GPSC Port Officer / Nautical Officer Recruitment 2026 – 1 Posts, Last Date 08 Oct 2026
GPSC has invited online applications for 1 post of Port Officer (FGM) / Nautical Officer / Additional Port Officer (FGM), Class-1 (Advt. No. 44/2026-27). Special Recruitment Drive: only Persons with Benchmark Disability of the disability types listed in the detailed advertisement can apply. Apply online on GPSC OJAS by 08 October 2026.
📅 Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 24 Sep 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 08 Oct 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date (post office challan) | 09 Oct 2026 |
| Preliminary Test – Part-I General Studies (tentative) | 13 Dec 2026 |
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Port Officer (FGM) / Nautical Officer / Additional Port Officer (FGM), Class-1 | 1 (PwD only) | 7th Pay Matrix Level-12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Master (FG) Certificate of Competency issued by Government of India; and Pilot Licence issued by Government of India; and experience: 2 years as Pilot on a port, 1 year as Master on a foreign-going ship and 5 years' sea service as officer after 2nd Mate (FG) COC; basic computer knowledge; adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Special Recruitment Drive: only Persons with Benchmark Disability of the disability types listed in the detailed advertisement can apply.
Age Limit
21 to 45 years (as on the last date of application)
Age Relaxation
SC/ST/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat origin: 5 years; Women: 5 years; Women of SC/ST/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: length of military service + 3 years; Persons with Disability: up to 10 years (subject to the maximum in the advertisement).
💳 Application Fee
| Persons with Disability (Divyang) | No fee |
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✅ Selection Process
- Preliminary Test (objective) – Part-I General Studies and Part-II concerned subject
- Interview (100 marks) for shortlisted candidates
- Final merit: 50% weightage of Preliminary Test marks + 50% of Interview marks
📝 How to Apply
- Visit gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not done
- Open 'Online Application', select GPSC and the advertisement number
- Fill the form, upload photo and signature and confirm the application
- Pay the fee online or by post-office challan (if applicable)
- Print the confirmed application for future reference
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here ↗ |
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| Official Notification | Download ↗ |
| Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in ↗ |
| More Gujarat Jobs | View All |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for GPSC Port Officer / Nautical Officer Recruitment 2026 – 1 Posts, Last Date 08 Oct 2026?
The last date to apply is 08 Oct 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 1 vacancies for Port Officer (FGM) / Nautical Officer / Additional Port Officer (FGM), Class-1.
What qualification is required?
Master (FG) Certificate of Competency issued by Government of India; and Pilot Licence issued by Government of India; and experience: 2 years as Pilot on a port, 1 year as Master on a foreign-going ship and 5 years' sea service as officer after 2nd Mate (FG) COC; basic computer knowledge; adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Special Recruitment Drive: only Persons with Benchmark Disability of the disability types listed in the detailed advertisement can apply.
What is the age limit?
21 to 45 years (as on the last date of application) Relaxation: SC/ST/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat origin: 5 years; Women: 5 years; Women of SC/ST/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: length of military service + 3 years; Persons with Disability: up to 10 years (subject to the maximum in the advertisement).
Where can I apply?
Apply only on the official website: https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in