Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata, a major port authority in West Bengal, has notified recruitment for the post of Deputy Director (EDP) in the Electronic Data Processing Division of its General Administration Department. There are 3 posts in total, to be filled by deputation or absorption from eligible officers of Major Port Authorities, PSUs, semi-government or autonomous bodies. The role involves electronic data processing and systems work at the Kolkata Dock System.
SMP Kolkata Deputy Director (EDP) Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
05 Nov
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Last date 05 Nov 2026 · 18 days left
- Notification14 Oct
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About SMP Kolkata Deputy Director (EDP) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata
- Post Name
- Deputy Director (EDP)
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Open to officers of Major Port Authorities, PSUs, Semi-Government and Autonomous Bodies)
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Five years experience in Programming / Electronic Data Processing / Systems Design & Analysis and related fields
- Tenure
- 3 years, extendable by up to 2 years
- Notice Period
- Three months advance notice for premature reversion to the parent organisation
Vacancy Breakdown
Deputy Director (EDP)
3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director (EDP) | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Deputy Director (EDP) - Qualification and Experience
Essential: Degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Sciences from a recognized University / Institution OR Degree in Maths / Statistics / Operational Research / Economics with Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application / Computer Science / Information Technology from a recognised University / Institution OR Degree in Engineering with Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application / Computer Sciences / Information Technology from a recognized University / Institution. Five years experience in Programming / Electronic Data Processing / Systems Design & Analysis and related fields.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director (EDP) - Qualification and Experience | Essential: Degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Sciences from a recognized University / Institution OR Degree in Maths / Statistics / Operational Research / Economics with Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application / Computer Science / Information Technology from a recognised University / Institution OR Degree in Engineering with Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application / Computer Sciences / Information Technology from a recognized University / Institution. Five years experience in Programming / Electronic Data Processing / Systems Design & Analysis and related fields. |
Age Limit
35 years (upper age limit for direct recruitment)
Selection Process
Selection is by deputation or absorption from eligible officers holding analogous posts or feeder posts with 5 years of regular service in the grade in a Major Port Authority, PSU, Semi-Government or Autonomous Body.
Salary Structure
Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000/- (pre-revised Rs. 20,600 - 46,500/- / Rs. 10,750 - 16,750/-)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form and Pro-forma (Annexure-III) from the official website
- 2Fill in all mandatory details in block letters and paste a self-attested passport-size photograph of 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm
- 3Attach certified copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, attested on each page by an officer not below Dy. HOD
- 4Attach attested copies of educational certificates, past and present work experience proofs and relevant category certificates
- 5Obtain the Administrative/No Objection Certificate (Annexure-IV) and Vigilance clearance (Annexure-V) from the competent authority of the parent organisation
- 6Superscribe the envelope as "Application for the post of Dy. Director (EDP) on deputation/absorption basis"
- 7Send the completed application packet to The Secretary, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata, 15, Strand Road, Kolkata-700001 on or before 05.11.2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Attested copies of educational certificates
•Work experience proofs
•Self-attested passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
•Certified ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years
•Administrative/No Objection Certificate (Annexure-IV)
•Vigilance clearance (Annexure-V)
Important Details
- The post is filled on a deputation or absorption basis, so only serving officers of Major Port Authorities, PSUs, Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts or feeder posts with 5 years of regular service in the grade can apply.
- Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel with an Administrative/No Objection Certificate and vigilance clearance from the parent organisation.
- Pay scale granted as financial up-gradation under MACPS is not counted as regular service in the grade.
Pay and Allowances on Deputation
The officer may elect within one month of joining to draw the KDS, SMPK scale of Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000/- or the basic pay of the parent organisation plus deputation allowance. Deputation allowance is 5% of basic pay subject to a maximum of Rs. 4,500 for same-station deputation and 10% subject to a maximum of Rs. 9,000 for change of station, with the ceilings rising by 25% each time Dearness Allowance increases by 50%. Officers opting for the KDS, SMPK scale get perks and allowances up to 35% of basic pay under a cafeteria approach, plus HRA at Kolkata Dock System rates.
Desirable Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree in Maths / Statistics / Operational Research / Economics, or a Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems, Information Systems, Management Information System, Information Technology, Computer Applications or Business Administration with specialisation in Systems, Information Systems, Management Information System or Information Technology and allied subjects from a recognised University or Institution.
Deputation Terms
- Premature reversion to the parent organisation requires three months advance notice, though SMPK may return the officer without notice in exceptional circumstances.
- The officer continues under the leave rules of the parent organisation, while SMPK maintains the leave account and sanctions leave with intimation to the parent organisation.
- SMPK pays the employer's NPS contribution during deputation and gratuity at 4% of basic pay plus applicable DA at the time of proceeding on foreign service.
- Medical facilities are governed by SMPK rules, and joining time pay and transfer travelling allowance are borne by SMPK.
- Leave travel concession follows the parent organisation's rules if the officer opts for the parent organisation's pay scale.
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