Govt seeks private sector experts for PESB member

The Centre has invited applications from experienced individuals from government and private sectors for appointment as member of Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), in a notification, said that the applicant should not be less than 55 years of age.
"If working or having worked in the central or state government, should have held a post equivalent to the Secretary to the Government of India at least for one year.
"If holding or having held a post in any central or state public sector undertakings or private sector, the applicant should have occupied a post at the level of Chairman-cum- Managing Director or Managing Director at least for a period of two years on a regular basis," the DoPT circular said, adding those interested should have experience in selection of top management personnel.

The PESB is a professional body with a large measure of autonomy, constituted by the government for selection and placement of candidates for board level positions in the central public sector undertakings.
The PESB consists of a part-time or full-time chairperson and three full-time members. At present all posts of members are occupied.
The advertisement has been circulated considering future vacancies, a DoPT official said.
A member in PESB holds office for a term of three years subject to the age limit of 65 years.