Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
Contractual / Regular

SMPA Land Revenue Officer Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Land Revenue & Rent Recovery Officer

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹57,000/- per month
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years as on 01.09.2026
Job Location
West Bengal26Kolkata21

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 Sep – 22 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Candidates must be Graduates from a recognized University or Institute. Candidates must be managers, executives, or officials of PSUs, banks, real estate companies, or private organizations with a minimum of 20 years of professional experience in land acquisition, revenue, records, searching, mutation, and conversion. Desirable: Knowledge of Land Laws of West Bengal, Public Premises Act, KMC building bylaws, West Bengal Municipal Building Rules, WBFES, and MoEF environmental clearances.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 50 years as on 01.09.2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Written/Proficiency Test and/or Personal Interview

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Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on educational criteria and verified 20+ years of executive land management experience, followed by a Written/Proficiency Test and/or Personal Interview conducted by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component50 MarksEvaluation of length and depth of managerial experience in land acquisition, mutation, due diligence, and conversion across PSUs, banks, or real estate firms.
Evaluation Component30 MarksAssessment of expertise in West Bengal Land Reforms Act, Public Premises Eviction Act, KMC building bylaws, and MoEF clearances.
Evaluation Component20 MarksInterview assessing dispute resolution, estate revenue recovery strategy, and inter-departmental government liaison.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Land Revenue & Rent Recovery Officer operates within the Estate Division of Kolkata Dock System at the SMPA Head Office (15 Strand Road, Kolkata). The role centers on managing and monetizing extensive commercial and industrial port real estate, accelerating the recovery of leased land arrears, mitigating encroachment, and spearheading eviction proceedings under the Public Premises Act. The role involves frequent liaison with KMC, police authorities, state land revenue officers, and senior port management.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is based in Kolkata, West Bengal (15 Strand Road / Kolkata Dock System). The appointment is purely on a contractual basis for a term of three (03) years, renewable subject to an annual performance review (minimum 'Very Good' benchmark). It carries no inter-port transfer liability.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As an experienced executive contract post (requiring minimum 20 years prior experience), this position does not link into a standard civil service promotion ladder or permanent cadre absorption. However, incumbents receive 7.5% annual increments, medical coverage for self and spouse at Centenary Hospital, and performance-based retention.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The engagement is strictly contractual for 3 years; it does not confer any right or claim for permanent absorption or regular employment in Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.
  • Candidates must possess a minimum of 20 years of post-qualification executive experience in land management, revenue, mutation, or real estate legal due diligence.
  • Applications must be submitted in physical hard copy using the prescribed Annexure-I format, reaching SMPA by 22.10.2026. Online submission is not available.
  • The selected candidate will be required to execute a notarized affidavit on a ₹10/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper and submit a police antecedent verification report before joining.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of ₹57,000/- per month for a contractual tenure of 3 years.

Consolidated remuneration of ₹57,000/- per month. Includes mobile reimbursement up to ₹379/- per month, medical facilities at Centenary Hospital for self and spouse, 25% reimbursement of medical insurance premium (up to ₹5,000/- per annum), and 7.5% annual increment.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application proforma (Annexure-I) from the SMPA website (https://smportkolkata.shipping.gov.in/).
  2. Fill in all requisite particulars, including educational credentials and chronological experience detailing 20+ years of land portfolio management.
  3. Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the application form.
  4. Enclose self-attested photocopies of Age Proof (10th admit card/birth certificate), Degree Certificates/Marksheets, detailed Experience Certificates, and valid Government ID.
  5. Superscribe the envelope with: “Application for engagement as Land Revenue & Rent Recovery Officer (on contract)”.
  6. Submit the complete application packet by post to: Dy. Secretary-II, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, 15, Strand Road, Kolkata — 700001 on or before 22.10.2026. Late submissions will not be entertained.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No application fee is prescribed in the official advertisement.

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Candidates must be graduates from a recognized university with a minimum of 20 years of managerial or executive experience in land acquisition, revenue records, mutation, and conversion in PSUs, banks, real estate, or private organizations. The upper age limit is 50 years as of 01.09.2026.

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