Chennai Port Authority letter No. RC1/736/2026/GA dated 28/09/2026 invites applications for the post of Chief Engineer (HoD) in its Civil Engineering Department, likely to fall vacant on 01/01/2027, to be filled by absorption through the composite method. Apply on the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Online Application Portal and submit the printout to your administrative Port. The Port must forward it with ACRs/APARs (2021-22 to 2025-26), NOC, Head of Office certificate and vigilance clearance, superscribed "Application for the post of Chief Engineer, Chennai Port Authority", before 11/11/2026.
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Chief Engineer (HoD), Civil Engineering Department — 1 post by absorption
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- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility
- Open to officers of Major Port Authorities (except KPL) fulfilling the Recruitment Rules: Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institution, and for absorption, officers of the Civil Engineering Department of a Major Port holding posts in the scale Rs. 80,000-2,20,000 with three years regular service in the grade. Overall ACR/APAR grading must not be below "Very Good". Crucial date: 01/01/2027.
- Pay
- Rs. 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 43,200-66,000); Rs. 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 after 3 years regular service, subject to Ministry conditions
- Experience
- As per Recruitment Rules (serving Major Port officers)
- Posted
- 28 September 2026
- Closes
- 11 November 2026
Important Dates
- Notice date
- 28/09/2026
- Last date for Port to forward applications
- 11/11/2026
Application Fee
- Application fee
- None stated
Age Limit
- Age
- As per Recruitment Rules (crucial date 01/01/2027)
Vacancy Details
- Chief Engineer (HoD), Class I
- 1 post
Selection Process
- Merit based on ACRs/APARs (benchmark "Very Good")