Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA), the body that governs and develops Mumbai's port, has announced recruitment for ten posts in its Planning Division under the Civil Engineering Department. The openings cover Advisor (Planning), Chief Manager (Planning)-I and II, Manager (Planning), Associate Planner, Urban Designer, Deputy Planner, Junior Planner, Document Controller and Clerk, with 13 vacancies in total. All engagements are purely on a contract basis, offering planning and design professionals as well as support staff a chance to work on the port's urban planning projects in Mumbai.
Mumbai Port Authority Recruitment 2026 - Clerk, Junior Planner and Other Posts
Posted 28 Sept 2026Updated 28 Sept 2026CE.CON.03/2026
Total Vacancies
13
Last Date
12 Oct
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- Notification11 Sept
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- Applications Closed12 Oct
About MPA Clerk, Junior Planner and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Mumbai Port Authority
- Advertisement No.
- CE.CON.03/2026
- Post Name
- Advisor (Planning), Chief Manager (Planning)-I and 8 more
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Membership of the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) for Advisor (Planning), Chief Manager (Planning)-I, Manager (Planning) and Associate Planner.
- Tenure
- 3 years, extendable by 1 year at the discretion of Mumbai Port Authority
- Notice Period
- The contract may be terminated by either side with notice; if the contractual personnel leaves without notice or acceptance of notice, the consolidated pay due is forfeited to the extent of the notice period.
Vacancy Breakdown
Advisor (Planning)
1
Chief Manager (Planning)-I
1
Chief Manager (Planning)-II
1
Manager (Planning)
1
Associate Planner
1
Urban Designer
2
Deputy Planner
2
Junior Planner
2
Document Controller
1
Clerk
1
Total13
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Advisor (Planning) | 1 |
| Chief Manager (Planning)-I | 1 |
| Chief Manager (Planning)-II | 1 |
| Manager (Planning) | 1 |
| Associate Planner | 1 |
| Urban Designer | 2 |
| Deputy Planner | 2 |
| Junior Planner | 2 |
| Document Controller | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Grand Total | 13 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Advisor (Planning)1 post
- Qualification
- A degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering from a recognised University with a Post Graduate degree in Town/Urban/City Planning; membership of the Indian Institute of Town Planners (ITPI).
- Experience
- Minimum 25 years in Town/Urban/City Design & Planning, especially in large Government organisations, Public Sector Undertakings or Public Authorities.
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years, relaxable for deserving candidates
Chief Manager (Planning)-I1 post
- Qualification
- Degree in Architecture/Planning/Civil Engineering with Post-Graduation in Urban Planning/City Planning/Town and Country Planning/Urban and Regional Planning; membership of the Institute of Town Planners, India.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Town Planning/Urban Planning/Development Control, with substantial experience in processing and scrutiny of Development Permission/Building Permission cases.
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years, relaxable for deserving candidates
Chief Manager (Planning)-II1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Post Graduation in Urban Infrastructure/Project Management.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in planning, conceptualisation and implementation of infrastructure/engineering and development projects, including preparation and processing of DPRs, technical specifications, estimates, tender documents, RFPs/EOIs and tendering of works up to award of contracts.
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years, relaxable for deserving candidates
Manager (Planning)1 post
- Qualification
- Degree in Architecture/Planning/Civil Engineering with Post-Graduation in Urban Planning/City Planning/Town and Country Planning; membership of the Institute of Town Planners, India.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Town Planning/Urban Planning/Development Control, with experience in preparation and processing of Development Plans, land use plans, planning proposals, redevelopment proposals and statutory planning documents.
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years, relaxable for deserving candidates
Associate Planner1 post
- Qualification
- Degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering with Post-Graduation in Urban Planning/City Planning; membership of the Institute of Town Planners, India.
- Experience
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Town Planning/Urban Planning, with hands-on experience in preparation and processing of Development Plans, Existing and Proposed Land Use Plans, Development Control Regulations, planning proposals and area development schemes. Academic experience is not counted.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years, relaxable for deserving candidates
Urban Designer2 posts
- Qualification
- Degree in Architecture with Post-Graduation in Urban Designing.
- Experience
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience after post-graduation in Urban Design/Architecture/Urban Development projects, with hands-on experience in urban design, architectural design, preparation of submission drawings for statutory approvals and 3D visualisation/modelling.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years, relaxable for deserving candidates
Deputy Planner2 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Architecture/Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Planning with Post-Graduation in Urban Planning/City Planning recognised by the Institute of Town Planners, India.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Town Planning/Urban Planning, with hands-on experience in preparation of land use plans, planning proposals, Development Plans and area development schemes.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years, relaxable for deserving candidates
Junior Planner2 posts
- Qualification
- Degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering/Planning with Post-Graduation in Urban Planning/City Planning.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 30 years, relaxable for deserving candidates
Document Controller1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University and a minimum six-month Diploma/Certificate course in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; proficiency in MS Office, document management systems and basic knowledge of AI tools relevant to office work.
- Age Limit
- 30 years
Clerk1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum six-month Diploma/Certificate course in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit
- 30 years
- Note
- The notification's first qualification line for this post is blank in the source document.
Age Limit
Advisor (Planning), Chief Manager (Planning)-I and Chief Manager (Planning)-II: up to 65 years. Manager (Planning): up to 45 years. Associate Planner, Urban Designer and Deputy Planner: maximum 35 years. Junior Planner: maximum 30 years. Document Controller and Clerk: 30 years. Age is reckoned as on 01.09.2026.
Age Relaxation
Relaxable for deserving candidates for Advisor (Planning), Chief Manager (Planning)-I, Chief Manager (Planning)-II, Manager (Planning), Associate Planner, Urban Designer, Deputy Planner and Junior Planner. No relaxation is mentioned for Document Controller and Clerk.
Selection Process
The notification does not set out the selection stages in detail; it only states that no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in a written test or interview.
Salary Structure
Remuneration increases by 5% every year on satisfactory performance.
Advisor (Planning)
Pay: Rs. 2,15,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 1,80,000 remuneration + Rs. 35,000 conveyance allowance)
Chief Manager (Planning)-I
Pay: Rs. 1,80,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 1,50,000 remuneration + Rs. 30,000 conveyance allowance)
Chief Manager (Planning)-II
Pay: Rs. 1,80,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 1,50,000 remuneration + Rs. 30,000 conveyance allowance)
Manager (Planning)
Pay: Rs. 1,25,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 1,00,000 remuneration + Rs. 25,000 conveyance allowance)
Associate Planner
Pay: Rs. 1,00,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 80,000 remuneration + Rs. 20,000 conveyance allowance)
Urban Designer
Pay: Rs. 1,00,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 80,000 remuneration + Rs. 20,000 conveyance allowance)
Deputy Planner
Pay: Rs. 75,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 60,000 remuneration + Rs. 15,000 conveyance allowance)
Junior Planner
Pay: Rs. 50,000 per month consolidated
Document Controller
Pay: Rs. 40,000 per month consolidated
Clerk
Pay: Rs. 40,000 per month consolidated
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Advisor (Planning) | Rs. 2,15,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 1,80,000 remuneration + Rs. 35,000 conveyance allowance) |
| Chief Manager (Planning)-I | Rs. 1,80,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 1,50,000 remuneration + Rs. 30,000 conveyance allowance) |
| Chief Manager (Planning)-II | Rs. 1,80,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 1,50,000 remuneration + Rs. 30,000 conveyance allowance) |
| Manager (Planning) | Rs. 1,25,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 1,00,000 remuneration + Rs. 25,000 conveyance allowance) |
| Associate Planner | Rs. 1,00,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 80,000 remuneration + Rs. 20,000 conveyance allowance) |
| Urban Designer | Rs. 1,00,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 80,000 remuneration + Rs. 20,000 conveyance allowance) |
| Deputy Planner | Rs. 75,000 per month consolidated (Rs. 60,000 remuneration + Rs. 15,000 conveyance allowance) |
| Junior Planner | Rs. 50,000 per month consolidated |
| Document Controller | Rs. 40,000 per month consolidated |
| Clerk | Rs. 40,000 per month consolidated |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application format (Annexure-II) from www.mumbaiport.gov.in under the People & Career / Jobs / Advertisements / Contractual / Other Engagements menu.
- 2Fill in the application format with all required details and the declaration.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of documents and certificates relating to age, qualification and experience, and enclose contact details of two references from your field.
- 4Send the completed application to The Chief Engineer, Civil Engineering Department, Port House, 3rd Floor, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, Mumbai 400001.
- 5Superscribe the envelope with the words Application for the post of ___ on contract basis.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of documents and certificates relating to age
•Qualification and experience
•Contact details of two references from the field
•Passport size photograph
•Original certificates for verification at any subsequent stage of the recruitment process
Important Details
- Only experience gained after acquiring the essential qualification is reckoned, and candidates must indicate the percentage of marks, converting CGPA to the equivalent percentage as per their university's own criteria.
- A separate application must be submitted for each post.
- Selected candidates must submit an unconditional discharge or relieving letter from their employer at the time of joining, and appointment is subject to medical fitness and police verification of antecedents.
- The qualified professional must sign an Integrity Pact with MbPA containing a clause on ethics and integrity.
- No TA/DA is paid for appearing in a written test or interview, and any dispute arising out of the advertisement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts at Mumbai.
Terms of Contractual Engagement
Engagement is full time for 3 years, extendable by 1 year at the discretion of MbPA, and contractual personnel cannot take up any other assignment during the engagement. Medical facility is available at the MbPA hospital or dispensary along with medicines, but not for family or dependents. Leave is 20 days casual leave a year plus public holidays, and 7 days of paid leave a year for seminars, conferences and workshops, with no carry forward or encashment. Duty hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a weekly off. Accommodation at MbPA quarters may be provided subject to availability at 10% of remuneration per month plus license fee, with electricity and water charged on actual consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. A separate application has to be submitted for each position the candidate wishes to apply for.
Is the engagement a permanent government job?
No. The engagement is purely on a contract basis for 3 years, extendable by 1 year at the discretion of Mumbai Port Authority, and the contractual personnel have no right or title at par with regular employees of the Port.
Is accommodation provided to selected candidates?
Accommodation at MbPA quarters may be provided subject to availability, at a rent of 10% of remuneration per month plus license fee, with electricity and water charged on actual consumption.
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