Chennai Port Authority has released an official recruitment notification inviting applications from eligible Officers of Major Port Authorities for the post of Materials Manager (Dy. HOD) in the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (M&EE) Department. Selection for this position will be conducted through the Composite Method.Selected candidates will receive a pay scale ranging from ₹80,000 to ₹2,20,000. Eligible candidates must apply online through the Ministry’s Online Application Portal (OAP) and send a hard copy through proper channel along with required documents, ACRs/APARs, and clearance certificates. The last date to reach the hard copy is October 3, 2026.
Chennai Port Authority Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview
| Organization | Chennai Port Authority |
| Name or Post | Material Manager |
| No of Vacancies | 01 Post |
| Advertisment No | No.RC1/0881/2026/GA |
| Employment Type | Permenant Job |
| Application Start Date | 21.08.2026 |
| Application End Date | 03.10.2026 |
| Application Status | Application Open Now |
Chennai Port Authority Recruitment 2026 Job Vacancy
- Material Manager – 2 Post
CPA Material Manager Education Qualification
- Material Manager – Degree or equivalent in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
- Twelve years experience in executive cadre in the field of Materials Management/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering in an Industrial/Commercial/Govt. Undertaking.
Age Limits of Chennai port Authority recruitment 2026
- Material Manager – Maximum Age Limit is 45 Years
Payscale of Material Manager
Selected Candidates are Paid upto Rs.80,000 – Rs.2,20,000
Selection Method of Chennai port job
Eligible candidates are selected based on the Composite Method.
How to Apply
- Register/Log In: Visit the Online Application Portal (OAP) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in).
- Fill Application: Apply online for the post of Materials Manager (Dy. HOD) under Chennai Port Authority.
- Attach Documents: Upload relevant educational/experience certificates, an undertaking not to withdraw, and a self-attested passport-size photograph.
- Submit Online & Print: Submit the form online and print out the completed application.
- Forward Through Proper Channel: Submit the printout through your parent Port Authority along with required enclosures (ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, Vigilance Clearance, NOC, and service particulars).
- Send Hard Copy:Ensure your parent Port forwards the application so it reaches the address below on or before
- October 3, 2026:>Secretary, Chennai Port Authority Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600001
Important Link
| 1. Visit Official Career Webpage – Click Here to Visit |
| 2. Download Official Notification – Click here to Download |
| 3. Offline Application Link – Click here to Download |
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Frequently Asked Question
Invites applications for Materials Manager (Dy. HOD) in the ₹80,000–₹2,20,000 pay scale via Composite Method by October 3, 2026.
This specific Dy. HOD post is strictly for experienced serving port officers, not freshers.
No urgent fresher openings are listed in this circular; it targets senior officers with at least 12 years of executive experience
Past 2020 and 2021 Ministry orders govern the rules for this official August 20, 2026 notification.
This position is filled strictly by absorption/deputation of eligible port officers, not fresh candidates.
Issued by Chennai Port Authority under Ministry guidelines to fill managerial posts across Major Port Authorities.