NMPA Chief Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 45 years for candidates applying via the absorption through the composite method. The crucial date for eligibility is the vacancy date (1 June 2026).

Educational Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institution.

Experience

• Fifteen years of executive cadre experience in Planning/Construction/Design/Maintenance, preferably related to Port and Marine Structures in an Industrial/Commercial/Govt. Undertaking.

For absorption through composite method

• Officers holding posts in the scale of Rs. 80,000-2,20,000 with three years regular service in the Civil Engineering Department in a Major Port Trust shall be eligible. The feeder post is Deputy Chief Engineer in the pay scale of Rs. 80,000-2,20,000.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 15 December 2025
• Online Application Window Open: 16 December 2025 to 15 January 2026
• Hard Copy Submission (if required): 30 January 2026
• Eligibility Criteria Date for calculations: 01 June 2026

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Application Fees

• Details regarding application fees are not specified in the notification. Please refer to the official notification for exact fee information.

General Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online via the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Online Application Portal (OAP).
• Hard copies, if required by administrative ports, should be forwarded with all required documents by 30 January 2026.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

How to Apply

• Register and apply online through the OAP between 16 December 2025 and 15 January 2026.
• Print the online application form from OAP, sign it, and send through proper channel along with attested copies of educational qualifications, experience, PPOs, and APARs for the last 5 years.
• Enclose the hard copy in a sealed envelope marked for the post of Chief Engineer (Civil) at New Mangalore Port Authority and reach the Secretary, NMPA, Panambur, Mangalore - 575 010 by 30 January 2026.

Important Links

• Apply Online: https://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in
• Official Notification PDF: https://newmangaloreport.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-12/CE-HOD.pdf
• Official Website: https://newmangaloreport.gov.in