this?
IREL (India) Limited
What are the important dates?
Online application deadline: 17 August 2026 (03:00 PM). Deadline for nodal officers to forward applications: 27 August 2026 (05:00 PM). Total timeline: 30 days from job posting.
What is the age limit?
Internal candidates: Minimum 40 years, Maximum 2 years residual service before superannuation. Other candidates: Minimum 40 years, Maximum 3 years residual service before superannuation. Age of superannuation: 60 years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Employment status: Must be employed in regular capacity (not contractual/ad-hoc) in CPSE, Central Government Group A, SPSE with annual turnover Rs.1,000 crore or more, or Private Sector/JV/Federation with annual turnover Rs.1,000 crore or more. Qualification: Graduate with good academic record from recognized University/Institute; Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management, HR Management, MBA, or PGDM/PGPM desirable. Minimum service in eligible scale: 1 year for internal candidates, 2 years for others.
What is the salary?
CPSE candidates: Rs. 6250-7475 (IDA) Pre 01/01/1992; Rs. 8520-10050 (IDA) Post 01/01/1992; Rs. 18500-23900 (IDA) Post 01/01/1997; Rs. 43200-66000 (IDA) Post 01/01/2007; Rs. 100000-260000 (IDA) Post 01.01.2017; Rs. 14300-18300 (CDA) Pre-Revised; Rs. 37400-67000 + GP 8700 (CDA); Rs. 123100-215900 (Level 13) CDA. Central Government Group A officers: Must hold post of Director level in Govt. of India or equivalent on substantive basis. Public Sector Bank/Financial Institution officers: Must be at Board level or immediately below Board level for 1 year. Armed Forces officers: Must hold rank of Brigadier (Army) or equivalent in Navy/Air Force. SPSE/Private Company/JV/Federation candidates: Must be at Board level or immediately below Board level.