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DGMA Recruitment 2026 Notification Released! The Directorate General of Maritime Administration has announced 30 Management Support Associate (MSA) vacancies in Mumbai on a contractual basis. Graduates aged 18–35 years can apply online from 23 October to 12 November 2026. Selected candidates will receive ₹75,000 consolidated monthly remuneration. Check eligibility, selection process, application dates and official apply online link.
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All Government Exam
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India
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30 Posts
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), Mumbai, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 30 Management Support Associate (MSA) posts on a purely contractual basis.
The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. PER-DGS-1/2026.
According to the official recruitment advertisement, eligible candidates holding a graduation degree or higher educational qualification from a recognized university can apply online.
The online registration process started on 23 October 2026, and the last date for submitting applications is 12 November 2026.
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000, inclusive of mandatory deductions such as EPF, ESI, TDS and Professional Tax, wherever applicable.
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 23 October 2026.
The selected candidates will be engaged at the DGMA office and its allied offices located in Mumbai.
Interested candidates should read the detailed recruitment advertisement and submit their applications through the official recruitment portal.
Important: This recruitment is purely contractual and does not guarantee permanent Government employment.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Directorate General of Maritime Administration |
| Short Name | DGMA |
| Ministry | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| Advertisement Number | PER-DGS-1/2026 |
| Post Name | Management Support Associate |
| Short Form | MSA |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Employment Type | Contractual |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Qualification | Graduation or Higher Qualification |
| Age Limit | 18–35 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹75,000 Consolidated |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starting Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Official Website | https://dgma.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Recruitment Notice | 21 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 23 October 2026 |
| Registration Opening Time | 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 November 2026 |
| CBT Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Recruitment Result | To Be Announced |
Candidates should complete the online registration process before the closing date.
The official recruitment portal has not yet announced the CBT examination date.
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration has announced 30 vacancies for Management Support Associate positions.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Job Location |
|---|---|---|
| Management Support Associate (MSA) | 30 | Mumbai |
| Total | 30 |
The detailed recruitment information indicates that selection will be merit-based and no category-wise reservation has been specified for these contractual positions.
Candidates should consult the full recruitment rules for the applicable conditions.
Candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for Management Support Associate.
A candidate should possess:
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
An equivalent or higher educational qualification recognized under the applicable recruitment conditions.
Applicants should possess practical knowledge of computer applications relevant to office work, including:
MS Word
MS Excel
Computer Data Entry
Email Communication
Internet Applications
Office Documentation
Relevant administrative, office automation or records-management experience may be beneficial.
Important: The precise distinction between essential and desirable qualifications should be checked in the detailed DGMA recruitment advertisement. A postgraduate degree or prior Government employment should not automatically be treated as compulsory for every applicant.
The age limit is calculated as on 23 October 2026.
| Particulars | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 35 Years |
| Age Reference Date | 23 October 2026 |
The indicative vacancy notice does not specify category-wise age relaxations.
Candidates should follow the applicable conditions in the detailed advertisement rather than assuming relaxation is available.
The DGMA Management Support Associate position offers a consolidated remuneration of ₹75,000 per month.
| Salary Details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Consolidated Remuneration | ₹75,000 |
| Annual Equivalent Before Applicable Deductions | ₹9,00,000 |
| Applicable Deductions | EPF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, etc., as applicable |
| Actual Take-Home Amount | Depends on applicable deductions |
The remuneration is consolidated.
Mandatory deductions are included within the stated amount.
₹75,000 should not automatically be treated as the final in-hand salary.
The post is contractual rather than a regular pay-matrix appointment.
Detailed recruitment reports indicate an initial contractual engagement of one year, with possible extensions subject to satisfactory performance and administrative requirements, up to an overall period of three years.
Candidates should verify the extension conditions in the detailed DGMA notification.
Important: Contractual engagement does not establish a right to regularization or permanent appointment.
Recruitment summaries of Advertisement No. PER-DGS-1/2026 report that no application fee is prescribed.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | Nil, as reported in detailed recruitment coverage |
| Payment Mode | Not applicable if no fee is charged |
Candidates should confirm the fee information on the official registration portal before submitting their application.
Published recruitment information describes the following selection stages.
Candidates will be assessed through a Computer Based Test according to the prescribed examination pattern.
Candidates may be required to demonstrate English typing proficiency according to the standards specified in the detailed advertisement.
Educational qualifications, age, identity and other applicable eligibility documents will be checked.
Candidates may undergo an interview or functional assessment as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
A final merit-based panel will be prepared according to the notified selection criteria.
Note: The official candidate portal confirms that CBT recruitment facilities are being prepared. The detailed selection sequence and qualifying standards should be checked in the full advertisement and subsequent DGMA instructions.
The exact examination date is yet to be announced.
Candidates should refer to the detailed official notification for:
Total Questions
Total Marks
Examination Duration
Subject-Wise Distribution
Negative Marking
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Typing Test Requirements
Applicants should not rely on an unofficial exam pattern unless it matches the official advertisement.
Candidates can follow these steps to complete their application.
Step 1: Visit the official DGMA website at https://dgma.gov.in.
Step 2: Open the Recruitment or Personnel Branch Vacancy section.
Step 3: Locate the Management Support Associate Recruitment 2026 notification.
Step 4: Read Advertisement No. PER-DGS-1/2026 carefully.
Step 5: Open the official online registration portal.
Step 6: Register using your name, email address and mobile number.
Step 7: Complete the required OTP verification.
Step 8: Enter your personal information, parents' details and residential address.
Step 9: Select the preferred examination city as requested by the portal.
Step 10: Enter educational qualification details and any applicable post-qualification experience.
Step 11: Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and required documents.
Step 12: Review the application carefully before submission.
Step 13: Submit the completed application on or before 12 November 2026.
Step 14: Save the submitted application and any acknowledgement provided by the portal.
https://apps.cbexams.com/EDPSU/DGMaritime/Reg/regstep
Candidates should use the link provided through the official DGMA website.
Applicants should keep the following documents ready, as applicable:
Recent Passport-Size Photograph
Scanned Signature
Graduation Degree Certificate
Educational Mark Sheets
Date of Birth Proof
Valid Photo Identity Proof
Experience Certificate, where applicable
Additional Documents Requested by the Registration Portal
Candidates should check the permitted document formats and file sizes before uploading.
The specific duties will depend on the assigned office and official terms of engagement.
Management Support Associates may be assigned office-support functions such as:
Administrative Assistance
Documentation and Record Management
Data Entry and Data Processing
Preparation of Reports
Spreadsheet and Office Application Work
Email and Official Correspondence Support
Coordination of Administrative Tasks
Other work assigned by authorized officers
These are indicative functions associated with office-support positions. The authoritative job description is the one contained in the detailed DGMA recruitment notification.
Applications must be submitted online.
Registration started on 23 October 2026.
The last date is 12 November 2026.
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification.
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 23 October 2026.
The monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹75,000.
The recruitment is purely contractual.
Candidates should read the detailed advertisement before applying.
All details submitted in the application must be accurate.
Applicants should use an active email address and mobile number.
Photograph and signature should be uploaded according to portal instructions.
Candidates should monitor the official website for the CBT schedule.
The recruitment authority may issue corrigenda or addenda.
Candidates should not treat contractual engagement as permanent Government employment.
| Description | Official Link |
|---|---|
| DGMA Official Website | https://dgma.gov.in |
| DGMA Vacancy Section | https://dgma.gov.in/personnel-branch/vacancy |
| Online Application Portal | https://apps.cbexams.com/EDPSU/DGMaritime/Reg/regstep |
| Detailed Notification | Advertisement No. PER-DGS-1/2026 |
| CBT Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | Available later through the official candidate portal |
| Recruitment Results | Check Official DGMA Website |
Yes. DGMA has published a notification for Management Support Associate recruitment in Mumbai.
A total of 30 vacancies have been advertised.
The advertisement number is PER-DGS-1/2026.
DGMA stands for Directorate General of Maritime Administration.
MSA stands for Management Support Associate.
The online registration process started on 23 October 2026.
The last date is 12 November 2026.
Applicants must possess a graduation degree or an applicable higher qualification from a recognized university.
Yes. The essential qualification specifies graduation in any discipline from a recognized institution, subject to the detailed eligibility requirements.
The age limit is 18 to 35 years.
Age will be calculated as on 23 October 2026.
The consolidated remuneration is ₹75,000 per month.
Not necessarily. The consolidated amount includes applicable statutory deductions.
No. The recruitment is on a purely contractual basis.
The notified location is DGMA and its allied offices in Mumbai.
The short advertisement does not prescribe a universal minimum experience requirement. Candidates should check the detailed eligibility conditions.
Detailed recruitment reporting identifies working knowledge of computers and office applications among the expected qualifications.
Available detailed recruitment summaries report no application fee.
Published recruitment information describes a CBT, typing test, document verification and interview or functional proficiency assessment.
The official recruitment portal has not yet announced the examination date.
The official candidate portal currently lists admit cards as available soon.
Applications can be submitted through the designated DGMA candidate registration portal.
Yes. The official online registration roadmap includes an examination-city preference.
The portal requires educational and personal details, photograph, signature and other applicable documents.
The official website is https://dgma.gov.in.
The DGMA Management Support Associate Recruitment 2026 offers 30 contractual positions at the Directorate General of Maritime Administration, Mumbai.
Eligible graduates aged 18 to 35 years can apply online from 23 October to 12 November 2026.
Selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000, inclusive of applicable mandatory deductions.
Applicants should check the detailed notification, prepare the required documents and complete their online applications within the specified period.
This recruitment is purely contractual and should not be confused with permanent Government employment.
For further information, CBT examination dates, admit cards and recruitment updates, visit the official DGMA website and candidate registration portal.
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