SMP Kolkata Recruitment 2026: 18 Trainee Pilot Posts – Apply Offline @ smportkolkata.shipping.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold at least one of the following marine professional qualifications:
• Master (FG) certificate or Dredge Master Grade-I
• First Mate (FG) certificate or Dredge Master Grade-II
• 2nd Mate (FG) certificate or Dredge Mate Grade-I
• B.Sc. Nautical Science

Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)

• B.Sc. Nautical Science: Not exceeding 25 years
• 2nd Mate (FG) / Dredge Mate Grade-I: Not exceeding 30 years
• First Mate (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-II: Not exceeding 35 years
• Master (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-I: Not exceeding 40 years

Age Relaxation

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• SC / ST: 5 years
• Existing employees of any Major Port of India Board: up to 55 years
• Note: If an SC, ST, or OBC candidate applies under the UR category, they are not eligible for age relaxation. Reservation is applicable for UR, OBC (B/L), SC, ST, and EWS categories. The post is not identified suitable for PwBD candidates.

Selection Process

• Stage 1 – Shortlisting: Applications will be screened against prescribed eligibility criteria (qualification, age, experience).
• Stage 2 – Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview based on qualifications and relevant experience. The interview date and venue will be communicated to eligible candidates.
• Stage 3 – Document Verification: Original documents will be verified on the day of the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• Post-Selection: Selected candidates will serve as Trainee Pilots. Adjustment against the regular post of Pilot is subject to passing the requisite examinations (maximum of 3 attempts allowed per examination). A service bond for a minimum period of 5 years is required after qualifying as Pilot.

How to Apply – Offline Submission Process

• Download the application proforma (Annexure-I) from the SMP Kolkata Trainee Pilot Official Notification PDF.
• Affix one recent colour passport-size photograph, self-attested, on the designated space in the application form.
• Fill in all required details including personal information, educational qualifications, professional qualifications, and work experience.
• Enclose self-certified/self-attested photocopies of caste certificates, educational and professional qualification certificates, age proof certificate, CDC, and COC.
• Place the application and all enclosures inside a sealed envelope.
• Superscribe the envelope with: 'Application for the post of Trainee Pilot at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (erstwhile Kolkata Port Trust)'.
• Send the sealed application by Registered Post / Speed Post, or deliver it in person, to:Director, Marine Department, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, 15 Strand Road, Kolkata 700001 — on or before 26 October 2026.

• SMP Kolkata Trainee Pilot Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Important Dates