(a) whether selection of candidates for Board level posts in the Public Sector Undertakings
is done by the Public Enterprises Selection Board;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the rules and regulations governing appointment of SC/ST category candidates on the Board
of Directors?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State
in the Prime Minister’s Office. (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): PESB finalises Job Description for the Board level posts in CPSEs in consultation with the
administrative Ministry/Department concerned shortlists applicants for Selection Interview and makes
recommendation to the Competent Authority keeping in view the performance of candidates interviewed
with special regard to their qualities of managerial capability, leadership, broad vision, track record,
available ACRs & the inputs given by the Secretary of the concerned Ministry in case of the selection of
CMD for Schedule A CPSEs and Secretary/Additional Secretary in case of selection of CMDs for Schedule B,
C & D CPSEs. In the selection of Directors, the inputs of the Secretary/Additional Secretary of the Ministry
and the CMD concerned are taken into account.
(c): In case of Board level appointments, SC/ST candidates are treated at par with general candidates.