V O Chidambaranar Port Authority Traffic Manager Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Post

Age Details

• Maximum age limit for direct recruitment is 45 years. This recruitment method is for existing officers, so age is not the primary factor.

Educational Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a recognized bachelor’s degree.
• For absorption, officers in the Pay Scale of Rs. 80,000-2,20,000 with 3 years of regular service in the Traffic Department of a Major Port Authority are eligible.

Experience and Other Criteria

• Fifteen years of experience in Shipping/Cargo Operations/Railway Transportation in an Executive cadre is preferred.
• A benchmark of “Very Good” overall grading in the APARs is required.
• The crucial date for determining eligibility is 01-06-2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 11-12-2026
• Last Date for Online Application/Printout: 09-01-2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy: 09-01-2026
• Crucial date for eligibility: 01-06-2026

Note: Some dates appear inconsistent (e.g., notification release after the last application date). Please refer to the official notification for clarification.

Application Fees

• There are no application fee details provided in the notice.

General Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online through the Ministry’s Online Application Portal (OAP).
• After submitting online, print the application and Annexure-II.
• Attach certified copies of APARs, qualifications, experience, NOC, undertaking, and vigilance clearance, and send via the applicant’s proper channel to: The Secretary, V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin-4 (628004).
• Ensure all required documents reach through the proper channel by the specified last date.
• This recruitment is for a Traffic Manager (HoD) position and requires officers with substantial experience in the relevant executive cadre.

Important Note

• Verify all details in the official notification before applying to avoid any discrepancies.