Overview
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (Kolkata Dock System) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Assistant Secretary, General Administration Department (2 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (Kolkata Dock System)
- Qualification
- Essential: a degree in any discipline from a recognized University. The Recruitment Rules state that this qualification also applies to candidates coming on deputation or absorption.
- Vacancies
- 2
- Last date to apply
- 30 October 2026
Important Dates
| Notice date | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date | 30 October 2026 |
| Circular issued | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 30 October 2026 |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date for the application through proper channel (if an advance copy was sent) | 14 November 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Assistant Secretary (General Administration Department, Kolkata Dock System) | 2 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Post: Vacancies | Pay Senior Assistant Secretary (General Administration Department, Kolkata Dock System): 2 | Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 (IDA pattern) The circular also gives the older scales for the post: Rs. 20,600 to Rs. 46,500 (pre-revised, as on 01.01.2007) and Rs. 10,750 to Rs. 16,750 (pre-pre-revised, as on 01.01.1997). The post is a Class I post and is classified as a "Selection" post. According to the Recruitment Rules, 2 of the 4 existing posts of Senior Assistant Secretary / Senior Assistant Secretary (Public Relations) will be designated as Assistant Secretary Grade-I / Assistant Secretary (Public Relations) Grade-I. The other 2 will be designated as Senior Assistant Secretary. These Recruitment Rules are marked "Yet to be Gazette Notified". FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →
Eligibility
Essential: a degree in any discipline from a recognized University. The Recruitment Rules state that this qualification also applies to candidates coming on deputation or absorption.
Age Limit
The Recruitment Rules set an upper age limit of 35 years for direct recruitment. They state that this age limit does not apply to promotion, absorption or deputation.
How to Apply
• Download the circular and its annexures from the official notification (PDF). • Fill in the application form at Annexure-III and paste a 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm photograph on it. Do not show a pay scale granted under MACPS as regular service in the grade. • Get your Head of Office to issue the certificate at Annexure-IV, and get the CVO or HOD to fill in the vigilance particulars at Annexure-V. • Send the application through your parent port. Write "Application for the post of Sr. Asst. Secretary on deputation / absorption basis" on the envelope. • Post it to: The Secretary, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata, 15, Strand Road, Kolkata-700001, so that it arrives on or before 30 October 2026. If you send an advance copy, the application through proper channel must still arrive by 14 November 2026, or your candidature will not be considered. The Port will reject incomplete applications and applications that arrive late.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for SMP Kolkata Senior Assistant Secretary Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Notice date: 1 October 2026; Last date: 30 October 2026; Circular issued: 1 October 2026; Last date for receipt of application: 30 October 2026; Cut-off date for eligibility: 30 October 2026; Last date for the application through proper channel (if an advance copy was sent): 14 November 2026
What is the age limit?
The Recruitment Rules set an upper age limit of 35 years for direct recruitment. They state that this age limit does not apply to promotion, absorption or deputation.