Directorate General of Maritime Administration Management Support Associate (MSA) Recruitment 2026

This opening is aimed at candidates holding a recognized bachelor degree or post-graduate qualification who want to contribute to maritime operational management and policy implementation. Because there is no specific stream restriction mentioned, graduates from arts, science, commerce, management, or technical disciplines who meet the age requirements are eligible to participate.

Candidates must verify that their educational credentials are awarded by a UGC or AICTE recognized university before the closing date of the application window. If you need to confirm your age eligibility against the cut-off dates, you can use our age calculator.

• Post Name: Management Support Associate (MSA)
• Monthly Pay: ₹75,000 per month (consolidated)
• Annual CTC Equivalent: Approximately ₹9,00,000 per annum

The Management Support Associate post carries a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000. For regular government salaried positions, NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA assuming the post falls under the National Pension System; however, for consolidated associate positions, statutory deductions such as professional tax and income tax (TDS) apply directly to the fixed compensation unless otherwise stated in the detailed appointment order. In comparison to entry-level private operations roles, ₹75,000 per month offers a very stable monthly income. Performance throughout the engagement period also creates avenues for higher advisory, consultancy, or senior management support roles within maritime boards and public sector undertakings. To project your net earnings under different tax regimes, check the salary calculator.

• Uploading blurry or non-compliant passport photographs and unreadable signature scans.
• Entering incorrect degree percentages or CGPA conversion details that do not match final university mark sheets.
• Submitting the application after the deadline of 2026-11-12.
• Claiming reserved category status without having valid certificates in the format prescribed by authorities.
• Failing to save and download the confirmation slip after final submission on https://dgma.gov.in.

Following the final merit list publication, selected candidates are called for document verification at the Mumbai headquarters. Original certificates of matriculation, graduation, and category credentials will be inspected. Upon successful verification, an offer of engagement detailing the terms of reference, joining timelines, and posting location in Mumbai is issued. Candidates complete standard medical fitness formalities before reporting to duty.

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), operating from Mumbai, plays an essential role in overseeing administrative frameworks, regulatory monitoring, and development programmes related to maritime affairs and coastal governance. It ensures compliance with national and international maritime standards while coordinating between shipping entities, port administrations, and central authorities.

Headquartered in Maharashtra, the organisation serves as a vital administrative arm ensuring efficient maritime transport, training standards, and policy enforcement across coastal and maritime logistics channels.

The Management Support Associate (MSA) operates primarily in a desk-based administrative environment at the directorate. Core duties include drafting reports, managing operational documentation, assisting senior administrators with data analysis, coordinating inter-departmental communications, and handling routine maritime administration files.

Associates work with modern office productivity tools, digital databases, and administrative tracking software. The role requires regular coordination with administrative officers and regulatory stakeholders, maintaining professional communication standards across daily operations.