SMPA Sounding Supervisor cum Draftsman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Three posts of Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman (on contract) in the Marine Department of the Kolkata Dock System are to be filled by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA), Kolkata, for a period of three years at Rs. 26,000/- (consolidated per month). Eligible Indian citizens must send a hard-copy application in the Annexure-I proforma to the Director, Marine Department, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, on or before 9 December 2026; applications received after the due date will not be considered. This fresh circular dated 10 November 2026 replaces the vacancy circular dated 12 May 2026.

SMPA Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About SMPA Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata has its office at 15, Strand Road, Kolkata - 700001. The Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman posts are under the Marine Department of the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) of SMPA. An earlier vacancy circular dated 12 May 2026 for the same post could not proceed because no candidate qualified in the written examination held on 11 September 2026, so SMPA has issued this fresh circular dated 10 November 2026.

Where and How to Send

Applications must be submitted in hard copy, in the proforma given as Annexure-I of the notice, on or before 9 December 2026. Postal delays will not be entertained, and applications received after the due date will not be considered.

1. Fill in the Annexure-I application form: name, father's / husband's name, date of birth, permanent address, address for communication, nationality, educational qualifications with percentage of marks (Secondary/Madhyamik or Diploma, Higher Secondary, Graduation, Post-Graduation Degree), working knowledge of computers (Yes / No), working experience, phone number, e-mail address and any other relevant information.
2. Affix a self-attested photograph in the space provided on the form.
3. Sign the declaration with date and place.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of the relevant documents, including the self-attested proof of date of birth.
5. Superscribe the envelope: "Application for engagement as Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman (on contract)".
6. Address it to: Director, Marine Department, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, 15, Strand Road, Kolkata - 700001.
7. Make sure it reaches by 9 December 2026.

Incomplete applications and applications not made following the stated procedure will not be considered.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

SMPA will engage three (03) Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman on a purely contractual basis. The notice gives no category-wise break-up of the three posts.

• Nationality: Indian citizens.
• Essential criteria: (a) B. Sc./ B.E./ B. Tech degree from a recognized university/ Govt. recognized Institute; (b) working knowledge of computers.
• Desirable criteria: (a) Certificate/ Diploma in Civil Engineering; (b) experience in hydrography or land surveying.
• Age limit: upper age limit 50 years as on 01.11.2026. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.
• Remuneration: Rs. 26,000/- (consolidated per month).
• Type and period of engagement: purely contractual, for three (03) years.

Fulfilling the essential criteria is mandatory for the application to be considered. Candidates should check the full eligibility conditions in the official notification.

Pay, Leave and Benefits During the Contract

• 15 days leave per year, availed with prior approval; unauthorised absence beyond 15 days leads to pro-rata deduction from the consolidated remuneration.
• Additionally, medical leave up to 10 days during the period of engagement without deduction; absence of more than 5 days at a stretch needs certification from the SMPA Medical Officer.
• Maternity leave for contractual female employees as per Circular No. Admn/7478/Medical/E2 dated 22.09.2022.
• Indoor and outdoor medical facilities at Centenary Hospital, SMPA for self and spouse (including supply of medicine from M/s. Mars Remedies); no reimbursement for medicines, tests or treatment outside, except for injury from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.
• Reimbursement of 25% of the Medical Insurance premium for self and spouse, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5000/- per annum.
• On receipt of 7.5% annual increment for continuous 03 years, the employee may be considered for elevation in rank by prefixing "Senior" to the designation, apart from a hike in remuneration by 3% more.
• TA / DA as admissible on official tour outside headquarters; canteen facility of KDS.
• SMPA accommodation (unfurnished) may be availed on payment of licence fee/rent, with an advance security deposit equal to one month's rent/licence fee; quarters must be handed over within one month of termination of contract.
• ESI and EPF contributions as applicable under the ESI Act, 1948 and the EPF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

SMPA Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman Job Description

• Daily monitoring/ sounding of the Channel depth at critical bars and crossings.
• Will have to work for a period of 12 hours per day (as per survey requirement), as the survey schedules will depend on the state of high tides.

The head office will be at 15, Strand Road, Kolkata - 700001, but the candidate may be required to work at any place within the jurisdiction of SMPA. Work on a weekly off day or declared National Holiday in an exigency earns a compensatory day off, with no other compensation.

Enclosures

• Completed Annexure-I application form with self-attested photograph affixed.
• Self-attested copy of proof of date of birth.
• Self-attested photocopies of relevant documents (submission with the form is mandatory).

Selection Process

Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be called for a Written / Proficiency Test and/or Personal Interview, as decided by SMP, Kolkata. The date, time and venue will be intimated in due course. At the interview, applicants should carry the originals and one additional set of photocopies of:

• Age Proof Certificate (Birth Certificate issued by appropriate Authority / Admit card of Board Examination).
• Educational and Professional Qualification Certificates / Mark Sheets.
• Experience Certificate(s).
• 2 recent passport size photographs.
• Any other relevant certificates and licenses.
• Photo identity card issued by Govt. of India (Voter/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License etc.) in original.

Selected candidates must submit an Antecedent Verification report issued by the appropriate Police Authority and undergo a medical fitness test before joining.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Mere submission of an application does not confer any right or claim to engagement; SMPA, Kolkata reserves the right to cancel/withhold the selection process without assigning any reason.
• If any application is found incorrect/false even after engagement, the contract is liable to be terminated forthwith.
• The selected candidate must sign an affidavit on not less than Rs. 10/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper, duly notarized, accepting the terms and conditions.
• Renewal of the contract is subject to an annual performance review; the minimum benchmark is Very Good (grading: A - Outstanding, B - Very Good, C - Good or Satisfactory, D - Poor).
• The engagement may be terminated by one month's notice from either side; it is terminable on 24 hours' notice for unsatisfactory performance or acts detrimental to SMPA.
• The selected candidate will not be allowed to take up any other remunerative occupation during the contract period without prior written permission of SMPA.
• If sponsored for training, the candidate may have to give an undertaking not to leave SMPA for a prescribed period after training.
• The selected candidate will be liable to reimbursement of monthly mobile charges as per Circular No. Admn/4704/XV/Mobile Phone dated 03.04.2025.
• Updates on the recruitment will be posted on SMPA's website www.smp.smportkolkata.in; SMPA will not be responsible if applicants fail to keep themselves updated.

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