- Recruitment drive for Deputy Director (EDP) and Dy. Director (EDP) posts under the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Division, General Administration Department, SMPA-KDS.
- Total vacancies: 97 (3 Deputy Director (EDP) posts filled by deputation/absorption, 94 by direct recruitment).
- Pay scale for Deputy Director (EDP): Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 20,600 - Rs. 46,500).
- Pay scale for Dy. Director (EDP): Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 9,100 - Rs. 15,100).
- Location: Kolkata Dock System, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA), Kolkata.
- Method of recruitment: Primarily by promotion/absorption/deputation, with direct recruitment as a fallback.
- Provisional probation period: 2 years for direct recruits.
SMP
🎓 Graduate
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
Recruitment for Deputy Director (EDP) and Dy. Director (EDP) Posts in Electronic Data Processing Division
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA), Kolkata Dock System (KDS)
Total Vacancies
97
Job Location
Kolkata Dock System, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA), Kolkata
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA), Kolkata Dock System (KDS) (SMPA-KDS) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 97 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 20,600 - Rs. 46,500 for Deputy Director (EDP) and Rs. 9,100 - Rs. 15,100 for Dy. Director (EDP)). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **For Direct Recruitment**: Five years of experience in Programming/Electronic Data Processing/Systems Design & Analysis. • Desirable: Post Graduate Degree in relevant fields. - **For Deputation/Absorption**: Five years of regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 9,100 - Rs. 15,100) or Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 1,40,000. |
| Application Fee | Not explicitly mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- For Deputy Director (EDP) (Direct Recruitment):
• Educational Qualification:
- Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science from a recognized university/institution OR
- Degree in Maths/Statistics/Operational Research/Economics with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application/Computer Science/Information Technology OR
- Degree in Engineering with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application/Computer Science/Information Technology.
• Experience: Five years of experience in Programming/Electronic Data Processing/Systems Design & Analysis.
• Desirable: Post Graduate Degree in Maths/Statistics/Operational Research/Economics or Computer Science/Engineering/Systems/Information Systems/Management Information Systems/Information Technology/Computer Applications.
• Age Limit: Maximum age limit for direct recruitment is 35 years (as of the date of notification).
• For Dy. Director (EDP) (Deputation/Absorption):
- Experience: Five years of regular service in the grade of Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 9,100 - Rs. 15,100) or Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 1,40,000 under General Administration Department.
- Promotion Path: From Assistant Director (EDP) in the same pay scale with 5 years of regular service or from existing Dy. Director (EDP) posts with 2 years of regular service.
- Age Relaxation: Not explicitly mentioned in the notification.
• Educational Qualification:
- Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science from a recognized university/institution OR
- Degree in Maths/Statistics/Operational Research/Economics with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application/Computer Science/Information Technology OR
- Degree in Engineering with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application/Computer Science/Information Technology.
• Experience: Five years of experience in Programming/Electronic Data Processing/Systems Design & Analysis.
• Desirable: Post Graduate Degree in Maths/Statistics/Operational Research/Economics or Computer Science/Engineering/Systems/Information Systems/Management Information Systems/Information Technology/Computer Applications.
• Age Limit: Maximum age limit for direct recruitment is 35 years (as of the date of notification).
• For Dy. Director (EDP) (Deputation/Absorption):
- Experience: Five years of regular service in the grade of Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 9,100 - Rs. 15,100) or Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 1,40,000 under General Administration Department.
- Promotion Path: From Assistant Director (EDP) in the same pay scale with 5 years of regular service or from existing Dy. Director (EDP) posts with 2 years of regular service.
- Age Relaxation: Not explicitly mentioned in the notification.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Primary Method: Promotion from Assistant Director (EDP) or Dy. Director (EDP) posts with required service.
• If promotion/absorption/deputation is not possible, direct recruitment will be considered.
- No written exam or interview mentioned for direct recruitment in the notification.
• If promotion/absorption/deputation is not possible, direct recruitment will be considered.
- No written exam or interview mentioned for direct recruitment in the notification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- For Direct Recruitment Applicants:
• Degree certificate and mark sheets (Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent).
• Post Graduate Diploma certificate (if applicable).
• Experience certificate (5 years in Programming/EDP/Systems Design & Analysis).
• Age proof (birth certificate/Aadhaar/Passport).
• Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Service certificate (if applicable).
• For Deputation/Absorption Applicants:
• Service certificate proving 5 years of regular service in the specified pay scale.
• Appointment order and service records.
• No-objection certificate (NOC) from parent organization.
• Vigilance clearance certificate (Annexure-V).
• Certificate from Head of Office (Annexure-IV).
• Degree certificate and mark sheets (Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent).
• Post Graduate Diploma certificate (if applicable).
• Experience certificate (5 years in Programming/EDP/Systems Design & Analysis).
• Age proof (birth certificate/Aadhaar/Passport).
• Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Service certificate (if applicable).
• For Deputation/Absorption Applicants:
• Service certificate proving 5 years of regular service in the specified pay scale.
• Appointment order and service records.
• No-objection certificate (NOC) from parent organization.
• Vigilance clearance certificate (Annexure-V).
• Certificate from Head of Office (Annexure-IV).
💳 Application Fee Details
Not explicitly mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Deputy Director (EDP) under direct recruitment?
There are 94 vacancies available for Deputy Director (EDP) under direct recruitment in the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA), Kolkata Dock System (KDS).
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for direct recruitment to Deputy Director (EDP) in SMPA-KDS?
The maximum age limit for direct recruitment to Deputy Director (EDP) is 35 years as of the date of the notification.
Q.
What is the pay scale for Dy. Director (EDP) in SMPA-KDS?
The pay scale for Dy. Director (EDP) is Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 9,100 - Rs. 15,100).
Q.
What is the minimum educational qualification required for Deputy Director (EDP) under direct recruitment?
The minimum educational qualification required is a Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science from a recognized university/institution, or a Degree in Maths/Statistics/Operational Research/Economics with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application/Computer Science/Information Technology.
Q.
How can I apply for Dy. Director (EDP) under deputation/absorption?
You can apply for Dy. Director (EDP) under deputation/absorption if you are an officer holding analogous posts with five years of regular service in the pay scale of Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 (pre-revised Rs. 9,100 - Rs. 15,100) or Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 1,40,000 under the General Administration Department. Submit the required documents, including a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from your parent organization.