SMPA Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman Recruitment 2026Open

• Must be an Indian citizen.
• Must hold a B.Sc., B.E. or B.Tech degree from a recognised university or government-recognised institute and have working knowledge of computers.
• A certificate or diploma in Civil Engineering and experience in hydrography or land surveying are desirable.

• Download the notification and complete the application proforma in Annexure-I.
• Affix a self-attested photograph, enter the required particulars and sign the declaration with date and place.
• Enclose self-attested photocopies of relevant documents, including proof of date of birth.
• Write “Application for engagement as Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman (on contract)” on the envelope.
• Send the hard-copy application to the Director, Marine Department, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, 15, Strand Road, Kolkata - 700001.
• Ensure the application reaches the address by 09 December 2026.

About the recruitment

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata issued a fresh circular on 10 November 2026 for three Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman posts in the Marine Department of the Kolkata Dock System. The posts are purely contractual for three years, with consolidated remuneration of Rs. 26,000 per month. The fresh circular replaces the circular dated 12 May 2026; no candidate qualified in the written examination held under the earlier process on 11 September 2026.

Eligibility and work

Indian citizens with a B.Sc., B.E. or B.Tech degree from a recognised university or government-recognised institute and working knowledge of computers can apply. A Civil Engineering certificate or diploma and experience in hydrography or land surveying are desirable. The maximum age is 50 years on 01 November 2026; the notice does not state any age relaxation or category-wise vacancy distribution.

The work includes daily monitoring and sounding of channel depth at critical bars and crossings. Working hours may be 12 hours a day according to survey requirements, with schedules dependent on high tides. The head office is at 15, Strand Road, Kolkata, but work may be assigned elsewhere within SMPA's jurisdiction.

How to submit the form

Complete the Annexure-I proforma, affix a self-attested photograph and sign the declaration. Include self-attested photocopies of relevant documents, including date-of-birth proof, and write the specified application title on the envelope. Address the package to the Director, Marine Department, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, 15, Strand Road, Kolkata - 700001. It must reach the authority by 09 December 2026; postal delays and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Selection and contract conditions

SMPA will call eligible candidates for a Written / Proficiency Test and/or Personal Interview. The schedule and venue will be communicated later. Interview candidates should carry originals and an additional photocopy set of the specified certificates, two recent passport-size photographs and an original government-issued photo identity card. Selected candidates must submit police antecedent verification and pass a medical fitness test before joining.

The contract provides 15 days' leave per year with prior approval and up to 10 days' medical leave during the engagement without deduction, subject to the stated conditions. Renewal is subject to annual performance review, with a minimum benchmark of Very Good.