SM Port Kolkata Recruitment 2026 for Cabin Assistant, Pointsman and Other Posts
January 6, 2026
Latest notifications for SM Port Kolkata recruitment 2026 updated today are listed here. Below is the complete list of all SM Port Kolkata recruitment in India for the current year 2026 where you can find information on how you can apply and register for various opportunities:
SMP Kolkata Cabin Assistant and Pointsman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 08 Posts | Last Date: 29th January 2026
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP Kolkata), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has invited applications for the recruitment of Cabin Assistant and Pointsman posts on a contractual basis. A total of 08 vacancies are available, exclusively for retired railway employees with relevant experience in railway yard operations. The contract appointments will be made in Kolkata, and selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly remuneration ranging between Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 40,000. Eligible candidates must apply offline by 29th January 2026.
SMP Kolkata Cabin Assistant and Pointsman Recruitment 2026 Notice
Madhyamik or equivalent + Retired Indian Railways Personnel
Total Vacancies
08
Apply Mode
Offline
Job Location
Kolkata, West Bengal
Last Date To Apply
29 January 2026
SMP Kolkata Cabin Assistant and Pointsman Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Cabin Assistant (Contract)
05
Madhyamik + Retired Sr./Head/Chief Trains Clerk from Indian Railways
Pointsman (Contract)
03
Madhyamik + Retired Pointsman / Token Porter from Indian Railways
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Cabin Assistant: Must have passed Madhyamik or equivalent and be retired Sr. Trains Clerk / Head Trains Clerk / Chief Trains Clerk from Indian Railways. Experience in train interchange, FOIS, POMS, and clerical railway operations is required.
Pointsman: Must have passed Madhyamik or equivalent and be retired Pointsman / Pointsman-A / Token Porter from Indian Railways. Experience in setting/clamping of points and piloting foreign locomotives at interchange yards is required.
Salary
Cabin Assistant: Rs. 40,000/- (consolidated) per month.
Pointsman: Rs. 35,000/- (consolidated) per month.
Age Limit
Maximum 62 years as on 01 December 2025.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a Written/Proficiency Test and/or Personal Interview as decided by SMP Kolkata.
Candidates must also undergo antecedent verification and medical fitness test.
How to Apply
Download and fill the application form in the prescribed format (Annexure-I).
Enclose the following documents:
Proof of age
Educational and professional qualification certificates
Experience/Service certificate(s)
Copy of PPO
Two passport-size photographs
Valid photo ID
Superscribe the envelope clearly with:
“Application for engagement as Cabin Assistant (on contract)” or
“Application for engagement as Pointsman (on contract)”
Along with name, address, and mobile number
Send the application to: Traffic Manager, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, Subhas Bhavan, 40, C.G.R. Road, Kolkata – 700043
The application must reach on or before 29 January 2026.
SM Port Kolkata Recruitment 2025: Notification Out for Apprentice Dock Pilot and Other Posts [CLOSED]
The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SM Port), Kolkata, operating under its Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), has announced a specialized recruitment drive for the post of Apprentice Dock Pilot. Released via Advertisement No. DR/25/17 dated September 24, 2025, this recruitment aims to train and absorb professionals into key maritime roles within the Marine Operations Division at HDC, Haldia. A total of 03 vacancies are available under this notification, including categories for OBC, EWS, and UR candidates. These Apprentice positions are part of a structured training program that will lead to permanent Dock Pilot roles — essential for ensuring safe and efficient shipping operations.
Name of Organization
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (Haldia Dock Complex)
Post Names
Apprentice Dock Pilot
Education
2nd Mate (FG) Certificate or B.Sc. (Nautical Science) with 60% marks. HDC Officers with same degree also eligible
Total Vacancies
03 (01 OBC, 01 EWS, 01 UR)
Apply Mode
Offline (Postal Application)
Job Location
Haldia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
Last Date to Apply
24th October 2025
To be eligible, candidates must possess either a 2nd Mate Foreign Going Certificate or a B.Sc. in Nautical Science with 60% marks. Existing HDC officers with a relevant degree may also apply. The selection will include a written test followed by an interview. Applications must be submitted in offline mode by 24th October 2025.
SM Port Kolkata Apprentice Dock Pilot 2025 Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Apprentice Dock Pilot
03 (01 OBC, 01 EWS, 01 UR)
2nd Mate FG Certificate OR B.Sc. Nautical Science with 60% marks
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Candidates must hold either:
2nd Mate Foreign Going Certificate, or
B.Sc. (Nautical Science) with minimum 60% marks.
Additionally, existing HDC officers with B.Sc. (Nautical Science) are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit
Category
Upper Age Limit
General
25 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
28 years (3-year relaxation)
Existing Employees of Major Ports
Up to 55 years
PwBD
Not eligible for this post
Salary
During Apprenticeship: ₹ 40,000/- (fixed stipend)
After Completion of Training (Dock Pilot Grade): ₹ 50,000 – ₹ 1,60,000/-
Selection Process
Written Test – Total 90 Marks
Part-I: Objective Test (40 Marks):
General Knowledge – 10
English Language – 10
Numerical Ability – 10
Logical Reasoning – 10
Part-II: Subject-Oriented Test (50 Marks):
Section A: 5 Descriptive Questions × 4 Marks = 20
Section B: 30 MCQs × 1 Mark = 30
Interview – 10 Marks
Application Fee
No fee information provided in the notification.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for SM Port Kolkata Apprentice Dock Pilot Recruitment 2025:
Step 1: Download the official notification and application form. Step 2: Fill in the form carefully with accurate information. Step 3: Attach one recent passport-size photo and self-attested copies of all required certificates/testimonials. Step 4: Place the completed application in a sealed envelope, clearly superscribed as: “Application for recruitment of Apprentice Dock Pilot under HDC.” Step 5: Send the envelope by post to the following address: Sr. Dy. Manager (P&IR), Haldia Dock Complex, Jawahar Tower, P.O.: Haldia Township, Dist.: Purba Medinipur, West Bengal – 721607 Deadline: 24th October 2025
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