Rajesh Naik in race for CMD at IRCON International Ltd

Rajesh Naik, currently serving as Director (Projects) at IRCON International Limited, is emerging as a contender for the post of Chairman‑cum‑Managing Director (CMD) of the railways‑focused PSU, according to PSU‑focused news outlet PSU Connect. The portal notes that Naik’s elevation on the senior‑management pedestal comes at a time when IRCON is actively executing a mix of domestic and international infrastructure projects, including railway and metro contracts, and is under consistent pressure to maintain strong execution and order‑book growth.
According to PSU Connect, Naik joined IRCON as Director (Projects) after a long stint at RITES Ltd, where he was serving as General Group Manager (GGM). The Ministry approved his appointment as Director (Projects) of Railways, effective from the date of assumption of charge, with a tenure continuing until his superannuation on 31 May 2030, or until further orders. Prior coverage from rail‑sector and PSU‑watch outlets indicates that the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) recommended his candidature from a shortlist of candidates, signalling a structured, board‑level succession process rather than an ad‑hoc move.