- NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is a wholly owned Government of India Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Department of Space, established to commercially exploit ISRO's R&D work.
- NSIL operates in space business activities including satellite ownership, satellite/launch vehicle manufacturing, launch services, space-based services, and technology transfer.
- The CMD is the Chief Executive of NSIL, responsible for all company operations including HR, financial, commercial management, corporate planning, and project implementation.
- The CMD ensures organizational effectiveness, performance supervision of technical/administrative/day-to-day operations, and long-term growth of the company.
- NSIL's registered and corporate offices are located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with authorized and paid-up capital of ₹7,500 crore and ₹5,607.60 crore respectively as of March 31, 2025.
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🎓 Graduate
🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 B.Tech
🎓 MBA
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) at NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)
Department of Space, Government of India
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Apply Deadline
21 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Department of Space, Government of India (DoS) |
| Job Category | PSU |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), B.Tech (btech), MBA (mba), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹200,000 - ₹370,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Minimum 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Senior-level experience in technical/operational/project management in a reputed organization. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum age as of the last date of application receipt: 45 years.
- Applicants must be employed in a regular capacity (not contractual/ad-hoc) in one of the following:
- Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE);
- Central Government including Armed Forces and All India Services;
- State Public Sector Enterprises (SPSE) with annual turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more;
- Private Sector Company with annual turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more.
- Preference will be given to candidates from listed companies.
- Applicants must possess a graduate degree with a good academic record from a recognized university/institute.
- Preferred qualifications: Graduation in Engineering/Science or MBA/Two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration/Business Management.
- Applicants must have adequate senior-level experience in technical/operational/project management in a reputed organization.
- Applicants must have high standards of integrity and an impeccable reputation.
- For CPSE applicants: Must be working in specified or higher pay scales (e.g., ₹20500-26500 IDA, ₹51300-73000 IDA, ₹120000-280000 IDA, ₹144200-218200 CDA Level 14).
- For Central Government applicants: Must hold a post at the level of Joint Secretary or equivalent.
- For Armed Forces applicants: Must hold a post at the level of Major General or equivalent in Navy/Air Force.
- For State Public Sector Enterprises applicants: Must work at a post immediately below the Board level.
- For Private Sector applicants: Must work at a post immediately below the Board level.
- Applicants must be employed in a regular capacity (not contractual/ad-hoc) in one of the following:
- Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE);
- Central Government including Armed Forces and All India Services;
- State Public Sector Enterprises (SPSE) with annual turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more;
- Private Sector Company with annual turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more.
- Preference will be given to candidates from listed companies.
- Applicants must possess a graduate degree with a good academic record from a recognized university/institute.
- Preferred qualifications: Graduation in Engineering/Science or MBA/Two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration/Business Management.
- Applicants must have adequate senior-level experience in technical/operational/project management in a reputed organization.
- Applicants must have high standards of integrity and an impeccable reputation.
- For CPSE applicants: Must be working in specified or higher pay scales (e.g., ₹20500-26500 IDA, ₹51300-73000 IDA, ₹120000-280000 IDA, ₹144200-218200 CDA Level 14).
- For Central Government applicants: Must hold a post at the level of Joint Secretary or equivalent.
- For Armed Forces applicants: Must hold a post at the level of Major General or equivalent in Navy/Air Force.
- For State Public Sector Enterprises applicants: Must work at a post immediately below the Board level.
- For Private Sector applicants: Must work at a post immediately below the Board level.
⚙️ Selection Process
- The Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) is authorized to identify and recommend outstanding candidates who may not have applied.
- The SCSC may relax eligibility and qualification/experience criteria for outstanding candidates if necessary.
- Shortlisting for interviews is at the discretion of the SCSC.
- The post is exempted from the 'Rule of Immediate Absorption' for deputationists.
- The SCSC may relax eligibility and qualification/experience criteria for outstanding candidates if necessary.
- Shortlisting for interviews is at the discretion of the SCSC.
- The post is exempted from the 'Rule of Immediate Absorption' for deputationists.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled application form in the prescribed format.
- Proof of employment in a regular capacity (not contractual/ad-hoc).
- Proof of educational qualifications (graduate degree and preferred qualifications).
- Proof of experience (senior-level technical/operational/project management).
- Proof of age (as of the last date of application receipt).
- Proof of pay scale/rank/level (as applicable).
- Proof of annual turnover (for SPSE/Private Sector applicants).
- Proof of employment in a regular capacity (not contractual/ad-hoc).
- Proof of educational qualifications (graduate degree and preferred qualifications).
- Proof of experience (senior-level technical/operational/project management).
- Proof of age (as of the last date of application receipt).
- Proof of pay scale/rank/level (as applicable).
- Proof of annual turnover (for SPSE/Private Sector applicants).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the post of CMD at NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)?
The last date to apply for the post of CMD at NSIL is 21.09.2026 by 15:00 hrs.
Q.
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the CMD post at NSIL?
The minimum age to apply for the CMD post at NSIL is 45 years as of the last date of application receipt.
Q.
What is the salary scale for the CMD post at NSIL?
The salary scale for the CMD post at NSIL is Rs. 200,000 - 370,000 (IDA) with additional allowances such as Industrial Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Superannuation Benefits, and other allowances.
Q.
Is there an application fee for applying to the CMD post at NSIL?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for the CMD post at NSIL.
Q.
Where should the completed application form be sent for the CMD post at NSIL?
The completed application form should be sent to the Director (PSEs), Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru – 560 094, Karnataka, India.