Mumbai Port Authority Dy CE Recruitment 2026: 3 Vacancies

Mumbai Port Authority Recruitment for Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil)

Mumbai Port Authority has announced a recruitment drive for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil). This is an absorption-based recruitment for officers from Major Port Authorities.

Job Highlights

Organization: Mumbai Port Authority

Post Name: Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil)

Total Vacancies: 03

Application Mode: Online via Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways portal

Last Date to Apply Online: 21 October 2026

Last Date for Forwarding Applications: 04 November 2026

Vacancy Details

Mumbai Port Authority is filling 03 posts of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil). These posts are to be filled by absorption through a composite method from eligible officers of Major Port Authorities.

Two posts fell vacant on 25.05.2026 and 01.06.2026. One more post will become vacant on 01.12.2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited from eligible and willing officers of all Major Port Authorities who meet the prescribed qualifications and experience.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Officers eligible for absorption must meet the following criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• Experience: Twelve years of experience in the executive cadre in Planning/Construction/Design/Maintenance, preferably of Port and Marine structures, in an Industrial/Commercial/Government Undertaking.

For deputation, officers holding analogous posts or officers holding the post of Superintending Engineer and equivalent posts in the respective discipline of Civil Engineering Department in the scale of pay of Rs. [Pay scale not specified in the provided text] with 3 years of regular service in the grade in Govt./PSUs/Autonomous Bodies will be eligible.

Officers working in Major Port Trusts in the scale of pay of Rs. [Pay scale not specified in the provided text] and Rs. [Pay scale not specified in the provided text] with a combined regular service of 7 years in the scales of pay of Rs. [Pay scale not specified in the provided text] and Rs. [Pay scale not specified in the provided text] in the respective discipline of Civil Engineering Department will also be eligible for absorption.

Age Limit

The upper age limit for direct recruitment is 42 years. However, for absorption, the specific age limit is not explicitly mentioned but is implied to be within the service of Major Port Authorities.

Salary / Pay Scale

The posts are in the pay scale of Rs. [Pay scale not specified in the provided text].

Selection Process

Selection will be based on merit. The overall grading in the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) should not be below "Very Good".

Important Dates

• Online Application Portal (OAP) Opening Date: 22 September 2026
• Last Date for Online Application (OAP): 21 October 2026
• Last Date for Administrative Ports to Forward Applications: 04 November 2026
• Crucial Date for Eligibility (for posts vacant on 25.05.2026 & 01.06.2026): 21 October 2026
• Crucial Date for Eligibility (for post vacant on 01.12.2026): 01 December 2026

How to Apply

Eligible officers must apply through the 'Online Application Portal (OAP)' of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. No applications submitted through any other mode will be accepted.

After submitting the application online, candidates must submit the hard copy of the application form to their administrative Port for onward forwarding to Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA).

Documents Required for Forwarding

Administrative Ports are required to forward the applications along with the following documents:

• Certified copies of APARs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25), duly attested.
• A statement 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, a "No Report Certificate" may be furnished.
• Attested photocopies of all certificates and proof of educational qualification, present and past work experience.
• No objection certificate from the respective Port.
• Undertaking of the applicant that they will not withdraw their candidature if selected.
• Administrative clearance from the concerned port (Annexure II).
• Vigilance report in the prescribed format (Annexure III).
• Two passport size photographs.
• If any major or minor penalty has been imposed in the last 10 years, details of the disciplinary case along with necessary documents.

Applications must be super-scribed “Application for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) in Mumbai Port Authority".

Important Instructions

• Applications received after the due date (04 November 2026) will not be considered.
• Major Ports are requested to forward applications with complete enclosures at one time. No piecemeal forwarding will be considered.
• If an advance copy of the application is received from a candidate, their candidature will not be considered if the application is not received through the proper channel from the Port within 15 days of the last date of receipt of applications.
• Officers who withdraw their candidature after selection may be debarred from future selections to Dy. HOD level posts in all Major Port Authorities for a period of two years.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Deputy Chief Engineer post at Mumbai Port Authority?
A1: The last date to apply online is 21 October 2026. The administrative ports must forward applications by 04 November 2026.

Q2: How many vacancies are available for Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil)?
A2: There are 03 vacancies for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil).

Q3: Who can apply for this recruitment?
A3: Eligible and willing officers of all Major Port Authorities possessing the prescribed qualifications and experience can apply.

Q4: What is the application fee for this recruitment?
A4: The application fee is not specified in the official notification.

Q5: What is the selection process?
A5: Selection is based on merit, with an overall grading in APARs not below "Very Good".

Official Notification and Apply Online

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here