Overview
V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Deputy Secretary (Class I) (1 vacancies). Eligible candidates with A degree from a recognized University, with twelve years experience in Executive cadre can apply before 02/12/2026 (application must reach by this date).
Key Details
- Organization
- V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority
- Qualification
- A degree from a recognized University, with twelve years experience in Executive cadre
- Vacancies
- 1
- Advertisement No
- GAD-EST10ESTC(EST)/13/2026-GAD(9222)/D. 1829
- Last date to apply
- 02/12/2026 (application must reach by this date)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 02/12/2026 (application must reach by this date) |
| Date of circular | 03/11/2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 02/12/2026 |
| Crucial date for eligibility (qualification, experience, age, etc.) | 02/12/2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
There is one post of Senior Deputy Secretary. It is a Class I post filled by selection by merit. The pay scale is Rs. 80000-220000 (pre-revised Rs.32900-58000) (pre-pre-revised 16000-400-20800).
Age Limit
The Recruitment Rules give an upper age limit of 42 years for direct recruitment. The same Rules say the age limit prescribed for direct recruits does not apply to absorption ("Age: No"). The circular fixes 02/12/2026 as the crucial date for determining eligibility with regard to qualification, experience, age, etc. The period of probation is shown as "Not applicable" in the Recruitment Rules. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
Selection Process
The selection is by merit. Overall grading in the APARs must not be below "Very Good". The Recruitment Rules name the following Departmental Promotion Committee: • Chairperson – Chairman • Deputy Chairperson – Member • Head of Department in charge of the Department in which the vacancy occurs – Member • Head of the Department in charge of the Personnel – Member • Representative of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes & Other Backward Class nominated by the Chairperson – Member Ministry's letter No. A-29018/4/2018-PE-I dated 30.05.2022 and 01.06.2022 covers all Dy. HoD level posts. Under that letter, the Appointing Authority and the Disciplinary Authority is the Central Government, i.e. Secretary (PSW). The recommendations of the Service Selection Committee are therefore conveyed to the Ministry for approval before the appointment order is issued.
Important Instructions
• A Port official who withdraws candidature after selection by the Service Selection Committee will be liable for debarment from future selection to Dy. HoD level posts in all Major Port Authorities for a period of two years. This follows the instruction dated 11/08/2021. • If any major or minor penalty has been imposed on the applicant during the last 10 years, the forwarding authority may send the disciplinary case and the necessary documents along with the application. • Incomplete applications will not be considered. • The advertisement may be cancelled at any time without assigning any reason by the Competent Authority. • Under the Recruitment Rules, the post is filled by absorption through composite method. If that fails, it is filled by deputation from other Government Organizations. If both fail, it is filled by direct recruitment. This circular invites applications for absorption only. • The circular along with annexures is also available on www.vocport.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for VOC Port Authority Senior Deputy Secretary Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date: 02/12/2026 (application must reach by this date); Date of circular: 03/11/2026; Last date for receipt of application: 02/12/2026; Crucial date for eligibility (qualification, experience, age, etc.): 02/12/2026
What is the age limit?
The Recruitment Rules give an upper age limit of 42 years for direct recruitment. The same Rules say the age limit prescribed for direct recruits does not apply to absorption ("Age: No"). The circular fixes 02/12/2026 as the crucial date for determining eligibility with regard to qualification, experience, age, etc. The period of probation is shown as "Not applicable" in the Recruitment Rules. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
What is the selection process?
The selection is by merit. Overall grading in the APARs must not be below "Very Good". The Recruitment Rules name the following Departmental Promotion Committee: • Chairperson – Chairman • Deputy Chairperson – Member • Head of Department in charge of the Department in which the vacancy occurs – Member • Head of the Department in charge of the Personnel – Member • Representative of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes & Other Backward Class nominated by the Chairperson – Member Ministry's letter No. A-29018/4/2018-PE-I dated 30.05.2022 and 01.06.2022 covers all Dy. HoD level posts. Under that letter, the Appointing Authority and the Disciplinary Authority is the Central Government, i.e. Secretary (PSW). The recommendations of the Service Selection Committee are therefore conveyed to the Ministry for approval before the appointment order is issued.