New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has begun the selection process for the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) position at GAIL (India) Limited, the country’s leading natural gas company. The official notification was issued on Wednesday, with the application deadline set for August 5, 2025.
CMD Role to Fall Vacant in March 2026
The top post at GAIL will fall vacant on March 1, 2026, following the retirement of current CMD Sandeep Kumar Gupta in February 2026. Gupta, a seasoned finance and energy sector expert, assumed the role of CMD on September 24, 2022, after being selected by PESB on June 28, 2022.
Eligibility and Timeline
The PESB has invited applications from qualified and experienced candidates from the public sector and relevant industries. Interested individuals are required to submit their applications by the August 5 deadline, to be considered for one of the most prestigious roles in India’s energy sector.
Strategic Importance of the Role
As the CMD of GAIL, the selected candidate will oversee strategic operations, expansion in the energy value chain, and lead critical initiatives in the transition towards clean and sustainable fuel. GAIL plays a central role in India’s gas infrastructure development and energy security framework.
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About GAIL
GAIL (India) Limited is an Indian state-owned energy corporation with primary interests in the trade, transmission and production distribution of natural gas. GAIL also has interests in the exploration and production solar and wind power, telecom and telemetry services (GAILTEL) and electricity generation.
