Mumbai Port Authority Recruitment 2026: Notice Issued for Catering Officer, Deputy Manager, and Other Posts

Overview of Mumbai Port Authority Recruitment 2026

Mumbai Port Authority has issued a recruitment notification for Class-I direct recruitment posts including Catering Officer, Senior Welfare Officer, Deputy Manager (Welfare), and Deputy Director. According to the reported notice, eligible candidates can submit their offline applications until November 16, 2026.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

The recruitment drive covers a total of several posts with specific educational and experience requirements:

• Catering Officer (01 Post): Degree from a recognized university, diploma in Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, and at least 3 years of work experience in the relevant field. Age limit: 18 to 30 years.
• Senior Welfare Officer (02 Posts): Degree from a recognized university with a degree or diploma in Social Science. Candidates must have 5 years of experience as a Labour Welfare Officer/Industrial Relations Officer in an industrial, commercial, or government undertaking, along with knowledge of Marathi. Age limit: 21 to 35 years.
• Deputy Manager (Welfare) (02 Posts): Degree from a recognized university with a degree or diploma in Social Science, and at least 9 years of experience as a Labour Welfare Officer/Industrial Relations Officer. Knowledge of Marathi is required. Age limit: 21 to 40 years.
• Deputy Director (01 Post): Degree in Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics with at least 5 years of relevant work experience and knowledge of computer operations. Age limit: 21 to 35 years.

*Note: Upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per rules.*

Salary and Allowances

• Catering Officer, Senior Welfare Officer, and Deputy Director: Pay scale of ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 with a basic pay of ₹50,000. Total estimated monthly emoluments may reach up to approximately ₹94,500 including allowances, plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) if port authority accommodation is not availed.
• Deputy Manager (Welfare): Basic pay of ₹60,000 within the applicable scale, with total monthly emoluments reaching up to approximately ₹1,13,000 including allowances and excluding HRA.

Additional benefits such as medical facilities and leave rules apply as per port authority guidelines.

Application Fee and Process

• Application Fee: Unreserved category candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹500. PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
• Payment Mode: Payment can be made via Postal Order, Demand Draft in favor of the Mumbai Port Authority Board, or through online transfer/internet banking (payment receipt must be attached).
• Application Mode: Offline. Candidates must download the application form from the official website (mumbaiport.gov.in), fill in the required details, attach necessary documents, and send it by post to:
• *Senior Deputy Secretary, HR Division, General Administration Department, Port House, 2nd Floor, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400001.*
• Last Date: Applications must reach the designated address by November 16, 2026.

Selection Stages and Verification

Selection details, result status, admit card issuance, and answer key information are not fully detailed in the preliminary announcement summary. Candidates are advised to verify the official notification PDF and guidelines directly on the official website mumbaiport.gov.in before applying.