Visakhapatnam Port Authority Recruitment 2026: Apply for Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

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Visakhapatnam Port Authority Recruitment 2026: Apply for Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Important Dates & Schedule
Notification Release
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1st Mar, 2026
Application Start
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3rd Mar, 2026
Application End
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2026-04-06 (Online), 2026-04-21 (Hardcopy Submission)
Admit Card Release
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To be notified later
Exam Date
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To be notified later (Written Exam/Interview)
Result Date
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To be notified later
Other Important Dates
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Crucial date for eligibility: 01.03.2026
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Visakhapatnam Port Authority Recruitment 2026: Apply for Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, has announced a recruitment drive for 02 (Two) posts of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) (Dy.HoD) (Class-I). This is a high-responsibility role in the Civil Engineering Department at Visakhapatnam Port.

This is a Direct Recruitment process. The selection will be based on a written examination and/or interview, depending on the number of applications received. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced civil engineers to join a premier government port authority.

Key Highlights Table

Feature Details
Organization Name Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)
Post Name Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) (Dy.HoD)
Total Vacancies 02 (UR)
Application Start Date 03 March 2026
Application Last Date (Online) 06 April 2026
Hardcopy Submission Last Date 21 April 2026
Official Website https://vpt.shipping.gov.in/

Vacancy Details

Post Name Vacancies Pay Scale/Salary Age Limit (Upper)
Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) (Dy.HoD) 02 (UR) Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000 (IDA Pattern)
Plus allowances (DA, HRA, Cafeteria @ 35% of Basic)
42 years
(55 years for existing officers of Major Port Authorities)

Note: Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwD.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
  • Experience: 12 years of experience in Executive cadre in planning, construction, design, or maintenance. Preference given to experience in Port and Marine structures in industrial/commercial/government undertakings.

Age Limit & Crucial Date

  • Upper Age Limit: 42 years (General/UR).
  • Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Govt. of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD.
  • Crucial Date for Eligibility: 01 March 2026 (First date of the month of notification).

Age Relaxation Details

  • SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
  • OBC: 3 years relaxation (Non-Creamy Layer certificate required).
  • PwD: 10 years relaxation (as per category).
  • Existing Port Employees: Upper age limit of 55 years.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Nationality: Indian Citizen, Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or Person of Indian Origin from specified countries.
  • Caste Certificates: SC/ST/OBC certificates must be issued by competent authorities (District Magistrate, etc.). OBC certificate must state Non-Creamy Layer status and match Central Government list.
  • Government Employees: Must apply through proper channel with No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance.

Selection Process & Examination Structure

The selection will be through a Written Examination and/or Interview, based on the number of eligible applications.

Selection Stages

  1. Written Examination (If conducted)
  2. Interview
  3. Document Verification

Weightage of Marks

  • Written Exam: 85%
  • Interview: 15%

Exam Pattern (Tentative - Based on Notification)

Stage Subjects Mode Duration
Written Exam Technical (Civil Engg.), General Awareness, Reasoning Online/Offline (To be notified) To be notified
Interview Technical & Behavioral In-Person To be notified

Note: Exact exam pattern (questions, marks, negative marking) will be detailed in the admit card/ exam notification. No specific negative marking is mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

Fee details are not specified in the provided notification. Candidates should check the official online portal at the time of application submission for any applicable fee (likely nominal for all categories, but confirm via official source).

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Visit the Official Online Application Portal: https://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in (Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways).
  2. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
  3. Fill the online application form from 03 March 2026 to 06 April 2026.
  4. Upload all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate, etc.).
  5. Pay the application fee (if applicable) via the online payment gateway.
  6. Submit the online form and take a printout.
  7. Send the hardcopy of the application along with all supporting documents to the address below, superscribed with "Application for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) in Visakhapatnam Port Authority", to reach by 21 April 2026.

Address for Hardcopy Submission

The Secretary,
Visakhapatnam Port Authority,
Administrative Office Building, Port Area,
1st Floor, Visakhapatnam-530 035.
Phone: 0891-287-3800/3136

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: 01 March 2026
  • Online Application Start: 03 March 2026
  • Online Application End: 06 April 2026
  • Hardcopy Submission Last Date: 21 April 2026
  • Crucial Date for Eligibility: 01 March 2026
  • Exam/Interview Date: To be notified later

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es oe AN AUTONOMOUS BODY UNDER MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING & WATERWAYS * VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY etapa k Riceies GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Os ae GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT No.C1/Rect/Dy.CE(Dy.HoD)/2026/ Dt. 03.03.2026 VACANCY NOTIFICATION Sub: Filling up of 02 (Two) posts of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) (Dy.HoD) (Class-l) in the scale of pay of Rs.80000-220000 in Civil Engineering Department, Visakhapatnam Port Authority by Direct Recruitment — Inviting applications from eligible candidates — Reg. 7 Visakhapatnam Port Authority, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India invites applications from eligible candidates for appointment to 02 (Two) posts of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) (Dy.HoD)(Class-l) on regular basis in the scale of pay of Rs.80000-220000 in Civil Engineering Department, Visakhapatnam Port Authority by Direct Recruitment, the details are as appended below: Name of | Class No. of | Category | Upper age! Requisite Educational the post & vacancies of limit qualifications & Scale __ of vacancy experience pa Deputy Class-| | 02(Two) UR 42 i) Degree or equivalent Chief (55 years for | in Civil Engg. from a Engineer existing recognized University / (Civil) Officers/ Institution. aan fone es 1) 12 years experience in Executive cadre in Authorities planning/Construction/ ee Design/Maintenance oe ibed preferable of Port and ae HICRUONS Marine structures in an ५ industrial / SXPONSHCE) Commercial/ Govt. undertaking. General Conditions: 1. Age Limits: i) Age relaxation for different categories will be applicable as per Government of India Guidelines. ii) Candidates applying under age relaxation categories must: a) Submit copies of relevant certificates with their application. b) Present original certificates for verification during document scrutiny or at any Stage of recruitment as required by Visakhapatnam Port Authority. iii) Regular employees of Board of Major Port Authorities of India may apply if they possess the required qualification and experience, with an upper age limit of 55 years. (Cont.Pg.2) 62: 2. Special instructions for SC/ST/OBC: i) For SC/ST/OBC candidates, only certificates issued by the following authorities in the prescribed form will be accepted as proof of caste/tribe/community: a) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/ Deputy Collector/First Class stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of First Class Stipendiary Magistrate). b) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate c) Revenue Officer (not below the rank of Tehsildar). d) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or their family normally reside. ii) Important Note for OBC candidates: * The certificate should specifically state that the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer section excluded from reservation benefits in Civil Posts & services under the Government of India. * The OBC certificate containing the Non-creamy layer clause should be valid as of crucial date of eligibility and on the date of appointment at Visakhapatnam Port Authority. * The caste name in the certificate must match letter - for -letter with the Central Government list/notification. * OBC candidates falling under the Creamy layer on whose caste is not in the Central List are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as General (UR) in the application form. iii) All Government of India directives regarding caste status shall apply. 3.Nationality: A candidate applying for recruitment under this process must be either be: a) Citizen of India, or b) A subject of Nepal, or c) A subject of Bhutan, or d) A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1° January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or e) a person of India origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to category (a) shall produce such proof of his nationality as required by the VPA, from time to time. Provided further that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Provided also that a candidate in whose case the proof of nationality or a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be provisionally appointed, pending the production by him of the necessary certificates in his favour from the Central Government, as the case may be. In such cases, the provisional appointment shall not exceed a period of one year. (Cont..Pg.3) :703:: 4. Emoluments & Benefits: The Pay Package will include Basic Pay, DA based on IDA Pattern and Cafeteria allowances @ 35% of Basic Pay. In addition to above, Gratuity, HRA or quarters, Medical benefits, leave encashment, NPS, Group Insurance etc. are also admissible as per Rules of Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Visakhapatnam / Government of India guidelines. 5. The crucial date for determining eligibility criteria viz. educational qualification, experience, age etc. shall be on the first date of the month in which the vacancies are notified / advertised i.e. 01.03.2026. Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria will not confer any right upon the candidate for selection. Management reserves the right to cancel the selection process without any reference to the candidate. Later or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. Applications not supported with any of the requisite certificates shall be liable for rejection. 6. Applicants working in Central Government, State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, or Statutory Bodies should apply through proper channel. A "No Objection Certificate” from the present employer and vigilance clearance should be submitted along with the application or at the time of interview as applicable. 7. The selection will be through written examination or/ and interview, on the basis of number of eligible applications received. In case of written examination and interview, the weightage of marks will be 85 % for written examination and 15 % for interview. 8. The applications received after the due date, incomplete applications or applications not accompanied by the required documents/ certificates will be summarily rejected. Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria shall not confer any right on the candidate to be called for interview. 9. Candidates fulfilling the above mentioned eligibility criteria may submit their application through “Online Application Portal’(OAP) of the Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways(https://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in) from 03.03.2026 to 06.04.2026 .The print out of the application submitted online has to be sent, along with all the proper documents/certificates etc. superscribing the envelope “Application for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer(Civil) in Visakhapatnam Port Authority’ so as to reach this office on or before 21.04.2026. gama BABU) SECRETARY afta / SECRETARY The Secretary, विज्ञाखपट्टणम पोर्ट अधारिटी Visakhapatnam Port Authority, VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY Administrative Office Building, Port Area, 1° Floor, 0891-287-3800/3136 Visakhapatnam-530 035. Encls: Annexure | - Bio - Data Form Annexure II - No Objection Certificate Annexure III - Vigilance Clearance. (Cont... Pg.4) :104:: Copy to : The Secretary to the GOI, MoPSW, New Delhi. Kind Attention: Shri Ashish Bhattacharya, Under Secretary to GOI, (PHRD) MoPSWs, New Delhi. — For information. Kind Attention : Shri Devendra Kumar, Dy.Secretary (PHRD), MoPSWs, New Delhi. — For information. Copy to: The Chairperson, Major Port Authorities. Copy to : MD, IPA, New Delhi - for uploading the vacancy circular on IPAs website. Copy to : AS (PR Section of GAD) - To arrange for the release of the above notification , in the leading English News Paper having wide across India and also local for necessary action. circulation daily Newspapers in Telugu Copy to: CE - for information and vide circulation among eligible Officers in Civil Engineering Department, VPA. Copy to: FA&CAO for information. Copy to: Joint Director with a request to upload the Circular on the VPA website. The Circular may be deleted from the web site after last date. ANNEXURE-I GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Os कट VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY a APPLICATION FORM FOR RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER (CIVIL) (DY.HOD) ON REGULAR BASIS BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT IN VPA POST APPLIED FOR: AFFIX LATEST SELF- ATTESTED PASSPORT SIZE PHOTO 1. Full Name BIO-DATA 2. Mailing address 3.Contact Numbers : Landline: Email: Pin: Mobile: 4.Date of Birth 5.Gender 6. Religion 8. Category (Gen/SC/ST/OBC/PwBDS-Category} 7.Nationality: 9. ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Sr.No | Qualifications University/Institution Year of passing (P.T.O) :102:: 10. WORKING EXPERIENCE: Sr.No | Name of the organization Post Held Period of Years of Nature of duties service service performed From | To From To Declaration | Shri/Smt (Name of the applicant) hereby declare that, the information furnished above are true and correct .In case, any information is found incorrect/false, | myself render liable and disqualification for the post applied for apart from the necessary action as deemed fit. Place: Date: Signature of Candidate Note: 1. Additional information, if any, may be provided in the additional sheets. 2. Self attested copies of all the testimonials/documents should be enclosed to the application. ANNEXURE-II NO OBJECTION CERIFICATE CERTIFICATE RYE EY EE eee _ + (In case of applicants employed in Govt./Semi-Govt. organizations/ PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies) (To be given by the Head of Department/Competent Authority) This is to certify that Shri Designation . who is working in since . The Particulars furnished by him at SI.No. 4 to 10 in the above application are verified and found to be correct. There is no Disciplinary case pending or contemplated against the Applicant. No Major/Minor penalties have been imposed on the Applicant during his service with our organization/department. His integrity is certified and he is clear from vigilance angle. Date : HEAD OF DEPARIMENL. DEPARTMENT / Place : COMPETENT AUTHORITY Annexure - Il VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY Particulars of the Officer for whom Vigilance Comments / Clearance is being sought. (To be furnished and signed by the CVO or HOD) 1. Name of Officer (in full | 2. | Father's Name | 3. | Date of Birth | _4.__| Date of Retirement __5.__| Date of Entry into Port Service | Service to which the Officer belongs including batch/year Cadre etc., where applicable i: Positions held (during the ten preceding years) 51 | Organization Designation and Administrative / From To No. | (Name in Full) Place of Posting Nodal Ministry / Dept. Concerned ( in case of officers of PSU etc,. A Ee Cc i Whether the officer has been placed on the “Agreed List” or “List of officers of Doubtful Integrity”. (If yes, details to be given ae Whether any allegation of misconduct involving Vigilance angle was examined against the officer during the last 10 years and if, so with what results. 10. | Whether any punishment were awarded to the officer during the last 10 years and if so, the date of imposition and details of the penalty. a Is any disciplinary / criminal proceedings or charge sheet pending against the Officer as on date. (If so, details to be Furnished-Including reference no, if any of the Commission. 12. | Is any action contemplated against the officer as on date (if so, details to be Furnished). 13. | Whether any complaint with Vigilance angle is pending against the officer (if so, details to be furnished 14. | Whether the officer / official has submitted his / her annual immovable property return of the previous year as required under Rule 18 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964 within the prescribed limit. The officer is (CLEAR/ NOT CLEAR) from Vigilance angle as per the guidelines of DoP&T / CVC. Date: (Name & Signature) (*) If Vigilance Clearance had been obtained from the Ministry / CVC in the past, the information may be provided for the period thereafter.

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With a maritime legacy stretching back to ancient times, Visakhapatnam Port Trust stands as a historic cornerstone of India's trade and commerce. As one of the oldest ports on the eastern coast, it has fostered trade links with the Middle East and Rome since antiquity, playing a pivotal role in regional and national economic growth. For aspirants seeking stable and prestigious government jobs, the Visakhapatnam Port Trust offers compelling opportunities in the public sector. From engineering and logistics to administration and harbor operations, a career here places you at the heart of India's maritime infrastructure. The organization’s history—from its mention in 1068 AD inscriptions to its development under the East India Company in 1682—reflects centuries of operational excellence. Today, Visakhapatnam Port Trust recruitment drives invite applications for various Sarkari Naukri, making it a prime destination for candidates preparing for SSC, RRB, and PSU examinations. Securing a position here means contributing to national development, ensuring seamless cargo movement, and becoming part of a legacy that drives economic progress and public welfare.


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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - 530035.
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