The Shipping Corporation of India, a Navratna public sector undertaking and the country's largest shipping company, has announced recruitment for Assistant Medical Officer posts on a contract basis. A total of four vacancies are on offer at the Head Office and Maritime Training Institute in Mumbai, and the regional offices in Chennai and Kolkata. The role covers medical examinations of shore staff and seafarers, certification of fitness, and related medical matters across the Corporation's offices and fleet.
Shipping Corporation of India AMO Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026HR 06/2026
Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
29 Oct
11 days left
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Last date 29 Oct 2026 · 11 days left
- Notification09 Oct
- Applications Opentill 29 Oct
About Shipping Corporation of India AMO Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Shipping Corporation of India
- Advertisement No.
- HR 06/2026
- Post Name
- AMO – SCI Head Office (DGMA approved), AMO – SCI MTI (DGMA approved) and 2 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Indian Nationals only need to apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 62 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) approval at the time of application, and valid throughout the tenure of the contract in case of selection
- Tenure
- Two years from the date of joining, with provision for two extensions of three months each at the sole discretion of SCI
- Notice Period
- One month (30 days) notice by either side or payment of notice pay in lieu thereof
Vacancy Breakdown
AMO – SCI Head Office (DGMA approved)
1
AMO – SCI MTI (DGMA approved)
1
AMO – SCI Chennai (DGMA approved)
1
AMO – SCI Kolkata (DGMA approved)
1
Total4
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| AMO – SCI Head Office (DGMA approved) | 1 |
| AMO – SCI MTI (DGMA approved) | 1 |
| AMO – SCI Chennai (DGMA approved) | 1 |
| AMO – SCI Kolkata (DGMA approved) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
AMO – SCI Head Office (DGMA approved)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS Degree from any recognised Indian University/ Institute recognised by Medical Council of India (MCI) with minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. Certificates for the same should be provided. In the event of self-practice, the candidate has to provide sufficient documentary evidence in support of their experience. The applicant should also have a valid Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) approval at the time of application.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience
- Location
- Mumbai
- Working Hours
- 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
- Work Timings
- 1000 hrs to 1300 hrs OR 1400 hrs to 1700 hrs
AMO – SCI MTI (DGMA approved)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS Degree from any recognised Indian University/ Institute recognised by Medical Council of India (MCI) with minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. Certificates for the same should be provided. In the event of self-practice, the candidate has to provide sufficient documentary evidence in support of their experience. The applicant should also have a valid Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) approval at the time of application.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience
- Location
- Mumbai
- Working Hours
- 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
- Work Timings
- 1000 hrs to 1300 hrs OR 1400 hrs to 1700 hrs
AMO – SCI Chennai (DGMA approved)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS Degree from any recognised Indian University/ Institute recognised by Medical Council of India (MCI) with minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. Certificates for the same should be provided. In the event of self-practice, the candidate has to provide sufficient documentary evidence in support of their experience. The applicant should also have a valid Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) approval at the time of application.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience
- Location
- Chennai
- Working Hours
- 2 hours a day, 5 days a week
- Work Timings
- Slot to be fixed as per mutual convenience within office working hours
AMO – SCI Kolkata (DGMA approved)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS Degree from any recognised Indian University/ Institute recognised by Medical Council of India (MCI) with minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. Certificates for the same should be provided. In the event of self-practice, the candidate has to provide sufficient documentary evidence in support of their experience. The applicant should also have a valid Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) approval at the time of application.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience
- Location
- Kolkata
- Working Hours
- 2 hours a day, 5 days a week
- Work Timings
- Slot to be fixed as per mutual convenience within office working hours
Age Limit
Upper age limit 62 years as on 01.09.2026 (Date of Birth should be on or after 01.09.1964)
Age Relaxation
The maximum age of the applicant after claiming age relaxation should not be more than 62 years as on 01.09.2026.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on educational qualification, experience and valid DGMA approval; if a large number of applications is received, eligible candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 based on higher post-qualification experience.
- 2Personal Interview
Held physically at the SCI office concerned, with the Mumbai Head Office selection committee joining by video conferencing as required; in case of a tie in interview marks, candidates with more years of experience are placed higher in merit.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10
Salary Structure
Consolidated monthly emoluments are inclusive of perks and DGMA fees. No increment is applicable and no other perks, benefits or allowances are payable. Income tax will be deducted as per rules. No transportation allowance and no company accommodation will be provided.
AMO – SCI Head Office (DGMA approved)
Pay: Rs. 57,150 per month (inclusive of perks and DGMA fees)
AMO – SCI MTI (DGMA approved)
Pay: Rs. 57,150 per month (inclusive of perks and DGMA fees)
AMO – SCI Chennai (DGMA approved)
Pay: Rs. 42,920 per month (inclusive of perks and DGMA fees)
AMO – SCI Kolkata (DGMA approved)
Pay: Rs. 42,920 per month (inclusive of perks and DGMA fees)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| AMO – SCI Head Office (DGMA approved) | Rs. 57,150 per month (inclusive of perks and DGMA fees) |
| AMO – SCI MTI (DGMA approved) | Rs. 57,150 per month (inclusive of perks and DGMA fees) |
| AMO – SCI Chennai (DGMA approved) | Rs. 42,920 per month (inclusive of perks and DGMA fees) |
| AMO – SCI Kolkata (DGMA approved) | Rs. 42,920 per month (inclusive of perks and DGMA fees) |
How to Apply
- 1Open the Corporation's website and go to Career -> Shore -> Recruitment of Assistant Medical Officers on Contract (Advt No. HR 06/2026)
- 2Fill out the online application form
- 3Club, join or scan the mark sheets and MBBS degree certificate, valid DGMA approval, date of birth proof, address proof, qualification and experience documents and updated resume into a single PDF of not more than 10 MB and upload it in the upload required document section
- 4Email the updated resume along with the same document file to [email protected] with the subject 'Application for Assistant Medical Officer on Contract - (Advt. No. HR 06/2026)'
- 5Submit the online form and the email on or before 29 October 2026, 2359 hours
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Mark sheets and degree certificate of the qualifying exam i.e. MBBS
•Valid DGMA approval
•Date of birth proof such as Aadhar card
•PAN card
•Voter ID card or birth certificate
•Address proof
•Documents validating required qualification and experience
•Updated resume
Important Details
- The engagement is purely on contract for two years with two possible extensions of three months each and does not lead to permanent appointment.
- Selected candidates must undergo the Corporation's pre-recruitment medical check-up before appointment.
- Existing AMOs in SCI who meet the eligibility criteria can also apply.
- If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the latest application submitted will be considered, and applications are rejected if the required documents are not submitted as per the data filled in the form.
- A waitlist panel will be used if selected candidates do not join or leave.
- The contract employee is not eligible for the Company's medical benefits but is covered under the Company's Group Insurance Scheme for accidents at the workplace.
Category-wise Vacancies
UR
Vacancies: 3
OBC (NCL)
Vacancies: 1
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 3 |
| OBC (NCL) | 1 |
Leave Entitlement
30 days leave in a calendar year, on pro-rata basis for the period of extension: 18 days Privilege Leave (9 days after 180 days and 9 days after a further 180 days), 8 days Casual Leave (2 per quarter) and 4 days Restricted Holiday. CL and RH lapse at the end of the calendar year. Privilege Leave encashment applies only at the time of separation or if the 30-day quota has been exceeded. The number of hours assigned for work in a day constitutes one day of employment.
Job Profile
- Medical examination of shore employees and certification of hospital bills and claims
- Indenting medicines and handling shore employees' medical matters
- Medical examination of seafarers as per Annexure A of the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 and issue of certificates of physical fitness in Annexure E and F
- Pre-joining medical examination of floating staff and certification of permanently or temporarily unfit cases
- Attending to sick personnel on ships, their hospitalisation and post-hospitalisation follow-up
- Certification of disability and severance claims of seafarers and scrutiny of hospital and diagnostic centre billing of floating staff
- Providing 24x7 radio medical advice to masters of vessels in medical emergencies
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can existing Assistant Medical Officers of SCI apply for these posts?
Yes. Existing AMOs in SCI who meet the eligibility criteria of the advertised post can also apply.
Can a candidate submit more than one application?
Yes, but if multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the latest application submitted will be considered.
Does the DGMA approval have to remain valid after selection?
Yes. A valid DGMA approval is needed at the time of application, and for a selected candidate it must remain valid throughout the tenure of the contract.
Will this contract lead to a permanent job in SCI?
No. The engagement is purely on contract for two years, extendable by two three-month periods at SCI's discretion, and it does not lead to permanent appointment.
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