Chief Hydraulic Engineer Vacancy in Hydraulic Study Department

- Recruitment for the position of Chief Hydraulic Engineer (Head of Department) in the Hydraulic Study Department under Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK), Kolkata Dock System (KDS).
- Salary: Initial pay scale of ₹1,00,000–2,60,000/- (pre-revised ₹18,500–23,900/-), elevated to ₹1,20,000–2,80,000/- (pre-revised ₹51,300–73,000/-) after 3 years of regular service.
- Vacancy: 1 post.
- Recruitment Method: Direct recruitment, absorption through composite method, or deputation from other government organizations.
- Selection: Merit-based, with overall grading in Annual Performance Appraisal Reports not below ‘very good’.

- Age Limit: Maximum age of 45 years for direct recruitment. Port employees of Major Port Authorities with prescribed qualifications and experience may apply, with age limit not exceeding 55 years.
- Educational Qualifications: Must hold one of the following degrees:
- 1st class degree in Civil Engineering, OR
- Postgraduate degree in Mathematics/Statistics, OR
- 1st class graduate degree in Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical/Computer Science & Engineering.
- Experience: 15 years of experience in applied research in complex river systems (e.g., River Hooghly, Bhagirathi) or formulation/execution of River/Coastal Engineering works or Mathematical Modelling of rivers (Tidal and Non-Tidal).
- For Absorption: Officers holding posts in the pay scale of ₹80,000–2,20,000/- with 3 years of regular service in the Hydraulic Study Department/Civil Engineering Departments of Major Ports are eligible. Civil Engineering Department candidates must have experience in formulation/execution of River Training/Coastal Engineering works.
- For Deputation: Officers holding analogous posts (e.g., Deputy Chief Hydraulic Engineer) in the pay scale of ₹80,000–2,20,000/- with 3 years of regular service in Government/Semi-Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies (excluding Major Port Authorities) are eligible.

- Selection Method: Merit-based, evaluated through Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs). Candidates must have an overall grading of ‘very good’ or above in their APARs.
- Recruitment Pathways:
- Direct Recruitment: Open to eligible candidates meeting age and qualification criteria.
- Absorption: Through composite method for officers from Hydraulic Study Department/Civil Engineering Departments of Major Ports with specified experience.
- Deputation: From other government organizations with analogous posts and experience.

All

- Certificate from Head of Office (Annexure-II) confirming:
- Accuracy of applicant’s particulars.
- No pending disciplinary/vigilance cases.
- Integrity of the applicant.
- Observations on penalties (if any) in the last 10 years.
- Copies of APARs for the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Verification of educational and caste certificates.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for deputation from the parent organization.
- Vigilance Clearance (Annexure-IV) including:
- Officer’s personal details (name, father’s name, date of birth, etc.).
- Positions held in the last 10 years.
- Vigilance clearance status (clear/not clear).
- Details of disciplinary/criminal proceedings (if any).
- Annual immovable property return compliance.

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