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Vacancy Details

Post NameVacanciesScale of Pay
Senior Deputy Secretary (Class - I)1Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000
  • There is a total of 1 post available for recruitment under the General Administration Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

PostEssential QualificationDesirable
Senior Deputy Secretary (Class - I)(i) Bachelor's degree from a recognised University; and (ii) twelve years' experience in executive cadre in the field of General Administration or Personnel or Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial or Commercial or Government Undertaking.Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management or Industrial Relations or Social Work or Labour Welfare or allied subjects or Degree in Law from a recognised University or institute.
  • For absorption through composite method, officers holding analogous posts or the post of Deputy Secretary and equivalent posts in the respective disciplines of General Administration Department (such as CPRO/Deputy Estate Manager/Deputy Chief Law Officer/Personnel Officer) in the scale of pay of Rs. 60000 - 180000 (Pre-revised Rs. 13000 - 18250) with three years regular service in the grade in a Major Port Authority or Deputy Secretary and equivalent posts in the respective discipline of General Administration Department with two years regular service in the grade and a combined regular service of seven years in the scales of pay of Rs. 50000 - 160000 (Pre-revised Rs. 10750 - 16750) and Rs. 60000 - 180000 (Pre-revised Rs. 13000 - 18250) in the respective discipline of General Administration Department in a Major Port Authority will be eligible. For deputation, officers holding analogous posts or post of Deputy Secretary and the equivalent post in the respective discipline of General Administration Department in the scale of pay of Rs. 60000 - 180000 (Pre-revised Rs. 13000 - 18250) in Government / Semi Government / Public Sector undertakings or autonomous bodies with three years regular service in the grade will be eligible.

How to Apply for VPA Senior Deputy Secretary

  • Access the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways at http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in.
  • Submit the online application between 22.10.2026 and 21.11.2026.
  • Take a print-out of the online application.
  • Attach copies of educational qualifications and experience, a self-attested passport size photograph, an 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), and 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 the envelope with "Application for the post of Sr. Deputy Secretary (Class - I) in Visakhapatnam Port Authority".
  • Send the application through proper channel so as to reach the SECRETARY, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, Visakhapatnam - 530035 on or before 07.12.2026.

Selection Process

  • The selection is by merit for which the benchmark in overall grading in the ACR/APAR will not be below Very Good.

Important Dates

EventDate
Date of Notification / Circular21.10.2026
Opening Date of Online Application Portal22.10.2026
Closing Date of Online Application Portal21.11.2026
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application through Proper Channel07.12.2026

Important Links

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Apply OnlineOnline Application Portal (MoPSW)
Official Notification PDFView Recruitment Notification and Annexures
Official WebsiteVisakhapatnam Port Authority Website
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Q5. What is the upper age limit for direct recruitment to this post?

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

Q6. What educational qualifications are required for VPA Senior Deputy Secretary?

  • Candidates require a Bachelor's degree from a recognised University and twelve years' experience in executive cadre in the field of General Administration or Personnel or Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial or Commercial or Government Undertaking.

Q7. How is the selection made for this post?

  • The selection is made by merit for which the overall grading in ACR/APAR must not be below Very Good.

Q8. What happens if a candidate withdraws their candidature after selection?

  • A port official who withdraws candidature after selection by the Service Selection Committee will be liable for debarment from future selection to Dy. HoD level posts in all Major Port Authorities for two years.
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