Chennai Port Authority Secretary Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Overview

Chennai Port Authority (ChPA), Tamil Nadu has published Advertisement No. RC1/1257/2026/GA for Secretary (HoD) — 1 posts in total. Applications (online) are accepted until 24 Dec 2026. Pay: Rs.100000-260000 (Revised); elevated to Rs.120000-280000 after 3 years regular service, subject to conditions. Place of posting: Chennai Port Authority, Chennai. Minimum qualification: Graduate; age limit: Maximum 45 years (as on 1 May 2027).

Organisation	Chennai Port Authority (ChPA), Tamil Nadu
Post Name	Secretary (HoD)
No of Posts	1
Advt No	RC1/1257/2026/GA
Job Type	Full Time
Pay	Rs.100000-260000 (Revised); elevated to Rs.120000-280000 after 3 years regular service, subject to conditions
Place of Posting	Chennai Port Authority, Chennai
Qualification	A degree from a recognized university and seventeen years experience in executive cadre in General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial / Commercial / Govt. Undertaking (as per RR). For absorption: officers in the Rs.80000-220000 scale with 3 years regular service in the General Administration Department of a Major Port Authority.
Age Limit	Maximum 45 years (as on 1 May 2027)
Apply Mode	Online

Important dates

Last Date	24 December 2026
Date of notice	10 November 2026
Ports to forward applications with documents (before)	24 December 2026
Post likely to fall vacant / crucial date for eligibility	1 May 2027
Last Date to Apply	24 December 2026

Tip: apply 2–3 days before the last date — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

Eligibility

Qualification	A degree from a recognized university and seventeen years experience in executive cadre in General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial / Commercial / Govt. Undertaking (as per RR). For absorption: officers in the Rs.80000-220000 scale with 3 years regular service in the General Administration Department of a Major Port Authority.
Age limit	Maximum 45 years (as on 1 May 2027)
Job location	Tamil Nadu

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen applies as per government rules — confirm in the official notification.

How to apply

1Open the official notification and check eligibility, age limit and post-wise vacancies.
2Register on the official portal (onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in) and fill the online form.
3Pay the fee if applicable.
4Submit before 24 Dec 2026 and keep a copy of the confirmation page.

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Important links

Apply Online	Click here onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in
Official Notification (PDF)	Click here onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in
Official Website	Click here www.chennaiport.gov.in

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for Chennai Port Authority Secretary Recruitment 2026?+

The last date to apply is 24 Dec 2026. Apply a few days early — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

How many vacancies are there?+

Chennai Port Authority (ChPA), Tamil Nadu has announced 1 Posts. Post-wise and category-wise details are listed above.

What qualification is required?+

A degree from a recognized university and seventeen years experience in executive cadre in General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations, etc., in an Industrial / Commercial / Govt. Undertaking (as per RR). For absorption: officers in the Rs.80000-220000 scale with 3 years regular service in the General Administration Department of a Major Port Authority.

What is the age limit?+

Maximum 45 years (as on 1 May 2027). Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per government rules.

What is the application fee?+

See official notification

What is the salary?+

Rs.100000-260000 (Revised); elevated to Rs.120000-280000 after 3 years regular service, subject to conditions

How do I apply?+

Use the official link in the Important Links section (www.chennaiport.gov.in). Register, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee if applicable and save the confirmation page.

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