SMP Kolkata Recruitment 2026: 3 Dy Personnel Officer – Apply Offline @ smportkolkata.shipping.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

There are 3 vacancies for the post of Dy Personnel Officer under the General Administration Department (Labour & Industrial Relations Division) at Kolkata Dock System, SMP Kolkata.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Dy Personnel Officer

• Essential Qualification: (i) A Degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution. (ii) Five years of experience in executive cadre in the field of General Administration, Personnel & Industrial Relations in an Industrial / Commercial / Government Undertaking.
• Deputation / Absorption Requirement: Officers holding analogous posts or the post of Deputy Personnel Officer or equivalent in the discipline of Personnel & Industrial Relations / Labour & IR Division, in the scale of pay of Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 1,60,000 (Pre-revised Rs. 9,100 – Rs. 15,100), with 5 years of regular service in the grade in a Major Port Authority.
• Age Limit (Direct Recruitment): The upper age limit is 35 years. The crucial date for determining eligibility is 30 October 2026.

Salary & Allowances Structure

• Pay Scale: IDA Pattern Scale of Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 1,60,000 (Pre-revised Rs. 20,600 – Rs. 46,500).
• Deputation Pay Option: Officers on deputation may elect to draw either the pay in the scale of the post at KDS, SMPK, or their basic pay in the parent organization plus a deputation allowance of 5% or 10% of basic pay (subject to applicable ceilings, depending on same-change of station).
• Cafeteria Allowance: Up to 35% of Basic Pay, applicable only when the officer opts for the KDS pay scale.
• HRA: Payable at rates prevailing in Kolkata Dock System, SMPA.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection is made by deputation / absorption from eligible officers serving in Major Port Authorities, satisfying the provisions of the Recruitment Rules for the post. The process involves:

• Screening of eligible officers based on prescribed qualifications and experience.
• Verification of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years.
• Verification of educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, vigilance clearance, and no-objection certificates.
• If any major or minor penalty has been imposed during the last 10 years, disciplinary details and a CVC-format vigilance report must be forwarded by the forwarding authority.

The initial period of deputation is 3 years, extendable by up to 2 more years based on performance and requirements.

How to Apply for SMP Kolkata Dy Personnel Officer

1. Download the SMP Kolkata Dy Personnel Officer Official Notification and Application Pro-forma from the official website.
2. Fill out the application pro-forma (Annexure-III) in block letters with all required details.
3. Affix self-attested passport-size photographs on the application form.
4. Attach certified copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, attested by an officer not below the rank of Dy. HOD on each page.
5. Attach attested copies of educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, and the Administrative / No Objection Certificate (Annexure-IV).
6. Enclose the applicant undertaking regarding non-withdrawal of candidature and the vigilance clearance certificate (Annexure-V).
7. Superscribe the envelope: "Application for the post of Dy Personnel Officer on deputation / absorption basis".
8. Forward the application through proper channel to Secretary, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata, 15, Strand Road, Kolkata – 700001 on or before 30 October 2026.
9. If sending advance copies, ensure the application through proper channel reaches within 15 days of the last date, i.e., by 14 November 2026.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Certified copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (attested by Dy. HOD)
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Proof of present and past work experience with regularisation details (if applicable)
• Administrative / No Objection Certificate from the competent authority (Annexure-IV)
• Applicant undertaking not to withdraw candidature if selected
• Vigilance comments / clearance certificate in the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-V)
• Two self-attested passport-size photographs

Important Instructions

• The crucial date for determining eligibility is 30 October 2026.
• Incomplete applications or those received after the due date will be rejected.
• Pay scale granted as financial up-gradation under MACPS should not be indicated as regular service in the grade.

Important Links

• Download SMP Kolkata Dy Personnel Officer Official Notification PDF & Pro-Forma
• View SMP Kolkata Application Pro-forma (Annexure-III)
• Visit Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for SMP Kolkata Dy Personnel Officer recruitment?

The last date for submission of the application is 30 October 2026. If you are sending an advance copy, the application through proper channel must reach by 14 November 2026.

What is the address to send the application for SMP Kolkata Dy Personnel Officer?

Applications must be forwarded through proper channel to: Secretary, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata, 15, Strand Road, Kolkata – 700001. The envelope should be superscribed with: "Application for the post of Dy Personnel Officer on deputation / absorption basis".

Is there an application fee for SMP Kolkata Dy Personnel Officer recruitment?

No application fee has been mentioned in the notification. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for any updates.

Is the SMP Kolkata Dy Personnel Officer post permanent?

No. This is a deputation / absorption post with an initial period of 3 years, further extendable by up to 2 more years. It is not a permanent cadre appointment.

What is the salary for SMP Kolkata Dy Personnel Officer?

The IDA Pattern pay scale is Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 1,60,000 per month. Deputation allowance of 5% or 10% of basic pay is applicable (subject to ceilings), and cafeteria allowance up to 35% of basic pay may be drawn if the officer elects the KDS pay scale. HRA is payable at prevailing rates in Kolkata Dock System.

What qualification is required for SMP Kolkata Dy Personnel Officer?

Candidates must hold a Degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution along with 5 years of experience in executive cadre in General Administration, Personnel & Industrial Relations in an Industrial / Commercial / Government Undertaking. Officers from Major Port Authorities holding analogous posts with 5 years of regular service in the grade are eligible for deputation.