PESB Invites Applications for Chairman & Managing Director Post at AVNL

Psu Connect; Chennai District; Presencial; INR 200.000 - 370.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A major defence manufacturing company is seeking a Chairman & Managing Director to provide overall leadership and enhance corporate performance. Candidates must be an Engineering Graduate or MBA with at least 5 years of senior-level experience. The role involves strategic coordination with various stakeholders including the Ministry of Defence. The position is located in Chennai, offering a pay scale of ₹2,00,000 – ₹3,70,000. The last date to apply is January 23, 2026.

Formación

• Minimum age of 45 years as on date of advertisement.
• 5 years of cumulative senior-level experience in relevant areas.
• Currently working in eligible pay scales as specified by PESB.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of AVNL.
• Responsible for overall leadership and corporate performance.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Defence and other key stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Finance

Production

Operations

Marketing

Project Management

Business Development

Educación

Engineering Graduate

Chartered Accountant

Cost Accountant

MBA

PGDIM

Descripción del empleo

PESB Invites Applications for Chairman & Managing Director Post at AVNL

PESB has invited applications for Chairman & Managing Director of AVNL with pay scale ₹2–3.7 lakh. Apply by Jan 23, 2026.

New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence. The appointment will carry a pay scale of ₹2,00,000 – ₹3,70,000 (IDA).

About AVNL

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) is a wholly owned Government of India enterprise engaged in manufacturing critical defence equipment. Headquartered in Avadi, Chennai, the company operates five major production units at Avadi, Ambernath, Medak, and Jabalpur. Its key products include Main Battle Tanks, Infantry Combat Vehicles, Armoured Vehicles, Engines, Mine Protected Vehicles and Defence Transport Platforms.
As of March 31, 2025, AVNL had an authorized capital of ₹14,000 crore and a paid-up capital of ₹13,427.66 crore, with a workforce of over 10,358 employees.

Role & Responsibilities

The CMD will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the company and will be responsible for overall leadership, corporate performance, defence production expansion, modernization, indigenization, export promotion, R&D, and strategic business development. The CMD will coordinate closely with the Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Armed Forces Headquarters, State Governments, PSUs, and key stakeholders.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on date of advertisement – 02.01.2026):

Minimum age: 45 years

Internal candidates must have at least 1 year residual service

Other candidates must have at least 3 years residual service

Superannuation age: 60 years

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must be an Engineering Graduate / Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / Post Graduate / MBA / PGDIM from a recognized institute.

Experience Requirements:

Applicants should possess at least 5 years of cumulative senior-level experience in areas such as Finance, Production, Operations, Marketing, Project Management or Business Development in a large organization.
Experience in Defence or Heavy Engineering sector will be considered an added advantage.

Employment Background

Applicants must currently be working in:

Candidates must be serving in eligible pay scales ranging from ₹62,000–80,000 (IDA) up to ₹1,50,000–3,00,000 (IDA) or equivalent CDA Level 15 and above, as specified by PESB norms.

The appointment shall be for five years or until superannuation or further orders, whichever is earlier.

Last date for applicants: 3:00 PM, 23 January 2026

Last date for nodal officers to forward applications: 5:00 PM, 2 February 2026

Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

Final Selection

PESB reserves the right to shortlist candidates and conduct interviews as per government guidelines.