SMP Kolkata Trainee Pilot Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 18 Posts

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 446,000 - 2,232,000; Full time

Job summary

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMP Kolkata) has announced 18 vacancies for the Trainee Pilot post. Eligible Indian Nationals can apply offline by sending the required documents to the Director, Marine Department, SMP Kolkata, 15 Strand Road, Kolkata 700001; last date 26 October 2026.

Qualifications include Master (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-I, First Mate (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-II, 2nd Mate (FG) / Dredge Mate Grade I, or B.Sc. Nautical Science.

Qualifications

• Master (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-I
• First Mate (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-II
• 2nd Mate (FG) / Dredge Mate Grade I
• B.Sc. Nautical Science

Responsibilities

• Interview-based selection
• Bond requirement for at least 5 years after qualifying as Pilot
• Offline application submission in a sealed envelope with required documents

Skills

Master (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-I

First Mate (FG) / Dredge Master Grade‑

2nd Mate (FG) / Dredge Mate Grade I

Education

B.Sc. Nautical Science

Job description

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMP Kolkata) has announced 18 vacancies for the Trainee Pilot post. Candidates applying for these positions must possess qualifications such as Master (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-I, First Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-II, 2nd Mate (FG)/Dredge Mate Grade I, or B.Sc. Nautical Science. The notified pay for the post is Rs. 70,000-2,00,000/-, Rs. 60,000-1,80,000/-, Rs. 50,000, or Rs. 40,000. Eligible applicants must apply through the prescribed offline process by submitting a sealed envelope containing the required application proforma and documents on or before 26 October 2026. The selection process consists of an interview, and selected candidates are required to serve a bond for at least 5 years after qualifying as Pilot.

SMP Kolkata Trainee Pilot Quick Facts

Particulars

Details

Seats 18

Trades / Posts Trainee Pilot

Stipend / Pay Scale Rs. 70,000-2,00,000/-, Rs. 60,000-1,80,000/-, Rs. 50,000/-, and Rs. 40,000/-

Training Period Not stated in the notice

Who Can Apply Eligible Indian Nationals

Age Limit Not exceeding 25 to 40 years (varies by qualification) as on 01.09.2026

Apply At Director, Marine Department, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata at 15 Strand Road, Kolkata 700001

Post-wise and category-wise breakdown of vacancies for Trainee Pilot under Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC):

Post

No. of Vacancies

Reservation

Educational and Other Qualifications

Scale of Pay

Trainee Pilot (KDS) 09 UR-03OBC - 03 (B/L)SC - 02 (B/L)ST-01 Master (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-I Will start in the pay scale of Rs. 70,000-2,00,000/-

Trainee Pilot (KDS) (Included above) (Included above) First Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-II Will start in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000-1,80,000/-

Trainee Pilot (HDC) 09 UR-04EWS-01OBC-02SC-01ST-01 2nd Mate (FG)/Dredge Mate Grade I Will start at Rs. 50,000/-

Trainee Pilot (HDC) (Included above) (Included above) B.Sc. Nautical Science Will start at Rs. 40,000/-

Who Can Apply

Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following educational and professional qualifications:

• Master (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-I
• First Mate (FG) / Dredge Master Grade-II
• 2nd Mate (FG) / Dredge Mate Grade I
• B.Sc. Nautical Science

Age

The crucial date for determining age is 01.09.2026. Upper age limits vary based on qualifications:

• Not exceeding 25 years for candidates possessing B.Sc. Nautical Science.
• Not exceeding 30 years for candidates possessing Second Mate (FG)/Dredge Mate Grade-I.
• Not exceeding 35 years for First Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Gr. II.
• Not exceeding 40 years for candidates possessing Master (FG)/Dredge Master Gr. I certificate.

Age Relaxation

Category

Age Relaxation

Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) 3 years

Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes 5 years

Existing Employees of the Board of any Major Port of India Upto 55 years of age

If any SC, ST or OBC category candidate applies for a post under the UR category, the candidate will not be eligible for relaxation in age.

Reservation

Reservations are applicable for UR, OBC (B/L), SC, ST, and EWS categories as per the notification. The post is not identified suitable for PwBD Category.

Selected candidates start at different pay levels depending on their qualifications: Rs. 70,000-2,00,000/- for Master (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-I; Rs. 60,000-1,80,000/- for First Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Grade-II; Rs. 50,000/- for 2nd Mate (FG)/Dredge Mate Grade I; and Rs. 40,000/- for B.Sc. Nautical Science. Adjustment against the regular post of Pilot is subject to passing requisite examinations (maximum of 3 attempts allowed per examination).

Selection Process

Selection will be made through Interview only, based on the qualifications and relevant experience of the candidates applying for the post.

Event

Date

Date of Advertisement 25.09.2026

Crucial date for Age, Qualification, Experience 01.09.2026

Official Notification PDF Download advertisement and application form

Official Website Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority portal

SMP Kolkata Trainee Pilot Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Who gets an age relaxation and how much?

Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) candidates receive a 3-year age relaxation, Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes candidates receive a 5-year relaxation, and existing employees of the Board of any Major Port of India are eligible up to 55 years of age.

Q2. Who cannot apply for age relaxation?

If any SC, ST, or OBC category candidate applies for a post under the UR category, they will not be eligible for age relaxation.

Q3. Which documents need to be enclosed with the application?

Candidates must enclose self-attested photocopies of caste certificates, educational and professional qualification certificates, age proof certificate, and CDC/COC, along with one recent colour passport-size photograph.

Q4. Is there any application fee mentioned in the notification?

The official notification does not mention any application fee.

Q5. What is the last date to submit the offline application?

The last date of receipt of applications is 26.10.2026.