VPA Recruitment 2026: 1 Senior Deputy Secretary (Class-I) - Apply Offline @ onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Senior Deputy Secretary (Class - I): Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; and twelve years' experience in executive cadre in General Administration, Personnel, or Industrial Relations in an Industrial, Commercial, or Government Undertaking.
• Desirable: Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Social Work, Labour Welfare, or allied subjects; or Degree in Law from a recognised university/institute.
• For Absorption (Composite Method): Officers holding analogous posts or Deputy Secretary and equivalent posts in GAD disciplines in Major Port Authorities in scale Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,80,000 with three years regular service, or combined seven years regular service in scales Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 and Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,80,000.
• For Deputation: Officers holding analogous posts in scale Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,80,000 in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/autonomous bodies with three years regular service.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection is conducted by merit through the composite method from eligible officers of Major Port Authorities. The benchmark in overall grading in the ACR/APAR will not be below Very Good. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Print-out of online application submitted through the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways.
• Copies of educational qualifications and experience, self-attested.
• Self-attested passport-size photograph.
• Undertaking that candidature will not be withdrawn (Annexure - IV).
• Administrative Clearance (Annexure - II).
• No Objection Certificate (Annexure - V).
• Vigilance/Administrative clearance proforma (Annexure - III).
• Service particulars statement (Annexure - VI).
• ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (2021-2022 to 2025-2026) along with grading statement, duly attested by an officer not below the rank of Deputy HoD on each page (or non-availability certificate).
• Super-scribe envelope: "Application for the post of Sr. Deputy Secretary (Class - I) in Visakhapatnam Port Authority".
• Send through proper channel to Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, Visakhapatnam - 530035 on or before 07.12.2026.

What is the age limit for Senior Deputy Secretary (Class-I) at Visakhapatnam Port Authority?

• The upper age limit for direct recruitment is 42 years.

What is the pay scale for the Senior Deputy Secretary post at VPA?

• The scale of pay is Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 2,20,000.

Is there any application fee for this recruitment?

• The notification does not state any application fee.

What is the selection process for VPA Senior Deputy Secretary?

• Selection is by merit based on the composite method, with overall ACR/APAR grading not below Very Good.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

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