The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated the process for appointment of a regular Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) by issuing the vacancy circular for selection through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).
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As per the circular issued by DoT on 24th June 2026, applications have been invited for the post of CMD, BSNL, in the pay scale of ₹80,000-1,25,000 (IDA). The last date for receipt of applications in the Department of Telecommunications is 22nd July 2026 (1500 Hrs).
AIGETOA welcomes this important development. The Association has consistently maintained that BSNL requires a full-time, regular CMD with a long-term vision to steer the organisation through its ongoing transformation, accelerate decision making and provide stable leadership during this crucial phase of growth and impementation of Telecom Objectives of Government.
Over the last several months, AIGETOA and Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) have repeatedly highlighted before the Hon’ble PMO, Hon’ble Minister for Communications (MoC), Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications (MoSC), Secretary (Telecom), CMD BSNL and other authorities that appointment of a regular CMD is essential for:
- Expeditious implementation of HR reforms and resolution of long-pending employee issues.
- Faster execution of the revival initiatives, including expansion of indigenous 4G and rollout of 5G services.
- Strengthening BSNL’s competitive position in the telecom market.
- Timely decisions on network expansion, enterprise business, BharatNet and digital transformation initiatives.
- Providing strategic leadership to ensure sustainable growth and long-term profitability of BSNL.
This was one of the major demand raised for the viability of BSNL and continuity of decision making in the most important strategic Telecom Asset of India.The issuance of the notification is therefore a significant and positive step towards providing BSNL with stable leadership at the highest level.
AIGETOA expresses its sincere gratitude to Hon’ble MoC, Hon’ble MoSC and Secretary Telecom for this most important decision for BSNL.
AIGETOA expresses its sincere hope that the selection process will be completed in a time-bound, transparent and merit-based manner, enabling BSNL to have a visionary leader capable of taking the organisation to greatest heights.
AIGETOA shall continue to pursue all organisational and HR issues with the Government and BSNL Management while extending its full support towards making BSNL a strong, self-reliant and globally competitive telecom company.