Cochin Port Authority Master Tugs Recruitment 2026Open

• Hold a Certificate of Competency as Master (NCV) or Mate of a foreign going ship issued under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India.
• Meet the eligibility requirements as on 27 November 2026.

• Open the official online application portal and complete basic registration. Retain the Application reference No.
• Access State Bank Collect through the payment window, choose Govt. Departments and select Cochin Port Trust.
• Select the relevant post under the payment category and enter the Application reference No. and other mandatory details.
• Accept the terms, enter the Captcha and pay Rs.400/- plus applicable transaction charges using an available payment method.
• Download the receipt and upload it in the Payment details window.
• Complete the application details and upload documents relating to age, qualification, COC and CDC.
• Check all entries before final submission, as changes are not permitted afterward. Submit only one complete application by 27 November 2026.

Recruitment overview

Cochin Port Authority at Willingdon Island, Kerala, has issued advertisement No.A3/DR for Master Tugs/2026-S dated 23.10.2026 for regular direct recruitment. The recruitment covers 2 Master Tugs (Class I) posts, both unreserved. The pay scale is Rs. 50000-160000, with allowances and benefits admissible under the applicable rules.

Who can apply

Applicants must possess the prescribed Certificate of Competency as Master (NCV) or Mate of a foreign going ship under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The usual upper age limit is 35 years. Employees of Major Port Authorities of India holding the required qualification can be considered up to 55 years. Eligibility is assessed on 27 November 2026.

Complete the online application

Registration and fee payment run from 27 October 2026 to 27 November 2026. Only applications submitted through the designated online portal are accepted.

• Register and retain the Application reference No.
• Use the payment window or State Bank Collect, selecting Govt. Departments and Cochin Port Trust.
• Choose the post, enter the required details and pay the Rs.400/- processing fee together with any transaction charges.
• Upload the downloaded payment receipt and the required age, qualification, COC and CDC documents before final submission.

Check entries carefully because the submitted application cannot be modified. Only one complete application is permitted per candidate; multiple submissions lead to rejection of all applications. Technical assistance by email or phone may not be available after 1600 hrs on the closing date.

Selection and employment-related requirements

CoPA may restrict the number called for a written test and/or personal interview through shortlisting based on qualifications and experience. The authority also retains the right to change the selection process. Candidature remains provisional until original certificates, medical fitness and other requirements are verified.

Applicants employed by Central or State Government, Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies, or CPSEs are advised to obtain approval from their competent authority before applying. A No Objection Certificate is required if they are shortlisted or selected. Recruitment communications will go to the email address entered in the application, so candidates should monitor that account and the official website.