Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI), a premier public sector dredging company headquartered in Visakhapatnam and owned by a consortium of four major ports, has announced recruitment for the post of Executive Director. A total of two posts are on offer, one in Operations & Technical and one in Finance. This is a below Board level senior leadership position, reporting to the MD & CEO, with responsibility for driving the company's business plans, operations and regulatory compliance in the dredging and marine services sector.
DCIL Recruitment 2026 - Executive Director Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202603/2026
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
13 Oct
Closed
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 13 Oct 2026
- Notification23 Sept
- Applications Open23 Sept
- Applications Closed13 Oct
Dredging Corporation of India Limited Executive Director Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Dredging Corporation of India Limited
- Advertisement No.
- 03/2026
- Post Name
- Executive Director (Operations & Technical) and Executive Director (Finance)
- Job Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- At least 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Certificate of Competency as Master (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-I / MEO Class-I / Dredge Engineer Grade-I (accepted for Executive Director Operations & Technical in place of an engineering degree)
Vacancy Breakdown
Executive Director (Operations & Technical)
1
Executive Director (Finance)
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Executive Director (Operations & Technical) | 1 |
| Executive Director (Finance) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Executive Director (Operations & Technical)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate in Engineering with good academic record from a recognized university / institution or Certificate of Competency as Master (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-I / MEO Class-I / Dredge Engineer Grade-I. A management degree from a reputed institution will be an added advantage.
- Experience
- Minimum 25 years post qualification experience.
- Added Advantage
- Management degree from a reputed institution
- Expertise
- Sound Operations and Technical knowledge
Executive Director (Finance)1 post
- Qualification
- The candidate must be a qualified CA or CMA. A management degree from a reputed institution will be an added advantage.
- Experience
- Minimum 25 years post qualification experience.
- Added Advantage
- Management degree from a reputed institution
- Expertise
- Strong expertise in Finance
Age Limit
Minimum 45 years as on the last date for submission of online applications (13-10-2026). Age of superannuation 60 years.
Age Relaxation
Internal candidates get 2 years residual service as on the date of vacancy with respect to the date of superannuation; other candidates get 3 years residual service.
Application Fee
General / OBC
Rs. 1000
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Canara Bank, DCI Ltd, Visakhapatnam branch; Current Account No. 35833070000014; IFSC Code CNRB0013583.
Selection Process
- 1Power Point Presentation
Presentation on the candidate's achievements and vision and future plan for growth; 50 marks.
- 2Interview
50 marks.
Salary Structure
Rs. 1,20,000 - 2,80,000 (IDA scale). Selected candidates get five additional increments on the minimum basic of Rs.1,20,000, i.e. Rs.1,39,130. Total CTC Rs.50 Lakh - Rs.55 Lakh at the minimum of the scale.
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the DCIL website under the Careers section; no other mode of application is accepted.
- 2Upload scanned copies of the required documents along with the application.
- 3Pay the Rs.1000 application fee online and note the transaction ID.
- 4Download the system-generated application form with the unique acknowledgement number and sign it.
- 5Upload the signed application form along with the payment transaction ID and testimonials.
- 6Retain the acknowledgement number for all future references.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Date of birth proof
•Qualification certificates and mark sheets from matriculation onwards
•Experience certificates issued by the employer
•Write-up on significant contributions and future strategy for DCI
•Details of positions held and responsibilities handled in the last 10 years
•Passport size colour photograph and signature
•Private sector candidates: audited annual turnover figures for the preceding three years
•Evidence of stock exchange listing
•Evidence of reporting to Director/MD/CEO
•Income Tax Return (Form 16) for the last three years
•Central/State Govt/Autonomous Body/PSU candidates: NOC
•Internal candidates: hardcopy of application with vigilance clearance
•Relieving/release letter from the parent organisation at the time of joining
Important Details
- Selected candidates must join within 3 months of the offer of appointment and serve a minimum of two years from the date of joining, failing which no NOC will be issued.
- Applicants must be employed in a regular capacity, not contractual or ad-hoc, on the date of application and on the date of interview.
- Candidates from Central/State Government, autonomous bodies or PSUs must submit an NOC with the application or at the interview.
- Preference is given to candidates with proven experience in Project Management, and experience in Shipping, Ports and Dredging sectors is given due consideration.
- Outstation candidates shortlisted for interview are reimbursed to-and-fro fare by the shortest route on production of original tickets, at Economy Class air fare or 1st AC train fare.
- Appointments are subject to medical fitness as per the rules of the Corporation.
Leadership Attributes
- Entrepreneurial, organizational, administrative, management and leadership skills
- Well versed with corporate management for governance regulations, occupational health, safety and environmental regulations, and corporate social responsibility under the Companies Act
- Exposure to strategizing investments and Capex such as acquisitions, divestments, purchase and sale of vessels
- Exposure to diverse business functions such as Human Resources Management, Marketing, Operations, Risk mitigation and Project Management
- Effective communication and visionary leadership skills
- Knowledge of marine industry operations, particularly dredging operations, is an added advantage
Experience Requirements by Sector
- Private sector: 5 of the 25 years must be as Head of Department reporting to Director/MD/CEO, with an annual salary of Rs.45 lakh or above
- Private sector: must have worked in the preceding three years in organizations listed on a Stock Exchange with a minimum turnover of Rs.500 Cr per annum
- PSE / Govt Sector / Autonomous body: presently in E-7 grade or equivalent (IDA scale Rs.100000-260000) with minimum 4 years of experience in that grade
- CDA scale equivalency: 6th CPC Pay Scale level 13 in pay band Rs.37,400-67,000 with grade pay Rs.8,700, or 7th CPC Pay Scale level 13 of Rs.123100-215900
- Internal candidates: at least 20 years of post-qualification experience
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0891-2871354 / 0891-2871231
Frequently Asked Questions
Can private sector candidates apply for these posts?
Yes. They need 5 years of the 25 years as Head of Department reporting to Director/MD/CEO with an annual salary of Rs.45 lakh or above, and must have worked in the preceding three years in a stock-exchange-listed company with a turnover of at least Rs.500 crore per annum.
Is a management degree mandatory for the Executive Director posts?
No. A management degree from a reputed institution is only an added advantage for both posts.
Do internal DCI candidates also need 25 years of experience?
No. Internal candidates need at least 20 years of post-qualification experience.
Will travel expenses for the interview be reimbursed?
Yes. Outstation candidates who are shortlisted and called for interview get to-and-fro fare reimbursed by the shortest route on production of original tickets, at Economy Class air fare or 1st AC train fare.
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