COCHIN PORT AUTHORITY
W/ISLAND, COCHIN – 682 009, KERALA STATE, INDIA
Ph.No.0484-258-2113 Website : www.cochinport.gov.in
No.A/Contract/Marine/2025-S Dated :19-02-2025.
Notice Inviting Applications For Engagement of Various Posts in Marine Department on
Contract Basis for a period of One year
Sl.
Name of the post Qualification & Experience
No.
Essential :
(i) A valid Ist Class Inland Master Certificate issued
under IV Act.
Tug Handler
(ii) Candidate should have valid STCW certificates.
No. of Post- 2 (UR-2)
Experience :
01 Upper Age Limit – 58 yrs
At least one year experience as a Mate or a Master on
Consolidated Pay- Rs.50000/-
Board IV vessel or River Sea Vessel.
(3% annual increment)
Desirable :
GMDSS operator certificate (GOC)
Essential :
(i) 10th STD Pass.
(ii) Pass Swimming Test.
(iii) Pass pre-sea training for seaman /GP rating from
a Govt. recognized Institution.
G.P. Crew
(iv) Valid Basic STCW courses.
No. of Post- 46
Desirable :
(OBC – 12, EWS – 5,
02 (i) Certificate of Competency as Serang issued as per
SC – 7, ST – 4, UR - 18)
I.V Act.
Upper Age Limit - 45 yrs
(ii) Experience on board a floating craft as seaman
Consolidated Pay- Rs.23400/-
preferred.
(iii) Certificate of Competency as 2nd class
Master issued as per I.V Act.
(iv) Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC).
Essential :
(i) 10th Std. Pass.
(ii) Pass in swimming Test.
(iii) Holding Engine Room watch keeping certificate as
per STCW Reg.III/4 or III/5.
G.P. Crew Engine
(iv) Valid Basic STCW courses.
No. of Post - 5
Desirable :
03 (OBC – 1 UR - 4)
(i) Holding COC as 2nd Class Engine Driver issued as
Upper Age Limit - 45 yrs
per IV Act 1917.
Consolidated Pay- Rs.23400/-
(ii) Holding COC as 1st Class Engine Driver issued as
per IV Act 1917.
Experience : Minimum 1 year experience on board a
floating craft as engine crew.
Essential :
(i) 10th Std Pass.
G.P. Crew Electrical
(ii) Passing ITI in Electrical or Electronics.
No. of Post - 2 (UR-2)
(iii) Pass Swimming test.
04 Upper Age Limit - 45 yrs
(iv) Valid Basic STCW courses.
Consolidated Pay-
Desirable :
Rs.28200/-
Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
Experience: Minimum 1 year experience as Electrician.
Technical Supervisor Essential :
No. of Post- 1 (UR-1) Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
05 Upper Age Limit - 40 yrs Experience :
Consolidated Pay- 3 years experience in Automobile/ Mechanical
Rs.28800/- Workshop.
Marine Motor Mechanic Essential :
No. of Post - 4 (i) S.S.L.C.
06 (OBC – 1 UR – 3) (ii) National Trade Certificate (I.T.I. Motor Mechanic ).
Upper Age Limit -40 yrs Experience :
Consolidated Pay- Rs.23400/- 2 years experience in the relevant field .
Essential :
(i) Graduation from a recognised university.
(ii) Successful completion of the Sub Officer Course from
Fire Supervisor
the National Fire Service College, Nagpur.
No. of Post - 3 (UR- 3)
(iii) Pass in Swimming Test.
07 Upper Age Limit - 40 yrs
Desirable : B.Sc. Degree (Physics or Chemistry or
Consolidated Pay- Rs.40000/-
Maths)
(ii) Heavy vehicle driving license
Experience : One year experience in a supervisory cadre
in fire service.
Essential :
(i) 10th Std Pass.
(ii) Certificate of Competency as Serang / 2nd Class
Masters / 1st Class Masters issued as per Harbour Craft
Seaman Gr.II Rules / I.V Act 1917.
No of post – 1 (UR – 1) (iii) Valid Basic STCW courses.
08 (iv) Holding Navigational Watch Keeping certificate as per
Upper Age limit - 60 yrs STCW Reg. IV/2.
Remuneration – Rs.30000/- Desirable qualification :
Preference to candidate holding higher grade Certificate of
Competency.
Experience :
Minimum 2 years experience as Serang.
Winch Operator Essential :
No of post – 1 (UR-1) (i) 10th Std Pass.
09 (ii) Valid Basic STCW courses.
Upper Age limit -60 yrs (iii) Certificate of Competency as Serang.
Remuneration – Rs.27500/- Experience :
Minimum 2 years experience on a floating craft as seaman.
Junior Supervisor (Marine
Cranes)
Essential :
10 No of post – 1 (UR- 1)
(i) Passed Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Upper Age limit - 60 yrs (ii) Pass in Swimming test.
Remuneration – Rs.30000/-
Vacancies indicated above are tentative and may increase / decrease or may become NIL at the
time of finalisation of the contract engagement process.
Eligible and willing candidates have to submit applications through the online application portal in
the link which is to be published on 25-02-2025 in career page of website of Cochin Port Authority
(www.cochinport.gov.in), which will be opened till 11-03-2025. This online application process is
the only valid method. No other application modes will be accepted.
Online registration on the portal will close on 11-03-2025 at 23:59 hrs. Candidates are advised to
regularly check the website for any updates regarding the selection process. Candidates are
advised to keep the essential documents ready by the time of start of online registration. CoPA
shall not be responsible for any omission on part of the candidates to keep themselves informed of
the updates provided through the website.
While applying for the post, the applicant should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility and other
norms mentioned above. In case, it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does
not fulfill the eligibility norms and /or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/false information or
has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature will stand rejected. If any of the above
shortcoming(s) is/are detected even after contract engagement, his/her services are liable to be
terminated without any notice.
The mere fact that a candidate has submitted the application against the advertisement would not
bestow upon him/her the right to be considered for the contract engagement.
Candidates are advised to fill in the qualification and experience related to Marine operations only,
in the Online Application Portal (OAP). The applications received as incomplete will not be
considered.
It is advised that the Employees working in Central State Government/Semi-Govt. Autonomous
Bodies/CPSEs shall get approval from their competent authority to apply. They shall be required to
submit No Objection Certificate, if shortlisted.
The crucial date for determining the qualification and age shall be 11-03-2025. Vacancy
advertised can be cancelled at the discretion of Cochin Port Authority without assigning any
reasons thereof. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate(s).
Candidates shortlisted shall be required to produce / Upload requisite document in OAP, if
shortlisted. Candidates applying for the reserved quota shall be required to produce / upload in
OAP, the latest validated caste certificate, EWS certificate etc., if shortlisted.
Candidates are advised to complete their online application process well in advance to avoid any
difficulties due to internet traffic surges towards the closing date.
Sd/-
19-02-2025 Dy. CONSERVATOR
0484-258-2113
