Overview
Visakhapatnam Port Authority has announced recruitment for 3 Executive Engineer (Civil) (Class‑I) posts in its Civil Engineering Department. The positions will be filled primarily through promotion, absorption/deputation, and as a fallback direct recruitment. Eligible officers from major port authorities with a Civil Engineering degree and five years of executive cadre experience can apply offline by submitting the required documents to the VPA secretary by 19 January 2026. The salary ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 per month, and there is no application fee.
Key Details
- Organization
- Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)
- Qualification
- Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognised university/institution with five years’ executive cadre experience in Planning/Construction/Design/Maintenance, preferably of Port and Marine Structures in an industrial/commercial/government undertaking
- Vacancies
- 3
- Last date to apply
- 19 January 2026
Important Dates
| notification_release_date | 16 December 2025 |
| last_date_of_closing_applications | 19 January 2026 |
| last_date_to_apply_offline | 19 January 2026 |
| crucial_date_for_determining_eligibility | 19 January 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
Civil Engineering Department: 3
Selection Process
Applications are considered from eligible officers of major port authorities forwarded by the competent authority. The post will be filled by promotion, failing which by absorption/deputation, failing both by direct recruitment. No advance copy of application from the applicant will be accepted; only applications forwarded by the competent authority within the due date will be considered. The selected officer will be appointed on absorption/deputation basis.
How to Apply
Prepare the application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure‑II)., Superscribe the envelope with ‘Application for the post of Executive Engineer (Civil)’., Send the envelope to Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, 1st Floor, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, Visakhapatnam – 530035., Ensure the application reaches VPA on or before 19 January 2026., Attach certified copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, attested copies of educational and experience certificates, undertaking of non‑withdrawal of candidature, No Objection Certificate, Vigilance/Administrative clearance, certificate verifying degrees, and complete service details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Visakhapatnam Port Authority Executive Engineer Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline?
notification release date: 16 December 2025; last date of closing applications: 19 January 2026; last date to apply offline: 19 January 2026; crucial date for determining eligibility: 19 January 2026
What is the application fee?
direct recruitment: ; absorption deputation:
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit for direct recruitment 35 years as per Recruitment Rules; post to be filled by promotion, failing which by absorption/deputation, failing both by direct recruitment
What is the selection process?
Applications are considered from eligible officers of major port authorities forwarded by the competent authority. The post will be filled by promotion, failing which by absorption/deputation, failing both by direct recruitment. No advance copy of application from the applicant will be accepted; only applications forwarded by the competent authority within the due date will be considered. The selected officer will be appointed on absorption/deputation basis.