The Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has released SMFCL Rectt. Advt. No. 01/2026 dated 20-05-2026 for Executive (E-1 Grade) posts in Finance, Projects, Legal, Company Secretary, and IT disciplines. A total of 12 vacancies have been announced through the SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026.
Candidates aged up to 30 years who possess qualifications such as CA/CMA, B.E/B.Tech, LL.B, ICSI membership, or equivalent degrees (depending on the post) are eligible to apply for these Executive vacancies. The online application process for SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 has started on 20-05-2026 and will remain open until 18-06-2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, a Mini Ratna Category‑I CPSE under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, and a Non‑Banking Financial Company (NBFC) registered with the Reserve Bank of India, has released SMFCL Rectt. Advt. No. 01/2026 dated 20/05/2026 for recruitment to Executive posts in E‑1 Grade in various disciplines. The notification provides complete details of discipline‑wise vacancies, reservation, eligibility conditions, selection process, pay scale, application procedure, and important instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying online through the SMFCL website.
Download SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), Mini Ratna Category‑I CPSE, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | SMFCL Rectt. Advt. No. 01/2026 dated 20/05/2026 |
| Post Name | Executive (E‑1 Grade) – Finance, Projects, Legal, Company Secretary, IT |
| Department | Registered Office: 1st Floor, 124, Thapar House, Janpath Lane, New Delhi – 110001 |
| Total Vacancies | 12 posts (including reserved posts for SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/EWS and 01 PwBD post) |
| Pay Scale | E‑1 Grade: Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000/- (IDA) plus DA, perks and other benefits as per company rules |
| Application Mode | Online only through Careers section of SMFCL website |
| Selection Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) and Personal Interview |
| Upper Age Limit | 30 years as on last date of application (with relaxations for reserved categories) |
| Official Website | http://www.sdclindia.com (SMFCL official website) |
SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 20/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Registration of Application | 20-05-2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Registration of Application and Fee Payment | 18-06-2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Cut‑off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | 18-06-2026 |
| Tentative Date for Computer Based Test (CBT) | July 2026 (exact date to be intimated in Admit Card) |
| Date of Interview | To be notified later on SMFCL website / email |
SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 12 Executive posts in E‑1 Grade have been notified across five disciplines, with category‑wise breakup for UR, SC, ST, OBC‑NCL and EWS, along with reservation for PwBD as per Government of India guidelines. Each discipline has its own specific essential qualification, primarily in CA/CMA, Engineering, Law, Company Secretary and Computer Science streams.
| Post Code | Discipline | Total | Category-wise Breakup | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Executive (Finance) | 05 | UR-2, SC-1, OBC(NCL)-1, EWS-1 | CA / CMA from a recognized institute. |
| 02 | Executive (Projects) | 04 | UR-1, SC-1, OBC(NCL)-1, ST-1 | B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communications / Electronics / Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognized institution. |
| 03 | Executive (Legal) | 01 | OBC(NCL)-1 | Regular full-time Degree in Law (LL.B – 3 years) with first division or equivalent CGPA OR 5‑year integrated Law course with first division or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University. |
| 04 | Executive (Company Secretary) | 01 | UR-1 | Graduate with Associate / Fellow Membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). |
| 05 | Executive (IT) | 01 | UR-1 | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science from recognized institutions/universities with minimum 60% marks. |
| Total | 12 | Including 01 post reserved for PwBD across the above disciplines. |
PwBD reservation is admissible in accordance with Government of India guidelines for posts identified as suitable by SMFCL and will be applied horizontally within the respective categories.
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Categories Eligible and Post-wise Suitability
| Discipline | Suitable Categories of Disability |
|---|---|
| Finance | D, HH, OL, OA, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MD involving (b to d except D and SLD). |
| Projects | D, HH, OL, OA, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MD involving (b to d except D and SLD). |
| Legal | LV, OL, BL, OAL, LC, CP, Dw, AAV, MD involving (a and c except D and LV). |
| IT | HH, OL, OA, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, ASD, SLD, MD involving (b to d except SLD). |
| Company Secretary | B, LV, D, HH, OL, OA, BL, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy, MD involving (a to c). |
Abbreviations: B – Blind, LV – Low Vision, D – Deaf, HH – Hard of Hearing, OA – One Arm, OL – One Leg, BA – Both Arms, BL – Both Legs, OAL – One Arm and One Leg, LC – Leprosy Cured, CP – Cerebral Palsy, Dw – Dwarfism, AAV – Acid Attack Victim, MDy – Muscular Dystrophy, SLD – Specific Learning Disability, MI – Mental Illness, MD – Multiple Disabilities.
SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions including age, qualification and experience as on the last date of online application (18-06-2026). All educational qualifications must be from Indian Universities/Institutes recognized by UGC/AICTE or appropriate statutory authorities and candidates must possess final year pass results at the time of submitting the online application.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification |
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| Result Requirement | Only candidates who have obtained their final year pass results at the time of submitting the application are eligible; Degree Certificate or Final Year Marksheet must be uploaded. |
| Experience (where applicable) | Proof of each period of experience claimed must be uploaded in a single PDF in chronological order (offer letters, joining orders, relieving letters, service certificates, relevant pay slips, etc.). |
| Category Certificates | SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/EWS/PwBD candidates must possess valid certificates in prescribed Government of India format; OBC‑NCL and EWS certificates should be issued on or after 01.04.2026. |
| Nationality & Conduct | Applicants should be of sound character; persons convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude will not be eligible. |
SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
The upper age limit for all Executive posts is 30 years as on the last date of online application, i.e. 18-06-2026. Relaxation in upper age limit will be admissible to reserved category candidates as per Government of India norms subject to submission of valid supporting documents.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | Upper age limit 30 years as on 18-06-2026. |
| SC / ST | Relaxation up to 5 years over the upper age limit. |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) | Relaxation up to 3 years over the upper age limit. |
| PwBD | Relaxation up to 10 years as per Government rules. |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation as per Government of India rules for Ex‑Servicemen. |
| Central/State Govt / PSU / Autonomous Bodies employees | Relaxation up to 5 years for candidates presently working in permanent posts. |
| Domiciled in J&K (01.01.1980–31.12.1989) | Relaxation up to 5 years for eligible candidates. |
| Victims / family members of 1984 riots | Relaxation up to 5 years. |
SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed non‑refundable application fee through online mode only at the time of submission of the application; applications without successful fee payment (where applicable) will be treated as incomplete and rejected. The fee once paid will neither be refunded nor adjusted against any other recruitment.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC(NCL) / EWS | Rs. 1,000/- (One Thousand only) including taxes, non‑refundable. |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil – exempted from payment of fee subject to uploading valid certificate. |
SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
The selection process for engagement of Executives will consist of (i) Computer Based Test (CBT) and (ii) Personal Interview. Final selection will be based on overall merit with 85% weightage to CBT and 15% weightage to Personal Interview, subject to eligibility verification and medical fitness.
Stage 1 - Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Sl. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Medium of Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCQs related to Specific Domain / Discipline | 90 | 90 | 2 hours (composite) | English & Hindi. |
| 2 | General Aptitude (General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness) | 60 (15+15+15+15) | 60 | English & Hindi (General English in English only). | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 120 minutes | ||
There will be negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer marked in the CBT, so candidates must attempt questions carefully. The CBT is proposed to be conducted at Bhopal, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Patna, with SMFCL reserving the right to shift candidates to nearby centres based on the number of applicants.
Proposed CBT Test Cities
| Sr. | City | Sr. | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhopal | 7 | Jammu |
| 2 | Bangalore | 8 | Kolkata |
| 3 | Chennai | 9 | Lucknow |
| 4 | Delhi | 10 | Mumbai |
| 5 | Guwahati | 11 | Patna |
| 6 | Hyderabad |
Stage 2 - Personal Interview
Candidates who qualify in CBT will be shortlisted for Personal Interview in the ratio of 1:7, subject to availability, and interview call letters will be uploaded on the SMFCL website and intimated through SMS/email. The final merit list will be drawn based on aggregate marks in CBT (85% weightage) and Interview (15% weightage) and only those fulfilling eligibility conditions and found medically fit will be appointed.
How to Apply for SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply only through online mode; no other form of application will be accepted. Before applying, candidates should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility conditions and have all necessary documents scanned in the required formats for upload.
Steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website of SMFCL at http://www.sdclindia.com and open the “Careers” section.
- Click on the link for SMFCL Rectt. Advt. No. 01/2026 and read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully.
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete the registration / application form by entering personal, educational, category and experience details correctly.
- On submission of application details, a system‑generated Registration Number will appear at the top of the filled form; note it down for future login and correspondence.
- Upload all required documents under the “Upload Document” section in clear and legible scanned copies (PDF/JPEG) as specified.
- Proceed to “Make Payment” section and pay the applicable application fee online (Rs. 1,000/- for UR/OBC‑NCL/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD).
- After successful payment, download the final submitted application form and keep a printout for future reference and production at the time of selection, if called.
Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded:
- High School (Class 10th) certificate as proof of Date of Birth.
- Certificates and marksheets of all academic/professional qualifications (10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation, Post‑Graduation, CA/CMA/LL.B/CS/B.Tech, etc., as applicable).
- Percentage conversion document (wherever CGPA is awarded) issued by the University/Institute.
- Valid SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/EWS/PwBD certificate in prescribed format of Government of India, wherever reservation is claimed.
- Proof of Identity/Address such as Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, etc.
- PAN Card.
- Proof of each period of experience claimed (offer letters, joining orders, relieving letters, service certificates, relevant pay slips, etc.) merged into a single PDF in chronological order.
- Any other document supporting the claims made in the online application.
Documents to be Produced at the time of CBT / Document Verification / Interview:
- Printout of CBT Admit Card / Interview Call Letter along with original photo identity proof and one self‑attested photocopy.
- Original certificates and mark sheets of all educational qualifications and experience, along with original category certificates for SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/EWS/PwBD candidates.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) / relieving order for candidates serving in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies, as required.
There is no requirement to send the printout of the application form or any documents by post to SMFCL; all processes will be handled online and at the time of selection stages.
Important Instructions for Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd Executive Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- The cut‑off date for determining age, qualification and post‑qualification experience is 18.06.2026; any qualification or experience acquired after this date will not be considered.
- Mere submission of application does not guarantee shortlisting; candidates must meet all eligibility criteria and clear the selection stages.
- If at any stage it is found that a candidate has furnished incorrect/false information or suppressed any material fact, his/her candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated without notice.
- If a candidate applies for more than one post and CBT for multiple posts is held in a single session, he/she will be allowed to appear in CBT for only one post/discipline; remaining applications will not be considered and fee will not be refunded.
- Change of category, post, city for CBT, email ID, or any key information after submission of online application will not be entertained.
- All communication will be made only through email and SMFCL website; candidates must keep their registered email ID active for at least one year.
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in SMFCL offices or its subsidiaries in India or abroad as per organizational requirements.
- SMFCL reserves the right to cancel, restrict or modify the recruitment process or number of vacancies at any stage without assigning any reason.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
- In case of any dispute, only courts at Delhi shall have jurisdiction; in case of discrepancy between versions, the English version of the advertisement will prevail.
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