SMPA Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman Recruitment 2026

SMPA Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman Recruitment 2026 — 3 posts

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA), Kolkata, has invited hard-copy applications for 3 posts of Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman on contract in the Marine Department, Kolkata Dock System, under Advt Admn/6497/C/DMD/Sd. Sup.-cum-Dftman./Contract dated 10 November 2026. This is a fresh circular: it replaces the vacancy circular dated 12 May 2026, which could not proceed because no candidate qualified in the written examination held on 11 September 2026.

Pay and terms

The pay is a consolidated Rs. 26,000 per month. The engagement is purely contractual for three years, with renewal subject to an annual performance review, a 7.5% annual increment, and elevation to the "Senior" prefix with a 3% hike after 3 continuous years. The work is the daily monitoring and sounding of channel depth at critical bars and crossings, for 12 hours per day as per survey requirement (tide-dependent). The headquarters is at 15, Strand Road, Kolkata — 700001, and the selected candidates are liable to work anywhere within SMPA jurisdiction.

Who can apply

The essential qualification is a B.Sc., B.E. or B.Tech degree from a recognised university or Government-recognised institute, plus a working knowledge of computers. A certificate or diploma in Civil Engineering and experience in hydrography or land surveying are desirable. Only Indian citizens can apply. The upper age limit is 50 years as on 1 November 2026; no minimum age and no age relaxation are mentioned in the notice.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice. Do not assume any fee.

How to apply

Send a hard-copy application in the Annexure-I proforma, with a self-attested photograph and self-attested copies of the relevant documents including proof of date of birth, in an envelope superscribed "Application for engagement as Sounding Supervisor-cum-Draftsman (on contract)", to the Director, Marine Department, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, 15, Strand Road, Kolkata — 700001. The application must reach by 9 December 2026 — this is the receipt deadline, not a postmark date, and postal delays are not entertained.

Selection

Selection is by a written or proficiency test and/or personal interview, as decided by SMPA, Kolkata. The date, time and venue will be intimated in due course. Candidates called for interview must carry originals and one additional set of photocopies. An antecedent verification report and a medical fitness test are required before joining.