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

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

• 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

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SCI Careers Portal.
2. Click on Advertisement No. 06/2025 – Apply Online.
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in details and upload documents – photo, signature, and certificates.
5. Pay application fee (if applicable).
6. Submit the form and download confirmation for reference.