Mumbai Port Sr. Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

Mumbai Port Authority is hiring 5 Senior Medical Officers (General Duty) on absorption / deputation basis from Major Port Authorities. If you are a serving officer with an MBBS degree and 5 years of hospital experience, you can apply. The last date to send the application through proper channel is 18 June 2026. The pay is Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 (Level not specified) with a 3-year deputation period.

Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) Senior Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Mumbai Port Authority, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Sagarmala), has notified 5 vacant posts of Sr. Medical Officer (General Duty) in the pay scale of Rs. 50,000-1,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 20,600-46,500 / 10,750-16,750). Selection is by absorption or deputation — only serving officers from Major Port Authorities are eligible to apply through proper channel. The recruitment is governed by the Recruitment Rules attached as Annexure I to the notification.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• MBBS degree from a recognised University
• Five years of experience in a hospital, after completion of one-year internship

Desirable Qualification

• A post-graduate medical degree from a recognised university
• Knowledge of Marathi

Other Conditions

• You must be a serving officer of a Major Port Authority (this is a deputation/absorption recruitment — open market candidates are not eligible)
• You must be cleared from a vigilance and administrative angle
• No major or minor penalty should have been imposed during the last 10 years
• Your ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25) must be available

Age Limit

• The notification specifies a maximum age of 40 years in the recruitment rules table (column 7).
• For deputation, normal DoPT age conditions for deputation posts apply.
• Crucial date for eligibility (qualification, experience and age): 1 May 2026.

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 per month
• Pre-revised scale: Rs. 20,600 - Rs. 46,500 / Rs. 10,750 - Rs. 16,750
• Plus DA, HRA, deputation (duty) allowance and other allowances as per Central Government / DoPT rules
• Class: Class-I post (Selection method)

Selection Process

Selection is by absorption/deputation through the Services Selection Committee:

1. Document Screening: Applications received through proper channel are screened against the eligibility criteria in the Recruitment Rules.
2. Vigilance and Administrative Clearance: Your ACRs (2020-21 to 2024-25), vigilance clearance (Annexure IV) and integrity certificate (Annexure III) are reviewed.
3. Services Selection Committee: Shortlisted candidates are considered by the Services Selection Committee.
4. Final Order: Selected candidates are absorbed or deputed for a period of 3 years.

No written exam — selection is based on records, ACRs and Committee review.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Mumbai Port Authority website at mumbaiport.gov.in and download the circular and Annexure II application form.
2. Fill the application form (Annexure II) in the prescribed format.
3. Get the application forwarded through your parent Port (proper channel) — direct/advance copies sent by candidates will not be considered.
4. Attach the required documents (see below).
5. The forwarding Port must send the application along with all enclosures to: Manager (HR), Mumbai Port Authority, General Administration Department, 2nd Floor, Port Bhavan, S. V. Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400001.
6. The application must reach Mumbai Port Authority on or before 18 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 May 2026
• Crucial Date for Eligibility: 1 May 2026
• Last Date to Receive Application at Mumbai Port: 18 June 2026
• Deputation Period: 3 years from date of joining

• Provide general medical care to port employees, dependants and pensioners
• Handle outpatient and inpatient duties at the port hospital / dispensary
• Conduct medical examinations of port staff, including pre-employment, periodic and fitness checks
• Attend medical emergencies arising within port premises and dock areas
• Maintain medical records, prescriptions and patient case sheets as per port medical rules
• Coordinate with public health authorities on disease surveillance and vaccination drives
• Assist in occupational health programmes and dockworker safety initiatives
• Work in shifts including night duty and emergency call-out as assigned