NMPA Deputy Chief Engineer Recruitment 2026

New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) is hiring 1 Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) on a regular basis through Direct Recruitment. If you have a degree in Civil Engineering and 12 years of executive-level experience in planning, construction, design or maintenance of port and marine structures, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 5 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 2,20,000 per month (Class-I post).

New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has notified 1 vacancy for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil), Class-I, in its Civil Engineering Department vide Notification No. 3/15/2025/CERS.4. This is a senior technical position for experienced civil engineers with a background in port and marine infrastructure. Employees of Major Port Authorities with the prescribed qualification and experience can also apply, with a relaxed upper age limit of 55 years. NMPA is a fully solar-powered port and part of the Government's Sagarmala port-led development initiative. As per NMPA's recruitment rules, this post can also be filled through promotion, absorption or deputation from officers holding an analogous Superintending Engineer (Civil) post with the required regular service — but the current notification specifically invites Direct Recruitment applications from eligible outside candidates.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
• Experience: 12 years' experience in an executive cadre in Planning, Construction, Design or Maintenance, preferably of Port and Marine Structures, in an Industrial, Commercial or Government Undertaking.
• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a Person of Indian Origin who migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or certain East African countries with the intention of settling permanently in India.
• The crucial date for checking your qualification, experience and age is 1 July 2026 — the first day of the month in which the vacancy was notified.
• If you are currently working in Central/State Government, a PSU, or an Autonomous/Statutory Body, you must apply through the proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of document verification. Your appointment will also be subject to vigilance clearance from your current employer.
• Ex-servicemen must submit their Discharge Certificate or Pension Payment Order, along with proof of qualification and relevant work experience gained during service.
• Your experience certificate should clearly mention the nature of work and responsibilities you handled, since NMPA uses this to verify the experience you have claimed in your application.

Age Limit

• Your upper age limit should not exceed 42 years as on 1 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates get relaxation as per Government of India guidelines.
• Employees of Major Port Authorities of India with the prescribed qualification and experience can apply up to 55 years.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 2,20,000 per month (Class-I scale of pay).
• You will also get VDA, accommodation/HRA, Cafeteria Allowance at 35% of Basic Pay, and Encashment of Earned Leave as per rules.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on the qualification and experience mentioned in the notification. NMPA may fix qualifying cut-off marks and limit the number of candidates shortlisted for the next stage. Applications received after the due date, or without the required documents, will be summarily rejected — meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee a call for the next stage.
2. Document Verification / Interview: Shortlisted candidates' original certificates are verified, and they may be called for an interview at any stage NMPA decides. Candidature is provisional until your original documents are verified.

Note: NMPA reserves the right to restrict, alter, cancel or modify the recruitment process at any time without prior notice. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Legal disputes related to this recruitment fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Mangalore.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in.
2. Fill in your application carefully — no changes are allowed after submission.
3. Submit only one application; multiple applications will lead to rejection of all of them.
4. Email a copy of your submitted application with all documents to secretary@nmpt.gov.in with the subject "Application for the post of Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) in Civil Engineering Department of New Mangalore Port Authority" by 20 August 2026.
5. In-service candidates must send their copy through the proper channel with a No Objection Certificate by the same date.
6. Complete your application well before the closing date — technical support is not available after 4:00 PM on the last date.
7. Keep checking your registered email regularly, since NMPA will not send any communication by post — only email.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 3 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 6 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 5 August 2026
• Last Date to Email Documents: 20 August 2026

• Plan and design civil engineering works for port and marine infrastructure
• Supervise construction and maintenance of port structures, jetties and buildings
• Prepare technical estimates, drawings and project reports
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality control on site
• Coordinate with other departments for project execution and safety compliance
• Maintain records of civil works, inspections and maintenance schedules
• Ensure works comply with port engineering standards and government norms
• Report project progress and budget status to senior management