Department of Fertilizers Recruitment 2026: 1 Assistant Commissioner (Shipping) – Apply Offline @ fert.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

The post of Assistant Commissioner (Shipping) is to be filled on deputation basis (including short-term contract) or promotion. Eligible candidates must meet all of the following conditions:

Who Can Apply

• Officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, Public Sector Undertakings, autonomous bodies, statutory organisations, recognised universities, or recognised research institutes, who are:
• Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR
• With five years of service rendered after appointment on a regular basis in Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.

Essential Educational Qualification & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institute.
• Experience: Five years' experience, comprising—
  • Minimum three years' experience in shipping or chartering of ships or port operations; AND
  • Two years' administrative work experience.

Desirable Qualification

• Associateship, Fellowship, or Diploma in Shipping from the Narottam Das Morarji Institute of Shipping, Mumbai, or any institute recognised by the Ministry of Education / Ministry of Shipping, Government of India.

Departmental (Internal) Candidates

• Departmental Assistant Director (Shipping) in Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) with five years' regular service and prescribed qualifications will be considered along with outsiders. If a departmental candidate is selected, the post shall be treated as filled by promotion.

Age & Period of Deputation

• Maximum Age Limit: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Period of Deputation (ISTC): Initial period of deputation is one (1) year; maximum period including prior ex-cadre postings shall ordinarily not exceed four (4) years.

Selection Process & Screening

1. Screening of Applications: All applications forwarded through proper channel will be screened against the prescribed eligibility criteria (analogous post / Level-10 experience, essential qualifications, and experience).
2. ACR/APAR Assessment: Up-to-date ACR/APAR dossiers for the last five years will be reviewed by the selection authority.
3. Vigilance / Integrity Clearance: The vigilance status and integrity record of the candidate will be verified from the parent department.
4. Approval by Competent Authority: On deputation, the appointment is subject to approval by the Competent Authority in the Department of Fertilizers.
5. No written test or interview is separately scheduled for deputation cases; selection is based on merit, suitability, and administrative assessment.
6. No TA/DA will be paid for attending any stage of the selection process.

Application Procedure (Offline)

Candidates applying through proper channel must send their complete application along with up-to-date ACR/APAR dossiers for the last five years to:

Shri Manish Kumar Chourasiya,
Under Secretary (Estt.),
Room No. 23049, 3rd Floor,
Department of Fertilizers,
Kartavya Bhawan 2,
New Delhi – 110001

The application must reach the above address within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (i.e., by 24 November 2026). Applications not received through proper channel will not be considered.

For detailed eligibility criteria, application form, and recruitment rules, refer to the Department's official website: https://fert.gov.in.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application in the prescribed format forwarded through proper channel by the Cadre Controlling Authority
• Up-to-date ACR/APAR dossiers for the last five years
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth
• Degree certificate and all educational qualification certificates from a recognised University/Institute
• Experience certificates verifying shipping / chartering / port operations experience and administrative work experience
• Copies of orders / break-up of service in Level-10 or analogous post in the parent cadre/department
• Certificates of desirable qualifications (Diploma/Associateship/Fellowship in Shipping), if held
• Vigilance / Integrity Clearance from the parent department (if applicable)
• Candidates should ensure all documents are duly self-attested and the application is complete before dispatch

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for Department of Fertilizers Assistant Commissioner (Shipping) recruitment?

The last date to submit the application is 24 November 2026 — within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News dated 10 October 2026.

3. Is there any application fee for this Department of Fertilizers recruitment?

No, there is no application fee prescribed for this deputation-based recruitment.

4. What is the nature of this appointment — is it permanent or contractual?

This appointment is on deputation basis (including short-term contract) or promotion. The initial period of deputation is one (1) year and shall ordinarily not exceed four (4) years including any prior ex-cadre postings. This is not a permanent direct-recruitment post and will revert to the parent cadre/department upon completion of the deputation period.

5. What is the salary or pay level for Assistant Commissioner (Shipping)?

The post carries a pay scale in the Level of 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700), corresponding to Group A Gazetted Non-Ministerial classification under the General Central Service.

6. What is the maximum age limit for appointment on deputation?

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.