Legal Job | Deputy Chief Law Officer at Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Visakhapatnam: Apply by October 28!

Visakhapatnam Port Authority is hiring a Deputy Chief Law Officer in Visakhapatnam. Apply online by 28 October 2026.

About Visakhapatnam Port Authority

Visakhapatnam Port Authority is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. This recruitment is for its Law Division within the General Administration Department, based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

About the Opportunity

Applications are invited for one Deputy Chief Law Officer (Class I) post on a regular basis through direct recruitment. The vacancy is unreserved (UR). Candidates with the prescribed law qualification and executive legal experience may apply through the Ministry’s Online Application Portal.

Location

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Pay Scale and Benefits

The Deputy Chief Law Officer post carries a pay scale of ₹60,000–₹1,80,000. The package includes basic pay, DA on the IDA pattern, and cafeteria allowances at 35% of basic pay. Gratuity, HRA or quarters, medical benefits, leave encashment, NPS, and group insurance are admissible under the applicable authority and Government of India rules.

Important Dates

• Online application window: 29 September to 28 October 2026.
• Printed application and supporting documents must reach the authority by 13 November 2026.
• Crucial date for determining educational qualifications, experience, and age: 1 September 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

• A degree in Law from a recognised university.
• Nine years of executive experience in a legal establishment of industrial, commercial, or government undertakings.
• A postgraduate degree in Law from a recognised university is desirable.
• Upper age limit: 40 years as on 1 September 2026.
• Existing officers/employees of Major Port Authorities with the prescribed qualifications and experience may apply up to an upper age limit of 55 years.
• Age relaxation applies under Government of India guidelines, subject to the required certificates and original-document verification.

Applicants must satisfy the nationality conditions in the official notification. Indian citizens and the specified other eligible categories may apply; the latter require a Government of India certificate of eligibility as applicable.

Selection Process

Visakhapatnam Port Authority will select candidates through a written examination and/or interview, depending on the number of eligible applications. If both stages are conducted, the written examination carries 85% weightage and the interview 15%. Fulfilment of eligibility alone does not guarantee selection or an interview.

Documents Required

Enclose self-attested copies of all relevant testimonials and supporting documents. The notice includes the biodata/application form in Annexure I, No Objection Certificate format in Annexure II, and vigilance clearance proforma in Annexure III.

Applicants employed in Central or State Government, public sector undertakings, autonomous bodies, or statutory bodies must apply through proper channel. An employer’s NOC and vigilance clearance must be submitted with the application or at interview, as applicable. Candidates claiming age relaxation must provide the relevant certificates.

Contact

The Secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Administrative Office Building, Port Area, 1st Floor, Visakhapatnam–530035. Phone: 0891-2873136.

Application Procedure

Submit the online application through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways portal by 28 October 2026. Print the submitted application and send it through proper channel with the required documents and certificates to the Secretary at the address above, ensuring receipt by 13 November 2026.

Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of Deputy Chief Law Officer in Law Division, General Administration Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority”. Late, incomplete, or unsupported applications will be rejected.

Candidates who already applied under advertisement No. C2/Rect/Dy.CLO/GAD/2026/4217 dated 8 September 2026 need not apply again. Their applications will be considered, but they must still ensure that the hard copy and relevant documents reach the authority by 13 November 2026. Read the complete notification and annexures before applying.