The Indian Ports Association (IPA), on behalf of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port – Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), invites applications for recruitment to various Executive-Level posts across multiple disciplines.
📅 Important Dates
- Online Registration Starts: 30 June 2025 (Tentative)
- Last Date to Apply: 30 July 2025 (Tentative)
- Online Exam Date: To be notified ~21 days in advance
🧾 Vacancies & Posts
- Total Vacancies: 41
- Disciplines: Finance, Civil Engineering, Administration, Traffic, Estate Management
- Notable Posts: Accounts Officer, Assistant Manager, Executive Engineer, Traffic Manager, Estate Manager
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 (IDA Scale)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Degree/Diploma in relevant fields (CA/ICWA/Civil Engg./Personnel Mgmt./Law/etc.)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in executive cadre in relevant areas
- Age Limit: Max 30 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per GoI rules)
- Nationality: Indian nationals or as specified under eligibility norms
💳 Application Fee
- UR Candidates: ₹400
- OBC & EWS: ₹300
- SC/ST & Women: ₹200
- Ex-Servicemen & PwBD: No Fee
🖥️ Exam Structure
For Administrative & Traffic Roles:
- Reasoning – 25 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 25 marks
- General Awareness – 25 marks
- English – 25 marks
- Duration: 90 minutes | Total Marks: 100
For Technical & Finance Roles:
- Specialization Subject – 100 marks
- Reasoning, Aptitude, GA, English – 15 marks each
- Duration: 120 minutes | Total Marks: 160
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark for each wrong answer
📝 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Interview (if applicable)
- Medical Fitness Assessment
⚠️ Documents Required
- Photo ID, Admit Card
- Educational & Experience Certificates
- Caste/Disability/Ex-Servicemen Certificates (if applicable)
- Proof of Nationality (if applicable)