Kolkata Port Trust Recruitment 2025: Indian Ports Association (IPA) on behalf of Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) of SMP-Kolkata, invites applications for filling up the following Executive Level vacancies through direct recruitment:-
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Finance Discipline | |
| Accounts Officer, Grade – I | 06 |
| Assistant Manager, Finance Division | 02 |
| Civil Engineering Discipline | |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 09 |
| Assistant Manager, Infrastructure & Civic Facilities Division | 05 |
| Administration & Traffic Discipline | |
| Assistant Manager, Administration Division | 01 |
| Assistant Manager, Personnel & Industrial Relations Division | 01 |
| Assistant Personnel Officer, Grade- I | 02 |
| Assistant Secretary, Grade – I | 02 |
| Assistant Manager, Traffic Operations (Railways) Division | 01 |
| Assistant Manager, Traffic Operations (Shipping & Cargo Handling) Division | 01 |
| Assistant Traffic Manager, Grade – I | 07 |
| Estate Management Discipline | |
| Assistant Estate Manager, Grade-I | 04 |
| Total Vacancy 41 |
Important Dates
Please note the Important Dates.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment–Start date (Tentative) | June 30,2025 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment–Closing date (Tentative) | July 30,2025 |
Pay Details
| This are Entry Level Vacancies: Scale of Pay = Rs. 50,000–1, 60,000/- (Pre-revised scale Rs. 20,600 –46,500/-, pre-pre revised scale Rs. 9,100–15,100/-). Successfull candidates will be Appointmented at the above scale. |
The Pay Package will include Basic Pay, DA based on IDA pattern and Cafeteria allowances @ 35% of Basic Pay. In addition to the above, Gratuity, HRA or subsidized accommodation, PF / Medical benefits, leave encashment, etc. are also admissible as per Rules of Kolkata Dock System and Haldia Dock complex of SMP-Kolkata.
Age Limit
| The Age Limit For All The Post is 30 Years |
Relaxation in upper age limit shall be as follows:-
| Sl. No. | Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes (Non creamy layer) | 3 years |
| 3 | Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10years (15years for SC/ST and13 years for OBC candidates) |
Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen will be granted as per Government of India rules i.e. the upper age limit shall be relaxed by the length of military service increased by three years in the case of ex- servicemen and commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers of Short Service Commissioned Officers.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Finance Discipline | |
| Accounts Officer, Grade – I | Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or of Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. |
| Assistant Manager, Finance Division | Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or of Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. |
| Civil Engineering Discipline | |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognised University / Institution. |
| Assistant Manager, Infrastructure & Civic Facilities Division | Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from recognised university / Institution (4 years degree course). |
| Administration & Traffic Discipline | |
| Assistant Manager, Administration Division | Degree from a recognized university |
| Assistant Manager, Personnel & Industrial Relations Division | Degree from a recognized university/Institution |
| Assistant Personnel Officer, Grade- I | A Degree from a recognized university/ institution. |
| Assistant Secretary, Grade – I | A degree from a recognized university |
| Assistant Manager, Traffic Operations (Railways) Division | A Degree from a recognized University |
| Assistant Manager, Traffic Operations (Shipping & Cargo Handling) Division | A Degree from a recognized University |
| Assistant Traffic Manager, Grade – I | A Degree from a recognised University |
| Estate Management Discipline | |
| Assistant Estate Manager, Grade-I | Degree with a Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Architecture /Town & Country Planning or degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university/ institution or Corporate Membership of Institution of Surveyor (India). |
There are some desirable qualifications(Not Mandatory) for each post, please refer official pdf advertisement.
Selection Process
Candidates must take an online test as outlined in Paragraph X of the advertisement. The Management will select candidates based on their overall performance in this Computer Based Test and/or an interview.
| Selection Will be based on overall performance in this Computer Based Test and/ or an interview. |
Structure of On-Line Examination
A. Structure of On-line examination for Asst Manager (Admin) / Asst. Manager (P&IR) / Asst Personnel Officer Gr. I / Asst. Secretary Gr. I /Assistant Manager (Rlys.) /Asst. Manager (SH&CH) / Asst. Traffic Manager Gr I
| Sl. No. | Computer Based Test (Objective type) | Maximum Marks | Number of questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test of Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| 3 | General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| 4 | English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Total Marks in objective Test | 100 | 100 | ||
B. Structure of On-line examination for Accounts Officer Gr I / Asst. Manager (Finance) / Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil) / Asst. Manager (I & CF) / Asst Estate Manager Gr-I.
| Sl. No. | Computer Based Test (Objective type) | Maximum Marks | Number of questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Questions relating to Specialization | 100 | 50 | 120 Minutes. |
| 2 | Test of Reasoning | 15 | 15 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 | |
| 4 | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| 5 | English Language | 15 | 15 | |
| Total Marks in objective test | 160 | 110 | ||
The online test will be conducted in English. Each incorrect answer will carry a negative marking of 1/4thmarks allotted to that question. The Indian Ports Association retains the right to modify the examination structure as needed.
To qualify for short listing, candidates must achieve minimum overall marks as follows:
a) General Category: 40%
b) OBC: 35%
c) SC/ST and PwBD: 30%
Application processing Fee
Candidates must pay Application-processing fees online during the designated application period.
Follow the online payment instructions provided on the Application Portal.
| Unreserved (UR) candidates | Rs.400 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | Rs.300 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Women candidates. | Rs.200 |
| Ex-Servicemen and PwBD | No fee |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates meeting the requisite qualifications should apply online through the Indian Ports Association website (https://www.ipa.nic.in/)
Candidates are responsible for receiving, downloading, and printing.
- Call Letter/Admit Card for online test.
- Call Letter/Admit Card for Interview/Document Verification and Physical tests.
Dates of online examination
The dates of online examination may be intimated around 21 days before the examination.
Candidates are advised to regularly keep in touch with “Job Openings/Careers” section of Indian Ports Association website https://www.ipa.nic.in/ for further details and updates. All updates will be notified in IPA website only.
Kolkata Port Trust Recruitment 2025 Summary
| Last date of Receiving Application | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Max Age | 30 Years |
| Eligible Education Qualifications | CA, Any Degree, Btech(Civil/Architecture) |
| Notification Link | 👉Download Pdf |
| Official Website | 👉Click Here |
| Mode Of Application | Online |
| Total Vacancy | 41 |