Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata has released the SMP Kolkata Sr Dy Chief Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for one post of Sr. Dy. Chief Accounts Officer (Sr. Dy. CAO). This is an absorption opportunity for serving officers of Major Port Authorities who meet the Recruitment Rules, with the online application window closing on 14.12.2026. The post is a Dy. HoD level finance position filled through the composite method.
Complete guide to the SMP Kolkata Sr Dy Chief Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026, covering the notification details, important dates, vacancy, eligibility criteria, selection process, pay scale, documents required, step-by-step application process, important links and FAQs.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata is a Major Port Authority that has issued this absorption notification for a senior finance post under Advertisement No. Admn/7282/1/FA&CAO/E1.
Area
Details
Organisation
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
Recruitment Type
Absorption through composite method
Post Level
Dy. HoD level position in Finance/Accounting
Open To
Officers of Major Port Authorities covered under the port Recruitment Rules
Serve as a Dy. HoD level officer in the Finance/Accounting function of SMP Kolkata
Recruitment Rules Compliance
Meet and operate within the Recruitment Rules prescribed for the Sr. Dy. Chief Accounts Officer post
Service Record
Maintain a clean service record and vigilance status, as considered by the Service Selection Committee
Application Forwarding
Submit the application through proper channel with all required clearances and annexures
Candidature Commitment
Furnish an undertaking not to withdraw candidature if selected
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Requirement
Details
Officer Status
Suitable and willing officers satisfying the Recruitment Rules for Sr. Dy. Chief Accounts Officer
Professional Membership
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India
Experience
9 years executive experience in Finance/Accounting
Service Background
Officers holding analogous posts or Dy. Chief Accounts Officer posts eligible for absorption through composite method as per Recruitment Rules
Crucial Date
01.12.2026 for determining eligibility
Additional Skills That Strengthen an Application
Skill
Details
Complete Service Records
Certified ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, duly attested
Clear Vigilance Status
Vigilance clearance certificate in Annexure-III proforma
Proper Channel Clearance
Administrative Certificate / No Objection Certificate in Annexure-II
Accurate Documentation
All annexures submitted in the exact prescribed proformas
Firm Commitment
Undertaking not to withdraw candidature if selected
Who Should Apply
Background
Details
Serving officers of Major Port Authorities
Yes
Officers satisfying the Recruitment Rules for Sr. Dy. Chief Accounts Officer
Yes
CA/ICWA members with 9 years executive experience in Finance/Accounting
Yes
Officers holding analogous posts
Priority consideration
Officers holding Dy. Chief Accounts Officer posts eligible for absorption
Priority consideration
Candidates without prescribed professional membership or service level
Not eligible
Salary and Employment Benefits
Detail
Information
Pay Scale
Rs. 80,000-2,20,000/-
Pre-revised Scale
Rs. 32,900-58,000/-
Other Allowances
Governed by rules applicable at SMP Kolkata
Post Level
Dy. HoD level
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1
Recommendation of the Service Selection Committee
Stage 2
Central Government approval
Written Examination
No written examination stage stated in the notice
Assessment Basis
Service record, vigilance status and completeness of the forwarded application
Clearances
Cases considered only if received through proper channel with clearances
Undertaking
Not to withdraw candidature if selected is part of the assessment
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
13.11.2026
Application Start
13.11.2026
Last Date to Apply
14.12.2026
Crucial Date for Eligibility
01.12.2026
Vacancy Details
Post / Category
Vacancies
Sr. Dy. Chief Accounts Officer (Sr. Dy. CAO)
1
Total
1
Documents Required
Document
Details
ACRs/APARs
Certified copies for the last 5 years, duly attested
Educational Certificates
Attested copies of educational qualification certificates
Experience Certificates
Attested copies of work experience certificates
Administrative Certificate / NOC
Annexure-II proforma from competent authority
Undertaking
Not to withdraw candidature if selected
Vigilance Clearance
Certificate in Annexure-III proforma
Photographs
Two self-attested passport size photographs
How to Apply
Step
Action
1
Visit the official website and open the advertisement for Sr. Dy. Chief Accounts Officer
2
Read the Recruitment Rules, eligibility cut-off and Annexures attached to the notice
3
Fill the application on the Online Application Portal (OAP) with service, qualification and experience details
4
Upload/attach self-attested copies as specified and recent passport size photographs
5
Submit the OAP form and take a printout of the submitted application
6
Obtain Administrative Certificate / No Objection Certificate in Annexure-II and vigilance clearance in Annexure-III proforma from the competent authority
7
Forward the complete set, including certified ACRs/APARs and undertaking, through proper channel to reach SMP Kolkata by the closing date
The post is Sr. Dy. Chief Accounts Officer (Sr. Dy. CAO) at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There is a single vacancy for Sr. Dy. Chief Accounts Officer.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 14 December 2026; applications opened on 13 November 2026 under notification number Admn/7282/1/FA&CAO/E1.
Q4. Who is eligible for the post?
Officers satisfying the Recruitment Rules as on 1 December 2026, with membership of ICAI or ICWAI and 9 years executive experience in Finance/Accounting.
Q5. What is the pay scale?
The post carries Rs. 80,000-2,20,000/-, corresponding to the pre-revised scale of Rs. 32,900-58,000/-.
Q6. How to apply?
Submit the application online via OAP and then forward the hard copy through proper channel.
Q7. What is the selection process?
Appointment is made on the recommendation of the Service Selection Committee along with Central Government approval.
Q8. Is there a written examination?
No written examination stage is stated in the notice.
Q9. What is the application mode?
Online via OAP followed by hard copy through proper channel.
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