Deputy Chief Law Officer (Class-I) Vacancy

- Visakhapatnam Port Authority, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, invites applications for the post of Deputy Chief Law Officer (Class-I) on a regular basis.
- The position is located in the Law Division, General Administration Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority.
- The recruitment is through direct recruitment, and the selected candidate will be appointed on a permanent basis.

- Age Limit: As of 01.09.2026, the maximum age limit is 40 years for General category applicants. Regular employees of Major Port Authorities of India with required qualifications and experience may apply up to the age of 55 years.
- Educational Qualification: Degree in Law from a recognized university is mandatory.
- Experience: Nine years of executive experience in a legal establishment, industrial, commercial, or government undertaking is required.
- Desirable: Postgraduate degree in Law from a recognized university is desirable.

- Selection will be based on a written examination and interview.
- The weightage for the written examination will be 85%, and for the interview, it will be 15%.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility criteria (education, experience, age) is 01.09.2026.

General, SC, ST, OBC, and existing officers/employees of Major Port Authorities of India (with prescribed qualifications and experience)

- Self-attested copies of all testimonials and documents.
- Original certificates for verification during document scrutiny or any stage of the recruitment process.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer for applicants working in Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, or Statutory Bodies.
- Vigilance Clearance Proforma duly signed by the Competent Authority (CVO).
- Proof of nationality/citizenship as required by Visakhapatnam Port Authority.

Application fee details not explicitly mentioned in the notification.