The Directorate General of Shipping is inviting applications for one post of Seamens Provident Fund Commissioner. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising the implementation of welfare schemes for seafarers, with a particular focus on the Provident Fund and related statutory benefits.
This opening is part of the ongoing effort to strengthen maritime governance, and those looking for all India govt jobs in a regulatory or administrative capacity should not miss this opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (mandatory), with added advantage for candidates with postgraduate education in HR, Public Policy, or Law.
Age Limit: Applicants must not exceed 56 years of age as on the last date of application submission.
Nationality: Indian citizens only.
Experience: Minimum five years of relevant experience in administrative or financial roles, preferably in government or autonomous institutions.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 1 July 2025
Application Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Examination/Interview Date: To be announced after initial shortlisting
Result Declaration: Not yet specified
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must apply through offline mode. The filled-in application form, along with necessary enclosures such as educational certificates, proof of experience, age, and a recent passport-sized photograph, must be sent via post to the designated office of the Directorate General of Shipping in Mumbai.
The detailed application format and submission address are provided in the official notification available on the DG Shipping website at www.dgshipping.gov.in. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete in any respect will be rejected without further notice.
Selection Process
The selection will be made through:
Screening of Applications
Written Test or Personal Interview
Document Verification
The final selection will be based on merit and subject to verification of original documents.
Salary Details
The appointed Provident Fund Commissioner will receive a monthly salary of ₹123100, as per Pay Level 13 in the Pay Matrix. Additional allowances as per central government norms such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) will be applicable.
Application Fees & Reservation
Application Fee: Nil for all candidates.
Reservation: As per Government of India rules.
Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC and PwD candidates as per existing guidelines.
Documents Required: Educational qualification certificates, age proof, experience certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and identity proof.
Official Reference
All information in this article is based on the official recruitment notification released by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai.
Candidates seeking high-level all India govt jobs in the maritime sector should not miss this career-defining role. Ensure that your application reaches the DG Shipping office on or before 31 July 2025.