PESB Invites Applications for Director (Research & Development) in Bharat Electronics Limited

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Job summary

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) invites applications for the post of Director (Research & Development). The role entails leading BEL's R&D policy, strategy for components and systems, and driving indigenisation in Aerospace, Defence and Civil Electronics sectors from New Delhi.

Ideal candidates will have engineering credentials with AI/ML exposure and a track record of leading major R&D projects in defence, with eligibility through PESB panels.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate preferably in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Computer Science / AI-ML; postgraduate qualification desirable.
• At least five years in the last ten years leading significant R&D projects in AI/ML, Communication, Tele-Communication, Micro-Electronics or Embedded Systems in Defence.
• Must be employed in a regular CPSE / Central Government or equivalent with turnover criteria.
• Internal candidates must have residual service as per rules (2 years for internal, 3 for others).

Responsibilities

• Lay down the R&D policy and drive its compliance.
• Formulate strategy for development of components, modules, subsystems and systems for BEL leadership in Aerospace, Defence and Civil Electronics.
• Promote indigenisation under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Provide guidance on technology planning, new product development and upgradation.
• Coordinate with Defence R&D organisations, labs, academia and start-ups/MSMEs.
• Strengthen CRLs, Centres of Excellence and Product Development & Innovation Centre.
• Ensure IP creation, valuation and protection.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

R&D strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Defence industry

Education

Engineering degree ( Electronics / EC / CS / AI-ML )

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Job description

New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has advertised the post of Director (Research & Development) in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Defence.

Post: Director (Research & Development)

Vacancy Date: 1 April 2027

Duration of Appointment: 5 years from the date of joining or up to the date of superannuation or until further orders, whichever is earlier

The Director (R&D) is a member of the Board of Directors and reports to the Chairman and Managing Director of BEL. Key responsibilities include:

• Laying down the R&D policy of the company and driving its compliance
• Formulating strategy for development of components, modules, sub-systems, equipment and systems to maintain BEL’s leadership in Aerospace, Defence and Civilian Electronics
• Promoting indigenisation under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
• Providing functional guidance to Strategic Business Units and Unit Heads on technology planning, new product development and product upgradation
• Coordinating with Defence R&D organisations, national laboratories, academia and start-ups/MSMEs
• Strengthening Central Research Laboratories (CRL), Centres of Excellence and Product Development & Innovation Centre
• Ensuring Intellectual Property creation, valuation and protection

Eligibility Criteria

Age (as on date of vacancy):
Minimum 45 years. Residual service requirements apply (2 years for internal candidates, 3 years for others) with respect to the date of superannuation (60 years).

Qualification:
Engineering graduate preferably in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Computer Science / AI-ML. Postgraduate qualification in related fields is desirable.

Experience:
Senior-level technical/operational experience in an organisation of repute, with at least five years in the last ten years leading significant R&D projects in AI/ML, Communication, Tele-Communication, Micro-Electronics or Embedded Systems in the Defence sector.

Employment Status:
Candidates must be employed in a regular capacity in a CPSE, Central Government (including Armed Forces and All India Services), eligible State PSE, or Private Sector/JV (with prescribed turnover criteria).

Central Government officers will be considered only on immediate absorption basis.

Last date for submission of online application by the applicant: 5 November 2026 (by 03:00 PM)

Last date for nodal officers/competent authorities to forward applications: 16 November 2026 (by 05:00 PM)

Applications received after the stipulated dates, incomplete applications, or those submitted in physical form/email will be rejected.

Source: Official PESB Advertisement No. 112/2026 (No. 7/26/2026-PESB) dated 15 October 2026.

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