VOCPA Senior Deputy Secretary Recruitment 2026

VOCPA Senior Deputy Secretary Recruitment 2026: Overview

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA), formerly Tuticorin Port Trust, is filling a Senior Deputy Secretary post — a Class I position in its General Administration Department at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. VOCPA is one of India's Major Port Authorities under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and this post supports senior administration for the Authority's Chairperson and Board. The Authority fills the post through absorption or deputation from eligible officers first, with direct recruitment kept as a fallback route — so both serving government/PSU administrators and fresh direct applicants can be considered. Officers currently working as Deputy Secretary, or in an equivalent General Administration Department role at another Major Port Authority, are especially encouraged to apply.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Recruitment mode: The post is filled first by absorption through the composite method; if that fails, by deputation from another Government organisation or Authority; and only if both fail, by direct recruitment.
• Feeder eligibility: For absorption or deputation, officers must currently hold the post of Senior Deputy Secretary or Deputy Secretary (or an equivalent General Administration Department role such as Chief Public Relations Officer or Deputy Estate Manager) with at least 3 years' regular service in that grade, or a combined regular service of 7 years across the specified feeder scales in a Major Port Authority.
• Selection basis: Selection is by merit, and a candidate's overall grading in the Annual Confidential Reports must be "Very Good" or above.
• Selection Committee: Comprises the Chairperson (Chairman), Deputy Chairperson, the Head of the concerned Department, the Head of the Personnel Department, and a nominated SC/ST/OBC representative.

• Handle day-to-day administrative and personnel matters for the General Administration Department
• Assist the Chairperson and Board with policy drafting, correspondence and official records
• Coordinate recruitment, promotion and service matters for Port Authority staff
• Prepare agenda notes, minutes and follow-up action for Board and committee meetings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and other government departments
• Oversee compliance with service rules, RTI matters and administrative circulars
• Supervise subordinate administrative staff and review their case files