Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Jobs 2026

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Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026 Announced

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has released a notification for the recruitment of Pilots. This is a direct recruitment drive to fill 8 vacant posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of DPA.

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Vacancy Details

A total of 8 vacancies are available for the post of Pilot.

Abbreviations: UR - Unreserved, EWS - Economically Weaker Section, OBC (NCL) - Other Backward Classes (Non Creamy Layer), SC - Scheduled Castes, ST - Scheduled Tribe, PwBD - Person with Benchmarked Disability.

PwBD Categories: Dw - Dwarfism, AAV - Acid Attack Victims.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Pilot post:

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specific countries with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Must hold a Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India.
  • Indian citizens with a Foreign Certificate of Competency recognized by India must acquire relevant endorsement from D.G. Shipping.
• Experience: One year post-qualification experience as Master/Chief Officer of a foreign going ship.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for the Pilot post is 40 years as of 01/09/2026.

Age Relaxation:

• 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
• 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
• 55 years for existing employees of Major Port Authorities.
• As per applicable Government Guidelines for Ex-servicemen.
• 10 years relaxation for PwBD candidates (in addition to relaxation for their category), not exceeding 56 years in any case.

Candidates seeking age relaxation must submit necessary certificates for verification.

Salary and Pay Scale

The selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs. 70,000 - 2,00,000 per month (NOT VERIFIED - This salary figure is from the CONTEXT META and not explicitly stated in the provided PDF text. The PDF mentions "Scale of Pay Rs." but does not provide the figures. The text does mention "Perks & Allowances" which include VDA, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, Gratuity, NPS, Group Insurance, Medical facilities, Quarters facility, various leaves, etc., as per DPA rules.)

In addition to the Basic Pay, candidates will be eligible for applicable VDA on Industrial Pattern, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, Gratuity, NPS, Group Insurance, Medical facilities for self & dependents, Quarters facility, various kind of Leaves, Encashment of Earned Leaves and admissible perks etc., as per prevailing Rules & Regulations in DPA.

Selection Process

The selection process will involve a written test and/or personal interview.

• A written test will be conducted if 20 or more candidates apply for the post.
• The number of candidates called for a Personal Interview will be in the ratio of 1:5 or less, depending on the availability of qualified candidates.
• DPA Management reserves the right to shortlist and restrict the number of candidates for the written test/personal interview based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates need to follow these steps:

1. Apply Online: Visit the Deendayal Port Authority's website (www.deendayalport.gov.in) under the Recruitment Section and fill out the online application form. The online link will be open until 17/10/2026.
2. Take Printout: After filling the online form, take a printout of the duly filled application form.
3. Attach Documents: Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the top right corner of the application form. Attach self-attested copies of all educational certificates, experience certificates, age certificates, and other relevant documents.
4. Send by Post: Send the printout of the application form along with all attached documents via Speed Post/Registered Post to the following address:

   The Secretary,
   Deendayal Port Authority,
   Post Box No. 50,
   Administrative Office Building, Tagore Road,
   Gandhidham (Kachchh), Gujarat - 370201

Applications received after 27/10/2026 will not be considered. Only hard copies of applications with all required documents will be accepted.

Documents Required

Candidates must attach self-attested copies of the following documents with their application:

• Proof of nationality.
• Age certificate (e.g., Birth Certificate, Marksheet).
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• Experience certificates.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) if claiming relaxation.
• Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship.
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the notification.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria as on 01/09/2026.
• Furnishing incorrect or false information may lead to cancellation of candidature, even after appointment.
• Employees working in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies/CPSEs must apply through proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
• Merely applying does not guarantee selection.
• The Deendayal Port Authority reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
• Candidates should provide an active mobile number and email ID for communication.
• All required qualifications should be from recognized institutions.

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