New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), India’s premier public sector head-hunting agency, will conduct selection interviews for the post of Director (Finance) at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). The interviews are scheduled for December 15, 2025.
A total of twelve candidates have been shortlisted for the interview, following a rigorous selection process by the PESB.
Vacancy at DFCCIL Since February 2025
The Director (Finance) position at DFCCIL has been vacant since February 1, 2025. Recognizing the critical need to fill this key leadership role, the PESB issued an advertisement on August 21, 2025, inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals in finance and corporate management.
The position of Director (Finance) is crucial for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and risk management across DFCCIL’s high-value infrastructure projects. The role also involves strategic financial decision-making to support the operational and developmental priorities of the corporation.
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Significance of the Appointment
With DFCCIL engaged in the construction and operation of India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors, the finance director’s role is pivotal to ensuring efficient fund utilization, maintaining financial transparency, and enabling timely project completion.
The selection process by PESB is expected to identify a candidate with not only strong financial acumen but also experience in managing complex projects within the public sector, ensuring that DFCCIL continues to meet its strategic objectives.
The appointment of a full-time Director (Finance) will strengthen DFCCIL’s executive leadership team, providing stability and direction in managing financial operations across multiple freight corridor projects.
About DFCCIL
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is a Schedule ‘A’ Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, tasked with developing, operating, and maintaining India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors. DFCCIL plays a critical role in enhancing the nation’s freight transportation efficiency, reducing congestion on passenger routes, and supporting India’s long-term economic growth through modern, high-capacity, and technologically advanced railway freight infrastructure.
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