DGMA Mumbai Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 30 Management Support Associate (MSA) Posts on Contract Basis
Short Description
DGMA, Mumbai invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Management Support Associate (MSA) on a purely contractual basis.
The recruitment process will create a merit-based panel for deployment at DGMA, Mumbai. The consolidated remuneration is Rs. 75,000/- per month. The age limit is 18 to 35 years, and the application fee is nil.
The engagement does not give any right to regularization, absorption or continuation.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), Mumbai, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | PER-DGS-1/2026 |
| Post Name | Management Support Associate (MSA) |
| Nature of Job | Purely contractual |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Qualification | Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised University / Institution |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 Years |
| Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 75,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Place of Posting | Mumbai |
| Opening of Online Registration | 23rd October, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12th November, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 15th November, 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Application Mode | Online only |
Company Name and Job Location
Organization Name: Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), Mumbai, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India
Job Location: Mumbai. Deployment among DGMA offices / units at Mumbai will be as decided by DGMA.
Contract Period: 1 year, extendable on an annual basis up to 3 years, subject to performance and approval by the Competent Authority.
Qualification Eligibility
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Citizen of India |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised University / Institution |
| Computer Proficiency | Working knowledge of computer operations, MS Office, spreadsheets, data entry, internet and email |
| Desirable | Post Graduation and/or relevant experience in office automation, data management, record digitisation, Government or PSU office work |
| Reservation | No reservation applicable, only merit based selection |
| Qualification Cut-off | Opening date of online application, unless otherwise notified |
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 35 years. The application start date, that is 23.10.2026, will be taken for age calculation. Age relaxation is Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf.
Salary and Facilities
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Remuneration | Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 75,000/- per month, inclusive of all mandatory deductions such as EPF, ESI, TDS, Prof. Tax etc. |
| Initial Contract Period | 1 year, extendable on an annual basis up to 3 years |
| TA/DA | No TA/DA is payable for CBT, interview / assessment, document verification or joining unless notified |
| Work From Home | Not applicable unless specifically authorised in writing |
| Other Facilities | Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf |
Selection Process
- Stage I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Stage II: Typing Test of 15 minutes. It is qualifying in nature.
- Stage III: Document and eligibility verification
- Stage IV: Interview and/or functional proficiency assessment to be conducted by DGMA
- Final selection will be based on the approved merit methodology and fulfilment of all eligibility and contractual conditions.
- The CBT has 4 parts: English Language and Comprehension, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General and Digital Awareness. Each part has 25 questions of 50 marks.
- The CBT has 100 questions for 200 marks in total, and the duration is 90 minutes.
- The CBT is objective multiple-choice type and will be held in English. There is no negative marking.
- If the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, a normalisation method will be applied.
- The Typing Test will be in English only. The required typing speed is 35 words per minute (about 10500 key depressions per hour).
- The CBT examination centre will be only within the Greater Mumbai Metropolitan, Thane and Navi Mumbai region.
- Candidates must carry the e-admit card and a valid Government photo identity proof on the examination day.
- Candidature remains provisional until verification of original documents and police verification.
Important Documents
The following documents are mentioned for verification:
- Matriculation / Birth Certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Educational Certificates (essential qualification)
- Post Graduation certificate, if any (desirable qualification)
- Computer proficiency certificate, if any
- Experience certificate, if any
- Government photo identity proof
- Recent photograph and any other specified document
- Domicile Certificate (domicile verification)
Photograph, signature and prescribed documents must be uploaded in the specified format during online application.
Important Dates and Links
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Registration | 23rd October, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12th November, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 15th November, 2026 (only Name, Father's Name, Category and Address can be corrected) |
| CBT Date | To be notified |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| CBT Location | Greater Mumbai Metropolitan, Thane and Navi Mumbai region |
| Interview Venue | Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf |
Application fee
The application fee is Nil. No fee is required to be paid.
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