Cochin Port Authority Senior Assistant Traffic Manager Recruitment 2026 has been officially issued for filling up the anticipated vacancy of Senior Assistant Traffic Manager in the Cochin Port Authority by the absorption or deputation method. As per the notification dated 11.03.2026, applications are invited from eligible and willing officers of major port authorities who fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed in the recruitment rules. The post carries a scale of pay of Rs.50,000–160,000 (pre-revised Rs.10,750–16,750).
Cochin Port Authority Senior Assistant Traffic Manager Recruitment 2026 specifies that the selection will be based on merit, and the benchmark in overall grading in Annual Confidential Reports will not be below “Good.” Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility conditions as prescribed in the Recruitment Rules attached as Annexure-I.
Under the Cochin Port Authority Senior Assistant Traffic Manager Recruitment 2026, applications are required to be submitted in the prescribed proforma (Annexure II) through the proper channel. The application must be duly superscribed as specified and sent to the Secretary, Cochin Port Authority, Willingdon Island, Cochin—682009. The last date for receipt of applications is 27.04.2026, which will also be treated as the crucial date for determining eligibility.
Cochin Port Authority Senior Assistant Traffic Manager Recruitment 2026 further requires submission of attested copies of APARs/ACRs for the last five years (2019-20 to 2023-24), along with a statement showing year-wise availability of APARs duly certified by the competent authority. If APARs are not available for any period, a “No Report Certificate” may be furnished along with APARs of preceding years.
Cochin Port Authority Senior Assistant Traffic Manager Recruitment 2026 mandates submission of academic qualification certificates, a No Objection Certificate from the respective port, a certificate by Head of Office (Annexure-III), vigilance clearance (Annexure-IV), and an undertaking that the applicant will not withdraw candidature if selected. Applications received after the due date, incomplete applications, or those not forwarded through the proper channel will not be considered.
Cochin Port Authority Senior Assistant Traffic Manager Recruitment 2026 Overview