Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Visakhapatnam Port Authority has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Joint Director Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Visakhapatnam Port Authority website. The last date to submit the application form is 19 January 2026. In this article, you’ll find the Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date:17 December 2025
• Online Application Start Date: 17 December 2025
• Last Date for Online Application (OAP) Submission: 19 January 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy via Proper Channel: 03 February 2026

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director Recruitment 2026 Overview

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details 

One post of Joint Director (Class-I) (Dy.HoD) in the R&P Division, Traffic Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority has fallen vacant. This post is to be filled up by absorption through the Composite method of recruitment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifications (Essential):
  • Degree in Economics or Statistics or Mathematics or Computer Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
  • Twelve years executive experience in planning or in collection, compilation and interpretation of data or in conducting field surveys, investigations etc. or in the field of Electronic Data Processing/Information Technology.
• Qualifications (Desirable):
  • Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Economics or Statistics or Mathematics or Operational research or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Information Systems or MIS or Systems or Computer Applications or Business Admn. (PG Degree/Diploma) with specialization in systems or Information systems or MIS or information technology and allied subjects from a recognized University/institution.
• For absorption through composite method, officers must be holding analogous posts or Sr. Dy. Director (Research/EDP) and equivalent posts in specific pay scales with required regular service duration in a Major Port Trust.

Salary/Stipend

• Scale of Pay: Rs. 80,000-2,20,000.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• The selection is by merit, for which the benchmark in overall grading in the ACRs/APARs will not be below 'Very Good' for the last five years (2020-2021 to 2024-2025).
• The selection is done by a Services Selection Committee.
• Candidature can be debarred for two years if withdrawn after selection by the Committee.

General Information/Instructions

• Only applications submitted through the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in) will be accepted.
• Advance copies of applications may be sent, but the application must be received through the proper channel from the parent Port within 15 days of the closing date of applications to be considered.
• The veracity of university certificates and the recognition of the degree obtained by the applicant must be ensured and certified by the forwarding Port.
• No application other than OAP will be accepted.

How To Apply

• Register and apply through the 'online Application Portal' (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways at `http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in` from December 17, 2025, to January 19, 2026.
• Take a print-out of the online application form.
• The print-out should be sent through the proper channel (via the parent Port Authority Secretary) along with certified copies of educational qualifications, experience, integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, NOC, self-undertaking, and attested ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years.
• The envelope containing the hard copy must be superscribed "Application for the post of Joint Director (Class-I), R&P Division, Visakhapatnam Port Authority".
• The hard copy must reach The Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, 1st Floor, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, Visakhapatnam - 530 035 on or before February 3, 2026.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
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Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply online for Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply online is 17 December 2025.

2. What is the last online apply date for Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director 2025?

Ans: Last online apply date is 19 January 2026.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director 2025?

Ans: Any Bachelors Degree

4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director 2025?

Ans: 42 Years

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by Visakhapatnam Port Authority Joint Director 2025?

Ans: Total 01 Vacancies.