Indian Ports Association Recruitment 2025 | Apply Online -Executive Posts at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
The Indian Ports Association (IPA) invites online applications for 41 Executive-level vacancies at Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) under Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port.

Indian Ports Association Recruitment 2025:
Important Dates:
- Start of Online Application: 30th June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 30th July 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced ~21 days prior
Post-Wise Vacancy Details:
Sl. No. |
Designation |
Total Vacancies |
Reservation (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) |
1 |
Accounts Officer, Grade-I |
6 |
5 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 |
2 |
Assistant Manager, Finance Division |
2 |
0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 1 |
3 |
Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
9 |
4 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 2 |
4 |
Assistant Manager, Infrastructure & Civic Facilities Division |
1 |
1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
5 |
Assistant Manager, Administration Division |
1 |
1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
6 |
Assistant Manager, Personnel & IR Division |
2 |
1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 |
7 |
Assistant Personnel Officer, Grade-I |
2 |
1 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 |
8 |
Assistant Secretary, Grade-I |
2 |
2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
9 |
Assistant Manager, Traffic Operations (Railways) |
1 |
1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
10 |
Assistant Manager, Traffic Operations (Shipping & Cargo) |
2 |
1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 |
11 |
Assistant Traffic Manager, Grade-I |
3 |
2 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 |
12 |
Assistant Estate Manager, Grade-I |
4 |
3 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 |
Age Limit:
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as on last date)
- Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10-15 years (as per category)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per GoI rules
Application processing Fee:
Candidates must pay Application-processing fees online during the designated application period. Follow the online payment instructions provided on the Application Portal.
Category |
Fee |
UR |
₹400 |
OBC/EWS |
₹300 |
SC/ST/Women |
₹200 |
PwBD/Ex-Servicemen |
NIL |
Qualification & Experience Structure:
Sl. No. |
Designation |
Essential Qualification |
Desirable Qualification |
Experience |
1 |
Accounts Officer, Grade-I |
Member of ICAI or ICWAI |
– |
2 years in Finance/Accounting (Executive Cadre) |
2 |
Assistant Manager, Finance Division |
Member of ICAI or ICWAI |
– |
2 years in Finance/Accounting (Executive Cadre) |
3 |
Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
Degree in Civil Engineering |
– |
2 years in Planning/Construction/Design/Maintenance (Preferably Marine) |
4 |
Assistant Manager, Infrastructure & Civic Facilities Division |
Degree in Civil Engineering (4-year course) |
– |
2 years in Planning/Construction/Design/Maintenance (Preferably Marine) |
5 |
Assistant Manager, Administration Division |
Degree from a recognized university |
PG Diploma in PM/IR/SW/LW or Law |
2 years in Admin/Personnel/IR |
6 |
Assistant Manager, Personnel & IR Division |
Degree from recognized university |
PG Diploma in PM/IR/SW/LW or Law |
2 years in Admin/Personnel/IR |
7 |
Assistant Personnel Officer, Grade-I |
Degree from recognized university |
PG Diploma in PM/IR/SW/LW or Law |
2 years in Admin/Personnel/IR |
8 |
Assistant Secretary, Grade-I |
Degree from recognized university |
PG Diploma in PM/IR/SW/LW or Law or PR/Mass Comm/Journalism |
2 years in Admin/IR/PR |
9 |
Asst. Manager, Traffic Ops. (Railways) |
Degree from recognized university |
– |
2 years in Railway Transport/Shipping/Cargo |
10 |
Asst. Manager, Traffic Ops. (Shipping & Cargo) |
Degree from recognized university |
– |
2 years in Shipping/Cargo/Rail Transport |
11 |
Asst. Traffic Manager, Grade-I |
Degree from recognized university |
– |
2 years in Shipping/Cargo/Rail Transport |
12 |
Asst. Estate Manager, Grade-I |
Degree + PG in Architecture/Town Planning or Degree in Civil or Membership of Institution of Surveyors (India) |
Degree in Law |
– |
Vacancy Details & Pay Scale:
- Total Posts: 41
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 (IDA pattern)
- Reservation: As per Government of India norms
The Pay Package will include Basic Pay, DA based on IDA pattern and Cafeteria allowances @ 35% of Basic Pay. In addition to the above, Gratuity, HRA or subsidized accommodation, PF / Medical benefits, leave encashment, etc. are also admissible as per Rules of Kolkata Dock System and Haldia Dock complex of SMP-Kolkata.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates must take an online test as outlined in Paragraph X of the advertisement. The Management will select candidates based on their overall performance in this Computer Based Test and/or an interview.
Before joining, candidates for all positions must submit original documents for verification to the Kolkata Dock System and Haldia Dock Complex of SMPK, as specified in this advertisement. Failure to provide these documents will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Additionally, if the submitted documents do not meet the required criteria, the candidate’s application will not be considered further.
The Indian Ports Association reserves the right to modify the selection procedure if necessary.
Required Documents:
LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF DOCUMENT VERIFICATION / INTERVIEW.
Candidates must submit the following original documents and self-attested photocopies at the time of document verification/interview:
- Document Verification/Interview Call Letter
- Valid system-generated printout of online application form and e-receipt
- Proof of Date of Birth (Municipal-issued Birth Certificate or SSLC/Std. X Certificate with DOB)
- Photo Identity Proof as specified in the "IDENTITY VERIFICATION" section of the advertisement
- Mark-sheets and certificates of educational qualifications and relevant eligibility documents for the specific post
- For SC/ST/OBC candidates: Caste Certificate with caste validity certificate, issued by the ADVTNo.2025/SGR/09 competent authority in the prescribed format as stipulated by the Government of India
- For government/quasi-government/Public Sector Undertaking employees: "No Objection Certificate" from the employer
- Experience certificates, as applicable
- For candidates falling under categories (b), (c), (d), and (e) of Nationality criteria as specified at Para VI of the Advertisement, Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) must furnish a valid disability certificate that conforms to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
- Any other relevant documents supporting eligibility
- Biometric data may be collected before the interview/Document Verification or at a later stage
Application Process:
- Apply online only via: https://www.ipa.nic.in
- Upload a photograph, signature, and documents
- Pay the applicable fees online
- Download and save the application printout and e-receipt
Important Dates & Links:
Last date of application: 30.07.2025
Official Website: Click Here
Official Notification: Download
Read More: SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2025 | Apply Online (Male & Female)