Mumbai Port Authority Dy Chief Engineer Recruitment 2026

1. Important Dates & Timelines

Applicants must strictly adhere to the dual deadlines for online portal registration and hard copy dispatch.

2. Post Details & Pay Scale

The Mumbai Port Authority is filling up senior-level Class-I vacancies under its Civil Engineering Department.

3. Eligibility Criteria & Experience

The eligibility criteria detailed below are exclusively for officers opting for absorption through the composite method from other Major Port Authorities.

Educational Qualification

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognized University / Institution.

Mandatory Experience Framework

• Twelve years (12 years) of experience in an executive cadre in Planning / Construction / Design / Maintenance, preferably of Port and Marine structures in an Industrial / Commercial / Govt. Undertaking.

Eligibility for Absorption (Composite Method)

• Officers holding analogous posts OR the post of Superintending Engineer (and equivalent posts) in the respective discipline of the Civil Engg. Deptt. in the scale of pay of Rs. 13000-18250 with 3 years regular service in the grade in a Major Port Trust.
• Alternatively, officers holding the post of Superintending Engineer (and equivalent posts) with 2 years regular service in the grade AND a combined regular service of 7 years in the scales of pay of Rs. 10750-16750 and Rs. 13000-18250 in the respective discipline of the Civil Engineering Department in a Major Port Trust will also be eligible.

4. Selection Methodology

The selection process utilizes a merit-based grading system rather than an open competitive examination.

• Merit-Based Selection: The selection will be strictly by merit.
• APAR Evaluation: The overall grading in the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) over the evaluated period should not be below "Very Good".
• Method of Recruitment Priority: The primary method is absorption through a composite method. Failing this, it moves to deputation from other Government Organisations, and failing both, by direct recruitment.
• Debarment Rule: An officer who withdraws his candidature after his selection by the Services Selection Committee will be liable for debarment from future selection to HoD level posts in all Major Port Authorities for a period of two years.

5. Step-by-Step Application Protocol

The application process mandates both digital entry on the national portal and administrative clearance forwarding.

1. Online Portal Submission: Eligible candidates must apply online through the 'Online Application Portal (OAP)' of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in. The portal is open from 10.06.2026 to 09.07.2026.
2. Print Hard Copy: After successful submission on the OAP, candidates must download and print the hard copy of the uploaded application form.
3. Submit to HoD: Submit the printed hard-copy of the application form to your respective HoD / administrative Port for onward forwarding.
4. Administrative Forwarding: The administrative Port will verify and forward the application super-scribing "Application for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) in Mumbai Port Authority" to the MPA along with the following enclosures:
   • Certified copies of APARs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25) duly attested by an officer not below the rank of Dy. HoD.
   • Statement showing year-wise availability of APARs.
   • Attested photocopies of all educational, qualification, and experience certificates.
   • No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Undertaking.
   • Administrative clearance (Annexure II) and Vigilance report (Annexure III).
   • Two passport size photographs.
5. Final Deadline: The complete set of enclosures must reach the Mumbai Port Authority on or before 24 July 2026.

6. Important Official Links

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)