Management Support Associate (MSA) Contractual Positions

- The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) invites online applications for Management Support Associate (MSA) positions on a purely contractual basis.
- This recruitment aims to create a merit-based panel for deployment at DGMA, Mumbai. The engagement is not permanent and does not confer any right to regularization, absorption, or continuation.
- The Government of India encourages gender balance, and women candidates are explicitly encouraged to apply.
- The initial contract period is 1 year, extendable annually up to 3 years subject to performance and approval by the Competent Authority.
- No TA/DA will be provided for CBT, interview, document verification, or joining unless notified separately.

- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
- Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized university/institution.
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years as of 23rd October 2026 (application start date).
- Computer Proficiency: Working knowledge of computer operations, MS Office, spreadsheets, data entry, internet, and email is mandatory.
- Desirable: Post-graduation and/or relevant experience in office automation, data management, record digitization, or work in government/PSU offices.
- No reservation: Selection is purely merit-based; no reservation criteria apply.

- Stage I: Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering English, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General & Digital Awareness.
- Stage II: Typing Test (15 minutes) in English medium, qualifying in nature with a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.).
- Stage III: Document and eligibility verification.
- Stage IV: Interview and/or functional proficiency assessment conducted by DGMA.
- Final Selection: Based on merit methodology and fulfillment of eligibility/contractual conditions.

All

- Matriculation/Birth Certificate (Proof of date of birth).
- Educational Certificates (Essential qualification).
- Post-Graduation Certificate (if applicable, for desirable qualification).
- Computer Proficiency Certificate (if applicable).
- Experience Certificate (if applicable).
- Government Photo Identity Proof (Identity verification).
- Recent Photograph (Record/verification).
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable, for domicile verification).

Nil application fee.