Last Updated: 10 July 2026 | Currently Open: Contract Professionals (13 Posts), Class I & II General Recruitment (dates awaited) | Closed: Accounts Officer, Law Officer, Marine Engineer, Engineer Grade-II
New Mangalore Port Authority Recruitment 2026 covers multiple separate hiring drives announced by the authority across April 2026, spanning finance, legal, marine engineering, and contract-based technical roles. Some of these posts are open only to serving government or port authority employees through deputation or absorption, while others — including a 13-post contract drive and a general Class I/II recruitment — are open to eligible candidates through direct or online application. This guide brings together every active New Mangalore Port Authority Recruitment 2026 notification in one place so you can quickly identify which posts you’re actually eligible for before diving into the details.
Quick Eligibility Overview: Who Can Apply for What
Before reading further, check which category applies to you:
| Post | Vacancies | Route | Open To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Deputy Chief Accounts Officer | 1 | Direct Recruitment | General candidates meeting qualification/experience criteria |
| Senior Law Officer | 1 | Deputation/Absorption | Serving officers of major port authorities only |
| Senior Marine Engineer | 1 | Absorption (Composite Method) | Serving officers with MOT Class I certification only |
| Engineer Grade-II (Class-II) | 3 | Absorption/Deputation | Serving central/state government officers only |
| Contract Professionals (ICT, Legal, Environment, Business Development) | 13 | Direct Contract Engagement | General candidates meeting domain qualifications |
| Class I & II Posts (General Recruitment) | Multiple | Online Exam + Interview | General candidates — application link not yet activated |
If your role shows “Deputation/Absorption” and you are not currently a serving government or major port authority employee, you are not eligible to apply — skip to the sections marked “open recruitment” below.
1. Senior Deputy Chief Accounts Officer (Open Recruitment)
This post is being filled through direct recruitment on a regular basis in the finance department. New Mangalore Port Authority functions as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, and this role carries a pay scale of ₹80,000–₹2,20,000.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Senior Deputy Chief Accounts Officer |
| Vacancies | 1 (UR) |
| Pay Scale | ₹80,000–₹2,20,000 |
| Qualification | Member of ICAI or ICWAI |
| Experience | 12 years in executive cadre finance/accounting role in industrial, commercial, or government undertaking |
| Age Limit | 42 years |
| Application Start | 16.04.2026 |
| Last Date (Online) | 15.05.2026 |
| Last Date (Physical Receipt) | 30.05.2026 |
| Mode | Online + Email submission of documents |
2. Senior Law Officer (Deputation/Absorption Only)
This post is open only to eligible and willing officers of major port authorities — not to the general public. It is a Class I post carrying a pay scale of ₹50,000–₹1,60,000.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Senior Law Officer |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay Scale | ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 |
| Eligibility | As per Recruitment Rules (Annexure-I) — major port authority officers only |
| Last Date | 06.05.2026 |
| Mode | Offline, through proper channel |
| Documents Required | Certified APARs (last 5 years), qualification/experience certificates, NOC from current port, undertaking of non-withdrawal |
3. Senior Marine Engineer (Absorption Only)
Open only to serving officers holding analogous posts at other major ports, through absorption by the composite method. Pay scale is ₹80,000–₹2,20,000.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Senior Marine Engineer |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay Scale | ₹80,000–₹2,20,000 |
| Qualification | MOT Class I Certificate under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 |
| Experience | 4 years as Chief Engineer, or 5 years combined as Chief Engineer + 2nd Engineer |
| Age Limit | 44 years |
| Last Date | 01.05.2026 |
| Mode | Through proper channel |
4. Engineer Grade-II, Class-II (Absorption/Deputation Only)
Open only to eligible officers from central or state government organizations holding analogous posts. Three vacancies at a pay scale of ₹40,000–₹1,40,000.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Engineer Grade-II (Class-II) |
| Vacancies | 3 |
| Pay Scale | ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 |
| Qualification | MEO Second Class Motor Certificate under MS Act, 1958 |
| Experience | 6 months (MEO Class IV FG) / 12 months (MEO Class III NCV-SEO) / 24 months (MEO Class IV NCV) |
| Last Date | 29.04.2026 (closed) |
| Mode | Through proper channel |
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5. Contract Professionals — 13 Posts (Open Recruitment)
This is the largest open-recruitment drive under New Mangalore Port Authority Recruitment 2026: 13 contract positions across four domains — ICT, Corporate Legal, Environment & Safety, and Business Development & Trade Promotion. Contracts run for 3 years, extendable by 2 more years based on performance.
| Domain | Post | Vacancies | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT | Chief Manager | 1 | ₹2,00,000/month |
| ICT | Senior Manager | 1 | ₹1,60,000/month |
| ICT | Manager | 2 | ₹1,20,000/month |
| Legal | Chief Manager | 1 | ₹2,00,000/month |
| Legal | Senior Manager | 1 | ₹1,60,000/month |
| Legal | Manager | 1 | ₹1,20,000/month |
| Environment | Manager | 2 | ₹1,20,000/month |
| Business Development | Chief Manager | 1 | ₹2,00,000/month |
| Business Development | Senior Manager | 1 | ₹1,60,000/month |
| Business Development | Manager | 1 | ₹1,20,000/month |
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Up to 55 years (varies by post) |
| Mode | Online, separate application required per post |
| Eligibility | Domain-specific — see Annexures A, B, C, D in notification |
6. Class I & II Posts — General Recruitment (Open, Dates Awaited)
Alongside the deputation-based drives above, New Mangalore Port Authority has separately announced a broader Class I and Class II recruitment through direct, regular appointment — open to the general public via online examination and interview, unlike the absorption-route posts above. As of publication, the application link and exact dates have not yet been activated; the authority has stated these will be published on the official website shortly.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Categories | Class I and Class II (multiple, engineering/admin/finance/technical) |
| Selection Process | Online exam (subject knowledge, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, English) followed by interview |
| Pay Scale (Class I) | ₹70,000–₹2,00,000 or ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 depending on post |
| Pay Scale (Class II) | ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 |
| Age Limit | Varies by post: 28, 30, 35, 40, or 45 years |
| Crucial Eligibility Date | 01.04.2026 |
| Application Dates | To be published on official website |
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Common Application Requirements Across Deputation Posts
For the four deputation/absorption-route posts (Senior Law Officer, Senior Marine Engineer, Engineer Grade-II, and the general Class I/II absorption track where applicable), applicants typically need:
- Certified copies of APARs for the last 5 years
- Vigilance clearance
- Administrative clearance
- No Objection Certificate from current employer
- Educational and experience certificates
- An undertaking that candidature will not be withdrawn
All deputation-route applications must be routed through proper channel and sent to the Secretary, New Mangalore Port Authority, Panambur, Mangalore, within the specified deadline. Applications received late, incomplete, or not routed through proper channel will not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many total posts are open under New Mangalore Port Authority Recruitment 2026?
Across all drives combined, there are 19 confirmed vacancies (1 Accounts Officer + 1 Law Officer + 1 Marine Engineer + 3 Engineer Grade-II + 13 Contract posts), plus an unspecified number of additional Class I/II posts still awaiting an application window.
Can a fresher or private-sector candidate apply for any of these posts?
Yes — the Senior Deputy Chief Accounts Officer post, the 13 contract positions, and the upcoming Class I/II general recruitment are open to eligible candidates outside government service. The Senior Law Officer, Senior Marine Engineer, and Engineer Grade-II posts are restricted to serving government/port officers via deputation or absorption.
Is the Engineer Grade-II recruitment still open?
No, its last date was 29 April 2026, which has passed. It’s retained here for reference only.
Where can I check for updates on the Class I/II general recruitment dates?
Bookmark this page or check the official website — we will update this post as soon as the application link is activated.
Do all these posts have the same last date?
No, each drive has its own separate timeline — ranging from 29 April to 30 May 2026 for the confirmed drives, with the Class I/II general recruitment dates still pending.
Conclusion
New Mangalore Port Authority Recruitment 2026 spans six separate hiring drives with very different eligibility routes — from open direct recruitment to strict government-only deputation. Before applying, confirm which category you fall under using the eligibility table at the top of this guide, and always cross-check the official notification PDF linked in each section for full details.
