DPA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) is hiring 5 Assistant Managers through direct recruitment for Dredger/Tugs and Floating Crafts roles. If you have marine engineering competency / marine workshop apprenticeship or a degree in Electrical Engineering with the required port or marine experience, you can apply online. The online application link is active until 19 July 2026, and the printed application must reach DPA by 29 July 2026. Salary is Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 per month in IDA pattern.

Deendayal Port Authority Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Deendayal Port Authority, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released Advertisement No. GA/PS/1736/2025/2753 dated 8 June 2026 for Assistant Manager posts. The recruitment covers 3 Assistant Manager (Dredger/Tugs) posts and 2 Assistant Manager (Floating Crafts) posts. This is a port technical officer recruitment, so the strongest match is for candidates with marine engineering, Indian Navy technical, or marine electrical maintenance experience.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Assistant Manager (Dredger/Tugs): 3 posts - 1 UR, 1 EWS, and 1 OBC (NCL) backlog post
• Assistant Manager (Floating Crafts): 2 posts - 1 UR and 1 OBC (NCL) backlog post

Total vacancies: 5 posts. The pay scale for both posts is Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 under IDA pattern.

Who Can Apply?

Assistant Manager (Dredger/Tugs)

• Qualification route 1: You need an Engineer Certificate of Competency issued under the ISV Act, 1971.
• Qualification route 2: You can also apply with 4 years regular apprenticeship in a Marine Engineering workshop recognised by the Ministry / Government of India.
• Experience: You need 2 years post-qualification experience as watch-keeping engineer in ocean-going vessels.
• Navy route: Indian Navy candidates can apply with 4 years' experience as Engine Room Artificer or a higher post, along with 2 years' watch-keeping engineer experience on ocean-going vessels.

Assistant Manager (Floating Crafts)

• Qualification: You need a degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university or institution.
• Experience route 1: You need 3 years post-qualification experience in maintenance of marine electrical installation.
• Navy route: You can also apply if you have worked as Chief Electrical Artificer in the Indian Navy.

General Eligibility

• Nationality: Indian citizens can apply. Other nationality categories listed in the notice need a Government of India eligibility certificate.
• Recognised qualification: Qualifications must be from recognised Indian universities, institutes or boards approved by the proper authority.
• Government employees: Employees in Central / State Government, Semi-Government bodies, autonomous bodies or CPSEs must apply through proper channel or submit NOC at interview.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 28 years for both Assistant Manager posts.
• Age reference date: Age, qualification and experience are counted as on 1 June 2026.
• OBC (NCL): 3 years age relaxation.
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation by the length of military service plus 3 years, subject to Government rules.
• Major Port Employees: Relaxation up to the age of 55 years.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 per month under IDA pattern.
• Posts covered: The same pay scale applies to Assistant Manager (Dredger/Tugs) and Assistant Manager (Floating Crafts).
• Benefits: VDA on industrial pattern, accommodation or HRA, cafeteria allowance, gratuity, NPS, group insurance, medical facilities for self and dependents, leave benefits and earned leave encashment are admissible as per DPA rules.

Application Fee

• Application fee: The official advertisement does not mention any application fee.
• Payment mode: No fee payment instruction is printed in the PDF.

Selection Process

DPA may conduct a written test if 20 or more candidates apply for the post. Candidates can also be shortlisted for the test or interview based on qualification and experience.

1. Application Screening: DPA will check whether the online form and hard copy documents support the claimed qualification, age, category and experience.
2. Written Test: A written test will be held if 20 or more candidates apply for a post.
3. Personal Interview: Candidates may be called for interview in the ratio of 1:5 or less against the vacancy, depending on availability of qualified candidates.
4. Document Verification: Original certificates may be checked at scrutiny, interview or any other stage of recruitment.
5. Medical Fitness and Character Verification: Final appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification of character and antecedents.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Deendayal Port Authority recruitment section at deendayalport.gov.in.
2. Open the specific online application form for Assistant Manager (Dredger/Tugs) or Assistant Manager (Floating Crafts).
3. Fill in your personal details, category, education, experience and other required details.
4. Upload the required photo and signature as asked in the online form.
5. Submit the online application before 19 July 2026.
6. Take a printout of the filled form, paste a recent passport-size photograph, sign it and attach self-attested copies of all required certificates.
7. Send the hard copy by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Secretary, Deendayal Port Authority, Post Bag No. 50, Administrative Office Building, Tagore Road, Gandhidham (Kachchh), Gujarat - 370201 so it reaches by 29 July 2026.

Hard copy submission is mandatory. The PDF says applications will be considered only if the printout and supporting documents are received in hard copy before the postal deadline.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 8 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 19 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 July 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy by Post: 29 July 2026
• Age / Qualification / Experience Cut-off Date: 1 June 2026
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage technical operations connected with dredgers, tugs or floating crafts at Deendayal Port
• Monitor marine engineering systems, machinery performance and operational readiness
• Coordinate maintenance of marine electrical installations and craft equipment as per post profile
• Prepare technical records, maintenance notes and compliance reports for senior officers
• Follow port safety, engineering and operational procedures during daily duties
• Assist in planning repairs, inspections and service schedules for assigned marine assets
• Work with port departments, vessel teams and technical staff for smooth marine operations