Cochin Port Authority Executive (Class I & II) 2026 — 12 Posts

Cochin Port Authority (CoPA), a Major Port under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released the Executive Level Recruitment 2026 under advertisement number A9/DR/Cl.I & II/2025-S for 12 Class I and Class II executive posts. The vacancies cover Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil, Electrical, and Electronics & Communication), Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Programmer and Accounts Officer Grade-I. Engineering graduates, computer professionals and qualified accountants can apply online. Selected candidates are placed in the executive cadre and draw a pay in the range of ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000 for Class II posts, with higher grades for Class I, along with Dearness Allowance, cafeteria allowance at 35 percent of basic pay, house rent allowance or port quarters, medical benefits, gratuity, leave encashment and coverage under the National Pension Scheme. Selection is through an all-India Computer Based Test of 100 marks followed by a personal interview of 15 marks. Applicants must hold the relevant qualification for the post applied for — a BE or BTech in the respective engineering branch, a First Class degree in Computer Science or IT for Programmer, or CA/CMA for Accounts Officer Grade-I. The online application window is open from 10 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 at cochinport.gov.in, and the crucial date for eligibility is 10 August 2026. Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying.

• Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): BE/BTech in Civil Engineering
• Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical / E&C): Degree in Electrical or Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Assistant Engineer (Electrical): Degree or AMIE in Electrical Engineering
• Programmer: First Class BE/BTech in Computer Science/IT or equivalent
• Accounts Officer Grade-I: CA or CMA qualification

As per the official notification; age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Government of India rules

• Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): BE/BTech in Civil Engineering
• Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical / E&C): Degree in Electrical or Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Assistant Engineer (Electrical): Degree or AMIE in Electrical Engineering
• Programmer: First Class BE/BTech in Computer Science/IT or equivalent
• Accounts Officer Grade-I: CA or CMA qualification
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Government of India rules

To be announced

• Class II Executive: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (IDA); higher grade for Class I posts
• Plus DA, cafeteria allowance (35% of basic pay), HRA or port quarters, medical benefits, gratuity, leave encashment and NPS

1. Visit the official Cochin Port Authority website at cochinport.gov.in and open the recruitment section.
2. Locate the Executive Level Recruitment 2026 notification, Advt No. A9/DR/Cl.I & II/2025-S.
3. Read the detailed notification carefully to confirm the post-wise eligibility.
4. Create an account with your email address and mobile number to register.
5. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, academic and other details.
6. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature as per the specifications.
7. Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
8. Review all the entered details carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application before the last date of 10 August 2026.
10. Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.