New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (Public Enterprises Selection Board) has recommended Nirmal Kumar Singh, currently serving as Chief General Manager at Steel Authority of India Limited, for appointment as Director (Finance) of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.
The recommendation was made during PESB Meeting No. 48/2026 held on June 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM in New Delhi. The selection followed a detailed interview process involving 11 senior finance professionals from various leading public sector enterprises.
PESB Meeting Details and Selection Process
In the meeting conducted by the Public Enterprises Selection Board, a total of 11 candidates were interviewed for the prestigious finance leadership role at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL). After evaluating their qualifications, experience, and performance in the interview, the board finalized Nirmal Kumar Singh as the recommended candidate.
The appointment will now proceed for further approval from the competent authority as per standard government procedures.
List of Candidates Interviewed for Director (Finance), MCL
The following senior executives appeared before PESB for the selection process:
- Sanjay Shrivastava – Executive Director (Finance), Coal India Limited
- Sanjib Kumar Mahapatra – General Manager (Finance), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
- Dinesh Kumar Choudhary – General Manager (Finance), Western Coalfields Limited
- Sudip Dasgupta – GM (Finance) & CFO, CMPDIL
- Yougal Kishore – Deputy General Manager (Finance), Northern Coalfields Limited
- Sanjay Kumar – Deputy General Manager (Finance), Coal India Limited
- Sunil Kumar Singh – Deputy General Manager (Finance), South Eastern Coalfields Limited
- Satya Bhusan Samanta – Group General Manager (Finance), RITES Limited
- Nirmal Kumar Singh – Chief General Manager, Steel Authority of India Limited (Recommended)
- Virendra Kumar – Deputy General Manager (F&A), SAIL
- Nrusingha Behera – Chief General Manager (Finance), Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd
Key Highlights of PESB Selection
- PESB Meeting No. 48/2026 held on June 17, 2026
- Total 11 candidates interviewed for Director (Finance), MCL
- Nirmal Kumar Singh recommended for the post
- Selection conducted by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB)
- Final appointment subject to government approval
About Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited is one of the major subsidiaries of Coal India Limited and plays a significant role in India’s coal production sector. The company is engaged in large-scale coal mining operations and contributes substantially to meeting the country’s energy and industrial fuel requirements.
