VPA Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer Recruitment 2026Out

• Officers of Major Port Authorities holding analogous posts are eligible for deputation.
• Officers of Major Port Authorities serving in the pay scale of Rs. 50,000–1,60,000, previously Rs. 20,600–46,500 / Rs. 10,750–16,750, must have three years of regular service in that grade.
• If suitable officers from these categories are unavailable, officers of the Central Government, State Governments, PSUs or autonomous bodies serving in a similar grade may be considered.

• Obtain the official circular and complete the application proforma provided in Annexure-II.
• Arrange forwarding of the application through the proper channel with the required certificates, service records and clearances.
• Mark the envelope as an application for the Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer post in Visakhapatnam Port Authority.
• Include the required attested enclosures and place two recent passport-size photographs in a sealed envelope.
• Send the application to the Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, 1st Floor, Administrative Office Building, Port area, Visakhapatnam-530 035, ensuring receipt by 23 November 2026.
• The notice mentions submission by Speed Post or email; consult the official circular for the email submission details.

Deputation opportunity at Visakhapatnam Port Authority

Visakhapatnam Port Authority has opened recruitment for one Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer (Class I) position in its General Administration Department. This is a deputation appointment based in Visakhapatnam, carrying a pay scale of Rs. 60,000–1,80,000. Applications are invited from 30 October 2026, and complete submissions must reach the authority by 23 November 2026.

Which officers can be considered

The eligibility route covers Major Port Authority officers holding analogous posts, as well as officers in the specified Rs. 50,000–1,60,000 pay scale who have completed three years of regular service in that grade. If suitable officers are not available through these routes, officers serving in similar grades in Central or State Governments, PSUs or autonomous bodies may be considered. The maximum age is 56 years on the closing date.

Preparing and forwarding the application

Use the prescribed application format in Annexure-II and arrange submission through the proper channel. The receiving office is the Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, 1st Floor, Administrative Office Building, Port area, Visakhapatnam-530 035. The envelope must identify the post being applied for.

The forwarding package must include attested qualification and service records, the Port's no-objection certificate, administrative and vigilance clearance, and the Head of Office certificate. APARs or ACRs are required for 2021-22 through 2025-26, together with a year-wise availability and grading statement signed by the Head of Department. A No Report Certificate is required wherever an APAR is unavailable. Two recent passport-size photographs must be enclosed in a sealed envelope.

Selection and appointment conditions

Selection is merit-based, and the overall APAR grading must be at least Very Good. The normal deputation period is three years from joining, subject to curtailment or extension within a five-year ceiling. Within one month of joining the Vigilance Department, the officer may choose the VPA post's pay scale or parent-organisation basic pay with the applicable deputation allowance.

Only complete applications received through the proper channel within the deadline will be considered. Applicants must provide an undertaking against withdrawal after selection; withdrawal at that stage can lead to a two-year debarment from future selections at the Port Authority.