Visakhapatnam Port Authority Recruitment 2026 For Senior Deputy Secretary and Other Posts

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has released a recruitment notification for the prestigious post of Senior Deputy Secretary (Class-I) (Dy. HoD) in the General Administration Department. This is a high-level executive opportunity for experienced officers serving in Major Port Authorities. The appointment will be made through Absorption by Composite Method and is based purely on merit, service record, and ACR/APAR assessment. No competitive written examination will be conducted. The selected candidate will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 80,000 – 2,20,000 and will be posted at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The crucial date for determining eligibility will be 10 March 2026.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Recruitment 2026 Notification

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Vacancy

Salary

Pay Scale: Rs. 80,000 – Rs. 2,20,000

Other allowances and benefits will be admissible as per Major Port Authority rules.

Age Limit

The notification does not explicitly mention an upper age limit. Eligibility is determined based on service length and deputation/absorption norms as on 10 March 2026.

Application Fee

No application fee has been specified in the notification. Candidates are advised to check the online portal for confirmation.

Selection Process

The recruitment will be conducted through merit-based selection process:

1. Scrutiny of applications submitted through proper channel.
2. Assessment of ACRs/APARs for the last five years.
3. Benchmark requirement: Overall grading must not be below “Very Good”.
4. Evaluation by Service Selection Committee.
5. Final selection based on overall merit and suitability.

No written examination will be conducted.

How To Apply

1. Visit the Online Application Portal of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways at http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in.
2. Fill the online application form before 10 March 2026.
3. Take a printout of the submitted online application.
4. Forward the hard copy through proper channel via the parent Port Authority.
5. Attach the following documents:
   • APARs/ACRs for last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
   • Educational and experience certificates.
   • Administrative Clearance and NOC (Annexure II & V).
   • Vigilance Clearance (Annexure III).
   • Undertaking not to withdraw candidature (Annexure IV).
   • Statement of service details (Annexure VI).
   • Two passport size photographs.
6. Superscribe the envelope as “Application for the post of Sr. Deputy Secretary (Class-I) in Visakhapatnam Port Authority”.
7. Ensure the hard copy reaches the following address on or before 10 March 2026:

The Secretary
Visakhapatnam Port Authority
1st Floor, Administrative Office Building
Port Area
Visakhapatnam – 530035

Important Dates

Application form, details & registration

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