The Indian Ports Association (IPA) has officially released the IPA Executive Recruitment 2025 Notification, announcing 41 vacancies for Executive-Level Posts across various departments at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, including its Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC). This is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates looking for a career in India’s major port sector.
Recruitment Overview
IPA aims to fill Grade-I and Assistant Manager positions through direct recruitment for departments like Finance, Civil Engineering, Administration, Traffic, and Estate Management.
Candidates interested in applying should carefully read the official notification available on the IPA official website.
IPA Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Summary
Here’s a quick overview of the post-wise distribution under IPA Executive Recruitment 2025:
| Discipline | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | Accounts Officer Grade-I (KDS) | 6 |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) (HDC) | 2 | |
| Civil Engineering | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) (KDS) | 9 |
| Assistant Manager Infrastructure & Civic Facilities (HDC) | 5 | |
| Administration | Assistant Manager (Administration) (HDC) | 1 |
| Assistant Manager (Personnel & IR) (HDC) | 1 | |
| Assistant Personnel Officer Grade-I (KDS) | 2 | |
| Assistant Secretary Grade-I (KDS) | 2 | |
| Traffic | Assistant Manager (Traffic – Railways) (HDC) | 1 |
| Assistant Manager (Traffic – Shipping & Cargo Handling) (HDC) | 1 | |
| Assistant Traffic Manager Grade-I (KDS) | 7 | |
| Estate Management | Assistant Estate Manager Grade-I (KDS) | 4 |
Total Vacancies: 41 Posts
IPA Executive Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates should carefully review the eligibility conditions, which include nationality, educational qualifications, work experience, and age limit.
Age Limit (as on application closing date):
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. of India rules
Educational Qualification & Experience:
| Discipline | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | CA/ICWA | Minimum 2 years |
| Civil Engineering | B.E/B.Tech in Civil | Minimum 2 years |
| Administration/IR | Graduate + PG in HR/IR/Personnel or Law | Minimum 2 years |
| Traffic Operations | Graduate | Minimum 2 years in Shipping/Cargo/Rail |
| Estate Management | Degree + PG in Architecture/Town Planning/Civil/Surveyor + Law (Preferred) | Minimum 2 years |
IPA Executive Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern
Depending on the post applied for, the selection process will involve an Online Test and/or Interview.
| Category | Subjects | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin/Personnel/Traffic | Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English (25 marks each) | 100 | 90 mins |
| Finance/Civil/Estate | Specialization Subject (100 marks), Reasoning, QA, GA, English (15 marks each) | 160 | 120 mins |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
IPA Executive Posts: Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | ₹400 |
| OBC/EWS | ₹300 |
| SC/ST/Women | ₹200 |
| PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Mode of Payment: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Cards)
Important Dates for IPA Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 30th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th July 2025 |
How to Apply for IPA Executive Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official IPA website: www.ipa.nic.in
- Go to the “Careers” or “Job Openings” section.
- Click on the Executive Recruitment 2025 link.
- Register with your basic details.
- Upload required documents: Photograph, Signature, Certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.
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IPA Executive Salary Structure 2025
Selected candidates will be appointed in the IDA Pay Scale ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000, along with additional benefits like:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Benefits
- Gratuity
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Cafeteria Allowance (35% of Basic Pay)
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IPA Executive Recruitment 2025: Selection Process Summary
- Stage 1: Online Examination (Depending on the post)
- Stage 2: Interview and/or Document Verification
- Stage 3: Final Merit List and Medical Fitness Test
Final selection will be based on combined performance in the online test and interview (if applicable).
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FAQ – IPA Executive Recruitment 2025
30th July 2025
Online Test + Interview/Document Verification (Post-wise)
₹200
₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 (plus allowances)
Yes, this is a pan-India recruitment, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
