The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), located in Gandhidham, Gujarat, has released Advertisement No. GA/PS/9209/2025/926 dated 03.06.2025 inviting applications for Management and Graduate Trainee positions on a contract basis. The primary aim of the scheme is to provide local youth with practical exposure and skill-building opportunities in various port-related departments.
Eligible candidates can apply in the prescribed format offline on or before 4 July 2025.
DPA Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Overview
| Category | No. of Posts | Disciplines |
|---|---|---|
| Management Trainee | 35 | HR, Finance, Marketing, MCA, CA, LLB |
| Graduate Trainee | 30 | B.Com, B.Sc., B.A., BBA, BCA, Statistics |
| Total | 65 |
Location: Deendayal Port Authority, Gandhidham, Kutch, Gujarat
Engagement Type: Contractual for 11 months (extendable by 1 term)
Eligibility Criteria
Management Trainee
| Discipline | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| HR/Finance/Marketing | MBA in respective discipline |
| Computer Application | MCA |
| Accountancy | CA (Inter) or ICWA (Inter) |
| Legal | LLB |
Upper Age Limit: 28 years as of 01.06.2025
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Graduate Trainee
| Discipline | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Commerce | B.Com |
| Science | B.Sc. |
| Arts | B.A. |
| Business Administration | BBA |
| Computer Application | BCA |
| Statistics | Degree in Math/Statistics/Economics |
Upper Age Limit: 25 years as of 01.06.2025
Preference will be given to candidates with a 3-month certificate in MS Office from a recognized institute.
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Stipend & Tenure
| Post | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Management Trainee | ₹25,000/- |
| Graduate Trainee | ₹20,000/- |
- Tenure: 11 months (extendable by 1 term based on performance)
Selection Process
- No interview will be conducted.
- Selection is purely merit-based on the final percentage of marks obtained in qualifying exams.
- The merit list will be published on the official website:
www.deendayalport.gov.in
Shortlisted candidates will receive email notifications for document verification. If a candidate fails to appear or provides false/incomplete details, their candidature will be cancelled.
How to Apply
Candidates must send their duly filled application form (Annexure-I) along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents to the following address:
To:
The Secretary,
Deendayal Port Authority,
Administrative Office Building,
Gandhidham (Kutch), Gujarat – 370201
Documents to Attach:
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Any relevant certificates/experience
- Recent Passport Size Photo (pasted on form)
Last Date to Apply: 4 July 2025
Applications submitted late or incomplete will be summarily rejected. No correspondence regarding postal delays will be entertained.
General Instructions
- Apply for only one discipline.
- CGPA/grades must be converted to percentage as per university rules.
- Trainees have no right to claim permanent employment after training.
- Candidates with Distance/Part-time/Correspondence qualifications will not be considered.
- Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
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FAQs – DPA Trainee Recruitment 2025
A. There are 65 posts: 35 for Management Trainees and 30 for Graduate Trainees.
A. Selection is based on final percentage of marks in the required qualification.
A. No, selection is purely merit-based.
A. The application must reach the DPA office by 4 July 2025.
A. No, only one application per candidate is allowed.
