Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, invites applications from eligible candidates for engagement of Pilot (Marine) on contractual basis. The DPA Pilot (Marine) Recruitment 2026 Walk-in-Interview is scheduled on 08th May 2026.
This article provides complete information about Deendayal Port Authority Pilot Vacancy 2026, including eligibility criteria, category-wise vacancy details, official notification PDF, and walk-in details.
DPA Pilot Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Pilot (Marine) |
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| Total Vacancies |
06 Posts |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 55 years |
| Salary |
Contractual Pay as per DPA Rules (Annexure-II) |
| Minimum Qualification |
Master FG Certificate + 1 Year Experience as Master/Chief Officer |
| Application Fee |
Nil |
| Selection Process |
Walk-in-Interview |
| Job Location |
Deendayal Port Authority, Gandhidham, Gujarat |
| Walk-in Date |
08 May 2026 (14:00 Hrs onwards) |
✅ DPA Pilot Vacancy 2026 Category Wise List:
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Category |
No. of Vacancies |
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| UR | 03 |
| SC | 01 |
| ST | 01 |
| OBC (NCL) | 01 |
| Total = 06 Posts | |
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
Essential Qualification:
- Must hold a Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship issued by Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India (or equivalent recognized qualification).
- One-year post qualification experience as Master / Chief Officer of a foreign going ship.
Age Limit: Maximum 55 years (candidate must not be more than 55 years at the time of entry into pilotage service).
Note: In case suitable candidates are not available in reserved categories, posts will be filled from other available categories.
✅ Selection Process:
- Walk-in-Interview
- Verification of original documents
✅ Application Fee:
- No application fee is required.
✅ Important Dates:
| Notification Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Walk-in-Interview Date & Time | 08 May 2026 (14:00 Hrs onwards) |
| Reporting Time for Registration | Before 10:30 Hrs on 08 May 2026 |
✅ Important Links:
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DPA Pilot (Marine) Detailed Notification & Application Format PDF |
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Deendayal Port Authority Official Website |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply for DPA Pilot Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must appear for Walk-in-Interview as per the schedule:
- Step 1: Download and read the detailed advertisement (Annexure-I & II) from the official PDF.
- Step 2: Bring all original documents – Certificate of Competency (COC), post-qualification experience certificates, educational qualification certificates, and identity proof.
- Step 3: Carry one set of self-attested photocopies of all documents.
- Step 4: Report at the venue by 10:30 hrs on 08 May 2026 for registration.
Venue:
Chamber of the Chairperson,
Administrative Office Building,
Deendayal Port Authority,
Gandhidham – Kutch, Gujarat – 370201.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in DPA Pilot Recruitment 2026?
06 Posts (Pilot Marine on contractual basis).
What is the walk-in interview date for DPA Pilot 2026?
08 May 2026 at 14:00 Hrs onwards.
What is the age limit for DPA Pilot (Marine) post?
Maximum 55 years.
What is the essential qualification required?
Master FG Certificate + 1 year experience as Master/Chief Officer of foreign going ship.
Is there any application fee?
No application fee is required.