Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK, formerly Kolkata Port Trust) has one vacancy for a Sr. Assistant Secretary (Official Language), and it is not a fresher job: you need a Hindi postgraduate degree and five years of Hindi work experience. There is no online form either. You send a paper application, and it must reach the port in Kolkata by 26.11.2026. The post is in the General Administration Department of the Kolkata Dock System and carries a pay scale (the lowest to highest basic pay for the post) of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,60,000.
General Administration Department, Kolkata Dock System
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UR (un-reserved)
The vacancy number is provisional and may change, and the port can choose not to select anyone. The post is marked suitable for persons with benchmark disability (PwBD) but no seat is explicitly set aside for them.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
MA in Hindi (with English as a subject at degree level) from a recognised university, or BA (Honours) in English plus a postgraduate degree in Hindi. The degree must be from a UGC-recognised university or an AICTE-recognised institute.
Experience
5 years in Hindi terminology work and translation between English and Hindi, or 5 years in teaching, research, writing or journalism in Hindi.
Cut-off date for both
You must hold the degree and the experience on 01.10.2026, with valid mark-sheet, degree, certificate or membership.
Marked suitable for blind and low vision; deaf and hard of hearing; one or both arms, one or both legs, arm and leg combinations, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy; and mental illness. PwBD means Persons with Benchmark Disability, a legal category for people with a specified level of disability.
Physical requirements
Sitting, reading and writing, seeing, communication and use of fingers.
Scribe (writer)
A visually impaired PwBD candidate whose writing speed is affected may bring their own scribe at their own cost, with supporting documents. Such candidates get 20 extra minutes for every hour of the exam.
Application restriction
One application per candidate. If you send more than one, only the latest complete application is kept.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
Persons with Benchmark Disability
10 years
Existing regular employees of the Board of any Major Port of India
Up to 55 years of age
In short: most candidates must be 30 or younger on 01.10.2026. Only PwBD candidates (10 extra years) and regular employees of a Major Port (up to 55) get a higher limit. The notice lists no other age relaxation.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 01.10.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 30 year band.
This is a one-seat, un-reserved post, and the port says it can choose not to select anyone, so apply only if you fully meet the degree and experience rules.
Your 5 years of experience must be in Hindi terminology work, English–Hindi translation, or Hindi teaching, research, writing or journalism, and you must already have it on 01.10.2026.
Hindi carries 100 of the 180 written marks, so this suits someone strong in Hindi translation, grammar and letter writing, not only in general subjects.
The written test and interview are both in Kolkata, and the dates are not yet announced, so you should be able to travel there at short notice.
This is not for you if you cannot get a paper application to Kolkata by 26.11.2026, because online and late applications are not taken.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Written test
One paper of 120 minutes (2 hours). Part A has four objective tests of 20 questions and 20 marks each: General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, General English and Logical Reasoning (80 marks). Part B is Hindi for 100 marks: 40% objective and 60% written-answer questions, covering Hindi–English translation both ways, Hindi grammar, comprehension, summary writing and letter writing, in Hindi and English. English and maths are Class 10 level; General Awareness and Reasoning are moderately difficult. There is no negative marking.
2. Personal interview
20 marks, in Kolkata. Only those who qualify in the written test are called. Original documents are checked at the interview.
3. Before joining
The selected candidate must submit an antecedent verification certificate and a police verification report, and must pass a medical fitness test. The appointment can be ended at once if any detail in the application is found false.
In short: you sit one 2-hour written paper, and if you qualify you face a 20-mark interview. There is no negative marking. The notice does not state the qualifying marks or how the written and interview marks are added up.
In plain terms, the notice only gives the pay scale, which is the range from the lowest to the highest basic pay for the post. It does not list any allowances.
How to Apply
Take the application form (Annexure-I, the form printed at the end of the notification) and fill in every column.
Paste one recent passport-size photo in the box and sign across it. Attach two more recent signed passport-size photos.
Attach self-attested copies (you write “self-attested” and sign on each copy) of your caste certificate, educational and professional qualification certificates, and age proof.
Put everything in a sealed envelope and write on it: “Application for the post of Sr. Assistant Secretary (Official Language) at KDS of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (erstwhile Kolkata Port Trust)”.
Address it to The Secretary, General Administration Department, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, 15 Strand Road, Kolkata – 700001, so that it reaches by 26.11.2026.
Note: only hard-copy applications are accepted. Online applications are not.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Application form (Annexure-I)
Fully filled and signed, with one recent passport-size photo pasted and signed
Two extra passport-size photographs
Recent and signed
Educational and professional qualification certificates
Self-attested copies; Annexure-I asks for marks and class or division for school, graduation and post graduation
Age proof
Self-attested copy; Annexure-I lists board admit card, Aadhaar, Voter ID or Passport for date of birth
Caste certificate
Self-attested copy, issued by the proper authority, if you are claiming a category in Annexure-I
Age relaxation certificate
Needed only if you claim relaxation; keep the original ready for verification
Scribe documents
Needed only if you want a scribe: supporting documents plus an undertaking from you and the scribe
Experience details
Annexure-I asks for employer, post, pay and period; the notice does not name a specific experience certificate
Sending more than one application. Only the latest complete one is kept, so send one clean application.
Applying online or by email. Only hard copies are accepted.
Leaving the form or photos unsigned. Incomplete, unsigned or late applications may not be considered.
Counting the posting date as the deadline. 26.11.2026 is the last date for receipt, so post it early.
Not holding the degree or the 5 years of experience on 01.10.2026.
Forgetting the original documents. They are checked at the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the SMP Kolkata Sr. Assistant Secretary post?
Your application must reach the port by 26.11.2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There is one vacancy, un-reserved, and the notice says the number is provisional and may change.
What qualification and experience do I need?
You need an MA in Hindi with English at degree level, or a BA (Honours) in English plus a PG degree in Hindi, along with 5 years of Hindi terminology and translation work or Hindi teaching, research, writing or journalism.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 30 years old on 01.10.2026, with 10 extra years for PwBD candidates and up to 55 for regular employees of any Major Port.
How do I apply?
Fill in Annexure-I, attach photos and self-attested copies, seal it in an envelope and send it to The Secretary, General Administration Department, SMP Kolkata, 15 Strand Road, Kolkata – 700001.
Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
What is the selection process?
There is a 2-hour written test (80 marks of general subjects and 100 marks of Hindi), then a 20-mark interview, and the exam dates will be announced later.
What is the salary of this post?
The pay scale is Rs 50,000–1,60,000, and the notice does not list allowances.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
