Mumbai Port Authority has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 Deputy Chief Engineer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Mumbai Port Authority website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Mumbai Port Authority Deputy Chief Engineer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Mumbai Port Authority Deputy Chief Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
- Must be an officer of any Major Port of India
- Must possess prescribed qualifications and experience as per position requirements
- Overall grading in Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) must not be below “Very Good”
- APARs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25) required
Application Process
Online Application:
- Portal: Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Website: http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in
- Last Date for Online Application: 20-02-2026
- No application submitted other than through OAP will be accepted
Hard Copy Submission:
- After submitting online application, candidate must submit hard-copy of the application form uploaded in OAP to their administrative Port
- Administrative Port will forward all applications and required documents to Mumbai Port Authority
- Document Forwarding Deadline: Applications along with all required documents must be forwarded on or before 09-03-2026
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted by the Administrative Port on or before 09-03-2026:
- Certified copies of APARs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25), duly attested by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Head of Department on each page
- Statement of APAR Availability showing year-wise availability of APARs and grading duly signed by the Head of Department/Secretary. If APAR for a particular year is not available, this should be clearly mentioned
- All application forms and related documents properly compiled and organized
Selection Process
- Selection by merit based on overall APAR grading for the last 5 years
- Minimum acceptable APAR grading: Very Good
- Evaluation based on performance and merit
- Final selection and appointment as per Government of India rules
Job Profile
As Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) in Mumbai Port Authority, the selected officers will be responsible for:
- Overseeing civil engineering projects and infrastructure development
- Managing port operations and maintenance activities
- Technical oversight of construction and civil works
- Coordination with various departments and external agencies
- Ensuring compliance with engineering standards and specifications
- Planning and implementation of port development projects
- Other duties as assigned by the administration
Important Dates
Terms & Conditions
- Application must be submitted through Official OAP only
- Hard copy must be submitted to administrative port within the prescribed timeline
- All APARs must be certified and attested by proper authorities
- Overall APAR grading must not be below “Very Good”
- APARs for all 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25) are mandatory
- Selection is merit-based on APAR performance
- All applicants must be willing to join Mumbai Port Authority
- Appointment will be as per Government of India norms and rules
