The Indian Ports Association (IPA) : The Indian Ports Association has announced recruitment for Executive Level positions at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, covering both the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC). A total of 41 vacancies are available across various departments, including Finance, Civil Engineering, Administration, Personnel & Industrial Relations, Traffic Operations, and Estate Management. All posts offer a pay scale of Rs 50,000 – Rs 1,60,000 (IDA pattern). The application process is online only through the official website www.ipa.nic.in, with the last date to apply being July 30, 2025
1. Post Details
Total Vacancies: 41
Departments: Finance, Civil Engineering, Administration, Traffic Operations, Estate Management
Pay Scale: RS 50,000 – Rs 1,60,000/- (IDA Pattern)
| Discipline | Post Title | Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | Accounts Officer, Grade-I (KDS) | 6 | CA/CMA |
| Finance | Assistant Manager (Finance), HDC | 2 | CA/CMA |
| Civil Engineering | Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil), KDS | 9 | Degree in Civil Engg. |
| Civil Engineering | Asst. Manager (Infrastructure & Civic Facilities), HDC | 5 | Degree in Civil Engg. |
| Administration | Asst. Manager (Administration), HDC | 1 | Graduate + PG in HR/IR/Law (Desirable) |
| Personnel & IR | Asst. Manager (P&IR), HDC | 1 | Graduate + PG in HR/IR/Law (Desirable) |
| Personnel & IR | Asst. Personnel Officer, Grade-I, KDS | 2 | Graduate + PG in HR/IR/Law (Desirable) |
| Administration | Asst. Secretary, Grade-I, KDS | 2 | Graduate + PG in HR/IR/Law or PR/Journalism (Desirable) |
| Traffic Operations | Asst. Manager (Traffic – Railways), HDC | 1 | Graduate |
| Traffic Operations | Asst. Manager (Shipping & Cargo Handling), HDC | 1 | Graduate |
| Traffic Operations | Asst. Traffic Manager, Grade-I, KDS | 7 | Graduate |
| Estate Management | Asst. Estate Manager, Grade-I, KDS | 4 | Degree + PG in Town Planning/Architecture or Civil Engg |
2. Important Dates
- Online Application Opens: June 30, 2025
- Application Deadline: July 30, 2025
- Exam Dates: Notify Later
3. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications:
- Finance Roles: CA/CMA
- Engineering Roles: Degree in Civil Engg.
- Admin/HR/Traffic: Graduate + PG in HR/IR/Law desirable
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in relevant executive cadre
Age Limit:
- Max 30 years (Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – up to 15 yrs)
- Age counted as on application closing date
5. Application Fee
- UR: Rs 400 /-
- OBC/EWS: Rs 300 /-
- SC/ST/Women: Rs 200 /-
- PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Rs 0 /-
6. Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Objective format
- Sections: Reasoning, Quant, English, GA, Subject (for some posts)
- Duration: 90 or 120 minutes depending on post
- Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
- Cutoff Marks:
- UR: 40% | OBC: 35% | SC/ST/PwBD: 30%
- Interview (if applicable)
7. Documents Required (at verification stage)
- DOB proof, qualifications, experience letters
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
- Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/etc.)
- NOC (if employed in govt./PSU)
- Online application printout + fee receipt
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Official Website | IPA |
| Notification PDF | Notification |
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
