PESB invites applications for SAIL CMD post; Amarendu Prakash’s tenure ends April 2

PESB has invited applications for SAIL CMD post as incumbent Amarendu Prakash’s tenure ends on April 2, 2026. Last date to apply is Feb 26.

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on Thursday (February 5, 2026) invited applications for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), with the application window open till February 26, 2026.

The top position at the Maharatna steel maker will fall vacant following the completion of incumbent CMD Amarendu Prakash’s tenure on April 2, 2026. Prakash had taken over as Chairman after retirement of Soma Mondal on April 30, 2023.

According to the notification issued by PESB, the appointment will be made for a period of five years from the date of joining, or until the date of superannuation, or until further orders — whichever is earlier.

The eligibility criteria also allow applicants from public sector banks and financial institutions, provided they have been serving at the Board level for at least one year as on the date of application.