Cochin Port Authority Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 07 Marine Engineer, Superintending Engineer And More Posts
The Cochin Port Authority Recruitment 2026 for posts of 07 Marine Engineer, Superintending Engineer And More. Candidates with Any Bachelors Degree, B.A, B.Tech/B.E, MOT Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 21-01-2026, and closes on 23-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Cochin Port Authority website, https://www.cochinport.gov.in.
Cochin Port Authority has released an official notification for the recruitment of 07 Marine Engineer, Superintending Engineer And More Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Cochin Port Authority website. The last date to submit the application form is 23-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Cochin Port Authority Marine Engineer, Superintending Engineer And More Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Cochin Port Authority Marine Engineer, Superintending Engineer And More Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Company Name
Cochin Port Authority
Advertisement Number
A9/DR/CI.I & II/2025-S
Post Name
Class I Posts (Marine Engineer, Superintending Engineer (Civil), Dy. Director (Research))
No of Posts
7
Salary
Rs. 50000-200000 (Scale of pay as per post)
Qualification
Varies as per post (Certificate/Degree + Experience)
Marine Engineer: MOT 1st Class Motor Certificate or Marine Engineer Officer Class I Certificate issued under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. One year post qualification experience as Chief Engineer/2nd Engineer on board a foreign going ship.
Superintending Engineer (Civil): Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. Nine years experience in executive cadre in Planning/Construction/Design/Maintenance preferably of Port and Marine Structures in an Industrial/Commercial Govt. Undertaking.
Dy. Director (Research): Degree in Economics or Statistics or Mathematics from a recognized University/Institution. Five Years executive experience in Planning or in Collection, Compilation & Interpretation of data or in conducting field surveys, investigations etc.
Desirable (Dy. Director (Research)): PG Degree/Diploma in Economics or Statistics or Mathematics or Operational Research and allied subjects from a recognized University/Institution. Knowledge of computer operations.
Salary/ Stipend
Marine Engineer: Rs. 70000-200000
Superintending Engineer (Civil): Rs. 60000-180000
Dy. Director (Research): Rs.50000-160000
In addition to Basic Pay, other allowances and benefits like VDA, accommodation/HRA, Cafeteria Allowance @ 35% of Basic Pay, Encashment of Earned Leave etc. would be admissible as per rules.
Age Limit (as on 23 February 2026)
Marine Engineer: 40 years
Superintending Engineer (Civil): 40 years
Dy. Director (Research): 35 years
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates on reserved posts.
Age relaxation of 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) on identified posts.
Employees of Major Port Authorities: Age limit up to 55 years.
Application Fee
Application processing fee: Rs.400/-
Candidates will have to bear any additional payment gateway/bank charges.
Important Dates
Online Registration & Fee Payment – Start date
21 January 2026
Online Registration & Fee Payment – Closing Date
23 February 2026 17.00 hrs
Selection Process
Personal Interview for final selection.
CoPA may conduct examination (written test objective/descriptive/both and/or Group Discussion and/or presentation) to shortlist candidates depending on number of applications.
Weightage: Examination 85% and Interview 15%.
If no examination required, shortlisting by ranking on Educational Qualification (max 30 marks) and Experience (max 55 marks), total 85 marks, followed by Personal Interview (15 marks).
CoPA reserves right to conduct Group Discussion and/or Presentation as part of Personal Interview (15 marks total for interview including GD/Presentation).
Number of candidates called for interview: 6 to 12 times vacancies if no examination; up to 3 times if examination conducted.
General Information/ Instructions
Number of posts is provisional/indicative. CoPA reserves right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel recruitment.
Crucial date for eligibility: 23 February 2026.
Experience after date of passing qualifying exam only. Training/apprentice period not counted as experience.
Proof of experience required (appointment letter, payslips, experience certificate etc.).
Posts identified suitable for specific Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories only.
SC/ST candidates eligible for 5 years age relaxation on reserved posts.
Online application only through the portal. Multiple applications lead to rejection.
Candidates advised to check CoPA website regularly for updates.
Canvassing in any form will disqualify candidature.
Legal proceedings only in competent Courts/Forums at Cochin.
How to Apply
Apply online only through the application portal: https://career.itiltd.in/careers_cochin_port/login_form.php?id=MTk=
Online registration and fee payment available from 21 January 2026 to 23 February 2026 17.00 hrs.
Fill application carefully with accurate details and percentage of marks.
Pay Rs.400/- application processing fee through State Bank Collect (SBI Collect) using link https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm or direct link in portal.
Select “Cochin Port Trust” and payment category “Application Fee – Marine Engineer or Accounts Officer Gr.I”.
Enter Application reference No. received after basic registration, fill details, make payment, download receipt and upload in portal under “Payment details”.
Complete application well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.
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