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Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) Recruitment 2026: Joint Director (Class-I)
1. Recruitment Overview
The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), under the General Administration Department (Personnel Division), has invited applications for the recruitment of Joint Director (Class-I) (Deputy Head of Department). This is a prestigious senior-level position in the R&P Division, Traffic Department at the Visakhapatnam Port.
Recruitment Type: Deputation Basis (Not a competitive written exam). Selection will be based on merit through a Service Selection Committee.
Applications are invited from eligible officers serving in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSUs/Autonomous Bodies. The initial deputation period is 3 years, extendable up to a maximum of 5 years.
2. Key Highlights Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) |
| Post Name | Joint Director (Class-I) / Deputy HoD |
| Department | R&P Division, Traffic Department |
| Total Vacancies | 1 (One) |
| Application Mode | Online via OAP Portal + Hardcopy Submission |
| Last Date for Application | 01 April 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.vizagport.com |
3. Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Classification | Pay Scale / Salary | Method of Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Director (Class-I) | Deputy HoD Level | Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000 (Pre-revised) | Deputation / Absorption |
Reservation: Specific category-wise reservation (SC/ST/OBC) is not explicitly detailed in the circular, but the post is open for officers from all State Govts/Ministries.
4. Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)
A. Educational Qualification
- Essential: Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
- Experience: Minimum 12 years of executive experience in:
- Planning,
- Collection, compilation, and interpretation of data,
- Conducting field surveys/investigations, or
- Electronic Data Processing (EDP) / Information Technology.
- Desirable: Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Computer Science, IT, MIS, or Business Administration with specialization in Systems/Information Systems.
B. Experience Requirements (Deputation)
Candidates must be serving officers holding:
- Analogous Posts: Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis.
- OR Officers holding posts of Sr. Dy. Director (Research/EDP) equivalent posts in the scale of Rs. 13,000-18,250 with 3 years regular service in P&R Division/Department in Govt./PSUs/Autonomous bodies.
C. Age Limit & Relaxation
- Age as on: The crucial date for determining eligibility is the last date of application submission, i.e., 01.04.2026.
- Standard age limits for direct recruitment do not apply here as this is a deputation post.
5. Selection Procedure (Deputation & Merit)
Since this is a Deputation/Transfer post, there is no written examination (Prelims/Mains). The selection involves the following stages:
- Shortlisting: Based on the eligibility criteria and experience.
- Service Selection Committee (SSC): Recommendations will be made by the SSC.
- Merit/Benchmark: The selection is by merit. The benchmark in the overall grading in the ACRs (Annual Confidential Reports) / APARs will not be below 'Very Good'.
- Vigilance Clearance: Mandatory clearance certificate required (Annexure-IV).
- Approval: Recommendations will be conveyed to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways for approval before issuing the appointment order.
6. Application Fee
Not specified in the notification text. Candidates should refer to the Online Application Portal (OAP) for fee details if applicable.
7. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Online Registration: Visit the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways: http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in.
- Fill Application: Complete the online form with all personal and professional details.
- Submit Online: Finalize the online submission.
- Print & Prepare Documents: Take a printout of the filled application. Gather the following documents:
- Certified copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (2020-2021 to 2024-2025), attested by an officer not below the rank of Dy. HoD.
- Attested copies of educational qualifications and work experience proofs.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Competent Authority.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate (Annexure-IV).
- Undertaking that candidature will not be withdrawn if selected.
- Certificate from Head of Office (Annexure-III).
- Self-attested passport-size photographs (2 Nos).
- Forwarding: Send the hardcopy printout and documents through proper channel (i.e., through your current employer/Department).
- Mailing Address: Send the sealed envelope to:
The Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Visakhapatnam - 530 035. - Deadline: Ensure the application reaches by 01.04.2026. (Applications received after 15 days of the last date via proper channel will be rejected).
8. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17.02.2026 |
| Application End Date | 01.04.2026 |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility | 01.04.2026 |
| Hardcopy Receipt Deadline | Within 15 days from 01.04.2026 (via proper channel) |
9. Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.vizagport.com (Check Careers Section)
- Online Application Portal (OAP): http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in
- Download Notification PDF: Available on VPA Website (Circular No. C21/Rec/Joint Director/R&P Div/2025/1)
10. Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ACRs/APARs (Last 5 Years)
- Qualification Certificates
- NOC from Current Employer
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Undertaking Form