Chennai Port Authority Pilot Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply by 11 Sep (Tamil Nadu)

Chennai Port Authority, a Major Port under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released Pilot (Class-I) Recruitment 2026 for 3 posts. This is a Tamil Nadu central govt jobs 2026 opportunity for maritime professionals with command experience on foreign going ships. Candidates holding a Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship, with one year of post-qualification experience as Master or Chief Officer of a foreign going ship, aged up to 40 years, are eligible to apply online. Selected Pilots will guide vessels safely into and out of Chennai Port, a critical navigational role requiring precise ship-handling expertise. The post carries a revised monthly salary ranging from ₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000, reflecting the specialised maritime skill required. Existing Chennai Port Authority employees may apply up to age 55. The Chennai Port Authority Pilot 2026 online application is available at onlinevacancyshipmin.nic.in. The last date to apply is 11 September 2026, which is also the crucial date for determining eligibility and age. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates must read the complete official Chennai Port Authority notification PDF before applying and submit self-attested copies of certificates for age, educational qualification, experience (CoC, CDC), and caste, along with a passport-size photo.

• Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship, issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of Shipping
• One year post-qualification experience as Master/Chief Officer of a foreign going ship

• Maximum 40 years
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation; OBC: 3 years relaxation
• Existing employees: shall not exceed 55 years

• Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Ship (Ministry of Shipping recognised)
• One year post-qualification experience as Master/Chief Officer of a foreign going ship
• Maximum age 40 years; SC/ST 5 years relaxation, OBC 3 years relaxation; existing employees up to 55 years

• No application fee mentioned in the official notification

• ₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month (Revised scale)

1. Visit onlinevacancyshipmin.nic.in — the official Ministry of Shipping application portal
2. Register and fill the online application form with personal, educational and experience details
3. Upload required documents — photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
4. Attach Certificate of Competency (CoC) and Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) proving sea-time experience
5. Upload caste certificate if claiming SC/ST/OBC relaxation
6. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
7. Submit before the last date: 11 September 2026
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
9. Refer to the official notification PDF for the complete selection process
10. Contact Chennai Port Authority for any discrepancy well before the deadline