Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 1 Post

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 1 Post

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has released a notification for the recruitment of the position of Joint Director (Class-I) (Dy.HoD) in the R&P Division, Traffic Department. This recruitment is being conducted through the absorption method from eligible and willing officers of Major Ports.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility for Joint Director (Class-I) (Dy.HoD)

• Essential Qualification: Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• Desirable Qualification: Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Information Systems, MIS, or Business Administration (with systems specialization).
• Experience (Direct Recruitment): Twelve years of executive experience in planning, data collection/compilation/interpretation, field surveys, or Electronic Data Processing/Information Technology.
• Experience (Absorption): Officers holding analogous posts or Sr. Dy. Director (Research/EDP) with 3 years of regular service in that grade. Alternatively, those with 2 years in that grade and a combined regular service of 7 years in specified pay scales (Rs. 10,750-16,750 and Rs. 13,000-18,250).
• Age Limit: Upper age limit is 42 years for direct recruitment (Crucial Date: 19.01.2026).
• Selection Standard: Selection is by Merit. The overall grading in ACR/APAR for the last five years must not be below "Very Good".

Salary / Stipend

Selected candidates will be paid a salary in the scale of Rs. 80,000 – 2,20,000.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start Date: 17.12.2025
• Online Registration End Date: 19.01.2026
• Hard Copy Submission Deadline: 03.02.2026
• Date for determining eligibility (Age/Qual/Exp): 19.01.2026

Selection Process

Selection will be done on the basis of Merit. Candidates must have an overall grading in ACR/APAR for the last five years not below "Very Good".

How to Apply

1. Candidates must apply via the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways at http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in.
2. After online submission, take a print-out of the application.
3. The hard copy of the online application, along with required documents, must be sent through the proper channel to the Secretary, VPA.
4. Hard copies must reach the designated address by 03.02.2026.

Required Documentation

The following documents must be forwarded by the Ports:

• Attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (2020-2021 to 2024-2025).
• Verified photocopies of educational and experience certificates.
• Administrative & Vigilance Clearance (per Annexure-II and Annexure-III).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) (per Annexure-V).
• Self-Undertaking (per Annexure-IV) stating the candidate will not withdraw if selected (withdrawal results in a two-year debarment).
• Statement of Service (per Annexure-VI).

Contact Information

Address: Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, 1st Floor, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, Visakhapatnam - 530 035.

Phone/Fax: 0891-2873136 / Fax: 0891-2565023

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Important Links:

Apply Online: Click here

Official Notification PDF: Click here

Official Website: Click here