Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institution. Candidates must have at least 12 years of executive cadre experience in planning, construction, design, and maintenance, preferably of port and marine structures in an industrial, commercial, or government undertaking. Eligible serving officers of Major Port Authorities in analogous posts or Superintending Engineer (Civil) scale are considered for absorption through the composite method.
Mumbai Port Dy Chief Engineer Recruitment 2026
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 21, 2026
Starts
Sep 22, 2026
Deadline
Oct 21, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 42 years for direct recruitment; for absorption through composite method from Major Ports, age and service criteria apply as per Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways guidelines.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Application via Ministry OAP Portal
Administrative Port Forwarding & APAR Scrutiny
Services Selection Committee Merit Evaluation
Selection is conducted by merit through composite method absorption based on APAR grading (mandatory benchmark of 'Very Good' for the last five years: 2020-21 to 2024-25), administrative/vigilance clearances, and evaluation by the Services Selection Committee. No written examination will be held.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Port & Marine Structures Engineering Experience | Core Technical Requirement | Minimum 12 years executive experience in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of harbor facilities, marine terminals, berths, and breakwaters. |
| Five-Year APAR Performance Benchmark | Mandatory Merit Threshold | Overall APAR grading must not be below 'Very Good' across the last five assessment years (2020-21 to 2024-25). |
| Vigilance & Administrative Integrity | Mandatory Prerequisite | Clearance from vigilance angle with zero major/minor penalties imposed in the preceding 10 years. |
| Leadership & Port Cadre Seniority | Services Selection Evaluation | Proven leadership and administrative track record in Major Port Authorities in analogous or Superintending Engineer scales. |
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- Mandatory OAP Submission: Applications must be submitted via the Ministry's Online Application Portal (http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in) by 21.10.2026; direct offline applications without OAP registration are strictly invalid.
- Two-Year Debarment for Withdrawal: Officers who withdraw their candidature after selection by the Services Selection Committee will be debarred from consideration for Dy. HoD level posts across all Major Port Authorities for two years.
- Strict Forwarding Deadline: Hard copies must reach MbPA through proper channel by 04.11.2026; advance copies without parent Port forwarding within 15 days of the deadline will be rejected.
- APAR Benchmark Rule: Candidates whose five-year APAR grading falls below 'Very Good' will not meet the eligibility threshold.
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR / Absorption3
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Pay scale of Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000/- (revised IDA scale for Deputy Head of Department level in Major Port Authorities).
IDA pay scale of Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000/- for Deputy HoD level in Major Port Authorities with applicable industrial DA and perks.
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Application Procedure
- Eligible officers from Major Port Authorities must submit their application online through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Online Application Portal (OAP) at http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in between 22.09.2026 and 21.10.2026.
- Download and print the completed application form submitted on OAP.
- Submit the hard copy of the application form to the parent administrative Port authority for verification and onward forwarding.
- The administrative Port must forward the application along with attested copies of APARs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25), No Objection Certificate (NOC), administrative clearance (Annexure-II), vigilance report (Annexure-III), and candidate non-withdrawal undertaking on or before 04.11.2026.
- The physical application must be super-scribed with 'Application for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) in Mumbai Port Authority' and addressed to the General Administration Department, Port House, 2nd Floor, S.V. Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400001.
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No application fee is prescribed for departmental absorption through composite method.
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Application via Ministry OAP Portal
Administrative Port Forwarding & APAR Scrutiny
Services Selection Committee Merit Evaluation
Selection is conducted by merit through composite method absorption based on APAR grading (mandatory benchmark of 'Very Good' for the last five years: 2020-21 to 2024-25), administrative/vigilance clearances, and evaluation by the Services Selection Committee. No written examination will be held.
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Serving officers from Major Port Authorities (except Kamarajar Port Ltd.) who hold a Degree in Civil Engineering, possess 12 years of executive experience in port/marine engineering, and serve in analogous posts or Superintending Engineer (Civil) grade.
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