Visakhapatnam Port Authority Recruitment 2026: Executive Engineer (Civil) Posts – Apply by 19 January 2026

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)
Government of India | Autonomous Body

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for filling 03 (Three) vacant posts of Executive Engineer (Civil) (Class-I) in its Civil Engineering Department. The recruitment will be carried out on an Absorption / Deputation basis from eligible officers working in Major Port Authorities.

Eligible and willing officers must submit their applications through their parent Port Authority on or before 19 January 2026.


VPA Executive Engineer (Civil) Vacancy Details 2026

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationVisakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)
MinistryMinistry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Post NameExecutive Engineer (Civil)
ClassClass-I
Total Vacancies03
Pay Scale?50,000 – ?1,60,000 (Pre-revised ?10,750 – ?16,750)
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Recruitment ModeAbsorption / Deputation
Job LocationVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Last Date19 January 2026

Eligibility Criteria for Executive Engineer (Civil)

Educational Qualification

Experience Requirement

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in:
    • Planning
    • Construction
    • Design
    • Maintenance works
  • Experience in Ports / Marine Structures will be preferred

Age Limit

  • As per Recruitment Rules of Visakhapatnam Port Authority
  • Eligibility will be determined as on 19.01.2026

Method of Recruitment

  • Promotion, failing which
  • Absorption / Deputation, failing which
  • Direct Recruitment

Documents Required Along with Application

Applicants must submit the following documents through their parent Port Authority only:

Mandatory Enclosures

  1. Certified copies of ACRs/APARs for last 5 years
    • Period: 2020-21 to 2024-25
    • Each page attested by an officer not below Deputy Head of Department
    • If APAR is not available for any year, submit Non-Availability Certificate
  2. Attested copies of educational qualification certificates
  3. Experience certificates with post and pay scale details
  4. Undertaking stating that candidature will not be withdrawn if selected
    • Withdrawal after selection will lead to 2-year debarment from future VPA recruitment
  5. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parent Port Authority (Annexure-III)
  6. Vigilance / Administrative Clearance Certificate (Annexure-IV)
  7. Verification of University Degree & Recognition Certificate (Annexure-V)
  8. Complete Service Details in prescribed format (Annexure-VI)
  9. Penalty Details, if any major or minor penalty imposed in last 10 years

Important Instructions for Applicants

  • ? No advance copy of application will be accepted
  • ? Application must be forwarded by the Competent Authority
  • ? Incomplete applications will be rejected
  • ? Applications without APARs / enclosures will not be considered
  • ? Crucial date for eligibility: 19 January 2026

Period of Deputation & Service Conditions

  • Deputation Period: 3 years (extendable / absorbable)
  • Pay Option:
    • Parent department pay + deputation allowance
    • OR Pay fixed in VPA scale
  • Leave & Pension: Governed by parent department rules
  • Medical Facilities: As per VPA rules
  • Residential Accommodation: As per VPA regulations
  • TA / Joining Time: Payable as per VPA rules

How to Apply for VPA Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026

  1. Fill the application form (Annexure-II) completely
  2. Attach all required documents and certificates
  3. Get the application verified and forwarded by your parent Port Authority
  4. Superscribe the envelope as:
    “Application for the post of Executive Engineer (Civil)”
  5. Send by Speed Post / Email to:

The Secretary
Visakhapatnam Port Authority
Administrative Office Building,
Port Area, 1st Floor
Visakhapatnam – 530035

Key Highlights

Qualification: BE B.Tech Civil Engineering
Last Date: 2026/01/19

? Last Date: 19.01.2026


Official Notification & Annexures

The complete notification along with:

  • Recruitment Rules
  • Application Form
  • NOC Format
  • Vigilance Clearance
  • Service Details Format
  • Terms & Conditions of Deputation

are available on the official VPA website.


Download official Notification


? Conclusion

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Civil Engineers working in Major Port Authorities to join Visakhapatnam Port Authority at a Class-I level post with attractive pay and long-term career growth. Ensure timely submission through the proper channel before 19 January 2026.