Senior Deputy Secretary at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata — Eligibility, experience, pay level, and how to apply

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Senior Deputy Secretary at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata — Eligibility, experience, pay level, and how to apply

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata has announced two vacancies for Senior Deputy Secretary, inviting eligible executives from Industrial/Commercial/Government undertakings with extensive experience in administration, HR, and industrial relations, and with a preference for advanced qualifications in personnel or law. Applications must reach the Secretary’s Office at 15, Strand Road, Kolkata by the notified deadline.

Post snapshot

  • Post: Senior Deputy Secretary.
  • Vacancies: 02 (Two).
  • Location: SMP Kolkata, 15 Strand Road, Kolkata‑700001.
  • Recruitment channel: As per SMP Kolkata’s Job Openings schedule for Class‑I posts.

Eligibility

  • Education: Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
  • Experience: At least 9 years’ experience in executive cadre in General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations in an Industrial/Commercial/Government Undertaking.
  • Desirable qualifications:
    • Postgraduate degree/diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Social Work/Labour Welfare or allied subjects; or a degree in Law from a recognized University/Institution.
    • Alternatively, PG degree/diploma in Public Relations is desirable, coupled with 9 years’ executive experience in Public Relations.

Role focus

  • Oversee establishment, service matters, HR policy implementation, disciplinary procedures, and coordination with functional departments.
  • Lead public interface/PR initiatives where the PR specialization track applies, ensuring stakeholder communication aligned with port operations.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory norms and Ministry/Authority guidelines in personnel and industrial relations domains.

How to apply

  • Mode: Submit the application in the prescribed format through the Job Openings channel and dispatch the complete dossier to the Secretary, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, 15 Strand Road, Kolkata‑700001.
  • Dossier: Application form, proof of educational qualification, proof of executive‑cadre experience (detailing role in General Administration/Personnel/IR or PR), and any applicable category/experience certificates as per the advertisement.
  • Last date: As per the recruitment note; SMPK’s notices indicate closing dates around late September/early October for current Class‑I cycles—candidates should adhere to the deadline printed in the vacancy circular.

Selection process

  • Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience, followed by the prescribed assessment process for Class‑I recruitments (online test and/or interview), as per SMP Kolkata’s recruitment notifications.

Practical tips

  • Map executive experience clearly against General Administration, Personnel, IR, or PR functions, quantifying scope (workforce size, policy rollouts, IR resolution metrics).
  • For the PR track, include media relations, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement cases to substantiate the 9‑year PR executive experience.
  • Ensure the envelope/application superscription matches the post title to facilitate routing within the Secretariat at 15 Strand Road.

Official Notification: https://smp.smportkolkata.in/smpk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Filling-up-of-the-post-of-SDS-under-KDS-of-SMPK.pdf

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