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  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Pilot Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority Pilot Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
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VOC Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company NameV.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin
Post NamePilot (Class-I)
No of Posts02 (ST – 01, UR – 01)
Advt NoGAD-EST10ESTC(EST)/9/2024-GAD(8142)
SalaryScale of pay Rs.70,000 – 2,00,000/-
QualificationCertificate of competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship issued by Ministry of Shipping, Government of India or equivalent, plus one year post-qualification experience as Master/Chief Officer of a foreign going ship
Age LimitMaximum 40 years (as on 04/02/2026); age relaxation for SC/ST as per rules
Start Date for Apply06.01.2026
Last Date for Apply04.02.2026 (application to reach by this date)
Official Websitewww.vocport.gov.in

VOC Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Sl. No.Name of the Post & Scale of PayNo. of Posts & Category
1Pilot – Rs.70,000 – 2,00,000/- (Class-I)ST – 01, UR – 01 (Total 02)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Post: Pilot, Class-I, in the scale of pay Rs.70,000 – 2,00,000/- by Direct Recruitment at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin.
  • Educational/Professional Qualification (Essential): Must hold a certificate of competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India.
  • Experience (Essential): One year post-qualification experience as Master or Chief Officer of a foreign going ship.
  • All qualifications should be recognized and approved in India by AICTE/UGC/appropriate statutory authority/competent authority.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 40 years; age will be determined as on 04/02/2026, which is the crucial date for qualification, experience and age.
  • Age Relaxation: Applicable to SC/ST candidates as per rules and regulations.
  • Employees working in Central & State Government/Semi-Government/Government Autonomous Bodies/CPSEs must apply through proper channel or submit No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.

Salary/Stipend

  • Basic Pay: Rs.70,000 – 2,00,000/- in IDA scale for Class-I Pilot.
  • In addition to basic pay, benefits include DA on industrial pattern, accommodation or HRA, cafeteria allowance, National Pension System (NPS), group insurance, medical facilities, encashment of earned leave and applicable marine allowances as per rules.
  • The candidate appointed as Pilot will initially undergo training for a period of 6 months and be designated as Trainee Pilot and, on obtaining license after training, will be designated as Pilot.

Age Limit (as on 04-02-2026)

  • Maximum age limit for the post of Pilot (Class-I): 40 years as on 04/02/2026.
  • Age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST candidates as per prevailing rules and regulations.

Application Fee

  • No application fee details are mentioned in the vacancy notification.

Important Dates

EventDate
Date of Vacancy Notification06/01/2026
Crucial date for determining qualification, experience and age04/02/2026
Last date for receipt of applications04/02/2026

Selection Process

  • Applications will be scrutinized to ensure that candidates fulfill eligibility norms; if at any stage it is detected that a candidate does not fulfill the norms or has furnished incorrect/false information or suppressed material facts, candidature will be cancelled and services terminated if already appointed.
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority reserves the right to shortlist and restrict the number of candidates for written test/personal interview on the basis of qualification and experience by adopting appropriate selection criteria.
  • Mere submission of application does not bestow the right to be called for written test/interview or to be considered for selection.
  • Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
  • Applications received after due date or not sent through proper channel will not be considered.
  • Vacancy advertised can be cancelled at the discretion of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority without assigning any reasons.

General Information/Instructions

  • The recruitment is for two posts of Pilot, Class-I, in V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India.
  • Candidates must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility and other norms mentioned in the notification before applying; non-fulfilment at any stage will result in cancellation of candidature.
  • All qualifications must be from institutions recognized and approved in India by AICTE/UGC or other appropriate statutory/competent authorities.
  • Employees from Central/State Governments, Semi-Government, Government Autonomous Bodies and CPSEs should apply through proper channel or submit No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
  • The crucial date for determining qualification, experience, and age is fixed as 04/02/2026.
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority reserves the right to cancel the advertised vacancies or modify the selection process without assigning any reasons.

How to Apply

  • Applicants must take a printout of the Application Form (Annexure I) available on the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority website (www.vocport.gov.in).
  • Duly filled application form with recent passport size photograph affixed on the right-hand corner must be prepared as per the prescribed proforma.
  • Self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, age proof and other relevant documents must be enclosed with the application.
  • The complete application must reach on or before 04/02/2026 to the following address: The Secretary, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Harbour Estate, Tuticorin – 628 004.
  • Applications received after the due date or not sent through proper channel will not be considered for the recruitment process.

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Q1. How many Pilot vacancies are notified by V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority?

  • The vacancy notification announces two Class-I Pilot posts in the scale of pay Rs.70,000 – 2,00,000/-, one reserved for ST category and one for UR category.

Q2. What are the essential qualifications required for the Pilot post at VOC Port?

  • Candidates must hold a certificate of competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India or an equivalent recognized qualification and possess at least one year post-qualification experience as Master or Chief Officer of a foreign going ship.

Q3. What is the age limit and crucial date for determining eligibility?

  • The maximum age limit is 40 years and the crucial date for determining qualification, experience and age is 04/02/2026, with age relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per applicable rules.

Q4. What pay scale and benefits are offered to selected Pilots?

  • Selected Pilots will be placed in the IDA scale of Rs.70,000 – 2,00,000/- with DA on industrial pattern, accommodation or HRA, cafeteria allowance, NPS, group insurance, medical facilities, earned leave encashment and marine allowances as per port authority rules.
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