Contractual / Regular

Mumbai Port Dy Chief Engineer Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 22, 2026
Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil)

Required Qualification

Get Job Alerts on Google
Save Job

Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
03 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000 (IDA Scale)
Age Limit
Up to 42 Years (Direct Recruitment / Cadre Norms for Absorption)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 22, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window22 Sep – 21 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

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.

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.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application via Ministry OAP Portal

OnlineQualifying Only

Administrative Port Forwarding & APAR Scrutiny

Dossier VerificationQualifying Only

Services Selection Committee Merit Evaluation

Interview / Portfolio ScrutinyMerit Scored

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

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Port & Marine Structures Engineering ExperienceCore Technical RequirementMinimum 12 years executive experience in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of harbor facilities, marine terminals, berths, and breakwaters.
Five-Year APAR Performance BenchmarkMandatory Merit ThresholdOverall APAR grading must not be below 'Very Good' across the last five assessment years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
Vigilance & Administrative IntegrityMandatory PrerequisiteClearance from vigilance angle with zero major/minor penalties imposed in the preceding 10 years.
Leadership & Port Cadre SeniorityServices Selection EvaluationProven leadership and administrative track record in Major Port Authorities in analogous or Superintending Engineer scales.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) is a senior executive leadership role within Mumbai Port Authority's Civil Engineering Department, based at Ballard Estate, Mumbai. The position oversees infrastructure modernization, maritime civil construction, berth deepening, dock maintenance, and compliance with Sagarmala port development projects, supervising multidisciplinary engineering teams in high-stakes maritime environments.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is through composite method absorption from Major Port Authorities into the pay scale of Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000/-. Selected officers are absorbed into Mumbai Port Authority service with regular service terms and benefits.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a Deputy Head of Department (Dy. HoD) position, this role serves as the feeder grade for promotion to Chief Engineer (HoD level, Rs. 1,00,000 - 2,60,000/-) and subsequent elevation opportunities as Deputy Chairperson / Chairperson across Major Port Authorities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • 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.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR / Absorption3
Total Vacancies03 Posts

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.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. 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.
  2. Download and print the completed application form submitted on OAP.
  3. Submit the hard copy of the application form to the parent administrative Port authority for verification and onward forwarding.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed for departmental absorption through composite method.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

Verified Official Domain
Visit Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

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.

Sarkari Job Khojo is an independent information service and job discovery platform. All recruitment insights, syllabi, previous year exam cutoffs, and selection stages are compiled from official government notifications, gazettes, and recruitment portals. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or an official representative of any government agency or recruitment board. Always verify details in the official advertisement PDF before applying.

Join TelegramJoin WhatsApp