JNPA Pilot Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 3 Posts on Fixed Term Basis
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Marine Department
| Organisation | Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Marine Department |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Pilot (on Fixed Term Employment) |
| Total Posts | 3 |
| Qualification | Must hold a Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign Going Ship issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India; with one year of post-qualification experience as Master / Chief Officer of a foreign going ship. |
| State | All India |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Advertisement No. / Date | JNPA/Marine/DC/Pilot FTE/2026, dated 06 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 30 November 2026 |
| Interview | 1st week of December 2026 |
| Reporting for Duty (selected candidates) | On or before 30 December 2026 |
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The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Marine Department has invited applications for 3 posts of Pilot on Fixed Term Employment under Advertisement No. JNPA/Marine/DC/Pilot FTE/2026 dated 06 November 2026. The vacancies are reserved as 01 ST, 01 SC and 01 OBC (NCL); if no candidate is available in a reserved category, this essential operational position may be filled from other available categories. The initial contract is for 3 years and may be extended by 3 years at a time by mutual consent; the engagement carries no claim to regular employment in JNPA.
Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign Going Ship issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India (or an equivalent recognised qualification) and have one year of post-qualification experience as Master or Chief Officer of a foreign going ship. The maximum age is 55 years. Gross monthly emoluments range from Rs. 1,50,000 during training to Rs. 3,75,000 for a Full Tonnage Pilot, with a PPE allowance of Rs. 20,000 per year, 30 days of Earned Leave and 20 days of Casual Leave per calendar year, and health insurance up to Rs. 60,000. The notice prescribes no application fee.
Applications in the prescribed form (Annexure III of the notice), with self-attested copies of the Master FG CoC, experience certificates, educational qualification, caste certificate and identity proof, must reach by 30 November 2026 — by e-mail to harbourmaster@jnport.gov.in or by post/courier to the Deputy Conservator, Administrative Building, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Nhava-Uran, Navi Mumbai 400707. Selection is by interview in the first week of December 2026, and selected candidates must report for duty on or before 30 December 2026.
Eligibility
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible
- Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign Going Ship (Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India) or equivalent recognised qualification, with 1 year of post-qualification experience as Master / Chief Officer of a foreign going ship
- Maximum age 55 years
- Vacancy break-up: 3 posts — 01 ST, 01 SC, 01 OBC (NCL); if no candidate is available in a reserved category, the post (being an essential operational position) may be filled from other available categories
- Tenure: initial contract of 3 years, extendable by 3 years at a time by mutual consent; Trainee Pilot (FTE) status continues until the Pilotage licence is obtained from MoPSW; the engagement gives no claim to regular employment in JNPA
- Apply in the prescribed form (Annexure III) with self-attested copies of Master FG CoC, experience certificates, educational qualification, caste certificate and identity proof
Selection Process
- Selection is through Interview only (1st week of December 2026); eligibility is verified before the interview/engagement. No written examination is prescribed in the notice.
Salary / Pay Scale
Gross emoluments per month (Base + Fixed Incentive + Performance Incentive): Training Rs. 1,50,000; Pilot up to 30K GRT Rs. 2,00,000; up to 40K GRT Rs. 2,10,000; up to 50K GRT Rs. 2,20,000; up to 65K GRT Rs. 2,40,000; up to 80K GRT Rs. 2,55,000; up to 95K GRT Rs. 2,80,000; Full Tonnage Pilot Rs. 3,75,000. Plus PPE allowance Rs. 20,000 per year (pro-rata), 30 days Earned Leave and 20 days Casual Leave per calendar year, and health insurance up to Rs. 60,000
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