BSNL Corporate Office has notified the Recruitment Rules for Appointment of Executive Director (ED) in BSNL-2026 vide letter No. BSNLCO-PERS/15(11)/4/2025-PERS-I dated 02.06.2026.
Key Highlights
1] Number of Posts
a) Two (02) posts of Executive Director have been notified.
2] Selection Process
a) Initial screening based on age, qualifications, experience, vigilance clearance, and other prescribed criteria.
b) Final selection through interview by a high-level Interview Board comprising:
i) CMD, BSNL (Chairman)
ii) Two Functional Directors of BSNL Board
iii) One Independent Director
3] Eligibility
a) Regular CGM/PGM level officers of BSNL or officers with minimum 5 years’ regular service in GM/Sr. GM grade.
b) Eligible ITS officers in HAG/HAG NFU or with 5 years’ service in SAG grade.
c) Executives from Central PSUs, State PSUs, and eligible private sector organizations meeting prescribed experience and qualification criteria.
d) Minimum 20 years’ experience in Telecom Sector and Engineering Graduate qualification are mandatory.
4] Pay and Benefits
a) E9 IDA Pay Scale: Rs. 62,000 – 80,000.
b) Positional Allowance: Rs. 6,000 per month.
c) Other allowances, medical facilities, HRA, EPF/GSLI, and benefits as per applicable BSNL rules.
5] Tenure
a) Initial appointment for two years.
b) Extendable up to a maximum of five years (2+3) based on performance review.
c) Performance review after completion of two years by a designated committee.
6] Age Condition
Applicants must have a minimum residual service of two years as on the date specified in the recruitment notification.
7] Vigilance Clearance
a) Candidates with pending disciplinary, vigilance, or criminal cases will not be considered.
b) Submission of Vigilance Clearance and NOC is mandatory.