New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has not recommended any candidate for the post of Managing Director (MD) of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), after interviewing four applicants on Saturday.
The selection meeting, numbered PESB Meeting was held at 9:00 AM on October 17, 2026. After interviewing the candidates, the Board decided not to recommend any of them for the top position at the dedicated freight corridor company.
PESB has advised the Administrative Ministry or Department to determine the appropriate course of further action, subject to approval from the competent authority.
Four Candidates Interviewed for DFCCIL Managing Director Post
The Board interviewed four candidates from DFCCIL and the Ministry of Railways for the Managing Director position.
The candidates were:
- Anurag Sharma – Director (Infrastructure), DFCCIL
- Sanjeev Gupta – Executive Director, DFCCIL
- Shambhoo Sharan Kedia – Principal Executive Director (Infra 1/RDSO), Ministry of Railways
- Niraj Verma – Principal Chief Operations Manager, Ministry of Railways
Despite conducting interviews with all four applicants, PESB did not select any candidate for recommendation to the post.
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PESB Advises Ministry to Decide Further Selection Process
Following its decision, PESB has advised the Administrative Ministry or Department to determine the next steps in the selection process.
The options include constituting a Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) or adopting another suitable process, subject to the approval of the competent authority.
The Board’s decision leaves the selection process open for further action by the concerned ministry. No candidate was recommended in the October 17 meeting.
About Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL)
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. It is responsible for the planning, development, construction, maintenance and operation of dedicated freight corridors in India. The organisation aims to improve freight transportation efficiency, increase railway capacity and support the movement of goods across the country.
