Cochin Port Authority (Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways), Willingdon Island, Kochi
Kerala - Kochi, Kerala
Vacancies
7
Salary
Rs. 50,000-2,60,000 (varies by post)
Last Date
31 Aug 2026
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Rs. 400 via SBI Collect (SC/ST exempt for reserved posts)
Maximum Age
50 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Rs. 50,000-2,60,000 (varies by post)
The Cochin Port Authority (CPA), functioning under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, located at Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala, has released a recruitment notification for filling up 7 vacancies in various posts including Marine Engineer, Deputy Director (Technical), and Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This is a significant recruitment drive for professionals seeking government employment in the maritime and port sector. The Cochin Port is one of the major ports of India and offers excellent career opportunities.
| Organization | Cochin Port Authority (CPA), Kochi |
| Ministry | Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Govt. of India |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Location | Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala |
| Apply Online | ships.gov.in/oap/ |
| Application Fee | Rs. 400/- (SC/ST exempt for reserved posts) |
| Last Date to Apply | 31st August 2026 |
| Job Type | Regular (Permanent) |
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Pay Scale | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Engineer | Not Specified (part of 7 total) | Rs. 70,000-2,00,000 (Level-11) | BE Marine Engineering + Certificate of Competency Class I |
| Deputy Director (Technical) | Not Specified (part of 7 total) | Rs. 50,000-1,60,000 (Level-9) | Post Graduate with research experience |
| Chief Medical Officer (CMO) | Not Specified (part of 7 total) | Rs. 1,00,000-2,60,000 | MBBS + MD/MS/DNB + 13-15 years experience |
1. Marine Engineer (Level-11):
2. Deputy Director – Technical (Level-9):
3. Chief Medical Officer – CMO (Senior Scale):
| Marine Engineer | Rs. 70,000-2,00,000 (Pay Level-11) + DA + HRA + other allowances |
| Deputy Director (Technical) | Rs. 50,000-1,60,000 (Pay Level-9) + DA + HRA + other allowances |
| Chief Medical Officer | Rs. 1,00,000-2,60,000 + DA + HRA + other allowances |
All posts carry standard Central Government benefits including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per CPA/Central Government norms. These are regular (permanent) positions with full benefits.
The maximum age limit for all posts is 50 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) candidates as per Government of India norms.
Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 400/- (Rupees Four Hundred Only) is to be paid online via SBI Collect. SC/ST candidates are exempted from the application fee for reserved posts. The fee payment receipt must be uploaded along with the application.
For Marine Engineer and Deputy Director Posts:
For Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Post:
| Date of Notification | 31st July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 31st August 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy (CMO) | As per notification |
For queries, contact the Cochin Port Authority at Willingdon Island, Kochi.
Official website: cochinport.gov.in/Careers
Online Application Portal: ships.gov.in/oap/
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from the official Cochin Port Authority recruitment notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information including post-wise vacancy distribution. We do not guarantee the completeness of the information presented here.