V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
| Application Start | 02 Sep 2026 |
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| Post Name | Trainee Pilot |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Qualification | Master (FG) Certificate of Competency (COC) with minimum 1 year sailing experience as Chief Officer or above on a Foreign Going Ship. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 55 years |
| Salary | Rs. 1,00,000/- per month during training (6 months), Rs. 1,70,000/- after license up to 20,000 GT, and Rs. 2,50,000/- for full tonnage. |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee specified |
| Selection Process | Walk-in Interview followed by Document Verification |
Prescribed Age: 18–55 Years (As on 03 Sep 2026)
Pay Level 4 (Grade Pay ₹2,400) • Starting Basic: ₹25,500/month
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA), a major port under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has announced an official notification for the engagement of Trainee Pilots on a contractual basis. Candidates possessing a Master (FG) Certificate of Competency with relevant sailing experience can participate in the walk-in selection process.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) |
| Post Name | Trainee Pilot |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Advertisement Reference | MAR-ESTA0CODE(ENBN)/1/2026-Marine/D 302 |
| Notification Release Date | 2 September 2026 |
| Mode of Selection | Walk-in Interview & Document Verification |
| Job Nature | Contractual |
| Job Location | Tuticorin (Thoothukudi), Tamil Nadu |
| Official Portal | vocport.gov.in |
VOCPA has published 5 posts for Trainee Pilot. Selection will be completed based on walking-in qualifications and performance during the interview process.
| Post Name | Category / Type | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Pilot | Contractual | 5 |
The remuneration for selected candidates is structured in phases based on training progression and licensing milestones:
| Phase / Licensing Milestone | Monthly Consolidated Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Training Period (First 6 months) | Rs. 1,00,000/- per month |
| After obtaining license for piloting up to 20,000 GT | Rs. 1,70,000/- per month |
| Full Tonnage / Unrestricted Tonnage Licensing | Rs. 2,50,000/- per month |
Selection will be conducted without any written exam. Candidates meeting the essential qualifications must report for the walk-in interaction as per the schedule detailed below:
Candidates eligible for the Trainee Pilot post should follow these instructions when attending the selection drive:
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