NMDC Executive Director Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1 Post

NMDC Executive Director Recruitment 2026 Overview

NMDC Limited has invited online applications for 1 Executive Director (M-11) post under Employment Notification No. 03/2026. The vacancy is unreserved and the notification states that the role is meant for managing operation and maintenance responsibilities related to the steel plant at Nagarnar.

The application window opened on 31 March 2026 and closes on 20 April 2026. Only online applications submitted through the Careers page of the NMDC website are to be considered.

Vacancy Details

The notification lists only one vacancy under this recruitment. Since it is an unreserved post, candidates from reserved categories may also apply if they meet the unreserved eligibility conditions.

Important Dates

The notification also states that the cut-off date for age, qualification, experience, and equivalent grade or CTC will be the last date for submitting the online application.

Educational Qualification and Core Experience

The candidate should be an Engineering Graduate, preferably in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering, with good academic record from a recognized university or institution.

The notification requires at least 21 years of experience, out of which 10 years must be in operation and maintenance in a large integrated steel plant of 2 MTPA capacity and above. It also expects the candidate to have a strong track record in the steel industry, including plant operations, strategic leadership, large-scale operations management, production process optimization, cost optimization, and team leadership.

The selected person is expected to serve as head responsible for operation and maintenance of the steel plant at Nagarnar.

Government PSU and Private Sector Experience Criteria

The notification prescribes separate benchmark conditions depending on the applicant's sector background.

For private sector applicants, the notification further states that the candidate should have experience of not more than two levels below the Board level for a period of at least two years. Proof of pay scale or average annual CTC for the last two years has to be attached.

Age Limit

The notification fixes the age criteria as follows:

• Minimum age: 50 years
• Maximum age: 57 years

Both limits are to be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of the online application. Candidates should use the date of birth recorded in their Matriculation or 10th certificate, because the notification says no other proof of date of birth will be accepted.

Pay Scale and Benefits

The notified scale of pay for Executive Director (M-11) is Rs. 1,50,000-3,00,000.

In addition to pay and allowances, the notification says that other benefits such as PRP, HRA, CPF, gratuity, medical facilities, and group insurance will be admissible as per company rules.

The notification also states that depending on suitability, the selected candidate will be offered the Executive Director post and paid emoluments as per the rules of the company.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the Careers page of the official NMDC website.
2. Open the Executive Director (M-11) recruitment notification under Employment Notification No. 03/2026.
3. Read the notification carefully and confirm eligibility before starting the application.
4. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload the required scanned documents, photograph, signature, and category certificate if applicable.
6. Submit the application online before 11:45 PM on 20 April 2026.
7. Download and keep a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

The notification advises candidates to submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, the latest one will be treated as final and earlier applications will be rejected.

Documents Required

Candidates are advised to keep soft copies of the required documents ready before applying online. Based on the notification, these include:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Matriculation or 10th certificate
• Certificates in support of qualification
• Certificates in support of experience
• Caste, category, EWS, disability, or ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable
• Mobile number and valid email ID
• Proof of pay scale or proof of average annual CTC for the last two years, depending on the sector category

Shortlisted candidates called for interview will also have to produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies for verification.

Selection Process Interview and Other Key Conditions

The mode of selection is interview. The notification states that the issue of call letter will be based on the candidate's declaration in the online application, but eligibility will be confirmed only after document verification at the time of interview.

The interview schedule has not been announced in the notification. It will be communicated later through call letter or admit card and through email. Candidates are advised to check the NMDC Careers page regularly for updates.

Outstation candidates called for interview and attending it will be reimbursed to-and-fro single air fare in economy class or AC-I rail fare by the shortest route, subject to proof and company rules. The notification also states that only Indian nationals are eligible to apply and that court jurisdiction for disputes will be at Hyderabad.

The same notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment. Candidates should nevertheless check the official Careers page for any corrigendum or clarification before the last date.