Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has announced Advertisement No. DR-20 dated 28 September 2026 for direct recruitment to 25 Class I and Class II posts. The recruitment covers engineering, materials management, telecom/electronics, accounts, traffic, estate management and security functions.
Online registration and fee payment opened on 29 September 2026 and will close on 28 October 2026. The official Mumbai Port Authority recruitment page lists Advertisement DR-20 and links candidates to the dedicated IBPS application portal. Candidates should select the correct post carefully because qualification, experience and upper-age requirements differ materially across the eight advertised designations.
The recruitment has 24 Class I vacancies and 1 Class II vacancy. Most Class I posts carry the ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 pay scale, while the Assistant Security Officer Class II post carries ₹40,000–₹1,40,000. Selection begins with an online objective examination; Class I candidates shortlisted after the examination proceed to document verification and interview, while the Class II Assistant Security Officer follows a separate physical and language-proficiency route without interview.
Mumbai Port Authority Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India |
| Advertisement | DR-20 |
| Advertisement date | 28 September 2026 |
| Recruitment method | Direct recruitment |
| Class I vacancies | 24 |
| Class II vacancies | 1 |
| Total vacancies | 25 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Registration starts | 29 September 2026 |
| Last date | 28 October 2026 |
| Fee payment | 29 September–28 October 2026 |
| Online exam | To be announced |
| Age reckoning date | 1 September 2026 |
| Job location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Class | Vacancies | Reservation shown in recruitment summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | I | 5 | UR 2, OBC 1, SC 1, ST 1 |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | I | 13 | UR 12, PwBD 1 |
| Deputy Materials Manager | I | 1 | UR 1 |
| Executive Engineer (Telecom/Electronics) | I | 1 | UR 1 |
| Accounts Officer Grade I | I | 1 | UR 1 |
| Assistant Traffic Manager Grade I | I | 1 | UR 1 |
| Assistant Estate Manager Grade I | I | 2 | UR 1, SC 1 |
| Assistant Security Officer | II | 1 | OBC 1 |
| Total | 25 |
The number of vacancies is provisional and may be changed by Mumbai Port Authority in accordance with administrative requirements and applicable reservation instructions. Candidates should therefore rely on the latest notice/corrigendum on the official recruitment page before final selection.
Post-Wise Qualification and Experience
Qualification and experience are assessed as on 1 September 2026. The required result/qualification must have been declared on or before that date.
| Post | Essential qualification / experience |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institution. Two years’ executive-cadre experience in planning/construction/design/maintenance, preferably of port and marine structures, is listed as desirable. |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering plus 5 years’ executive-cadre experience in planning/construction/design/maintenance, preferably involving port and marine structures, in an Industrial/Commercial/Government undertaking. |
| Deputy Materials Manager | Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering plus 5 years’ executive-cadre experience in Materials Management/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering in an Industrial/Commercial/Government undertaking. A PG Degree/Diploma in Materials Management is desirable. |
| Executive Engineer (Telecom/Electronics) | Degree in Electronics/Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering plus 5 years’ executive experience in networking/software development/telecom in an Industrial/Commercial/Government undertaking. Relevant PG qualification is desirable. |
| Accounts Officer Grade I | Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. Two years’ executive-cadre Finance/Accounting experience is listed as desirable. |
| Assistant Traffic Manager Grade I | Degree from a recognised University. Two years’ executive experience in shipping/cargo operations/railway transportation is desirable. |
| Assistant Estate Manager Grade I | Degree with PG Degree/Diploma in Architecture/Town & Country Planning, or Degree in Civil Engineering, or Corporate Membership of Institution of Surveyors (India). Degree in Law and two years’ estate/valuation/land-records executive experience are desirable. |
| Assistant Security Officer | Degree from a recognised University/Institution and ability to speak, read and write Marathi, Hindi and English. Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed physical standards. |
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application and separate fee for each post. Applicants should not assume that eligibility for one Class I designation automatically makes them eligible for another.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years for all posts. Upper age is reckoned as on 1 September 2026.
| Posts | Normal age limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 18–30 years |
| Accounts Officer Grade I | 18–30 years |
| Assistant Traffic Manager Grade I | 18–30 years |
| Assistant Estate Manager Grade I | 18–30 years |
| Assistant Security Officer | 18–30 years |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | 18–35 years |
| Deputy Materials Manager | 18–35 years |
| Executive Engineer (Telecom/Electronics) | 18–35 years |
The notification provides category-based relaxation subject to the conditions applicable to the reserved post. Candidates claiming SC/ST/PwBD/ex-serviceman or other admissible relaxation must possess the prescribed valid certificates. Existing employees of Major Port Authorities are eligible for the separate upper-age provision stated in the recruitment rules, subject to fulfilment of all other conditions.
Assistant Security Officer Physical Requirements
The single Class II Assistant Security Officer post has additional physical requirements. The recruitment summary reproducing DR-20 specifies:
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 165 cm |
| Chest at full expiration | 81 cm |
| Chest after full inspiration | 86 cm |
| Minimum chest expansion | 5 cm |
| Minimum weight | 50 kg |
The post also requires the ability to speak, read and write Marathi, Hindi and English. Candidates for this post should verify the full physical and language requirements before paying the application fee.
Pay Scale and Approximate Emoluments
| Post group | Pay scale | Basic pay shown | Approx. total emoluments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class I posts under DR-20 | ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 | ₹50,000 | About ₹94,500/month + admissible HRA |
| Assistant Security Officer, Class II | ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 | ₹40,000 | About ₹75,600/month + admissible HRA |
The approximate total-emolument figures are not a guaranteed in-hand salary. Actual monthly earnings depend on admissible allowances, deductions and whether HRA is payable. Because two different pay scales apply across the recruitment, Regal Naukri does not flatten them into one combined salary schema value.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / intimation charge |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹250 + 18% GST |
| All other candidates | ₹750 + 18% GST |
Bank/payment-gateway transaction charges, where applicable, are additional. The fee is non-refundable. Candidates applying to more than one post must pay the required fee separately for each application.
Selection Process
Class I posts
The notified Class I selection route is:
- Online objective examination;
- shortlisting in order of online-test performance;
- verification of original documents; and
- Interview carrying 30 marks.
Final Class I selection is based on performance in the online examination and interview, subject to verification of eligibility and medical fitness.
Assistant Security Officer — Class II
The Class II route differs:
- online objective examination;
- document verification;
- Physical Requirement Test; and
- language-proficiency test in Marathi, Hindi and English.
Candidates must obtain the prescribed qualifying standard in the language test. There is no interview for the Assistant Security Officer post.
Online Examination Pattern
The examination is objective type, conducted in English, with a total duration of 120 minutes. The recruitment material states one-fourth negative marking for each wrong answer.
Technical / professional posts
This pattern applies to Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), Executive Engineer (Civil), Executive Engineer (Telecom/Electronics), Deputy Materials Manager, Accounts Officer Grade I and Assistant Estate Manager Grade I.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical / subject-related questions | 60 | 120 | 50 min |
| Reasoning, General Awareness & Information Technology | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 25 min |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Total | 140 | 200 | 120 min |
Assistant Traffic Manager Grade I and Assistant Security Officer
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General Awareness & Information Technology | 50 | 50 | 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 25 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
The recruitment material states a minimum 35% in each section/test and 35% overall, subject to any modification Mumbai Port Authority may notify.
Examination Area
The online examination is expected to be arranged in the Mumbai / Greater Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane / Palghar area depending on candidate volume. The exact date and venue will be communicated through the call letter and recruitment updates.
Documents Required
Candidates shortlisted for document verification/interview should be prepared to produce originals and self-attested copies, as applicable, including:
- online application printout and fee-payment/e-receipt;
- call letter;
- date-of-birth proof such as Birth Certificate or Class 10/SSLC certificate;
- valid photo identity proof;
- educational qualification mark sheets and certificates;
- professional-membership documents for CA/CMA applicants;
- post-qualification experience certificates where required;
- valid caste/category certificate and caste-validity documents where applicable;
- OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed form where reservation is claimed;
- PwBD certificate where applicable;
- NOC from employer for candidates working in Government/PSU/Quasi-Government organisations;
- nationality/eligibility certificate where applicable; and
- any additional document specified in the call letter.
Candidates must ensure that the name on their photo identity proof matches the application/call-letter details.
How to Apply Online
- Open the Mumbai Port Authority Direct Recruitment page.
- Locate Advertisement No. DR-20 dated 28 September 2026.
- Read the advertisement and post-wise eligibility carefully before registration.
- Open the official DR-20 online application portal.
- Choose New Registration and enter the required personal/contact details.
- Record the provisional registration number and password.
- Complete the post selection, personal details, qualification and experience sections.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Preview the application carefully before final registration.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the application by 28 October 2026 and save/print the final application and e-receipt.
The application portal shows 12 November 2026 as the last date for printing the submitted application, but registration/editing/payment all close on 28 October 2026.
Important Candidate Cautions
- Apply only after checking the qualification and experience required for the exact post.
- A qualification result declared after 1 September 2026 does not satisfy the stated cut-off condition.
- Separate applications and fees are required for different posts.
- Do not wait until the final day; the portal may become congested.
- Assistant Security Officer applicants must meet both the physical standards and language requirement.
- Exam date is not yet announced; use only Mumbai Port Authority updates and the official application portal.
- Appointment remains subject to eligibility scrutiny, document verification and medical fitness.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Port Authority DR-20 recruitment page | Open official recruitment page |
| Official DR-20 advertisement PDF | Open official advertisement |
| Official online application | Apply through IBPS registration portal |
| Mumbai Port Authority | Official website |
| Latest government jobs | Browse Regal Naukri latest jobs |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in Mumbai Port Authority DR-20 Recruitment 2026?
There are 25 vacancies: 24 Class I posts and 1 Class II Assistant Security Officer post.
What is the last date to apply?
Online registration, editing and fee payment close on 28 October 2026.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Executive Engineer (Civil) has 13 vacancies, followed by Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) with 5 vacancies.
Is there an interview for every post?
No. Class I posts include an interview after the online examination and document verification. The Class II Assistant Security Officer follows physical and language-proficiency tests instead of interview.
Is work experience compulsory for every post?
No. It differs by designation. For example, five years’ executive experience is essential for Executive Engineer (Civil), Deputy Materials Manager and Executive Engineer (Telecom/Electronics), while some other experience requirements are desirable rather than essential.
What is the pay scale?
Most Class I posts carry ₹50,000–₹1,60,000. Assistant Security Officer carries ₹40,000–₹1,40,000.
Where do I apply?
Apply only through the dedicated Mumbai Port Authority DR-20 application portal linked from the official recruitment page.