VOC Port Authority Senior Deputy Secretary Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India) is filling one post of Senior Deputy Secretary in the Class I Scale of Pay of Rs. 80,000-2,20,000/- by absorption through composite method. The post is open only to eligible and willing officers of Major Port Authorities. Applications must go through proper channel to the Secretary, V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin, and must reach on or before 02/12/2026.

VOC Port Senior Deputy Secretary at a Glance

The official notification does not specify an application fee.

About VOC Port Authority

V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority is a Major Port Authority under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, with its Administrative Office at Harbour Estate, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu. The Senior Deputy Secretary post belongs to the General Administration Department (main administration) of the Port, as shown in the Recruitment Rules enclosed with the circular. The circular is signed by S.P. Mohan Kumar, Secretary, and is addressed to the Chairperson of all Major Port Authorities.

Where and How to Send

The application must be sent through proper channel. The applicant’s own Port forwards it. Applications sent directly by candidates are not described in the circular.

• Form: the prescribed Proforma at Annexure-II, “Application for the post of Senior Deputy Secretary in V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority by absorption through composite method”.
• Envelope superscription: “Application for the post of Senior Deputy Secretary in V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority”.
• Address: The Secretary, V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority, Administrative Office, Harbour Estate, Tuticorin – 628 004, Tamilnadu.
• Deadline: the application must reach on or before 02/12/2026. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
• Contact details on the letterhead: Fax 91-461-2352232, Email [email protected], Website www.vocport.gov.in. The email address is printed for contact only. The circular asks for the application by post through proper channel.

The Annexure-II Proforma asks for the following details:

• Name, Father’s/Husband’s Name, and Date of Birth and present age.
• Whether the applicant belongs to SC/ST/OBC/UR.
• Address for communication, with telephone or mobile number.
• Academic and professional qualifications: exam or degree, year of passing, institution, and marks or percentage.
• Employment history: organisation, designation, pay scale, whether the post is held on a regular or ad-hoc basis, the period with dates, and the nature of work.
• Any appreciation or outstanding work recognised by higher authority.
• A list of enclosures and a signed declaration that the candidature will not be withdrawn if selected.
• A passport size photograph affixed to the form.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

There is one post of Senior Deputy Secretary. It is a Class I post filled by selection by merit. The pay scale is Rs. 80000-220000 (pre-revised Rs.32900-58000) (pre-pre-revised 16000-400-20800).

Educational Qualification and Experience (Recruitment Rules)

The Recruitment Rules state that the qualifications prescribed for direct recruits also apply to absorption. These are:

• Essential (I): A degree from a recognized University.
• Essential (II): Twelve years experience in Executive cadre in the field of General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial/ Commercial/Government Undertakings.
• Desirable: Post graduate degree/diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relations / Social Work/Labour Welfare or allied subjects or degree in Law from a recognized University/Institution.

Who Is Eligible for Absorption Through Composite Method

Under the Recruitment Rules, two groups of officers are eligible.

• The first group covers officers holding the post of Senior Deputy Secretary or Deputy Secretary. It also covers officers in the respective discipline of General Administration Department, such as Chief Public Relation Officer, Deputy Estate Manager, Deputy Chief Law Officer or Personnel Officer. These officers must be in the scale of Rs. 60000-180000 and have 3 years regular service in the grade in a Major Port Authority.
• The second group (the “OR” option) covers Deputy Secretary and Senior Deputy Secretary in the respective discipline of General Administration Department. These officers need 2 years regular service in the grade. They also need a combined regular service of 7 years in the scales of Rs. 50000-160000 (pre revised Rs.20600-46500) and Rs. 60000-180000 (pre-revised Rs.24900-50500) in the respective discipline of General Administration Department in a Major Port Authority.

Age Limit

The Recruitment Rules give an upper age limit of 42 years for direct recruitment. The same Rules say the age limit prescribed for direct recruits does not apply to absorption (“Age: No”). The circular fixes 02/12/2026 as the crucial date for determining eligibility with regard to qualification, experience, age, etc.

The period of probation is shown as “Not applicable” in the Recruitment Rules. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Enclosures

The following documents must go in the envelope with the Annexure-II Proforma:

• Copies of APARs for the last 5 years (2020-2021 to 2024-2025), attested on each page by an officer not below the rank of Dy. HoD. If the APAR for a particular year is not available, the last available APAR may be furnished with a non-availability certificate.
• A statement showing the year-wise availability of APARs and grading, duly signed by the HoD or Secretary.
• Attested photocopies of all certificates and proof of educational qualification, and of present and past work experience in the respective post, pay-scale wise. These must be duly verified by the Port while forwarding the application.
• A No objection certificate from the respective Port.
• Vigilance and Administrative Clearance of the concerned Port.
• A certificate from the Head of the Office in the Annexure III proforma. This certificate confirms that the particulars and eligibility are correct and that the qualification and caste certificates have been verified. It also confirms that no disciplinary or vigilance case is pending or contemplated, that the officer’s integrity is certified and that no Major/Minor penalty has been imposed in the last 10 years. APAR copies for 2020-21 to 2024-2025 are enclosed with this certificate.
• A vigilance report in the format prescribed by Ministry of Shipping’s letter No.C-31018/5/2020-Vigilance dated 15/02/2022 (Annexure IV), furnished and signed by the CVO or HOD. It covers the positions held in the ten preceding years and whether the officer is on the “Agreed List” or the “List of officers of Doubtful Integrity”. It also covers any misconduct allegations, punishments and pending proceedings, actions contemplated, and the annual immovable property return under Rule 18 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
• An undertaking by the applicant that the candidature will not be withdrawn, if selected.
• Certification that the veracity of the qualification certificates and the recognition of the degree have been ensured.
• Two passport size photographs.

Selection Process

The selection is by merit. Overall grading in the APARs must not be below “Very Good”.

The Recruitment Rules name the following Departmental Promotion Committee:

• Chairperson – Chairman
• Deputy Chairperson – Member
• Head of Department in charge of the Department in which the vacancy occurs – Member
• Head of the Department in charge of the Personnel – Member
• Representative of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes & Other Backward Class nominated by the Chairperson – Member

Ministry’s letter No. A-29018/4/2018-PE-I dated 30.05.2022 and 01.06.2022 covers all Dy. HoD level posts. Under that letter, the Appointing Authority and the Disciplinary Authority is the Central Government, i.e. Secretary (PSW). The recommendations of the Service Selection Committee are therefore conveyed to the Ministry for approval before the appointment order is issued.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• A Port official who withdraws candidature after selection by the Service Selection Committee will be liable for debarment from future selection to Dy. HoD level posts in all Major Port Authorities for a period of two years. This follows the instruction dated 11/08/2021.
• If any major or minor penalty has been imposed on the applicant during the last 10 years, the forwarding authority may send the disciplinary case and the necessary documents along with the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The advertisement may be cancelled at any time without assigning any reason by the Competent Authority.
• Under the Recruitment Rules, the post is filled by absorption through composite method. If that fails, it is filled by deputation from other Government Organizations. If both fail, it is filled by direct recruitment. This circular invites applications for absorption only.
• The circular along with annexures is also available on www.vocport.gov.in.

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