Overview
Deendayal Port Authority (formerly Deendayal Port Trust) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer (Dy. Chief Engineer (Civil)) (1 (the notice advertises "the vacant post" and prints no number) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Deendayal Port Authority (formerly Deendayal Port Trust)
- Qualification
- Crucial date: eligibility is judged on the last date of online submission, 27 November 2026. Age limit: the Recruitment Rule sets an upper age limit of 42 years for direct recruitment. It also says that this age limit does not apply to absorption or deputation. Educational qualification (applies to absorption): a degree or equivalent in Civil Engg. from a recognized university/institution. Who can apply for absorption through the composite method: • Officers holding analogous posts, or • Superintending Engineer and equivalent posts in the Civil Engg. Department, in the scale of pay of Rs. 13000-18250, with three years' service in the grade in a Major Port Trust, or • Superintending Engineer and equivalent posts in the Civil Engineering Department, with two years' service in the grade and a combined service of seven years in the scales of Rs. 10750-16750 and Rs. 13000-18250, in the Civil Engineering Department of a Major Port Trust. Experience: the Recruitment Rule asks direct recruits for twelve years' experience in the executive cadre in Planning/Construction/Design/Maintenance, preferably of Port and Marine Structure, in an Industrial/Commercial/Govt. Undertaking. It also says this experience requirement does not apply to absorption. Deputation (only if absorption fails): officers holding analogous posts, or Superintending Engineer and equivalent posts in the Civil Engineering Department in the scale of Rs. 13000-18250 with three years' service in the grade, in Govt./PSUs/A…
- Vacancies
- 1 (the notice advertises "the vacant post" and prints no number)
- Last date to apply
- 27.11.2026
Important Dates
| Last date (online) | 27.11.2026 |
| Hard copy to reach by | 07.12.2026 |
| Notice dated | 28.10.2026 |
| Last date for online application | 27.11.2026 |
| Crucial date for eligibility | 27.11.2026 |
| Hard copy to reach the port | 07.12.2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil), Class I, Selection post | 1 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Post: Vacancies | Pay Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil), Class I, Selection post: 1 | Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 2,20,000 (pre-revised Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 20,800) The Recruitment Rule in Annexure I gives the number of posts as 2 in its "No. of posts" column. It also sets the order of recruitment: absorption through the composite method first, then deputation from other Government organisations if that fails, and direct recruitment if both fail. FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →
Eligibility
Crucial date: eligibility is judged on the last date of online submission, 27 November 2026. Age limit: the Recruitment Rule sets an upper age limit of 42 years for direct recruitment. It also says that this age limit does not apply to absorption or deputation. Educational qualification (applies to absorption): a degree or equivalent in Civil Engg. from a recognized university/institution. Who can apply for absorption through the composite method: • Officers holding analogous posts, or • Superintending Engineer and equivalent posts in the Civil Engg. Department, in the scale of pay of Rs. 13000-18250, with three years' service in the grade in a Major Port Trust, or • Superintending Engineer and equivalent posts in the Civil Engineering Department, with two years' service in the grade and a combined service of seven years in the scales of Rs. 10750-16750 and Rs. 13000-18250, in the Civil Engineering Department of a Major Port Trust. Experience: the Recruitment Rule asks direct recruits for twelve years' experience in the executive cadre in Planning/Construction/Design/Maintenance, preferably of Port and Marine Structure, in an Industrial/Commercial/Govt. Undertaking. It also says this experience requirement does not apply to absorption. Deputation (only if absorption fails): officers holding analogous posts, or Superintending Engineer and equivalent posts in the Civil Engineering Department in the scale of Rs. 13000-18250 with three years' service in the grade, in Govt./PSUs/A…
Selection Process
• Selection is by merit. The overall grading in the ACRs must be at least "very good". • As conveyed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways in its letter dated 29.12.2020, the DPC for Dy. HoD level posts may be held at port level. • The port sends the DPC's recommendations to the Ministry for approval before it issues appointment orders.
How to Apply
• Register and apply on the Online Application Portal of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at MoPSW Online Application Portal. • Take a printout of the filled application. Paste a recent passport size photograph in the right-hand corner. • Attach self-attested copies of your education, experience and age certificates, along with the documents listed below. • Send the application through proper channel so that it reaches this address on or before 7 December 2026: The Secretary, Deendayal Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Gandhidham – Kutch, Gujarat - 370201. • If any major or minor penalty was imposed on you in the last 10 years, your forwarding authority may send the disciplinary case and its documents with the application. Documents to attach: • Attested copies of APARs/ACRs for the last 5 years. An officer not below the rank of Dy. HoD must attest each page. For any year without an APAR/ACR, send a "No Report Certificate" with the APARs/ACRs of the earlier years. • Attested copies of certificates and proof of educational qualification, and of present and past work experience in the post and pay scale. • No-objection certificate from your port. • An undertaking that you will not withdraw if selected. • A certificate from your Head of Office (Annexure II). It confirms that your particulars are correct, that no disciplinary or vigilance case is pending or contemplated, that your integrity is certified and that no major or minor penalty was imposed in …
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Deendayal Port Authority Deputy Chief Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last date (online): 27.11.2026; Hard copy to reach by: 07.12.2026; Notice dated: 28.10.2026; Last date for online application: 27.11.2026; Crucial date for eligibility: 27.11.2026; Hard copy to reach the port: 07.12.2026
What is the selection process?
• Selection is by merit. The overall grading in the ACRs must be at least "very good". • As conveyed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways in its letter dated 29.12.2020, the DPC for Dy. HoD level posts may be held at port level. • The port sends the DPC's recommendations to the Ministry for approval before it issues appointment orders.