About Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)
Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. Established in 1961, SCI is India’s premier shipping company operating across liner, bulk, tanker, offshore, gas and passenger segments, with a strong global presence. SCI offers stable government careers, industry-standard IDA pay scales, training, and opportunities for international exposure.
Candidate — Future Growth Opportunities
- Secure career in a Navratna PSU with structured promotions and allowances.
- Exposure to maritime logistics, commercial operations and technical projects.
- Training and skill development (technical, managerial and finance domains).
- Potential for transfers, deputations and international assignments as per business needs.
Recruitment Snapshot
| Detail |
Information |
| Organization |
Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) |
| Advertisement No. |
06/2025 |
| Posts |
Assistant Managers (E2) & Executives (E0) |
| Total Vacancies |
75 (Assistant Manager: 55, Executive: 20) |
| Online Registration |
06/09/2025 to 27/09/2025 |
| Official Portal |
https://www.shipindia.com |
Vacancy Breakup (stream / discipline wise)
Assistant Manager (E2) – Total 55
- Management: 20
- Finance (CA / CMA): 8
- HR / Personnel: 4
- Law: 2
- Civil Engineering: 2
- Electrical Engineering: 2
- Mechanical Engineering: 8
- Information Technology: 3
- Fire & Security: 2
- Naval Architect: 2
- Company Secretary: 2
Executive (E0) – Total 20
- Finance: 10
- HR / Personnel: 6
- Mass Communication: 2
- Hindi: 2
(Category-wise reservation and PwBD seats are detailed in the official notification.)
Essential Qualifications & Experience (summary)
- Assistant Manager (E2): Relevant full-time postgraduate / professional qualifications (e.g., MBA/MMS, CA, CMA, CS, B.E/B.Tech in specified streams) with minimum marks as per notification. For most E2 streams, 1 year of related experience is desirable. Final-year students (2025) may be allowed to apply in some streams subject to conditions.
- Executive (E0): Relevant full-time graduate degree with minimum marks as per notification. Minimum one (1) year post-qualification experience in the related field is mandatory for E0 posts.
- Working knowledge of computers (MS Office) is required for both levels.
(See the official notification for stream-wise detailed qualification text.)
Fees Details
| Category |
Fee (Non-Refundable) |
| UR / OBC-NCL / EWS |
₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen |
₹100 (intimation fee) |
- The Application/Intimation Fee is inclusive of GST (18%).
- Applications submitted without the requisite fee shall be rejected.
Selection Process — Step-wise
Overview: Selection consists of three stages — Stage I: Online Exam (OE) → Stage II: Group Discussion (GD) → Stage III: Personal Interview (PI). Final merit uses a 70:10:20 weightage (Online Exam : GD : PI).
Stage I — Online Exam (OE)
- Mode: Computer-based (scheduled in multiple cities: Mumbai (incl. Thane & Navi Mumbai), Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi & NCR, Bengaluru and Guwahati).
- Candidates must give three preferred centres; centre allotment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Language: Exam available in English or Hindi (except the English Language section).
- Format & Scheme:
- Assistant Manager (E2) — Composite 120 questions (total time 120 minutes). Components:
- Core Domain / Professional Knowledge — 50 questions (50 marks)
- Aptitude Test (Quantitative, Logical/Reasoning, General Awareness, English RC, Computer Knowledge) — 50 questions (50 marks)
- Psychometric Test — 20 items
- Total questions = 120; Maximum marks = 100.
- Executive (E0) — Composite 120 questions (total time 120 minutes). Components:
- Aptitude Test: 5 sections (General English, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Computer Knowledge) — 100 marks
- Psychometric Test — 20 items
- Total questions = 120; Maximum marks = 100.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Core Domain / Professional Knowledge and Aptitude sections.
- Shortlisting from Stage I:
- For E2, shortlisting will be based on the combined score of Core Domain + Aptitude.
- For E0, shortlisting will be on the basis of Aptitude test score.
- In case of ties in Stage I score, all candidates with that same score will be called for Stage II.
Stage II — Group Discussion (GD)
- Shortlisting to GD will be done in ratio of 1:6 (number of candidates shortlisted for Stage II as per vacancies).
- Document verification will be carried out before allowing candidates to participate in GD. Original certificates must be produced at this stage.
- GD is an elimination round. Candidates who score 60% or above in GD will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview.
Stage III — Personal Interview (PI)
- Candidates shortlisted from GD will be called for PI. PI is also an elimination round — candidates scoring 70% or above in PI will be considered for final merit.
- Final weightage: Online Exam : Group Discussion : Personal Interview = 70 : 10 : 20.
- Tie-break rules: If final scores tie, preference will be given to (in order): higher Online Exam marks, and then older date of birth (earlier DOB ranks higher).
- Medical fitness and other pre-joining formalities (including biometric verification) are required before appointment.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Released |
6th September 2025 |
| Start of Application |
6th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply |
27th September 2025 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official SCI Careers Portal.
- Click on Advertisement No. 06/2025 – Apply Online.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in details and upload documents – photo, signature, and certificates.
- Pay application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download confirmation for reference.