New Delhi, June 24 -- The department of telecommunications (DoT) has invited applications for the role of chairman and managing director at state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), opening the position to candidates from the private sector for the first time.

BSNL has been without a full-time CMD for the past two years. Robert J. Ravi from DoT was given additional charge as the company's CMD on 15 July 2024, after which he received multiple extensions. In April, Ravi got an extension for six months till October.

"The government has constituted a Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) under the chairmanship of Chairman PESB (Public Enterprises Selection Board) for appointment on immediate absorption basis to the post ...