
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), Mumbai, functioning under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has announced recruitment for Management Support Associate (MSA) positions. The notification was released on October 21, 2026, for 30 contractual vacancies at its Mumbai office.
Candidates with a graduate degree who meet the prescribed age criteria can submit their applications through the online process. Registration is scheduled to begin on October 23, 2026, and the deadline to apply is November 12, 2026. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹75,000 per month.

The key details of the recruitment drive are provided in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Organisation | Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), Mumbai |
| Ministry | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Management Support Associate (MSA) |
| Advertisement Number | Not mentioned |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹75,000 (consolidated) |
| Notification Release Date | October 21, 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | October 23, 2026 |
| Application Closes | November 12, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Basis | Contractual |
| Official Website | dgma.gov.in |
The recruitment notification specifies 30 openings for Management Support Associates. Applicants should meet the educational qualification and age requirements mentioned below.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Required Qualification |
| Management Support Associate (MSA) | 30 | Any Graduate |
Candidates holding a graduate degree can apply, subject to the other eligibility conditions.
The age criteria for DGMA Recruitment 2026 are as follows:
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 35 years
Age Calculation Cut-off Date: October 23, 2026
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per the prescribed rules.
Applicants should verify their age eligibility using the specified cut-off date before proceeding with registration.
Candidates applying for the Management Support Associate posts will have to go through the following selection stages:
Written Examination
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Applicants should prepare for the recruitment process and keep their relevant documents ready for verification.
The online application process is scheduled to start on October 23, 2026. Candidates can follow these steps to complete their applications:
Visit the official website at dgma.gov.in.
Find and open the detailed advertisement for the Management Support Associate post.
Read the eligibility conditions, examination details and employment terms carefully.
Open the online registration link once it becomes available on October 23, 2026.
Enter the required personal and educational information.
Upload the necessary documents as instructed in the application form.
Pay the application fee, if applicable, and submit the form by November 12, 2026.
Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that all details entered in the application form are accurate before submitting it.
Candidates applying for DGMA Recruitment 2026 are not required to pay any application fee. The application process is free of cost for all categories.
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