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Ram Janmabhoomi Trust shortlists three CEO candidates

4 sourcesUpdated 2 Sept 2026, 1:23 am Coverage regionsGlobal
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Three candidates have been shortlisted for the trust’s first chief executive officer position.

The selection committee said it screened thousands of applications before interviews and recommendations.

The process included standardized forms and both virtual and in-person interviews.

One report says the finalists include a retired military officer.

Why it mattersA new chief executive could shape the trust’s administration, staffing, and day-to-day management of the Ram Temple project.
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The trust is expected to review the recommendation in a meeting in Ayodhya.

The hiring drive follows allegations of theft and donation irregularities at the Ayodhya temple.

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All three reports agree that the trust has shortlisted three candidates for its first CEO post after a large screening process.

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The reports describe a straightforward recruitment process for the trust’s first chief executive officer. A committee screened thousands of applications and held interviews before submitting names for review. One report says a final decision is expected in Ayodhya.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Hindu, ABP Live English, News9live
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The Hindu Neutral framing Provisional rating

Three candidates shortlisted for Ram Janmabhoomi Trust’s first CEO

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The Hindu reports that a high-level selection committee has shortlisted three candidates for the first Chief Executive Officer position of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and submitted their names. The appointment process was initiated following an administrative overhaul prompted by allegations of theft and donation irregularities at the Ayodhya temple. According to the committee, thousands of applications were screened using various tools before conducting interviews to finalize the recommended candidates for the trust to review.

ABP Live English Neutral framing Reported

Ram Temple Trust Shortlists 3 For First CEO Post Retired Military Officer Among Finalists

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ABP Live English reports that the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has shortlisted three candidates for its first chief executive officer position, with a final selection expected during a meeting in Ayodhya. The article notes that the finalists possess experience across government and major projects, with one reportedly being a retired military officer. The recruitment drive involved screening thousands of applications through multiple evaluation rounds and face-to-face meetings led by a specialized selection committee.

News9live Neutral framing Reported

Ram Temple Trust panel shortlists three candidates for new CEO post today

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News9live reports that a three-member selection committee has recommended three candidates for the chief executive officer post of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, with a final decision anticipated from the Trust on Wednesday. The committee detailed its transparent selection process which involved evaluating thousands of applications through standardized forms and virtual and in-person interviews. The appointment effort is part of measures taken by the Trust following an earlier controversy involving alleged embezzlement of temple donations.