MbPA Principal Advisor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

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• Updated November 04, 2026 08:01 PM
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Where and How to Send

• The notice asks for the application in the prescribed format, sent to the address below. Applications are by post or paper submission; the notice names no email address and no online portal for submission.
• Address: Manager (HR), Mumbai Port Authority, Human Resource Division, General Administration Department, Port House, 2nd Floor, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400001.
• Envelope: write "Application for engagement of Principal Advisor (Port) on contract basis" on the envelope.
• Form: download the application format from www.mumbaiport.gov.in, People&Career/Jobs/Advertisements/Contractual Engagement menu. The format is also printed on the last two pages of the notice.
• Deadline: the last date for receipt of applications is 4 December 2026. Applications received after the due date are liable to be rejected.
• The form asks for name in block letters, gender, communication and permanent address, landline, mobile and email, date of birth and age, nationality, SC/ST/OBC status, marital status, name of father/spouse, qualifications table, employment and experience table, other skills, outstanding achievements, other information, contact details of two references (email and mobile) and enclosures, followed by a signed declaration. A passport size photograph is to be affixed.

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Qualification and Experience

• Educational qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
• Desirable: Master's Degree in Management/ Public Administration/ Engineering/ Maritime Studies or equivalent.
• Desirable: Training in Port Management, Infrastructure Management or Public Administration.
• Retired Port/Government/PSU Officer in the level of Head of Department (HoD) or above of a Major Port Authority/Government/PSU.
• Minimum 25 years' progressively responsible experience in Port Administration, Port Operations, policy formulation, strategic planning, project monitoring or institutional governance.
• Thorough knowledge of the Major Port Authorities Act, Government Rules, Port Administration, Contract Management, Vigilance, Finance and Human Resource systems.
• Proven leadership, coordination and decision-making abilities.

Age Limit

• The upper age limit is 65 years, relaxable as per Board approved Guidelines. The notice does not give the details of the relaxation.

Rules for Eligibility

• Age, qualification and experience are reckoned as on the last date of application.
• Only experience gained after acquiring the essential qualifications is counted.
• Percentage of marks must be clearly shown in the form; CGPA grades must be converted into percentage as per the criteria of the university or institution.
• Qualifications must be from recognized Indian Universities approved by the UGC, recognized Indian Institutes or recognized International Universities.
• Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility details.

Selection Process

• The notice says that, depending on the response, the Administration reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for a written examination and/or interview. The notice does not describe the syllabus, marks or dates of either stage. No TA/DA is paid for appearing in a written examination or interview, if called. Decisions on eligibility, shortlisting and engagement are final, and no representation will be entertained.

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Important Instructions

• Selected candidates must submit a discharge/relieving letter from their employer at joining; without it they will not be allowed to join.
• Engagement is subject to medical fitness, service and contract rules of MbPA, and police verification of antecedents.
• The selected person may not take up any other assignment during the engagement and is governed by the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
• Records of the assignment must be handed over before the contract expires and before final payment.
• Canvassing in any form disqualifies the candidate.
• MbPA may change the number of vacancies or any clause, or cancel the recruitment at any stage, without assigning reasons.
• Updates and corrigenda appear only on www.mumbaiport.gov.in; no separate communication is sent to applicants. Legal disputes fall under Mumbai courts only.

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Q2. What is the qualification required?

• A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University is required, along with being a retired Port/Government/PSU Officer at HoD level or above with a minimum of 25 years' progressively responsible experience.

Q3. What is the age limit?

• The upper age limit is 65 years, relaxable as per Board approved Guidelines. Age is reckoned as on the last date of application.

Q4. What is the salary of the Principal Advisor (Port)?

• Consolidated remuneration is Rs.1,80,000/- per month plus Transport Allowance of Rs.35,000/- per month. For a retired Government/Port Officer it shall not exceed the last pay drawn minus pension, excluding vehicle transport allowance.