Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) wants experienced people for six Class I (senior officer-level) posts, and this time you apply by post, not online. The posts are Catering Officer, Senior Welfare Officer, Deputy Manager (Welfare) and Deputy Director, all hired by direct recruitment, which means from outside rather than by promotion. Advertisement No. DR-21 is dated 14.10.2026, and your application must reach the HR office in Mumbai by 16.11.2026.
The fee is not refundable. An SC or ST candidate who applies for a post as UR gets no fee relaxation. If you apply for more than one post, you pay a separate fee for each application.
How to Pay the Fee
Item
Details
Payment Mode
Postal Order, Demand Draft, or online transfer / internet banking
Postal Order / Demand Draft
In favour of “The Board of Mumbai Port Authority”, payable at Mumbai
Account Name (online transfer)
The Board of Mumbai Port Authority
Bank and Branch
Indian Bank, PM Road, Fort Branch
Account Number
6394945632
IFSC Code
IDIB000B027
Receipt
Attach the receipt of the online payment with your application. Bank charges for online payment are paid by you.
Vacancy Details
Post
Vacancies
Category
Pay Scale
Catering Officer
1
UR
Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000
Senior Welfare Officer
2
UR
Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000
Deputy Manager (Welfare)
2
UR
Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000
Deputy Director
1
UR
Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000
Total
6
UR means unreserved. MbPA says the post-wise numbers are only indicative and can change or be swapped between posts at any stage.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Qualification and Experience
Different for each post — see the post-wise table below
Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026)
Catering Officer: 18 to 30 years. Senior Welfare Officer and Deputy Director: 21 to 35 years. Deputy Manager (Welfare): 21 to 40 years. Check your age eligibility →
Date That Counts
You must meet the age, qualification and experience rules as on 01.10.2026
Nationality
Indian citizen; or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan; or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 to settle here; or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka or certain East African countries and Vietnam to settle in India. All except Indian citizens need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
Language
Knowledge of Marathi is required for Senior Welfare Officer and Deputy Manager (Welfare)
PwBD Candidates
Can apply only for a post that is marked suitable for their disability (the list is in para 1 B of the notification)
Application Restriction
One application per post, with its own fee. Serving Government / PSU employees must apply through proper channel
Post-wise Qualification and Experience
Post
Essential Qualification and Experience
Desirable
Catering Officer
A degree from a recognised university; a diploma in Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition from the Institute of Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai (or equivalent); 3 years of experience in the line
Experience in social welfare work
Senior Welfare Officer
A degree from a recognised university or institution; a degree or diploma in Social Science; 5 years as a Labour Welfare Officer or Industrial Relations Officer in an industrial, commercial or government undertaking; knowledge of Marathi
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Deputy Manager (Welfare)
A degree from a recognised university; a degree or diploma in Social Science; 9 years as a Labour Welfare Officer or Industrial Relations Officer in an industrial, commercial or government undertaking; knowledge of Marathi
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Deputy Director
A degree in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics; 5 years of executive experience in planning, or in collecting, compiling and interpreting data, or in field surveys and investigations
A post graduate degree or diploma in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research or allied subjects; knowledge of computer operations
For Senior Welfare Officer and Deputy Manager (Welfare), “Social Science” means only the degrees and diplomas on the list in the notification, such as Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Labour Welfare, Diploma in Labour Welfare, MA in Social Work, and MA in Labour Studies. Check your degree against the full list of 14 in the PDF before you apply.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
10 years (only for posts identified as suitable for their disability)
Ex-servicemen
Up to 5 years, for those who meet the military-service conditions given in the notification
Existing employees of the Board of any Major Port Authority
Up to 55 years of age
SC / ST / OBC
No relaxation. They can apply, but only as unreserved candidates
So a 36-year-old OBC candidate is too old for Senior Welfare Officer, because there is no OBC relaxation here. A PwBD candidate gets 10 extra years, but only on a post marked suitable for their disability.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and 01.10.2026 as the cut-off date, add your category relaxation, and see at once whether you fall inside the 18 to 30, 21 to 35 or 21 to 40 year band for your post.
MbPA says selection will be through a competitive written examination and/or a personal interview. The notification does not say which one will be used, and gives no marks, syllabus or dates. If many people apply, MbPA can limit how many it calls.
Medical Examination
Selected candidates must pass a fitness check at the MbPA hospital.
Travel Allowance
SC and ST candidates called for the written test or interview get travelling allowance on showing the original bus or train ticket.
In short: MbPA has not yet said whether there will be a written test, an interview, or both. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call, and MbPA will not reply to letters asking about it, so keep checking the official website.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Catering Officer, Senior Welfare Officer, Deputy Director
Pay scale Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000, with basic pay of Rs. 50,000. Total pay is about Rs. 94,500 a month, plus HRA.
Deputy Manager (Welfare)
Pay scale Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000, with basic pay of Rs. 60,000. Total pay is about Rs. 1,13,000 a month, plus HRA.
HRA
House Rent Allowance, paid if you do not live in a Mumbai Port Authority quarter
Other Benefits
Leave and medical aid for you and your dependent family, as per Port Authority rules
In plain terms, three of the four posts start at about Rs 94,500 a month and Deputy Manager (Welfare) at about Rs 1,13,000. These totals are basic pay plus other allowances, and HRA comes on top if you do not live in a port quarter.
How to Apply
Read the full notification and check that you meet the qualification, experience and age rules as on 01.10.2026.
Fill in the application in the prescribed format. This copy of the notification does not include the form, so check the MbPA website or call the HR office on 022-66564018 / 4009.
Pay the fee of Rs. 500 (PwBD candidates pay nothing) and keep the receipt, postal order or demand draft.
Attach self-attested copies of the documents listed below, plus the fee proof.
Put everything in an envelope marked “Application for the post of” and the post name, and send it to: Sr. Dy. Secretary, HR Division, General Administration Department, Port House, 2nd Floor, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400001. It must reach by 16.11.2026.
Note: Applications that are not in the prescribed format, are incomplete, miss the fee receipt, or arrive after the last date will not be considered. Using a separate envelope and form for each post is the safe way to apply for more than one.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Proof of Date of Birth
Self-attested copy of the birth certificate from the municipal authority, or the SSLC / Std. X certificate showing the date of birth
Photo ID Proof
Self-attested copy of Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or Passport
Educational Certificates
Mark-sheets, degree or diploma certificates and other proof of eligibility
Experience Certificates
Issued by the employer’s competent authority, showing joining and relieving dates, post held and job profile
Caste Certificate
Self-attested copy, with the Caste Validity Certificate, for SC / ST / OBC candidates
Disability Certificate
Copy issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format, for PwBD candidates
Fee Proof
Postal Order, Demand Draft or receipt of online transfer for Rs. 500
For Serving Employees
Vigilance clearance, a certificate that no disciplinary case is pending, and a No Objection Certificate for release if selected
Sending one envelope for two posts; each post needs its own application and its own Rs. 500 fee.
Posting it on the last day. The notification says the application must reach the office by 16.11.2026, not just be posted by then.
Leaving out the fee receipt or any document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applying for a post that is not marked suitable for your disability, if you are applying as a PwBD candidate.
Serving Government or PSU employees skipping “proper channel” and the vigilance clearance and No Objection Certificate.
Giving wrong details or asking someone to recommend you; false information can cancel your candidature at any stage, and canvassing disqualifies you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Mumbai Port Authority DR-21?
Your application must reach the MbPA HR office by 16.11.2026.
How many posts are there?
There are 6 Class I posts, all unreserved: Catering Officer 1, Senior Welfare Officer 2, Deputy Manager (Welfare) 2 and Deputy Director 1.
Can I apply online?
No, you send the filled application by post to the Sr. Dy. Secretary, HR Division, Port House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400001, with a separate application and fee for each post.
What qualification do I need for Senior Welfare Officer?
You need a degree, a degree or diploma in Social Science (such as an MSW), 5 years as a Labour Welfare or Industrial Relations Officer, and knowledge of Marathi.
What is the age limit?
It is 18 to 30 years for Catering Officer, 21 to 35 for Senior Welfare Officer and Deputy Director, and 21 to 40 for Deputy Manager (Welfare), all as on 01.10.2026.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 500 for general candidates and nothing for PwBD candidates, and it is not refunded.
How will candidates be selected?
MbPA will use a written exam and/or an interview, followed by a medical check at the MbPA hospital.
What is the salary?
Catering Officer, Senior Welfare Officer and Deputy Director get about Rs. 94,500 a month, and Deputy Manager (Welfare) about Rs. 1,13,000, plus HRA.
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.
