Overview
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata (SMPA) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman (on contract) (03 vacancies). Eligible candidates with B. Sc./ B.E./ B. Tech degree and working knowledge of computers can apply before 09.12.2026 (application must be received by this date).
Key Details
- Organization
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata (SMPA)
- Qualification
- B. Sc./ B.E./ B. Tech degree and working knowledge of computers
- Vacancies
- 03
- Advertisement No
- Admn/6497/C/DMD/Sd. Sup.-cum-Dftman./Contract
- Last date to apply
- 09.12.2026 (application must be received by this date)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 09.12.2026 (application must be received by this date) |
| Date of fresh circular | 10.11.2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 01.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (receipt of hard copy) | 09.12.2026 |
| Written / Proficiency Test and/or Interview | To be intimated in due course |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
SMPA will engage three (03) Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman on a purely contractual basis. The notice gives no category-wise break-up of the three posts. • Nationality: Indian citizens. • Essential criteria: (a) B. Sc./ B.E./ B. Tech degree from a recognized university/ Govt. recognized Institute; (b) working knowledge of computers. • Desirable criteria: (a) Certificate/ Diploma in Civil Engineering; (b) experience in hydrography or land surveying. • Age limit: upper age limit 50 years as on 01.11.2026. The notice does not mention any age relaxation. • Remuneration: Rs. 26,000/- (consolidated per month). • Type and period of engagement: purely contractual, for three (03) years. Fulfilling the essential criteria is mandatory for the application to be considered. Candidates should check the full eligibility conditions in the official notification.
Selection Process
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be called for a Written / Proficiency Test and/or Personal Interview, as decided by SMP, Kolkata. The date, time and venue will be intimated in due course. At the interview, applicants should carry the originals and one additional set of photocopies of: • Age Proof Certificate (Birth Certificate issued by appropriate Authority / Admit card of Board Examination). • Educational and Professional Qualification Certificates / Mark Sheets. • Experience Certificate(s). • 2 recent passport size photographs. • Any other relevant certificates and licenses. • Photo identity card issued by Govt. of India (Voter/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License etc.) in original. Selected candidates must submit an Antecedent Verification report issued by the appropriate Police Authority and undergo a medical fitness test before joining.
Important Instructions
• Mere submission of an application does not confer any right or claim to engagement; SMPA, Kolkata reserves the right to cancel/withhold the selection process without assigning any reason. • If any application is found incorrect/false even after engagement, the contract is liable to be terminated forthwith. • The selected candidate must sign an affidavit on not less than Rs. 10/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper, duly notarized, accepting the terms and conditions. • Renewal of the contract is subject to an annual performance review; the minimum benchmark is Very Good (grading: A - Outstanding, B - Very Good, C - Good or Satisfactory, D - Poor). • The engagement may be terminated by one month's notice from either side; it is terminable on 24 hours' notice for unsatisfactory performance or acts detrimental to SMPA. • The selected candidate will not be allowed to take up any other remunerative occupation during the contract period without prior written permission of SMPA. • If sponsored for training, the candidate may have to give an undertaking not to leave SMPA for a prescribed period after training. • The selected candidate will be liable to reimbursement of monthly mobile charges as per Circular No. Admn/4704/XV/Mobile Phone dated 03.04.2025. • Updates on the recruitment will be posted on SMPA's website www.smp.smportkolkata.in; SMPA will not be responsible if applicants fail to keep themselves updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for SMPA Sounding Supervisor cum Draftsman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date: 09.12.2026 (application must be received by this date); Date of fresh circular: 10.11.2026; Age reckoned as on: 01.11.2026; Last Date to Apply (receipt of hard copy): 09.12.2026; Written / Proficiency Test and/or Interview: To be intimated in due course
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit 50 years as on 01.11.2026
What is the selection process?
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be called for a Written / Proficiency Test and/or Personal Interview, as decided by SMP, Kolkata. The date, time and venue will be intimated in due course. At the interview, applicants should carry the originals and one additional set of photocopies of: • Age Proof Certificate (Birth Certificate issued by appropriate Authority / Admit card of Board Examination). • Educational and Professional Qualification Certificates / Mark Sheets. • Experience Certificate(s). • 2 recent passport size photographs. • Any other relevant certificates and licenses. • Photo identity card issued by Govt. of India (Voter/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License etc.) in original. Selected candidates must submit an Antecedent Verification report issued by the appropriate Police Authority and undergo a medical fitness test before joining.