The Cochin Port Authority Recruitment 2026 for posts of 01 Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer. Candidates with Any Bachelors Degree Can Apply Offline. The Offline application closes on 18-02-2026. The candidate shall apply Offline through Cochin Port Authority website, cochinport.gov.in.
Cochin Port Authority has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official Cochin Port Authority website. The last date to submit the application form is 18-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Cochin Port Authority Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
Last Date
18 February 2026
Official Website
www.cochinport.gov.in
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No of Posts
Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical)
1
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
Experience: Officers holding analogous posts or the post of Superintending Engineer and equivalent posts in the Mechanical Engineering discipline of M&E Engg.Deptt. in the Scale of pay of Rs.13000-18250 (Revised Rs. 60000 -180000) with three year regular service in the grade in the Mechanical Engineering discipline in a Major Port or Superintending Engineer and equivalent post in the Mechanical Engineering discipline of M&E Engg.Deptt. with two years regular service in the grade and a combined regular service of seven years in the Scales of Pay of Rs.10750-16750 (Revised Rs.50000 - 160000) and Rs.13000-18250 (Revised Rs. 60000 -180000) in the Mechanical Engineering discipline in a Major Port Trust will be eligible.
Salary/ Stipend
Scale of Pay of Rs.80000-220000
Important Dates
Last date for receipt of applications
18 February 2026
Selection Process
The selection is by merit for which the benchmark in overall grading in ACR will not be below 'Very Good'.
General Information / Instructions
The crucial date for determining the qualification and experience shall be 01.06.2026.
The veracity of the University Certificates produced by the applicants and the recognition of the degree obtained by the applicants must be ensured and certified.
The candidate who withdraws his candidature for the post after his selection by the Services 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, as per the instructions issued by the MoPS&W, vide letter No. A-29018/4/2018-PE-I dated 11.08.2021.
The applications received through proper channel only will be entertained. The applications received after the last date or without ACRs/APARs and other requisite documents or otherwise incomplete will not be considered. In case of receipt of advance copy of application in respect of any applicant by this Port, candidature of the applicant will not be considered, if his/her application is not received through proper channel within 15 days of the last date of receipt of applications.
The circular along with Annexures is also available in the official website of Cochin Port Authority, www.cochinport.gov.in.
How to Apply
Applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) from eligible and willing Officers, who satisfy the provisions of recruitment rules for the post of Dy.Chief Mechanical Engineer (Mechl.), may be forwarded with prior approval of the Competent Authority and with the following documents, so as to reach this office on or before 18.02.2026.
a. Attested copies of Educational & Professional qualifications.
b. Attested copies of ACRs/APARs of the applicant for the last 5 years.
c. No-Objection Certificate of the respective Ports.
d. Two recent passport size colour photographs in a sealed envelope.
e. An undertaking of the applicant not to withdraw his candidature, if selected(Annexure-III).
f. Certificate by Head of Office of the Applicant as per the format(Annexure-IV).
g. Vigilance/Administrative clearance of the concerned Port in the Proforma prescribed by the Ministry (Annexure-V).
