Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for direct recruitment to 09 posts of Pilot (Class-I) on regular basis.
The DPA Pilot Recruitment 2026 online application link is open till 14th March 2026. The Candidates must also submit the printed application along with documents via Speed/Registered Post by 24th March 2026. Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification before applying.
Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026 – 09 Posts
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Job Title |
Pilot (Class-I) |
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Total Vacancies |
09 |
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Age Limit |
40 years |
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Pay Scale |
₹70,000 – 2,00,000 (IDA Pattern) |
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Minimum Qualification |
Certificate of Competency as Master (Foreign Going) |
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Selection Process |
Written Test (if required) + Personal Interview |
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Job Location |
Gandhidham, Gujarat |
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Online Last Date |
14/03/2026 |
✅ DPA Pilot Vacancy 2026 Reservation Details:
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Category |
No. of Posts |
|---|---|
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Unreserved (UR) |
03 |
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EWS |
01 |
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OBC (NCL) – Backlog |
03 |
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SC |
01 |
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ST |
01 |
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PwBD |
01 (out of total 09) |
✅ DPA Pilot 2026 Age Limit (as on closing date):
- Upper Age Limit: 40 years
- Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC (NCL) – 3 years; Existing employees of Major Port Authorities – 5 years; Ex-servicemen – As per Govt. guidelines; PwBD – 10 years (subject to maximum 56 years)
✅ DPA Pilot 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Must hold Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship issued by Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India or equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry.
- One year post-qualification experience as Master/Chief Officer of a foreign going ship.
✅ DPA Pilot 2026 Selection Process:
- Written Test (if number of applicants is 20 or more)
- Personal Interview (candidates shortlisted in 1:5 ratio or less depending on availability)
✅ DPA Pilot Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Date of Notification |
13/02/2026 |
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Online Application Closing Date |
14th March 2026 |
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Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application |
24th March 2026 |
✅ DPA Pilot Recruitment 2026 Important Links:
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Detailed Notification PDF |
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Online Application Link |
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Official Website |
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Join IndGovtJobs Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply DPA Pilot Recruitment 2026:
Candidates must apply online and also submit hard copy of the application.
➢ Step 1: Visit www.deendayalport.gov.in → Recruitment Section and click on the online application link.
➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form completely and submit by 14th March 2026.
➢ Step 3: Take printout of the filled application, affix passport size photograph, and attach self-attested copies of certificates (qualification, experience, age proof, category certificate if applicable).
➢ Step 4: Send the printed application with documents via Speed/Registered Post to:
The Secretary
Deendayal Port Authority
Post Bag No. 50
Administrative Office Building
Tagor Road, Gandhidham (Kachchh)
Gujarat – 370201
so as to reach on or before 24th March 2026.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
How many vacancies are there in DPA Pilot Recruitment 2026?
09 posts of Pilot (Class-I) with reservation: UR-03, EWS-01, OBC (Backlog)-03, SC-01, ST-01, PwBD-01.
What is the age limit for DPA Pilot posts?
Maximum 40 years with applicable relaxations (SC/ST-5 years, OBC-3 years, PwBD-10 years, etc.).
What is the essential qualification required?
Certificate of Competency as Master (Foreign Going) + 1 year experience as Master/Chief Officer of foreign going ship.
What is the last date to apply online?
14th March 2026.
Is hard copy submission required?
Yes, printed application with documents must reach by Speed/Registered Post latest by 24th March 2026.