How To Apply for Ram Mandir CEO Post: Check Eligibility, Deadline and Criteria
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has invited applications for its first-ever CEO to manage the Ram Temple’s administration and operations. Candidates must be actively practising Hindus, aged 50-70, with over 20 years of managerial experience. Applications are due by July 18, at 4:00 PM via email.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has officially commenced the recruitment process for the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This administrative overhaul is part of a broader effort to strengthen the temple’s financial and operational management following recent allegations of irregularities. The appointment marks a significant transition toward a structured, professional management system for the landmark site.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria for Ram Mandir CEO Post
The Trust has outlined stringent requirements for candidates interested in this leadership role, emphasizing a balance between professional administrative experience and religious alignment. Who Can Apply for Ayodhya Ram Mandir CEO Post? Check Eligibility, Experience and Selection Criteria.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust Invites Applications for CEO Post
- Professional Experience: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and possess a minimum of 20 years of managerial experience in large public organizations, government departments, or private companies. Experience in overseeing administration, finance, human resources, IT, security, and legal affairs is mandatory.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 50 and 70 years of age.
- Religious Requirements: Candidates must be "actively practising Hindus." The Trust has noted that being a devotee of Lord Ram, particularly those belonging to the Vaishnava tradition, will be considered desirable.
- Skills: Proficiency in both Hindi and English is a mandatory requirement.
- Preference: Candidates with a background as a Chief Administrative Officer or those with prior experience in managing temples or major Hindu religious institutions will be given preference. Retired officers meeting these criteria are also eligible to apply.
Application Process and Deadline
The Trust has established a three-member selection panel - comprising retired Supreme Court Justice Pramod Kohli, retired Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi, and former NIT Raipur chairperson Suresh Haware - to scrutinize applications and interview shortlisted candidates.
- How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications via the official email address specified in the Trust’s notification.
- Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM on July 18.
Role and Tenure
The appointed CEO will be based in Ayodhya and will function as the organization's highest executive authority, reporting directly to the Trust’s General Secretary. Key responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day administration, financial transparency, security arrangements, and the management of pilgrim facilities. Ram Temple Donation Theft Case: SIT Names Avinash Shukla As Prime Accused.
The initial appointment will be for a three-year contract, which may be extended based on satisfactory performance. The Trust has clarified that while the CEO will have the authority to appoint necessary office staff, the overall administration will remain under the control of the Board of Trustees, with no government interference in the functioning of the office.
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