Visakhapatnam Port Authority Deputy Chief Law Officer Recruitment 2026
- VPA
- Regular
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Online Application Followed By Mandatory Hard-copy Submission
Application deadline
28 October 2026
16 days leftOnline applications close
Posted 29 September 2026
Online application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- Degree in Law from a recognized university.
- Age
- Up to 40 years
- Pay
- ₹60,000 - ₹1,80,000
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Employment
- Regular
- Apply mode
- Online Application Followed By Mandatory Hard-copy Submission
- Reference
- C2/Rect/Dy.CLO/GAD/2026/4482
Overview
Direct recruitment for one unreserved Class I Deputy Chief Law Officer post on a regular basis.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
Visakhapatnam · Regular
- Age
- Up to 40 years
- Experience
- Minimum 9 years
Location-wise vacancy breakdown
| Location | UR |
|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam | 1 |
Eligibility
Permitted Nationality Routes
Indian citizens must provide nationality proof when required. The other routes require a Government of India eligibility certificate. Provisional appointment pending required certificates may not exceed one year.
Alternative 1 of 5. Citizen of India. Produce proof of nationality as required by VPA.
Alternative 2 of 5. Subject of Nepal. Government of India certificate of eligibility required.
Alternative 3 of 5. Subject of Bhutan. Government of India certificate of eligibility required.
Alternative 4 of 5. Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 intending to settle permanently in India. Government of India certificate of eligibility required.
Alternative 5 of 5. Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam intending to settle permanently in India. Government of India certificate of eligibility required.
Essential Education and Executive Experience
Eligibility assessed on 01/09/2026.
Education
Degree in Law from a recognized university.
Experience
Nine years of executive experience in a legal establishment of any industrial, commercial or Government undertaking. Experience must be held as on 01/09/2026.
Desirable
Desirable, not an essential eligibility condition.
Postgraduate Degree in Law from a recognized university.(Desirable)
Age limit
Upper age 40 years on 01/09/2026; 55 years for eligible existing officers/employees of Major Port Authorities possessing the prescribed qualifications and experience.
Age as of 1 September 2026.
Other category relaxations apply under Government of India guidelines. Copies of relaxation certificates must accompany the application and originals must be produced for verification.
Salary & benefits
₹60,000 - ₹1,80,000
Scale of pay
DA based on the IDA pattern.
35% of basic pay.
HRA or quarters admissible under VPA rules/Government of India guidelines.
Selection process
- 1
Written examination, if conducted
Selection may include a written examination depending on the number of eligible applications. Where both written examination and interview are conducted, written examination carries 85% weightage.
- 2
Interview, if conducted
Selection may include an interview depending on the number of eligible applications. Where both stages are conducted, interview carries 15% weightage. Eligibility alone does not guarantee an interview call.
- 3
Document scrutiny
Application certificates and documents are scrutinized. Original age-relaxation certificates must be presented during scrutiny or whenever required at any recruitment stage.
Important dates
Application deadline
28 Oct 2026
Other important dates
- Vacancy notification date29 September 2026
- Online applications open29 September 2026
- Degree in Law from a recognized university.1 September 2026
- Upper age 40 years on 01/09/2026; 55 years for eligible existing officers/employees of Major Port Authorities possessing the prescribed qualifications and experience.1 September 2026
- Age, education and experience cutoff1 September 2026
- Hard-copy application receipt deadline13 November 2026
How to apply
- 1
Online application
Submit an application through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Online Application Portal from 29/09/2026 to 28/10/2026. Applicants already registered under Advertisement No. C2/Rect/Dy.CLO/GAD/2026/4217 dated 08/09/2026 need not apply again.
URL: https://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in
Open link - 2
Offline application
Send the online application printout through proper channel with all relevant documents/certificates and self-attested testimonials so that it reaches the office on or before 13/11/2026. Superscribe the envelope: Application for the post of Deputy Chief Law Officer in Law Division, General Administration Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority. Previous applicants under the advertisement dated 08/09/2026 must also submit the hard copy and relevant documents by this date.
The Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, 1st Floor, Visakhapatnam 530035.
Online application
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
Selection will be through written examination and/or interview depending on the number of eligible applications. If both are conducted, written examination carries 85% weightage and interview 15%.
Eligibility notes
Age, education, experience and other eligibility criteria are assessed on 01/09/2026. Essential qualifications are a recognized Law degree and nine years of executive experience in a legal establishment of an industrial, commercial or Government undertaking. The upper age limit is 40 years, or 55 years for eligible regular employees of Major Port Authorities. Other category relaxations follow Government of India guidelines.
Application instructions
Apply through https://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in from 29/09/2026 to 28/10/2026. Send the online application printout through proper channel with all relevant documents and certificates to the Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, 1st Floor, Visakhapatnam 530035, so that it reaches the office by 13/11/2026. Superscribe the envelope with the prescribed post and department description. Enclose self-attested copies of all testimonials/documents. Previous applicants under Advertisement No. C2/Rect/Dy.CLO/GAD/2026/4217 dated 08/09/2026 need not apply online again, but must submit the hard copy and relevant documents by 13/11/2026.
Important notes
Late, incomplete or unsupported applications will be summarily rejected. Eligibility does not guarantee selection or an interview call. Management may cancel the selection process without reference to candidates. Applicants employed in Central/State Government, PSUs, autonomous or statutory bodies must apply through proper channel and provide employer NOC and vigilance clearance with the application or at interview, as applicable.
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