NMPA Class I & II Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 18 regular posts including Marine Engineer, AEE, Accounts Officer & more. Salary up to ₹2,00,000. Permanent government job at New Mangalore Port.
Job Salary:
60000-200000
Job Post:
60000-200000
Qualification:
B.E./B.Tech, CA, Cost Accountant, MOT Certificate, Degree, etc. (post-wise)
The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), a major port under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has officially released Notification No. 2025/Admin/1339/CERS-2 dated April 2, 2026, for the recruitment of Class I and Class II officers on a regular basis. The authority is inviting online applications for 18 vacancies across engineering, accounts, administration, and marine operations disciplines .
This is a prestigious opportunity for qualified professionals seeking permanent government employment with excellent benefits at one of India’s key ports in Karnataka. The pay scales range from ₹40,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month. Eligible candidates must apply online through the official NMPA website.
NMPA Class I & II Recruitment 2026: Overview
Here is the essential information regarding the New Mangalore Port Authority Class I & II Recruitment 2026:
Category
Details
Organization
New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Vacancy Details for NMPA Class I & II Recruitment 2026
A total of 18 vacancies are distributed across Class I and Class II posts :
Class I Posts
Post Name
Vacancies
Marine Engineer
01
Dy. Marine Engineer
02
Dy. Director EDP
01
Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) – Civil
03
Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) – Mechanical
02
Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) – Electrical
01
Accounts Officer Grade I
01
Assistant Secretary Grade I
01
Class II Posts
Post Name
Vacancies
Assistant Engineer (AE) – Civil
01
Assistant Engineer (AE) – Electrical
01
Personal Secretary / Personal Assistant (PS/PA)
02
Assistant Accounts Officer
01
Junior Director
01
Master Grade II
01
Reservation Details
Category
Vacancies
UR
14
SC
1
OBC
2
PwBD (Low Vision)
2 (identified against Accounts Officer Gr. I and Asst. Accounts Officer posts)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
Post Name
Educational Qualification
Marine Engineer (Class I)
MOT I Class Motor Certificate under Merchant Shipping Act + 1 year post-qualification experience as Chief / 2nd Engineer on foreign-going ship
Dy. Marine Engineer (Class I)
MOT II Class Motor Certificate + 2 years experience as independent watch-keeping engineer on foreign-going ship
Dy. Director EDP (Class I)
Degree in Computer Engineering / CS, OR Degree in Maths/Statistics/Economics with PG Diploma in Computer Applications + 5 years experience in Programming/EDP/System Design
AEE Civil / Mechanical / Electrical (Class I)
B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant branch from a recognised university. Desirable: 2 years experience
Accounts Officer Gr. I (Class I)
Member of ICAI (Chartered Accountant) or Institute of Cost Accountants of India (CMA)
Assistant Secretary Gr. I (Class I)
Any degree. Desirable: PG degree/diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Law + 2 years experience
AE Civil / Electrical (Class II)
Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering + 2 years relevant experience
PS / PA (Class II)
Any degree + Shorthand 120 wpm, Typing 40 wpm + 10 years stenographic experience
Assistant Accounts Officer (Class II)
CA or Cost Accountant
Junior Director (Class II)
B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering/IT, OR MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT) + 2 years programming experience
Master Gr. II (Class II)
Inland Master 1st Class Certificate + 12 months experience
Age Limit (as on April 1, 2026)
Post Category
Maximum Age
Class I (Marine Engineer)
40 years
Class I (Other Posts)
30-35 years
Class II Posts
28-45 years
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC/ST
5 years
OBC (NCL)
3 years
PwBD
10 years (15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC)
Ex-Servicemen
5 years
NMPA Employees
Up to 55 years
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive permanent government salaries as per NMPA rules :
Post Category
Pay Scale
Approximate In-hand Salary
Marine Engineer (Class I)
₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000
₹1,30,000/month
Other Class I Posts
₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000
₹91,000/month
Class II Posts
₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
₹73,000/month
Additional Benefits (as permanent Central Government Major Port Authority employees)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Dearness Allowance (DA)
Medical benefits
NPS pension
Gratuity
Leave encashment
Other admissible allowances
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC / Others
₹475 + GST
SC / ST / PwBD / Port Employees
Nil (Exempted)
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
April 2, 2026
Application Start Date
To be published on NMPA website
Application End Date
To be published on NMPA website
Admit Card Release
To be published
Online Exam Date
To be announced
Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Examination
Section
Questions
Marks
Subject Knowledge
50
100
Reasoning + Aptitude + GK + English
60
60
Total
110
160
Duration: 2 hours
Language: English
Negative Marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Cutoff):
Category
Cutoff
UR
40%
OBC
35%
SC/ST/PwBD
30%
Stage 2: Personal Interview (10% Weightage)
Top candidates (maximum 5 times the number of vacancies) from the online exam will be called for interview
NMPA may also conduct Group Discussion / Presentation as part of the interview process
Final Merit = 90% (Online Exam) + 10% (Interview)
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination
Selected candidates undergo document verification
Medical fitness test at the Port Hospital before final appointment
Test Centres
Region
Cities
South
Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Chennai
West
Mumbai
North
New Delhi
East
Kolkata
How to Apply for NMPA Class I & II Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must follow the online application procedure meticulously :
New Registration: Click “New Registration” – enter your name, contact details, and email ID to receive a Provisional Registration Number and password .
Fill Application Form: Complete the application form with:
Educational qualifications
Experience details
Post preference (you can apply for a maximum of 2 posts)
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies as per specifications:
Photograph (200×230 pixels, 20-50 KB)
Signature (140×60 pixels, 10-20 KB)
Left thumb impression
Handwritten declaration
Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or IMPS) .
Review and Submit: Review all details on the Preview page and click “Complete Registration” followed by “Submit” .
Download Application Form: Download and save the system-generated application form for future reference .
Note: Keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Degree certificates
Professional memberships (CA / Cost Accountant / MOT certificate)
Experience letters
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Recent photograph
If you have any questions or face issues during the application process, feel free to comment below.
