VOCPA Consultants and Interns Recruitment 2026

VOCPA is hiring 7 contractual personnel for consultant and professional intern roles at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tuticorin. If you have a B.E. degree, MBA(HR), or Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduation as required for the post, you can apply offline. The last date for the application to reach the port authority is 14 July 2026. Monthly pay ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 60,000, depending on the role.

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) Consultants and Interns Recruitment 2026 - 7 Posts

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has released Advertisement No. GAD-EST10ESTC/3/2025-GAD(7392).D.1068 dated 15 June 2026 for contractual engagement in technical and human resources fields. The notice covers Consultant, Associate Consultant, and Professional Intern positions with a two-year tenure subject to annual review. Selection is through interview only, followed by document verification for provisionally selected applicants.

The engagement is linked to work at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin. The notice also says VOCPA may increase or decrease the number of positions or cancel the process, so you should treat the advertised 7 posts as the current requirement from this notification. Contractual personnel will not get an automatic right to permanent employment after completing the engagement period.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Consultant - Mechanical / Electrical and Electronics: 3 posts, monthly consolidated pay of Rs. 60,000.
• Associate Consultant - Human Resources: 1 post, monthly consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000.
• Professional Intern - Electrical: 3 posts, monthly consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000.

Who Can Apply?

Consultant - Mechanical / Electrical and Electronics

• Qualification: You need graduation in B.E. EEE, B.E. ECE, or B.E. Mechanical from a recognised university or institution.
• Experience: You need at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field in the port sector.
• Age limit: You should be less than 40 years.

Associate Consultant - Human Resources

• Qualification: You need any degree with MBA(HR).
• Experience: You need 2 years of experience in HR, IR, or General Administration, including 1 year in government departments.
• Age limit: You can apply up to 45 years.

Professional Intern - Electrical

• Qualification: You need a graduate degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from a recognised university or institution.
• Age limit: You can apply up to 35 years.

Qualifications, mark sheets, degree certificates, and experience proofs must be valid as on 14 July 2026.

You must keep a valid email ID and mobile number active during the engagement process because interview and document-verification communication will be sent through the registered contact details. You should also make sure the post and discipline selected in the form are correct, because the notice says no change of discipline or field will be allowed after submission.

Age Limit

• Consultant: Less than 40 years.
• Associate Consultant: Up to 45 years.
• Professional Intern: Up to 35 years.
• Relaxation: The notice says the upper age limit is relaxable in deserving cases.

Salary

• Consultant: Rs. 60,000 per month as consolidated pay.
• Associate Consultant: Rs. 50,000 per month as consolidated pay.
• Professional Intern: Rs. 30,000 per month as consolidated pay.
• Allowances: The notice mentions consolidated monthly pay only; separate DA, HRA, or TA is not mentioned.
• Tenure: Engagement is for 2 years, subject to annual review.
• Travel support: No travelling, boarding, or lodging expenses are admissible for selection or joining.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection process is based on screening and interview. The notification does not mention a written test or computer-based exam.

1. Application Screening: VOCPA will screen applications based on qualification and experience.
2. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be called for interview. Interview marks are split in the ratio of 40:30:30 for Technical Knowledge, Communication Skills, and Suitability.
3. Merit List: Final merit will be prepared from the marks scored in interview.
4. Document Verification: Provisionally selected applicants will be informed through registered email for document verification.

If the details entered in the application are found incorrect, false, or incomplete, the application can be rejected and the next person on the merit list may be considered. VOCPA will also check original documents related to nationality, age, education, and experience during the engagement process.

How to Apply

1. Go to the VOCPA website at www.vocport.gov.in and download the application form from the careers section.
2. Take a printout of the prescribed Annexure I application form.
3. Fill the form clearly and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
4. Attach self-attested copies of education, experience, and age certificates.
5. Send the filled form so that it reaches The Secretary, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Harbour Estate, Tuticorin - 628 004.
6. Your application must reach the office on or before 14 July 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
7. For doubts, you can use the official query email mentioned in the notice: secretary@vocport.gov.in.

Do not wait until the last day, because VOCPA has clearly said it will not be responsible for postal delay or loss in transit. Applications received late, incomplete forms, or forms without required self-attested documents can be rejected without further correction time.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 June 2026
• Application Start: 15 June 2026
• Last Date to Receive Application: 14 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced
• Document Verification Date: To be announced by email

• Handle technical or HR work assigned by V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority
• Prepare reports, notes, and records for the assigned discipline
• Support port-related project, administration, or engineering activities
• Coordinate with officers, departments, and field teams for daily work
• Keep documents, certificates, and work records ready for review
• Assist in meetings, inspections, and technical or administrative follow-up