Mumbai Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026 — 22 Vacancies

The Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) is hiring 22 Pilots on a regular basis under Advertisement No. DR-17/2026 dated 21 April 2026. If you hold a Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship and have one year post-qualification experience as Master / Chief Officer, this is your opportunity to join one of India's premier major ports. The pay scale is Rs. 70,000 – 2,00,000 with approximate gross of Rs. 1,45,000 per month at the minimum.

Mumbai Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026 — 22 Posts

The Mumbai Port Authority's General Administration Department invites applications from candidates fulfilling the prescribed maritime qualification and experience for filling up the post of Pilot on regular basis. The work involves piloting of vessels, berthing of vessels in the docks, posting on dredgers, and working on VTS as Supervisor. Initial appointment will be as "Trainee Pilot" till successful completion of training and issuance of Pilot license by the Competent Authority.

Vacancy Breakdown

• SC: 4 posts
• ST: 2 posts
• OBC: 3 posts
• UR (Unreserved): 13 posts
• Total: 22 Pilot posts on regular basis

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You must hold a Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, OR an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of Shipping.
• If you are an Indian citizen with a foreign Certificate of Competency recognized by India, you must acquire a relevant endorsement from the D. G. Shipping.

Experience

• One year post-qualification experience as Master / Chief Officer of a foreign going ship.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 40 years for regular appointment.
• SC / ST relaxation: 5 years.
• OBC relaxation: 3 years.
• Existing major Port employees: Upper age limit is 55 years (per Regulation 9 of MbPT Employees RSP Regulations, 2010).
• Ex-servicemen: Age relaxation as per Central Government orders issued from time to time.

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 70,000 – 2,00,000 (IDA pattern linked to Industrial DA).
• House Rent Allowance: 27% of Basic Pay.
• Cafeteria allowance: 35% of Basic Pay.
• Annual increment: 3%.
• Approximate gross at minimum of scale: Rs. 1,45,000 per month.
• Other benefits: leave, medical aid for self and dependent family, advances for purchase of house and car. Residential quarters available on license fee (if availed, HRA is deducted).
• Selected candidates will be governed by the New Contributory Pension Scheme.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.

Selection Process

1. Screening of applications based on qualification, Certificate of Competency, and experience as Master / Chief Officer.
2. Interview by the selection committee at Mumbai Port Authority.
3. Initial appointment as Trainee Pilot until successful completion of training.
4. Issuance of Pilot license by the Competent Authority on successful completion.
5. Selected candidates produce originals of all certificates, including OBC "Non-Creamy Layer" certificate where applicable.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the mumbaiport.gov.in website (Jobs / Advertisements section).
2. Fill in personal details, qualifications, and experience.
3. Attach self-certified photocopies of essential qualifications, Competency Certificates, CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate), and Caste Certificates as applicable.
4. If you are already in service of Government / Semi-Government Organisations / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies, apply through proper channel and submit advance copy with NOC at interview.
5. Send the completed application to: Dy. Secretary, HR Section, General Administration Department, Port House, 2nd Floor, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400001.
6. Email: ar.apandkar@mumbaiport.gov.in; Contact: 022-6656-4009.
7. The advertisement remains open for applications as long as vacancies remain unfilled or additional vacancies arise on regular basis. Candidates may refer the website from time to time.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 21 April 2026
• Advertisement number: DR-17/2026
• Last date to apply: Open-ended — applications are accepted as long as vacancies remain unfilled. Apply at the earliest.
• Working pattern: 24-hour on/off basis with vessel pilotage; 12-hour shifts when on berthing or dredging duties.

• Pilot vessels safely into and out of Mumbai Port harbour and approach channels.
• Handle berthing and unberthing of vessels at docks under prevailing weather and tide conditions.
• Take posting on dredgers and supervise dredging operations as required.
• Work on the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) as Supervisor when on rostered duty.
• Maintain a 24-hour on/off duty pattern and shift-based work for berthing or dredging assignments.
• Follow safety, navigation, and pilotage rules of Mumbai Port Authority and the Director General of Shipping.
• Coordinate with tug masters, signal stations, and harbour control on vessel movements.
• Keep accurate pilotage logs and incident records as per port regulations.