Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, the port authority operating the Kolkata Dock System and Haldia Dock Complex in West Bengal, has announced recruitment for the post of Trainee Pilot with 18 vacancies in total. The openings fall under the Marine Department, and the role leads to appointment as a Pilot after training and passing the requisite examinations. Selection is through an interview, and selected candidates serve a bond with the port after qualifying.
SMP Kolkata Trainee Pilot Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026Admn/6497/C/DMD/TP/E1(I)
Total Vacancies
18
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
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Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification25 Sept
- Applications Opentill 26 Oct
About SMP Kolkata Trainee Pilot Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority
- Advertisement No.
- Admn/6497/C/DMD/TP/E1(I)
- Post Name
- Trainee Pilot (KDS) and Trainee Pilot (HDC)
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications invited from eligible Indian Nationals)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Trainee Pilot (KDS)
9
UR 3OBC 3 (B/L)SC 2 (B/L)ST 1
Trainee Pilot (HDC)
9
UR 4OBC 2SC 1ST 1EWS 1
Total18
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee Pilot (KDS) | 3 | 3 (B/L) | 2 (B/L) | 1 | — | 9 |
| Trainee Pilot (HDC) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Grand Total | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Trainee Pilot (KDS)9 posts
- Qualification
- Master (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-I or First Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-II
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 40 years for Master (FG)/Dredge Master Gr. I; not exceeding 35 years for First Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Gr. II, as on 01.09.2026
Trainee Pilot (HDC)9 posts
- Qualification
- 2nd Mate (FG)/Dredge Mate Grade I or B.Sc. Nautical Science
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 30 years for Second Mate (FG)/Dredge Mate Grade-I; not exceeding 25 years for B.Sc. Nautical Science, as on 01.09.2026
Age Limit
Not exceeding 25 years for B.Sc. Nautical Science, 30 years for Second Mate (FG)/Dredge Mate Grade-I, 35 years for First Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Gr. II and 40 years for Master (FG)/Dredge Master Gr. I, as on 01.09.2026
Age Relaxation
3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer), 5 years for SC/ST, existing employees of the Board of any Major Port of India up to 55 years of age. SC, ST or OBC candidates applying against a UR post are not eligible for age relaxation.
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Selection is through interview only, based on the qualifications and relevant experience of the candidates.
Salary Structure
Trainee Pilot (KDS)
Pay: Rs. 70,000-2,00,000 for Master (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-I; Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 for First Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-II
Trainee Pilot (HDC)
Pay: Rs. 50,000 for 2nd Mate (FG)/Dredge Mate Grade I; Rs. 40,000 for B.Sc. Nautical Science
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Trainee Pilot (KDS) | Rs. 70,000-2,00,000 for Master (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-I; Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 for First Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-II |
| Trainee Pilot (HDC) | Rs. 50,000 for 2nd Mate (FG)/Dredge Mate Grade I; Rs. 40,000 for B.Sc. Nautical Science |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application proforma given in Annexure-I of the notification
- 2Affix one recent self-attested colour passport-size photograph on the designated space
- 3Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, professional qualifications and work experience
- 4Enclose self-certified photocopies of caste certificate, educational and professional qualification certificates, age proof certificate and CDC/COC
- 5Place the application and enclosures in a sealed envelope
- 6Superscribe the envelope with 'Application for the post of Trainee Pilot at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (erstwhile Kolkata Port Trust)'
- 7Send it by post or deliver it to the Director, Marine Department, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata at 15 Strand Road, Kolkata 700001 on or before 26.10.2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested photocopies of caste certificate
•Educational and professional qualification certificates
•Age proof certificate
•CDC/COC
•One recent colour passport-size photograph
Important Details
- Appointment is subject to the candidate being found medically fit as per SMPA requirements and to the service and conduct rules of the Port.
- The post is not identified as suitable for the PwBD category.
- Adjustment against the regular post of Pilot depends on passing the requisite examinations, with a maximum of 3 attempts allowed for each examination.
Service Bond
Selected candidates must execute a bond before joining that they will serve SMP Kolkata for at least 5 years after qualifying as a Pilot, failing which they pay SMPA an amount equal to the last 6 months' salary plus the cost of training as determined by the Appointing Authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SC, ST or OBC candidates claim age relaxation against an unreserved post?
No. If an SC, ST or OBC candidate applies for a post under the UR category, they are not eligible for age relaxation.
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