Overview
Visakhapatnam Port Authority has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Deputy Secretary (Class - I) (Dy.HoD) (1 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online via oap and offline print-out through proper channel before 21.11.2026 (Online closing date); 07.12.2026 (Hard copy receipt date).
Key Details
- Organization
- Visakhapatnam Port Authority
- Qualification
- Post: Essential Qualification | Desirable Senior Deputy Secretary (Class - I): (i) Bachelor's degree from a recognised University; and (ii) twelve years' experience in executive cadre in the field of General Administration or Personnel or Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial or Commercial or Government Undertaking. | Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management or Industrial Relations or Social Work or Labour Welfare or allied subjects or Degree in Law from a recognised University or institute. For absorption through composite method, officers holding analogous posts or the post of Deputy Secretary and equivalent posts in the respective disciplines of General Administration Department (such as CPRO/Deputy Estate Manager/Deputy Chief Law Officer/Personnel Officer) in the scale of pay of Rs. 60000 - 180000 (Pre-revised Rs. 13000 - 18250) with three years regular service in the grade in a Major Port Authority or Deputy Secretary and equivalent posts in the respective discipline of General Administration Department with two years regular service in the grade and a combined regular service of seven years in the scales of pay of Rs. 50000 - 160000 (Pre-revised Rs. 10750 - 16750) and Rs. 60000 - 180000 (Pre-revised Rs. 13000 - 18250) in the respective discipline of General Administration Department in a Major Port Authority will be eligible. For deputation, officers holding analogous posts or post of Deputy Secretary and the equivalent post in the respective disci…
- Vacancies
- 1
- Advertisement No
- No. C2/Rect/Sr. Dy. Secretary/GAD/2024/4801
- Last date to apply
- 21.11.2026 (Online closing date); 07.12.2026 (Hard copy receipt date)
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 21.11.2026 (Online closing date); 07.12.2026 (Hard copy receipt date) |
| Date of Notification / Circular | 21.10.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application Portal | 22.10.2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Application Portal | 21.11.2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application through Proper Channel | 07.12.2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Deputy Secretary (Class - I) | 1 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
There is a total of 1 post available for recruitment under the General Administration Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority. Post Name: Vacancies | Scale of Pay Senior Deputy Secretary (Class - I): 1 | Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000
Eligibility
Post: Essential Qualification | Desirable Senior Deputy Secretary (Class - I): (i) Bachelor's degree from a recognised University; and (ii) twelve years' experience in executive cadre in the field of General Administration or Personnel or Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial or Commercial or Government Undertaking. | Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management or Industrial Relations or Social Work or Labour Welfare or allied subjects or Degree in Law from a recognised University or institute. For absorption through composite method, officers holding analogous posts or the post of Deputy Secretary and equivalent posts in the respective disciplines of General Administration Department (such as CPRO/Deputy Estate Manager/Deputy Chief Law Officer/Personnel Officer) in the scale of pay of Rs. 60000 - 180000 (Pre-revised Rs. 13000 - 18250) with three years regular service in the grade in a Major Port Authority or Deputy Secretary and equivalent posts in the respective discipline of General Administration Department with two years regular service in the grade and a combined regular service of seven years in the scales of pay of Rs. 50000 - 160000 (Pre-revised Rs. 10750 - 16750) and Rs. 60000 - 180000 (Pre-revised Rs. 13000 - 18250) in the respective discipline of General Administration Department in a Major Port Authority will be eligible. For deputation, officers holding analogous posts or post of Deputy Secretary and the equivalent post in the respective disci…
Selection Process
The selection is by merit for which the benchmark in overall grading in the ACR/APAR will not be below Very Good.
How to Apply
• Access the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways at http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in. • Submit the online application between 22.10.2026 and 21.11.2026. • Take a print-out of the online application. • Attach copies of educational qualifications and experience, a self-attested passport size photograph, an undertaking that candidature will not be withdrawn (Annexure - IV), Administrative Clearance (Annexure - II), No Objection Certificate (Annexure - V), Vigilance/Administrative clearance proforma (Annexure - III), service particulars statement (Annexure - VI), and ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (2021-2022 to 2025-2026) along with grading statement, duly attested by an officer not below the rank of Deputy HoD on each page (or non-availability certificate). • Super-scribe the envelope with "Application for the post of Sr. Deputy Secretary (Class - I) in Visakhapatnam Port Authority". • Send the application through proper channel so as to reach the SECRETARY, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, Visakhapatnam - 530035 on or before 07.12.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Visakhapatnam Port Authority Senior Deputy Secretary Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date to Apply: 21.11.2026 (Online closing date); 07.12.2026 (Hard copy receipt date); Date of Notification / Circular: 21.10.2026; Opening Date of Online Application Portal: 22.10.2026; Closing Date of Online Application Portal: 21.11.2026; Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application through Proper Channel: 07.12.2026
What is the age limit?
42 years (Upper age limit for direct recruitment)
What is the selection process?
The selection is by merit for which the benchmark in overall grading in the ACR/APAR will not be below Very Good.