The serving, outgoing and former board-level executives of state owned companies (CPSEs) have started vying for the post of Director General of Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) following the advertisement of DG post.

The DG, SCOPE was advertised on Wednesday (29 August 2018). As per the prescribed eligibility criteria the applicants should have 10 yrs long experience in Central PSUs. Applicants serving or having served as CMD and Director in Schedule ‘A’ CPSE should have a minimum experience of three years whereas it requires minimum 10 years of experience for those in Schedule ‘B’ Central PSUs.

The applicants’ age should not be more than 62 years of age as on 01 October 2018. The tenure of DG will be for a period of five years (03 + 02) or till 65 years of age.

SCOPE is an apex professional organization representing the Central Government Public Enterprises. It has also some State Enterprises, Banks and other Institutions as its members. It claims to be the only organization representing the entire spectrum of public sector enterprises (PSEs) in India set up with an objective to promote excellence in organisations and enable member enterprises be globally competitive in a market driven environment.

The outgoing DG (SCOPE) Dr U D Choubey had taken over on August 01, 2009. He will be completing 70 years of age next year. Reportedly, the appointment process may be delayed till Dr Choubey attains 70 years of age.