VOCPA Recruitment 2026: Law Officer, Assistant Director & Safety Officer
The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has released an official recruitment notification (No. GAD-EST10ESTC(COMI)/1/2024) dated 10 March 2026 for Class I & II posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 09 April 2026
- Online Exam Date: To be announced
👉 Apply only through the official website: www.vocport.gov.in
Available Vacancies
🔹 Total Posts: 03 (Unreserved)
- Law Officer Grade I – 01 Post
- Assistant Director (Research) – 01 Post
- Fire Cum Assistant Safety Officer – 01 Post
Eligibility Criteria
1. Law Officer Grade I
- Qualification: Law Degree from a recognized university
- Desirable:
- 2 years legal experience (Govt/Industry)
- Postgraduate Law degree
2. Assistant Director (Research)
- Qualification: Degree in Economics / Statistics / Mathematics
- Desirable:
- Experience in data analysis or research
- Computer knowledge
- PG/Diploma in related field
3. Fire Cum Assistant Safety Officer
- Qualification:
- Fire Engineering / B.Sc (Chemistry) / B.E (Fire)
- Fire training from recognized institute
- Other Requirements:
- 5 years experience in fire service
- Heavy vehicle driving license
- Swimming knowledge
- Physical standards required
Age Limit (As on 09 April 2026)
- Law Officer & Assistant Director: Maximum 30 years
- Fire Safety Officer: 30 to 45 years
👉 Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
Salary & Benefits
- Law Officer & Assistant Director:
- ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000
- Approx ₹93,500/month + HRA
- Fire Safety Officer:
- ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
- Approx ₹74,800/month + HRA
Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- ✅ Online Examination
- ✅ Interview
- ✅ Document Verification
👉 Final selection depends on overall performance.
Exam Pattern (Overview)
✔️ Law Officer
- General Knowledge, English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability
- Subject Knowledge (Objective + Subjective)
✔️ Assistant Director
- GK, English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability
- Subject Knowledge (Objective)
✔️ Fire Safety Officer
- GK, Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability
- Fire Safety (Objective + Subjective)
📌 Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwD/Port Employees: ₹100 + GST
- Others: ₹475 + GST
👉 Fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply Online
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit official website
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Register with email & mobile number
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required documents:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Pay application fee
- Submit and take printout
