Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical) – DG Shipping
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 9
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Certificate of competency of marine engineer officer First Class (Steam or Motor or Combined Steam and Motor) as specified in section 78 of the Merchant Shipping Act.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Five years’ service at sea of which 01 year service as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 53 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical) role is a critical technical position within the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Officers are tasked with the survey and inspection of machinery, boilers, and mechanized equipment on ships to ensure compliance with international safety standards. This role provides a unique opportunity for marine engineers to transition from sea-going careers to high-level regulatory and administrative functions. Successful candidates will play a pivotal role in the examination of engineers and the performance of statutory duties under the Merchant Shipping Act.
- The position offers a high-level Pay Level 12 salary with permanent central government benefits.
- Candidates must have served at sea for five years, including one year as Chief or Second Engineer.
- The role involves conducting statutory audits and certifications for foreign-going merchant ships.
- Postings are primarily in Mumbai and other major Indian maritime hubs.
- The age limit is 50 years for UR candidates and 53 years for OBC candidates.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience Recruitment Test (if conducted) Interview (Personality Test)
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: Rs. 25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
Reservation
Vacancies are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per the post-specific reservation rosters.
Ladakh-specific posts have domicile requirements for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
- Fill out the specific application form for the desired post.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience letters in PDF format.
- Capture a live photograph and upload your signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 using online banking, credit/debit card, or UPI (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post carries a salary at Pay Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
The maximum age is 50 years for UR and 53 years for OBC candidates.
A Certificate of Competency of Marine Engineer Officer First Class (Steam/Motor/Combined) is required.