Deputy Chief Law Officer Recruitment 2026 – Visakhapatnam Port Authority
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 - ₹180,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Essential: Degree in Law from a recognized University with nine years of executive experience in a legal establishment of any industrial/commercial/Government undertakings. Desirable: Post Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum nine years of executive experience in a legal establishment of any industrial/commercial/Government undertakings is essential.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Visakhapatnam Port Authority, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has announced recruitment for the position of Deputy Chief Law Officer (Class-I) on a regular basis. This vacancy offers a strong career path for legal professionals seeking an executive role within a major port administration setup. The position requires a Degree in Law and substantial executive experience in legal establishments of industrial, commercial, or government undertakings. Candidates looking for stable public sector careers in maritime management should review eligibility requirements and submit applications both online and via post before the specified deadlines.
- Secures an executive Class-I administrative and legal role under a major port authority within the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- Eligible candidates must hold a Degree in Law from a recognized university and possess nine years of executive experience in legal establishments.
- Requires a hybrid application process: candidates must apply online by 28 October 2026 and send the hard copy printout to the office by 13 November 2026.
- Offers a competitive executive pay scale of Rs. 60,000 to 1,800,000 along with regular industrial DA, HRA, cafeteria allowances, and other benefits.
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Additional Salary Information
Scale of Pay: Rs.60000-180000. The pay package includes Basic Pay, DA based on IDA pattern, and cafeteria allowances @ 35% of Basic Pay, plus Gratuity, HRA or quarters, medical benefits, leave encashment, NPS, Group Insurance, etc.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination and/or Interview depending on the number of eligible applications If both are conducted: 85% weightage for written examination, 15% weightage for interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No Application Fees Mentioned
Reservation
01 vacancy is unreserved (UR)
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates must apply online through the 'Online Application Portal' (OAP) of the Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways at https://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in.
- The online application window is open from 29 September 2026 to 28 October 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted online application.
- Attach all self-attested copies of testimonials, academic qualifications, and experience documents.
- Superscribe the envelope with: 'Application for the post of Deputy Chief Law Officer in Law Division, General Administration Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority'.
- Send the envelope containing the printout and documents through the proper channel so as to reach 'The Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, 1st Floor, Visakhapatnam- 530 035' on or before 13 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The crucial date for determining eligibility criteria such as age limits, qualifications, and experience is 01 September 2026.
The notification does not specify any application fees for this direct recruitment. Please refer to the official notification for any updates.
The selection will be through a written examination or interview, depending on the number of eligible applications received. If both are conducted, the weightage will be 85% for written examination and 15% for interview.
