Directorate General of Shipping Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 02 Shipping Master & Director Posts The Directorate General of Shipping, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released a vacancy circular for the appointment of Shipping Master & Director posts. The recruitment is strictly through Transfer on Deputation in Government Shipping Office / Seamen's Employment Office located in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. Eligible officers from various Government departments are invited to submit their applications through proper channel. Note: Departmental officers in the feeder category in the direct line of promotion are not eligible. Deputationists shall not be eligible for appointment by promotion. Q1. How many vacancies are available for Shipping Master & Director? Q2. What is the mode of application? Q3. What is the age limit for deputation? Q4. What is the pay scale for this post?Overview Table
Organization
Directorate General of Shipping
Posts
Shipping Master & Director
Total Vacancies
02
Last Date to Apply
13/03/2026 (within 60 days from publication)
Application Mode
Offline (By Post)
Official Website
www.dgshipping.gov.in
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Posts
Salary
Place of Duty
Shipping Master & Director
02
Level-11 (Rs. 67700-205700)
Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Shipping Master & Director
1. Holding analogous post on regular basis.
2. With five years' regular service in the posts on the scale of Rs. 2200-4000/- or equivalent.
3. With 7/8 years' regular service in posts in the scale of Rs. 2375-3500/2000-3500/- or equivalent.Important Links
FAQs
There are a total of 02 vacancies available.
Applications must be sent offline through proper channel to the Directorate General of Shipping.
The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
The pay scale is Level-11 (Rs. 67700-205700).
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
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Directorate General of Shipping Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 02 Shipping Master & Director Posts
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Mumbai | 17th March, 2026 | View Details |
| Job Details | Closing Date |
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Executive Assistant
( 02 Posts) Posts • -, Mumbai
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1st August 2025 |
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Seamens Provident Fund Commissioner
( 01 Posts) Posts • Kanjur Marg (East), Mumbai
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26th June 2025 |
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is the apex body responsible for promoting and regulating shipping and maritime activities in India. Established in 1949, the DGS plays a vital role in implementing shipping policy, ensuring maritime safety, maintaining standards for Indian seafarers, and overseeing training and certification.
It also governs the registration of ships, surveys, and inspections, along with compliance with international maritime conventions. The DGS works in close coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other global bodies to uphold India’s commitment to safe, secure, and environmentally sustainable maritime transport.