IPA Recruitment 2025 Apply Now for 30 Multiple Positions – Check Here Details

IPA Recruitment 2025: The Indian Ports Association (IPA) is recruiting for 30 Posts of Assistant Secretary Gr-I, Assistant Traffic Manager Gr-I, Assistant Personnel Officer Gr-I and Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) at various major ports in India. These posts require a degree from a recognized university, additional qualifications or experience in the relevant field are also preferred for some posts.

Candidates have to apply online by 31 January 2025 and there are different application fees based on the category of the candidate. The selection process includes an online test. Required educational qualifications and other details are given below for informational purposes to assist job-seekers.

Overview Details for IPA Recruitment 2025

Here are the key details of the various positions at the IPA Recruitment 2025:

Details	Information
Position	Assistant Secretary Gr-I, Assistant Traffic Manager Gr-I, Assistant Personnel Officer Gr-I and Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical)
Vacancy	30 Posts
Mode of Application	Online
Last Dates	31 January 2025
Website for Updates	www.ipa.nic.in
Category	New Jobs

Vacancy Details for IPA Recruitment 2025

The Indian Ports Association (IPA) invites applications (Online only) from the below-mentioned posts. Vacancy Details are given in the box below.

Post Name	Vacancy
Assistant Secretary Gr-I	05
Assistant Traffic Manager Gr-I	10
Assistant Personnel Officer Gr-I	01
Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical)	14

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for these positions, candidates must meet certain eligibility requirements. Below are the general qualifications and experience required for each post:

Assistant Secretary Gr-I:

Essential Qualification: A degree from a recognized university.
Desirable: Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Social Work, Labour Welfare, or Law.
Experience: At least two years of experience in executive roles in General Administration, Personnel, or Industrial Relations in an Industrial, Commercial, or Government organization.

Assistant Traffic Manager Gr-I:

Essential Qualification: A degree from a recognized university.
Desirable: Two years of experience in shipping, cargo operations, or railway transportation in an Industrial or Government organization.

Assistant Personnel Officer Gr-I:

Essential Qualification: A degree from a recognized university.
Desirable: Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Social Work, or Labour Welfare.
Experience: Two years of experience in executive roles in General Administration, Personnel, or Industrial Relations in an Industrial or Government organization.

Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical):

Essential Qualification: A degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute..
Desirable Experience: Two years executive experience in Mechanical Engineering Discipline in an Industrial/ Commercial/ Govt. Undertaking.

Age Limit:

The maximum age for all the positions is 30 years as of the last date of application. However, age relaxation is provided for certain categories as follows:

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10 years (15 years for SC/ST PwBD and 13 years for OBC PwBD)

Selection Process for IPA Recruitment 2025

The selection will be based on performance in the online examination and possibly an interview. The online test consists of four sections:

Assistant Secretary Gr-I, Assistant Traffic Manager Gr-I and Assistant Personnel Officer Gr-I:

Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
General Awareness
English Language
The test will have 100 questions, and the duration will be 90 minutes.

Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical):

Questions relating to Specialisation
(Mechanical Engineering)
Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
General Awareness
English Language

The test will have 110 questions, and the duration will be 120 minutes.

For more details regarding candidates’ selection norms and other details, please go through the official website or officially released advertisement (See Link/ PDF given below).

How to Apply for IPA Recruitment 2025

Candidates must apply online through the Indian Ports Association website. The application process is fully online, and no other method of application will be accepted. Here’s how to apply:

Visit the official IPA website: https://www.ipa.nic.in.
Go to the “Careers” section and click on the recruitment link for 2025.
Register using your email and contact details.
Fill out the application form with accurate information.
Pay the application fee (details below).
Submit the application form.

Application Fee:

Unreserved (UR): Rs. 400
OBC/EWS: Rs. 300
SC/ST/Women candidates: Rs. 200
Ex-Servicemen and PwBD: No fee

For detailed instructions on how to apply Online, please go through the officially released advertisement (See the below-given link/ PDF file for more details).

Important Dates

Start Date for Online Application: 10th January 2025
Last Date for Online Application: 31st January 2025

Important Links for IPA Recruitment 2025

The above-given information is in brief. Before applying Online for the IPA Recruitment 2025 please go through the officially released Advertisement.

IPA – Official Website Link
IPA – Official Notification Link

FAQs about IPA Recruitment 2025

What is the last date to apply for IPA Recruitment 2025?
The last date to apply is 31st January 2025.
How can I apply for IPA Recruitment 2025?
You must apply online only through the official IPA website https://www.ipa.nic.in.
What is the application fee for IPA Recruitment 2025?
The application fee varies depending on your category:
UR: Rs. 400
OBC/EWS: Rs. 300
SC/ST/Women: Rs. 200
Ex-Servicemen and PwBD: No fee
What are the age limits for IPA Recruitment 2025?
The maximum age is 30 years. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories.
When will the online exam for IPA Recruitment 2025 be held?
The exact date will be informed 21 days prior to the exam.