Mumbai Port Authority, the body that manages one of India's major ports in Maharashtra, has announced recruitment for a single Chief Manager (ICT) post on a contract basis. The role involves leading the Port's information technology functions, including its Terminal Operating System, ERP, MIS and access control systems, and managing a team of IT professionals for the organisation.
Mumbai Port Authority Chief Manager Recruitment 2026
Posted 05 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026HR/CON.-08/2026
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1
Last Date
04 Nov
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Last date 04 Nov 2026 · 17 days left
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About Mumbai Port Authority Chief Manager (ICT) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Mumbai Port Authority
- Advertisement No.
- HR/CON.-08/2026
- Post Name
- Chief Manager (ICT)
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Mumbai Port Authority invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 55 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 12 years' experience in Executive cadre in Programming/ Electronic Data Processing/ Network/ System Design & Analysis/ relevant fields of Information Technology in any Industrial/ Commercial organization. Experience gained after acquiring the essential qualification alone is reckoned.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 2,00,000/- per month (consolidated remuneration)
- Tenure
- 3 years, extendable by 2 years at the discretion of Mumbai Port Authority
- Notice Period
- One month's prior written notice by Mumbai Port Authority; three months' prior notice by the contractual personnel
Vacancy Breakdown
Chief Manager (ICT)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Chief Manager (ICT) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Chief Manager (ICT) - Qualification and Experience
First Class Graduate in B.E/ B. Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ specialisation in relevant field of IT from a recognised University / Institution. Desirable: Post Graduate degree in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology from a recognised University/ Institution. Experience: 12 years' experience in Executive cadre in Programming/ Electronic Data Processing/ Network/ System Design & Analysis/ relevant fields of Information Technology in any Industrial/ Commercial organization. Desirable: Experience in Port/ Shipping Sector.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Manager (ICT) - Qualification and Experience | First Class Graduate in B.E/ B. Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ specialisation in relevant field of IT from a recognised University / Institution. Desirable: Post Graduate degree in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology from a recognised University/ Institution. Experience: 12 years' experience in Executive cadre in Programming/ Electronic Data Processing/ Network/ System Design & Analysis/ relevant fields of Information Technology in any Industrial/ Commercial organization. Desirable: Experience in Port/ Shipping Sector. |
Age Limit
Maximum 55 years as on 01-10-2026
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria of qualification, experience and age.
- 2Interview
Personal interview to assess suitability for the role; original certificates are produced for verification at the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 2,00,000/- per month (consolidated remuneration)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application format (Annexure-II) from www.mumbaiport.gov.in under the People & Career/ Jobs/ Advertisements menu
- 2Fill the application form with the required details and the declaration
- 3Affix a passport size photograph and attach self-attested copies of documents for age, qualification and experience
- 4Superscribe the envelope with "Application for engagement of Chief Manager (ICT) on contract basis"
- 5Send the completed application by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Manager (HR), Mumbai Port Authority, General Administration Department, Port House, 2nd Floor, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400001
- 6Ensure the application reaches the office before the last date of 04.11.2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of documents and certificates relating to age
•Qualification and experience
•Passport size photograph
•No Objection Certificate from employer for candidates serving in Government/Semi Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies
•Discharge or relieving letter from employer at joining
Important Details
- The engagement is purely on contract for 3 years, extendable by 2 years at the discretion of Mumbai Port Authority, and carries no regularization or permanency.
- Retired officers and deputationists will not be engaged.
- Candidates serving in Government, Semi Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of application, failing which their candidature may not be considered.
- Selected candidates must submit a discharge or relieving letter from their employer at the time of joining and must be found medically fit as per MbPA requirements.
- Candidates need to quote two reference persons from their field with contact details.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- Applications received incomplete, without supporting documents, or as a mere CV/Resume will be rejected.
Role and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic vision and IT inputs in the analysis, planning and implementation for automation and Port activities, covering technology preference, implementation modes, process integration and systematic maintenance.
- Lead a support team with varied IT expertise that manages the IT installations of the Port, including Terminal Operating System, Access Control with Smart Gate, ERP and MIS with dashboard.
- Manage the team, establish goals and objectives, manage performance and deliverables, and develop and mentor staff.
- Recommend and plan information and communication technology operating solutions and process re-engineering efforts to meet corporate objectives.
Other Terms of Contractual Engagement
- Contract period of 3 years, extendable by 2 years at the discretion of Mumbai Port Authority.
- Medical facility at MbPA Hospital/Dispensary along with medicines; no referral outside for treatment and no medical facility for family or dependents.
- 20 days Casual Leave in a year and public holidays; no other leave, no carry forward and no encashment, with pro-rata deduction for absence beyond the sanctioned leave.
- Duty hours from 10.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M. or as decided by the Administration; weekly off normally Sunday, with a compensatory rest day for work on a weekly off or declared national holiday.
- Accommodation at MbPA quarters can be provided subject to availability, with rent at 10% of consolidated remuneration plus licence fee and electricity and water charges recovered on actual consumption.
- TA/DA on official tour outside the headquarters as per Ministry's guidelines vide letter dated 17.1.2025.
Termination of Contractual Engagement
- MbPA may terminate the engagement without assigning any reason by giving not less than one month's prior written notice, with no compensation for the remaining contract period.
- The contractual personnel may terminate the engagement by giving not less than three months' prior notice.
- Engagement will be terminated forthwith if any declaration or information furnished is proved false or material information has been willfully suppressed.
- MbPA may terminate summarily without notice period for misconduct, negligence, fundamental breach of contract or loss/damage to the Port.
- Engagement is subject to police verification of antecedents, and an adverse report is liable to result in termination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can retired officers or deputationists be engaged for this post?
No. The notification states that no retired officers or deputationists will be engaged for the Chief Manager (ICT) position.
Can serving internal Port officers apply?
Yes, eligible internal Port officers may apply, but on selection their engagement will also be on a contractual basis and they will have to resign from Port service.
Is a No Objection Certificate required?
Yes. Candidates serving in Government, Semi Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of application.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the written examination or interview, if called.
Is the post permanent?
No. The engagement is purely contractual for 3 years, extendable by 2 years at the discretion of Mumbai Port Authority, and there is no provision for regularization or permanency.
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