- Recruitment drive for 3 Pilot (Class-I) positions in Chennai Port Authority.
- Opportunity for candidates with maritime expertise to join a premier port authority.
- Revised salary range of Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month.
- Applications accepted online via the official Chennai Port Authority website.
- Last date to apply: 11th September 2026.
CPA
🔒 Closed
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Pilot (Class-I) Recruitment 2026
Chennai Port Authority
Total Vacancies
3
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Apply Deadline
11 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Chennai Port Authority (CPA) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 3 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹70,000 - ₹200,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | One year post-qualification experience as Master or Chief Officer of a foreign going ship. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold a Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign Going Ship issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry.
- Minimum one year of post-qualification experience as Master or Chief Officer of a foreign going ship.
- Maximum age limit: 40 years (relaxations applicable for SC/ST, OBC, and existing employees).
- Existing employees have a maximum age limit of 55 years.
- Minimum one year of post-qualification experience as Master or Chief Officer of a foreign going ship.
- Maximum age limit: 40 years (relaxations applicable for SC/ST, OBC, and existing employees).
- Existing employees have a maximum age limit of 55 years.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection process details are available in the official notification.
- Candidates are advised to refer to the notification for the complete selection procedure.
- Candidates are advised to refer to the notification for the complete selection procedure.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (with age relaxations for reserved categories)
📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested copies of Age/Date of Birth certificate.
- Educational qualification certificates.
- Experience certificates (CoC, CDC).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-size photograph.
- Educational qualification certificates.
- Experience certificates (CoC, CDC).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-size photograph.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Chennai Port Authority Pilot (Class-I) recruitment?
The last date to apply online for the Chennai Port Authority Pilot (Class-I) recruitment is 11 September 2026. Ensure your application is submitted well before this deadline.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Pilot (Class-I) post?
There are a total of 3 vacancies for the Pilot (Class-I) post in the Chennai Port Authority recruitment drive.
Q.
What are the essential qualifications for the Pilot (Class-I) position?
Candidates must possess a Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign Going Ship and have one year of post-qualification experience as Master or Chief Officer of a foreign going ship.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Pilot (Class-I) post?
The maximum age limit for the Pilot (Class-I) post is 40 years. Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST, OBC, and existing employees.
Q.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
As per the information available, there is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment drive.