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Mormugao Port Authority (MPT Goa) Secretary Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Goa has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 post of Secretary (HOD). This is a prestigious opportunity for officers serving in Major Port Authorities looking for absorption into the Mormugao Port. The recruitment is conducted strictly based on merit and service records, making it a direct recruitment process without any written examination. Interested officers must apply online through the Ministry's portal.
Recruitment Type
Direct Recruitment: Selection is based on merit and overall grading in Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) or APARs. No written exam or CBT is required.
Key Highlights Table
| Organization Name | Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Goa |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Secretary (HOD) |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Application Start Date | 13-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14-03-2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.mpgpa.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary (HOD) | Category-II Ports | 01 | Rs. 1,00,000 - 2,60,000 (Revised) |
Salary Progression: Initially appointed in the scale of Rs. 1,00,000-2,60,000. After 3 years of regular service, elevated to Rs. 1,20,000-2,80,000 subject to fulfillment of conditions.
Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)
Educational Qualification
- Essential: A Degree from a recognized University.
- Experience: Fifteen (15) years of experience in an executive cadre in the field of General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial/Commercial/Government undertaking.
- Desirable: Post Graduate degree/diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Social Work/Labour Welfare or allied subjects OR degree in Law from a recognized University/Institution.
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: 45 years (as of 14-03-2026).
- Crucial Date: Age is calculated as of the closing date of application, i.e., 14-03-2026.
- Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC (if applicable to serving officers).
Selection Process
This recruitment is a Direct Recruitment based on Merit. The selection criteria are rigorous:
- The selection is made by merit based on the overall grading in the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) or Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs).
- The benchmark in the overall grading must not be below "Very Good".
- Selection is done by a Services Selection Committee.
- No written examination is conducted.
Application Fee
Not explicitly mentioned. Candidates are advised to check the official notification PDF for any specific fee requirements for the online portal processing.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit Official Portal: Go to the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: https://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in.
- Registration: Register and fill out the online application form for the post of Secretary (HOD) in Mormugao Port Authority.
- Timeline: Submit the online application between 13-02-2026 and 14-03-2026.
- Print Application: Take a printout of the submitted OAP application form.
- Forward through Channel: Submit the printout to your administrative Port for onward forwarding.
- Submission by Port: Ensure your Port forwards the application along with the following documents to reach MPT Goa by 30-03-2026:
- Certified copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
- Statement showing year-wise availability of ACRs/APARs.
- Attested copies of educational certificates and experience proofs.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the respective Port.
- Certificate by the Head of Office (Annexure-II).
- Undertaking regarding non-withdrawal of candidature.
- Vigilance and Administrative clearance (Annexure-III).
- Two recent passport size photographs.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 12-02-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 13-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14-03-2026 |
| Last Date for Forwarding by Ports | 30-03-2026 |