V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has released a recruitment notice for 1 post of Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (FA CAO) through absorption by composite method. The application window is 03/06/2026 to 02/07/2026, and the vacancy is stated to arise on 01/01/2027.
Job Details
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No. GAD-EST10ESTC42025-GAD7502D.1005, dated 03/06/2026.
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies | Pay Scale | Classification |
| Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer | 1 | Rs. 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 | Class I, Head of Department |
Salary Details
The post carries the pay scale of Rs. 1,00,000 – 2,60,000. The notice also states that after three years of regular service in the post, the incumbent may be elevated to the scale of Rs. 1,20,000 – 2,80,000, subject to applicable conditions.
Educational Qualification
The essential qualifications are:
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India.
- 15 years’ experience in the executive cadre in the field of finance/accounting in an industrial, commercial, government undertaking.
Age Limit
For absorption through composite method, the notice specifies that officers holding posts in the scale of Rs. 80,000 – 2,20,000 with 3 years’ regular service in the Finance Department of a Major Port Authority are eligible.
Selection Process
Selection will be by merit. The benchmark in overall grading in the APARs must be not below Very Good.
How to Apply
- Submit the application through the Online Applications Portal (OAP) of the Ministry website.
- The application must be filed between 03/06/2026 and 02/07/2026.
- No application other than the OAP submission will be accepted.
- After online submission, print the application and send it through the administrative Port for onward forwarding.
- The forwarding Port must send the application with required enclosures to the Secretary, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin.
Instructions
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be considered.
- The application must be routed through the proper channel.
- Â APARs for the last 5 years are required.
- Â The applicant must not withdraw candidature after selection; otherwise, debarment may apply.
- Â Vigilance clearance and no-objection certificate are required through the forwarding authority.
- Â The crucial date for eligibility is 01/01/2027.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 03/06/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 03/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02/07/2026 |
| Crucial Eligibility Date | 01/01/2027 |
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply link – click here
- Application link – click here
