VOC Port Authority Recruitment 2026: Senior Deputy Secretary (Class I) Application

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, has issued an official notification for filling the post of Senior Deputy Secretary (Class I) by absorption through composite method (failing which by deputation / direct recruitment).

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Recruitment Overview

Key Information	Details
Organization	V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port)
Administrative Ministry	Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India
Post Name	Senior Deputy Secretary
Classification	Class I (General Administration Department)
Total Vacancies	01 Post
Scale of Pay	Rs. 80,000 – 2,20,000/- (Pre-revised: Rs. 32,900 – 58,000)
Recruitment Method	Absorption through Composite Method / Deputation / Direct Recruitment
Selection Benchmark	APAR grading not below “Very Good”
Crucial Eligibility Date	29/09/2026
Last Date to Apply	29/09/2026

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Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Category	Requirements
Educational Qualification (Essential)	• Degree from a recognized University.
Educational Qualification (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.
Eligibility for Absorption (Composite Method)	• Officers holding the post of Senior Deputy Secretary OR Deputy Secretary and officers in the respective discipline of General Administration (CPRO / Dy. Estate Manager / Dy. Chief Law Officer / Personnel Officer) in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 with 3 years regular service in the grade in a Major Port Authority. • OR Deputy Secretary and Senior Deputy Secretary in the respective discipline with 2 years regular service in the grade and a combined regular service of 7 years in the pay scales of Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000 and Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 in a Major Port Authority.
Eligibility for Deputation	• Officers holding equivalent posts in General Administration in the scale of Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSUs/Autonomous Bodies with 3 years regular service in the grade.
Direct Recruitment (If Absorption/Deputation Fails)	• Upper Age Limit: 42 Years. • Experience: 12 years experience in Executive cadre in General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial/Commercial/Govt. Undertaking.

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Required Enclosures & Application Checklist

Document Type	Specific Requirement
Application Form	Prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) duly filled and signed.
APAR Dossiers	Attested copies of APARs for the last 5 years (2020–2021 to 2024–2025), attested on every page by an officer not below the rank of Dy. HoD (along with non-availability certificate if applicable).
APAR Summary	Year-wise availability and grading statement signed by HoD or Secretary.
Certificates	Attested photocopies of education, qualification, and past/present service records verified by the port.
Clearances	• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the respective Port. • Vigilance & Administrative Clearance. • Vigilance report in prescribed format (Annexure-IV).
Certifications & Undertakings	• Head of Office Certificate (Annexure-III). • Undertaking stating the candidature will not be withdrawn if selected. • Statement of major/minor penalties during the last 10 years (if any).
Photographs	2 Passport size photographs.

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Important Terms & Conditions

Parameter	Guideline
Appointing Authority	Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Secretary, PSW) is the Appointing and Disciplinary Authority for Dy. HoD level posts. Recommendations will be submitted to the Ministry for approval prior to issuing appointment orders.
Debarment Clause	Any candidate withdrawing candidature after selection by the Service Selection Committee will be debarred from selection to Dy. HoD level posts in all Major Port Authorities for 2 years.
Submission Mode	Offline (Through Proper Channel) to the postal address specified below.
Postal Address	The Secretary, V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority, Administrative Office, Harbour Estate, Tuticorin – 628 004, Tamil Nadu.

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Official Links

Link Description	URL
Official Portal	Click Here
Official Notification & Application Format (PDF)	Click Here
Official Email Address	secretary@vocport.gov.in