A graduate in any subject can apply for a contract office job at the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) in Mumbai, with a fixed pay of Rs. 75,000 a month and no application fee. DGMA, which was earlier called the Directorate General of Shipping, is filling 30 posts of Management Support Associate (MSA). Apply online from 23.10.2026 to 12.11.2026; selection starts with a computer-based test (CBT).
The notice lists no age relaxation for any category
Reservation
None – selection is on merit only
Computer Skills
Working knowledge of computers, MS Office, spreadsheets, data entry, internet and email
Typing Speed
35 words per minute in English (checked in the typing test)
So any graduate aged 18 to 35 on 23.10.2026 can apply, whatever the subject or category. A postgraduate degree or office experience helps, but you do not need either.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the 23.10.2026 cut-off date to see whether you fall inside the 18 to 35 year band. The DGMA notice mentions no age relaxation, so leave the relaxation at zero.
This is a contract job, not a permanent one. The first contract is for 1 year and can be extended each year up to 3 years, and the notice says it gives no right to a permanent post, pension or seniority.
The Rs. 75,000 is a package, not take-home pay. Provident fund, insurance and tax cuts come out of it, and no travel allowance is paid for the exam, interview, document check or joining.
Every post is in Mumbai, and the exam centres are only in Greater Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai. If you live elsewhere, plan the travel and stay yourself.
There is no reservation, so every category competes on merit alone. The notice mentions no age relaxation, so check your age carefully before applying.
You must clear a typing test of 35 words per minute in English. If you cannot type at that speed yet, start practising now.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage I – Computer Based Test (CBT)
100 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks in 90 minutes, in English only. There is no negative marking. If the test runs in several shifts, scores are normalised, which means adjusted so that candidates in an easier shift do not gain over those in a harder one.
Stage II – Typing Test
15 minutes, in English. You need a speed of 35 words per minute (about 10,500 key presses an hour), judged on how accurately you type a given passage. This test is qualifying, so you only have to pass it.
Stage III – Document and eligibility verification
Your original certificates are checked against what you filled in. Your candidature stays provisional until the documents and police verification are cleared.
Stage IV – Interview and/or functional assessment
DGMA will hold an interview and/or a skills assessment. The notice does not say which one, or how many marks it carries.
In short: the CBT comes first, and the typing test is only pass or fail. The notice says final selection follows “the approved merit methodology” but does not say how CBT and interview marks are combined.
CBT Exam Pattern
Part
Subject
Questions
Marks
I
English Language and Comprehension
25
50
II
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
50
III
Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
IV
General and Digital Awareness
25
50
Total
All four parts, 90 minutes together
100
200
Indicative Syllabus
Subject
Topics
English Language and Comprehension
Vocabulary, grammar, sentence correction, comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, cloze test and usage
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, classification, coding-decoding, series, problem solving, judgement, verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
Number systems, arithmetic, percentages, ratio, averages, time and work, time and distance, mensuration, algebra, geometry and data interpretation
General and Digital Awareness
Current affairs, polity, Constitution, economy, geography, history, science, environment, Government schemes, digital governance, basic maritime awareness, computer fundamentals, MS Office, email, internet, file management, data privacy, confidentiality and cyber-security basics
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Monthly Pay
Rs. 75,000 consolidated (one fixed amount, with no separate allowances listed)
Deductions
EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund, a retirement saving), ESI (Employees’ State Insurance, a health cover), TDS (tax deducted at source), professional tax and others are all taken out of this amount
Contract Period
1 year to start with, extendable every year up to 3 years, based on performance and approval by the competent authority
Travel Allowance / Daily Allowance
Not paid for the CBT, interview, document verification or joining, unless DGMA notifies otherwise
Working Arrangement
Office timings, attendance and leave follow the contract. There is no work from home unless allowed in writing
In plain terms, Rs. 75,000 is the full package, not what reaches your bank account. Expect the in-hand amount to be lower after the deductions above.
How to Apply
Open the DGMA website, dgma.gov.in, on or after 23.10.2026 and find the Management Support Associate recruitment notice. The notice says to apply through a “designated portal” but does not print its web address, so use the link given on the DGMA site.
Check that you meet the qualification and the age limit on 23.10.2026, and keep your documents ready.
Fill in the online form. Your details must match your certificates exactly.
Upload your photograph, signature and other papers in the format the portal asks for.
Submit the form on or before 12.11.2026. There is no fee to pay.
If you made a mistake in your name, father’s name, category or address, correct it in the correction window on 15.11.2026.
Note: Offline applications are not accepted.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The DGMA notice asks you to upload your photograph, signature and documents in a specified format, but it does not give the size limits. Once the application page shows the pixel and KB size it wants, resize yours to match.
Fill in your name, father’s name, category and address correctly the first time. Only these four can be changed later, and only in the correction window.
Do not apply offline or by post. The notice says no offline application is accepted.
Practise typing in English before the test. The typing test is qualifying, so a low speed can end your chances even with a good CBT score.
Do not expect a permanent job. The notice says this engagement gives no right to regularisation or continuation.
Do not ask anyone to push your case. The notice says canvassing leads to disqualification.
Keep your original documents safe. Your candidature stays provisional until they are verified, along with police verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for DGMA MSA Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 12.11.2026, and the notice does not state a closing time.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 30 posts of Management Support Associate, all in Mumbai.
What qualification is needed?
You need a degree in any subject from a recognised university or institution, and working knowledge of computers and MS Office.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 35 years old on 23.10.2026, and the notice lists no age relaxation for any category.
Is there an application fee?
No, the application fee is nil for everyone.
How are candidates selected?
Selection has four stages: a computer-based test, a qualifying typing test, document verification, and an interview and/or skills assessment by DGMA.
What is the salary and for how long is the contract?
The pay is a consolidated Rs. 75,000 a month, and the first contract is for 1 year, extendable every year up to 3 years.
Where will the exam be held?
The exam centres are only in the Greater Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai region, and the posting is also in Mumbai.
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.
