MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNAL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER`S OFFICE. (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) The number of persons appointed as Chairmen & Managing Directors (CMDs) and Directors in Schedule ‘A’ & ‘B’
Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) during the last three years is as under :
2009-10 : 92
2010-11 : 96
2011-12 : 128
(b) The number of IAS/IPS/IFS/IPS Officers among the above postings:
2009-10 : 2
2010-11 : 1
2011-12 : 3
(c) No Madam, there is a set mechanism for processing of appointment of Board level posts. As per the normal procedure, after the finalization
of job description and qualifications required for the post, the post is advertised and the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) calls
the eligible candidates for interaction. The PESB, on the basis of qualification, experience in the relevant field and performance of the
candidates in the interview, gives its recommendation for appointment to the post. Only in rare and exceptional cases, when the PESB is
unable to find suitable candidate for the post, the post is filled up from organized service on deputation basis.
(d) Since, selection of candidates in PSUs is already being done through set mechanism keeping in view the specialization/experience/
qualification required for the post, no change is required in the present procedure.
(e) In view of reply to (c) & (d) above, question does not arise.
