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KRCL Director Finance Recruitment 2026: Elite Board-Level PSU Job with ₹3.4 Lakh Salary (Apply via PESB)
KRCL Director (Finance) Recruitment 2026 | Board-Level PSU Job | Salary up to ₹3.4 Lakh | Apply by 6 Feb
By Sarkari Naukri Front | Post Published on 19 January 2026 | Last Updated on 19 January 2026
KRCL Director Finance Recruitment 2026
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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has officially released a high-profile recruitment notification for the post of Director (Finance) in Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India.
This is a rare board-level PSU opportunity offering a premium pay scale of ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,40,000 per month (IDA) along with strategic leadership responsibility over finance, accounts, IT, HR, company secretarial, and medical functions of one of India’s most respected railway infrastructure organizations.
Senior executives from CPSEs, Government services, State PSUs, Armed Forces, Banks, Financial Institutions, and large private sector companies are eligible to apply through the PESB selection process.
Total Vacancies
01 Post
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Short Description: KRCL Director Finance Recruitment 2026
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) invites applications for the post of Director (Finance) in Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). The post carries a pay scale of ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,40,000 (IDA) and is a Board of Directors-level appointment. The selected executive will be overall in charge of finance, accounts, funds management, and key corporate functions, playing a critical role in the financial governance of a Schedule ‘A’ PSU under the Ministry of Railways
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has officially released a notification for recruitment for Director (Finance) in Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). Detailed eligibility, terms of reference, and application instructions are available in the
KRCL Official Notification (PDF)
.
Important Dates and Application Fee: KRCL Director Finance Recruitment 2026
Application Begins
16 January 2026
Last Date to Apply (Online by Applicants)
06 February 2026 (03:00 PM)
Last Date for Nodal Officers to Forward Applications
16 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Admit Card
Not Applicable (Board-level selection)
Examination Date
Not Applicable (Selection through interview)
Application Fee
No application fee is required for PESB Board-level posts.
Mode of Payment
Not Applicable
Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details
Post Name / Pay Scale
Total Vacancy
Educational Qualification
Director (Finance) – ₹1,80,000–₹3,40,000 (IDA)
01
CA / Cost Accountant / MBA-Finance / PGDM (Finance)
About Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited was established in 1991 to construct and operate the strategic Roha–Mangalore Broad Gauge rail line. After completing construction in 1998, KRCL became a full-fledged operating railway system known as Konkan Railway.
KRCL is currently executing multiple national infrastructure projects, including:
USBRL new rail line (53 km)
Port connectivity projects
Road tunnel projects in Kerala
Bridges and ROBs under ECoR
International railway rehabilitation projects (Kenya)
PMC, consultancy, and inspection works across India
The corporation is a Schedule ‘A’ CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, headquartered in Navi Mumbai, with over 5,000 regular employees and paid-up capital of ₹2,351.34 crore as on 31.03.2025
Note
This is a Board of Directors-level position
Selection is governed by PESB guidelines
Appointment requires vigilance clearance
The government reserves the right to modify or cancel recruitment
Age Limit & Eligibility
Age Limit (as on Date of Occurrence of Vacancy – 01.06.2026)
Category
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Internal Candidates
45 Years
2 years residual service
External Candidates
45 Years
3 years residual service
Age of Superannuation
60 Years
Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation
01 June 2026
Employment Status (Mandatory Requirement)
Applicants must be employed in a regular capacity (not contractual/ad hoc) in one of the following:
Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)
Central Government Group ‘A’ Officers / AIS / Armed Forces
Public Sector Banks / Financial Institutions
State PSUs with turnover ≥ ₹2,000 crore
Private sector companies with turnover ≥ ₹2,000 crore (preference to listed companies)
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess:
Chartered Accountant (CA) or
Cost Accountant (CMA) or
Full-time MBA / PGDM in Finance with a good academic record
Officers of the organized Group ‘A’ Accounts Services are exempted from the educational qualification requirement, subject to relevant experience.
Experience Requirement
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of cumulative experience during the last 10 years at a senior level in:
Corporate Financial Management
Corporate Accounts
Government/PSU Financial Operations
Large organization financial governance
Experience in railways, infrastructure, capital-intensive projects, or large PSUs will be considered an added advantage.
Pay Scale & Eligibility Scales
IDA Pay Scale
₹1,80,000 – ₹3,40,000 per month
Eligible Pay Scales for Applicants
₹1,20,000–₹2,80,000 (IDA)
₹51,300–₹73,000 (IDA)
Level 14 CDA (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200)
Joint Secretary level (CDA) or equivalent
Board-level or immediate below Board-level positions
Duration of Appointment
5 years from the date of joining OR
Till superannuation (60 years) (whichever is earlier)
How to Apply (PESB Process): KRCL Director Finance Recruitment 2026
Candidates may apply using either of the following methods: