Direct Recruitment • Class-I Head of Department
Cochin Port Authority Chief Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
Applications are invited for one unreserved Chief Medical Officer post in the Medical Department of Cochin Port Authority.
Total Vacancy
1 UR Post
Pay Scale
₹1,00,000–₹2,60,000
Last Date
31 August 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Organisation | Cochin Port Authority |
| Administrative Ministry | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India |
| OAP Advertisement Reference | A8/CMO-DR-CoPA/26/S |
| Vacancy PDF Reference | No. A8/CMO-CoPA/2025-S |
| Notification Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Post Name | Chief Medical Officer |
| Department | Medical Department |
| Post Status | Head of Department, Class-I |
| Total Vacancy | 01 |
| Category | Unreserved |
| Method of Recruitment | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online Application Portal followed by submission of the printed application |
| Place of Posting | Cochin Port Authority, Kochi, Kerala |
Reference clarification: The Ministry’s Online Application Portal uses reference A8/CMO-DR-CoPA/26/S, while the current vacancy PDF dated 14 July 2026 carries No. A8/CMO-CoPA/2025-S.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Vacancy | Recruitment Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Medical Officer | UR | 01 | Direct Recruitment |
| Total | 01 | Class-I HoD Post | |
Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification
- MBBS degree from a recognised university.
- A Post Graduate Medical Degree or Post Graduate Medical Diploma in the specified specialty from a recognised university.
- All qualifications must be recognised and approved in India by the appropriate statutory or competent authority.
Post-Qualification Experience
| Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|
| PG Medical Degree | 13 years’ post-qualification experience in the relevant field of specialisation in a reputed hospital |
| PG Medical Diploma | 15 years’ post-qualification experience in the relevant field of specialisation in a reputed hospital |
Age Limit and Salary
| Upper Age Limit | 50 years |
| Major Port Authority Employees | Upper age limit shall not exceed 55 years for employees possessing the prescribed qualification and experience. |
| Other Age Relaxation | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Pay Scale | ₹1,00,000–₹2,60,000 |
| Upgraded Pay Scale | ₹1,20,000–₹2,80,000 after completion of three years of regular service, subject to Central Government approval |
Allowances and Benefits
- Variable Dearness Allowance.
- Accommodation or House Rent Allowance.
- Cafeteria Allowance at 35% of Basic Pay.
- Non-Practising Allowance at 20% of Basic Pay.
- Encashment of Earned Leave and other admissible benefits.
Application Fee and Selection
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
| Initial Screening | Applications will be examined for qualification, experience, age and other eligibility conditions. |
| Shortlisting | Cochin Port Authority may restrict the number of candidates based on qualification and experience. |
| Selection Process | Personal interview |
| Written Examination | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Interview Date | Not specified in the official notification. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply through OAP | 31 August 2026 at 5:30 PM |
| Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application | 31 August 2026 |
| Qualification, Experience and Age Cut-off Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Personal Interview | Not specified in the official notification. |
How to Apply
- Open the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Online Application Portal and read the Chief Medical Officer vacancy notification carefully.
- Register on the OAP and complete the online application with the correct personal, qualification and experience details.
- Submit the online application by 31 August 2026 at 5:30 PM and take a clear printout of the completed application.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the right-hand corner of the printed application.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational qualification, experience and age certificates and the signed undertaking provided in Annexure-I.
- Forward the printed application through the proper channel so that it reaches the Secretary, Cochin Port Authority, on or before 31 August 2026.
Application Address and Contact
The Secretary
Cochin Port Authority,
Willingdon Island,
Cochin – 682009,
Kerala
Envelope: Application to the post of Chief Medical Officer, CoPA
Phone: 0484-2582113
Email: secretary@cochinport.gov.in
Important Official Links
Important: Online submission alone is not sufficient. The printed application with the photograph, signed undertaking and self-attested supporting certificates must also reach Cochin Port Authority by the prescribed deadline.
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