KRDCL Recruitment 2026: Managing Director Vacancy on Deputation Basis

Psu Connect; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) invites applications for the post of Managing Director to be filled on deputation from eligible Group A officers of the Central Government or Indian Railways. The position is based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with a tenure of five years and a pay structure linked to DoPT guidelines.

Candidates should have at least five years in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) and a track record in planning, design, or execution of railway-related

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Planning, Design, or Execution of railway-related infrastructure projects.
• Experience in project report preparation, sanction, resource mobilization, and coordination with stakeholders is desirable.
• Senior leadership position requiring deputation from central government bodies or Indian Railways.

Responsibilities

• Lead KRDCL in delivering railway infrastructure projects in Kerala.
• Oversee deputation process and ensure alignment with DoPT guidelines.
• Coordinate with central and state entities, lenders, and project authorities.
• Drive project governance, risk management, and timely execution.

Skills

Railway project experience

Stakeholder coordination

Project reporting

Job description

New Delhi, July 16, 2026: Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL), a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Kerala, has invited applications for the post of Managing Director.

The position is to be filled on deputation basis from eligible Group ‘A’ officers of the Central Government or Indian Railways.

Key Details of the Vacancy:

Post: Managing Director

Number of Vacancies: 01

Place of Posting: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Duration: 5 years

Scale of Pay: Parent pay plus deputation allowance (as per extant DoPT guidelines)

At least 5 years in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG).

Age Limit: Below 55 years as on 31 March 2026.

Experience: Minimum 5 years in Planning, Design, or Execution of Railway-related infrastructure projects. Experience in project report preparation, sanction, resource mobilization, and coordination with stakeholders is desirable.

This is a senior leadership position in a key rail infrastructure company focused on developing railway projects in Kerala.