Indian Ports Association (IPA), on behalf of the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) under Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, has released the official advertisement Advt. No. 2025/SGR/09 for the recruitment of 41 Executive Level Posts. The vacancies are open across various disciplines including Finance, Civil Engineering, Administration, Personnel, Traffic Operations, and Estate Management. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from June 30, 2025 to July 30, 2025 through the official website ipa.nic.in.
Candidates will be selected through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an interview/document verification. This recruitment offers a pay scale of Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000/- along with other allowances as per government norms.
Degree + PG in relevant field + 2 years’ experience
Assistant Manager (Personnel & IR)
1
Degree + PG/LLB + 2 years’ experience
Assistant Personnel Officer, Grade-I
2
Degree + PG/LLB + 2 years’ experience
Assistant Secretary, Grade-I
2
Degree + PG/LLB/Mass Comm + 2 years’ experience
Assistant Manager (Traffic – Railways)
1
Degree + 2 years’ experience in Rail/Shipping/Cargo Ops
Assistant Manager (Traffic – Shipping & Cargo)
1
Degree + 2 years’ experience in Shipping/Cargo Ops
Assistant Traffic Manager, Grade-I
7
Degree + 2 years’ experience in relevant field
Assistant Estate Manager, Grade-I
4
Degree + PG in Planning/Architecture/Civil/Surveyor
IPA Executive Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
The upper age limit for all posts is 30 years as on the last date of application.
Age relaxation is applicable as follows:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
PwBD: 10 years (13 years for OBC, 15 years for SC/ST)
Ex-Servicemen: As per Government norms
IPA Executive Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
Written Exam
Interview Test
Documents Verification
Medical Test
IPA Executive Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
For Finance, Civil, Estate Posts
Section
Marks
Questions
Duration
Specialization Questions
100
50
Reasoning
15
15
Quantitative Aptitude
15
15
General Awareness
15
15
English Language
15
15
Total
160
110
120 mins
For Admin, Personnel, Traffic Posts
Section
Marks
Questions
Duration
Reasoning
25
25
Quantitative Aptitude
25
25
General Awareness
25
25
English Language
25
25
Total
100
100
90 mins
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
How to Apply for IPA Executive Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official website of Indian Ports Association https://www.ipa.nic.in from 30 June to 30 July 2025 (tentative).
Applicants must register, pay the fee online, and upload required documents as per instructions. No offline applications will be accepted.
