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SMPK Apprentice Recruitment 2025: If you want to work in the port, the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port is offering you a great opportunity to start your career. The government-owned Haldia Dock Complex has announced a vacancy for an Apprentice Dock Pilot, Marine Operations Division (HDC). Applications for this position have opened on the official website, smp.smportkolkata.in. Candidates can apply until October 25th.

What is a Dock Pilot?
A Dock Pilot is an officer responsible for safely navigating ships within and outside the port. When a large ship approaches the port, the depth of the sea decreases, making navigation difficult. In such circumstances, the Dock Pilot safely guides the ship to the dock jetty. Through this recruitment process, candidates will receive apprentice Dock Pilot training. If you pass the exam, you will also receive a job.

Shyama Prasad Mukherji Port Vacancy 2025: Important Details
Recruiting Body: Shyama Prasad Mukherji Port
Position Name: Apprentice Dock Pilot, Marine Operations Division, HDC
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Application Opening Date: September 24, 2025
Last Date: October 25, 2025
Age Limit: Maximum age up to 25 years
Salary: Candidates will receive a stipend of ₹40,000 per month during the 1-year training period. After completing the training, selected candidates who pass the position exam will be appointed as regular dock pilots. Candidates in this position will receive a salary of ₹50,000-₹1,60,000.
Selection Process: Written exam, interview

What are the required qualifications?
Educational Qualifications: To apply for this recruitment, candidates must have a 2nd Mate (FG) certificate or a B.Sc. in Nautical Science with 60% marks. If you possess these qualifications, you can apply for this recruitment.

Age Limit: Applicants must be up to 25 years of age. OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates will receive a 3-year age relaxation.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on a written examination and interview.

How to Apply?
To apply for this recruitment, you must first visit the port's official website, smp.smportkolkata.in.
Go to the Job Openings section.
Complete the registration process by entering your basic details.
Then log in and carefully fill in the required details.
Now, upload your photo and signature, scanned and in the correct size.
Pay the application fee and submit the final form.
Print the application form and keep it safe.
For any other information related to this recruitment, candidates can visit the official website of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata.

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