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Vacancy Details
- Executive Engineer (Civil): 7 vacancies
Qualification: Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering with five years’ executive experience in planning/construction/design/maintenance preferably of port and marine structures; or Diploma in Civil Engineering as specified in recruitment rules. Eligible Major Port Authority officers with prescribed qualifications and experience as per Annexure-1 may apply.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Selection Process
- 1: Submit the online application through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Online Application Portal.
- 2: Print the submitted online application and forward it through the proper channel by the respective Port Authority with required enclosures.
- 3: Consideration for appointment will be by absorption or deputation as per prescribed conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the Online Application Portal (http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in) and submit the online application.
- Print out a copy of the submitted online application.
- Attach copies of educational qualifications and experience to the printed application.
- Enclose an undertaking not to withdraw if selected and affix a self-attested passport size photo on the application.
- Ensure the application is forwarded through the proper channel by the respective Port Authority with ACRs/APARs, willingness certificate, NOC, vigilance clearance and other documents.
- Send the forwarded application to SECRETARY, CHENNAI PORT AUTHORITY, RAJAJI SALAI, CHENNAI – 600 001 so it is received on or before 22-11-2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for Executive Engineer (Civil)?
Candidates must have a degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognized university with five years’ experience in an executive cadre in planning, construction, design or maintenance—preferably of port and marine structures. Alternatively, Diploma in Civil Engineering as specified in recruitment rules is acceptable; eligible officers of Major Port Authorities with prescribed qualifications and experience as per Annexure-1 may also apply.
How do I apply for this Chennai Port Authority vacancy?
Submit the online application via the Ministry of Ports Online Application Portal (http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in), print the submitted application, attach required documents and ensure it is forwarded through the proper channel to the Secretary, Chennai Port Authority by the last date.
What is the last date to apply?
The printed and forwarded application must be received by the Secretary, Chennai Port Authority on or before 22-11-2026.
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
The process involves submitting the online application, forwarding the printed application through the proper channel with required enclosures, and appointment by absorption or deputation as per prescribed conditions.
What is the pay scale for the Executive Engineer (Civil) post?
The pay scale is Rs. 50,000-1,60,000 (Revised). Pre-revised scales mentioned include Rs. 20600-46500 and Rs. 10750-16750.





