Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL), a premier organisation in the maritime and dredging sector, has released Advertisement No. 08/2025 inviting online applications for various contract-based professional positions. Owned by four major ports—Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, and Deendayal Port Authority—DCI plays a vital role in enhancing India’s maritime infrastructure, beach nourishment, inland dredging, port development, and environmental protection.

To meet its expanding project requirements and upcoming dredging operations, DCIL is hiring highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic professionals across multiple technical and managerial posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website between 3rd December 2025 and 23rd December 2025.

DCIL Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Important Dates

• Start of Online Application: 03 December 2025 (from 10:00 hrs)
• Last Date for Application Submission: 23 December 2025 (up to 18:00 hrs)

DCIL Vacancy Details 2025

DCIL has announced vacancies for the following positions:

1. Consultant for Inland Dredging (06 Posts – UR: 5, OBC: 1)

• Age Limit: 40–65 years
• Remuneration: ₹1.5 lakh – ₹2.0 lakh per month
• Qualification:
  CoC as Master (FG) / Mate / Dredge Master (Grade I & II) / MEO Class I & II / Dredge Engineer Grades I & II / Master NCV / Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Marine, or Dredging & Harbor Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in dredging/port/marine/shipping operations
• Posting: Patna / Kolkata / Guwahati
• Contract Duration: 3 years

2. Project Manager – Inland Dredging Works (01 Post – UR)

• Age Limit: Below 45 years
• Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹65,000 (consolidated)
• Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Civil/Survey Engineering
• Experience: 6 years in civil/infrastructure/marine/dredging projects
• Posting: West Bengal / Assam
• Contract Duration: 1 year + extendable

3. Hydrographic Surveyor (13 Posts – UR: 6, OBC: 3, SC: 3, EWS: 1)

• Age Limit: Below 45 years
• Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹40,000
• Qualification: Diploma in Civil/Survey Engineering or Degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in land/civil/Hydrographic surveys
• Posting: HO / Regional Offices / Project Offices
• Contract Duration: 1 year + extendable

4. Project Consultant (Operations/Projects) – 02 Posts (UR)

• Age Limit: Up to 50 years
• Salary: ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,25,000
• Qualification: Master (FG) COC or Dredge Master Grade I COC
• Experience: Min. 6 years post-qualification in shipping, project execution, contracts
• Posting: HO / Regional Offices / Project Offices
• Contract Duration: 1 year + extendable

5. Information Technology Consultant (01 Post – UR)

• Age Limit: Up to 45 years
• Salary: ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,25,000
• Qualification: Engineering Graduate or MCA
• Experience:
  8+ years in Application Development & Customisation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O ERP. Knowledge of X++, Visual Studio, and Microsoft certifications preferred.
• Posting: Visakhapatnam HO
• Contract Duration: 1 year + extendable

6. Legal Consultant (01 Post – UR)

• Age Limit: Up to 45 years
• Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹70,000
• Qualification: 1st or 2nd class Degree in Law
• Experience:
  10 years as practicing lawyer or in a corporate legal department; arbitration & service matter experience preferred
• Posting: Visakhapatnam HO
• Contract Duration: 1 year + extendable

7. Resident Manager (01 Post – UR)

• Age Limit: Up to 45 years
• Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹65,000
• Qualification: Graduation + Preferably MBA
• Experience:
  8 years in liaisoning with Govt. departments, passport/visa processes, PR, RBI formalities, etc.
• Posting: Registered Office, New Delhi
• Contract Duration: 1 year + extendable

8. Assistant Company Secretary (01 Post – UR)

• Age Limit: Up to 45 years
• Salary: ₹40,000 – ₹60,000
• Qualification: Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India
• Experience:
  Minimum 1 year in Board Secretariat; experience in listed companies preferred
• Posting: Visakhapatnam HO
• Contract Duration: 1 year + extendable

Age Limit (as on 03.12.2025)

• Minimum Age: Varies by post (generally 18–40 years+)
• Maximum Age: 45 to 65 years depending on the position

Salary Details

The salary varies by post and ranges from:

• ₹25,000 – ₹40,000 (Hydrographic Surveyor)
• ₹40,000 – ₹65,000 (Managerial/Executive roles)
• ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,25,000 (Consultant roles)
• ₹1.5 lakh – ₹2 lakh (Senior Consultant posts)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility differs for each post, but in general:

• Engineering degrees, diplomas, CoC certifications, MCA, Law degrees, and CS qualifications are applicable.
• Experience requirement ranges from 1 year to 10+ years based on the role.
• Candidates must have professional expertise in dredging, marine operations, engineering, IT, law, or project management as per post-specific criteria.

How to Apply for DCI Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to submit your application:

Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit the official DCI website.
2. Click on Recruitment/Online Application link.
3. Select the post you wish to apply for.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and experience details carefully.
5. Upload the required documents:
   • Birth certificate
   • Educational certificates
   • Reservation certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD)
   • Experience certificates
   • Passport-size photograph (up to 50KB)
   • Signature (up to 50KB)
   • Other documents (up to 6 files, max 200KB each)
6. Submit the form and download the system-generated application with acknowledgment number.
7. Keep the printed copy for future reference.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on online applications
• Interview / Verification
• Final selection based on merit & experience
• Medical fitness mandatory

General Conditions

• All posts are purely on a contract basis.
• DCIL may modify the recruitment process or number of vacancies at any stage.
• Applications found incomplete or misleading will be rejected.
• Candidates must regularly check the official website for updates.