Chennai Port Authority (ChPA), Tamil Nadu, has invited applications for the post of Secretary (HoD) under Advt No. RC1/1257/2026/GA. Applications are accepted online until 24 December 2026.
The post is for Chennai Port Authority, Chennai. Qualification required: A degree from a recognized university and seventeen years experience in executive cadre in General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial / Commercial / Govt. Undertaking (as per RR). For absorption: officers in the Rs.80000-220000 scale with 3 years regular service in the General Administration Department of a Major Port Authority. The pay is Rs.100000-260000 (Revised); elevated to Rs.120000-280000 after 3 years regular service, subject to conditions. Selection is by selection by merit; overall grading in the ACRs / APARs not below Very Good. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 24 December 2026
- Vacancies: 1
- How to apply: Online
- Pay: Rs.100000-260000 (Revised); elevated to Rs.120000-280000 after 3 years regular service, subject to conditions
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Maximum 45 years (as on 1 May 2027)
- Place: Chennai Port Authority, Chennai
ChPA Secretary (HoD) Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Chennai Port Authority (ChPA), Tamil Nadu |
| Post Name | Secretary (HoD) |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | RC1/1257/2026/GA |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Pay | Rs.100000-260000 (Revised); elevated to Rs.120000-280000 after 3 years regular service, subject to conditions |
| Place of Posting | Chennai Port Authority, Chennai |
| Qualification | A degree from a recognized university and seventeen years experience in executive cadre in General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial / Commercial / Govt. Undertaking (as per RR). For absorption: officers in the Rs.80000-220000 scale with 3 years regular service in the General Administration Department of a Major Port Authority. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 45 years (as on 1 May 2027) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 24 December 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
ChPA Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. RC1/1257/2026/GA gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download ChPA notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Essential: (i) A degree from a recognized university. (ii) Seventeen years experience in executive cadre in the field of General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial / Commercial / Govt. Undertaking.
- Experience: Seventeen years experience in executive cadre in the field of General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial / Commercial / Govt. Undertaking. For absorption through composite method: officers holding posts in the scale of pay of Rs.80000-220000 with 3 years regular service in the General Administration Department of a Major Port Authority.
- Age limit: Maximum 45 years (as on 1 May 2027)
Other conditions:
- Filled by Absorption through Composite Method from the Officers of Major Port Authorities
- Absorption: officers in the scale Rs.80000-220000 with 3 years regular service in the General Administration Department of a Major Port Authority
- Crucial date for determining eligibility is 01.05.2027
Desirable:
- Post Graduate degree/diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Social Work / Labour Welfare or allied subjects
- Degree in Law from a recognized university / institution
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Initially appointed in the HoD post in the scale of pay of Rs.100000-260000
- Elevated to Rs.120000-280000 after 3 years regular service, subject to conditions in Ministry letter dated November 19, 2019
- Period of probation: N.A. (as per the Recruitment Rules)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 10 November 2026 |
| Ports to forward applications with documents (before) | 24 December 2026 |
| Post likely to fall vacant / crucial date for eligibility | 1 May 2027 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 December 2026 |
How Will ChPA Select Candidates?
- Selection by merit; overall grading in the ACRs / APARs not below Very Good
- Selection is by merit; overall grading in the ACRs / APARs will not be below Very Good
Documents to Enclose
- Copies of ACRs / APARs for the last 5 years (2021-22 to 2025-26) attested on each page by an Officer not below Dy.HoD; No Report Certificate for a pending year
- Attested photocopies of all certificates and proof of educational qualification, present and past work experience in the respective post and pay scale
- No objection certificate from the respective Port
- Certificate by the Head of the Office of the applicant (Annexure-II)
- Vigilance and Administrative Clearance of the concerned Port as per proforma (Annexure-III)
- Undertaking that candidature will not be withdrawn if selected; two recent passport size colour photographs in a sealed envelope
How to Apply for ChPA Recruitment 2026 Online
- Submit the application through the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at https://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in.
- No application other than OAP shall be accepted.
- Submit the printout of the application uploaded in OAP to your administrative Port for onward forwarding.
- The Port forwards the application with the listed documents before 24.12.2026.
- Superscribe 'Application for the post of Secretary, Chennai Port Authority'.
Other Points to Note
- An official who withdraws candidature after selection by the Service Selection Committee is liable for debarment from HoD level posts in all Major Port Authorities for two years
- Incomplete applications, applications not following the procedure or received after due date will not be considered
- If an advance copy is received, the application must come through proper channel on or before 24.12.2026
- Ports running late may forward the application with the OAP printout by email, then the complete application by registered post
- Any major or minor penalty in the last 10 years: the disciplinary case and documents may be sent with the application
- The Recruitment Rules are marked as yet to be notified
ChPA Secretary (HoD) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download ChPA notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for ChPA Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit ChPA official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Chennai Port Authority, Advertisement No. RC1/1257/2026/GA, dated 10 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
