MoPSW Consultant Recruitment 2026: 1 Consultant Post – Apply Offline @ shipmin.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Consultant (01 Post):
  • Must be a Retired Central Government Employee (not eligible for any other category of candidates).
  • Should be a retired Section Officer or above or equivalent in a Central Government Ministry/Department.
  • Should preferably have at least 10 years of experience in a Central Government Ministry/Department.
  • The applicant should not have been retired as a matter of punishment.
  • Should have knowledge/work experience in the field/subjects specified in Annexure II (job description for Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports matters).
  • Age limit: not more than 63 years on the last date of submission of application (27 November 2026).
  • The official notification does not specify a minimum educational qualification; the application proforma asks candidates to list educational and additional qualifications, if any.

Terms of Engagement & Conditions

• Initial period of engagement is one year from the date of joining, extendable if required.
• The appointment is temporary in nature and can be terminated at any time without assigning any reason.
• The Consultant will serve on a full-time basis and shall not take up any other assignment during the consultancy period.
• The Consultant is entitled to up to 18 days of leave per calendar year.
• A formal Consultancy Agreement will be signed with specific deliverables and time limits at the time of joining.
• The Consultant must maintain discipline and absolute integrity in accordance with the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
• Consultants shall not be eligible for any benefit, compensation, or allowances under any Act/Rules in addition to the terms stated in the circular.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Stage 1 – Shortlisting: Eligible applications will be scrutinised against the prescribed eligibility criteria.
• Stage 2 – Interview: If required, an interview of eligible/shortlisted candidates will be held in the coming weeks after the closing date. No specific interview date has been fixed in the circular.
• Medical Fitness: Candidates must bring a medical certificate of fitness on the day of interview/joining.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application in Prescribed Proforma (Annexure I) – Signed and Dated.
• Copy of Aadhaar Card / PAN Card as Proof of Date of Birth.
• Copy of the Pension Payment Order (PPO).
• Mobile/telephone number and e-mail address must be mentioned in the application.
• Service Record / Brief Particulars of Service with Nature of Duties performed (in chronological order on a separate sheet if required).
• Medical Certificate of Fitness (to be submitted on the day of interview/joining).
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).

Where to Send

Submit the completed application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I) to:

Shri Sumit Nandan
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Estt. Section, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
425, Transport Bhavan, 1, Parliament Street,
New Delhi – 110001

The notification does not specify a postal mode (speed post, registered post, or by hand) or any wording to be written on the envelope. Applicants are advised to check the Download MoPSW Consultant Official Notification PDF for any further clarification.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download MoPSW Consultant Official Notification PDF (Vacancy Circular dated 06 November 2026)
• Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for MoPSW Consultant Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the application in the prescribed proforma is 27 November 2026. Applications must reach the undersigned – Shri Sumit Nandan, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India, Estt. Section, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways – by this date.

How do I apply for MoPSW Consultant posts – online or offline?

This is an offline application. Candidates must fill the prescribed proforma (Annexure I) and submit it to the Under Secretary, Estt. Section, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, 425, Transport Bhavan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001. There is no online application portal for this recruitment.

What is the application fee for MoPSW Consultant Recruitment?

The official notification does not specify any application fee. Candidates should check the official notification PDF for any fee-related instructions.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. The Consultant post is on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, extendable if required. The appointment is temporary in nature and can be terminated at any time without assigning any reason. This is not a regular cadre or permanent government position.

What is the salary for MoPSW Consultant?

The monthly remuneration/consultancy fees is fixed by deducting Basic Pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement, plus Traveling Allowance (TA) as decided by the Ministry. The exact amount is not fixed in the notification and will be determined by the Ministry.

Who is eligible to apply for MoPSW Consultant posts?

Only retired Central Government employees who have retired as Section Officer or above (or equivalent) in a Central Government Ministry/Department, preferably with at least 10 years of experience, and who have not been retired as a matter of punishment, are eligible. The age limit is not more than 63 years on the last date of application.