Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026 announced for 10 Contract Pilot posts. Check eligibility, salary up to ₹2.70 lakh, walk-in interview date, age limit, and required documents.
Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026
Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026: The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has released an official Walk-In Interview Notification for the engagement of 10 Contract Pilot posts on a contractual basis for Kandla/Vadinar Pilotage Operations. Experienced Master Mariners looking for high-paying maritime jobs can attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date with all required original documents.
Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Bharti 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Title | Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026 |
| Organization | Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) |
| Advertisement No. | GA/PS/1220/Cont.Pilot/2025 |
| Post Name | Contract Pilot |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Job Type | Contract Basis |
| Interview Mode | Walk-In Interview |
| Interview Date | 17 August 2026 |
Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Vacancy 2026
The recruitment is being conducted for a total of 10 Contract Pilot positions. Category-wise Vacancies ST – 1, SC – 2, OBC (NCL) – 2, UR – 5. If suitable candidates are unavailable in reserved categories, vacancies may be filled from other eligible categories as per the notification.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry.
- Minimum one year post-qualification experience as Master or Chief Officer of a Foreign Going Ship.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is : Up to 55 years. Candidates seeking a pilotage license should be within the prescribed age limit at the time of entry into pilotage service.
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Salary
The notification provides multiple payment schemes depending on the engagement pattern and pilotage operations.
Scheme-I (Daily Allowance)
Daily allowance ranges from : ₹10,000 per day, ₹14,500 per day, ₹18,000 per day, ₹20,000 per day, ₹23,400 per day. depending on tonnage handled and operational category.
Scheme-II and Scheme-III : Read Notification.
Walk-In Interview Details
Interview Date : 17 August 2026
Reporting Time : 10:30 AM
Interview Starts : 2:00 PM onwards
Venue
Chamber of the Chairperson
Administrative Office Building
Deendayal Port Authority
Gandhidham, Kutch, Gujarat – 370201
| Notification | Read |
Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026: Candidates possessing the required maritime qualifications and sailing experience should carefully verify the eligibility conditions and attend the Deendayal Port Authority Walk-In Interview on 17 August 2026 with all original documents.
