Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) Deputation Vacancy Circular 2026: 66 Posts at LPAI Secretariat & ICPs

Overview

The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, set up under the LPAI Act 2010 for development and management of Land Ports/Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) on India's international land borders, has issued a circular extending the last date to receive applications against 66 vacant posts — 15 at its Secretariat in New Delhi and 51 at its ICPs — to be filled on deputation (Foreign Service), including short-term contract basis.

• Reference: E-13012/1/2026/LPAI/Rectt./3795744
• Date: 05 August 2026
• Subject: Extension of last date to receive applications against vacant posts at LPAI Secretariat, New Delhi and its ICPs on deputation (Foreign Service), including short-term contract basis, from those working in Central/State Government / Union territory Administration / Statutory Body / Autonomous Body
• New closing date: 07 September 2026 (this extension also covers newly advertised added posts)

Vacancy Summary — LPAI Secretariat, New Delhi

Sl No	Name of Post	Pre-revised Pay Band + Grade Pay	Pay Matrix Level (7th CPC)	No. of Posts	Eligibility (summary)
1	Vigilance Officer	PB-4 + 8700	Level-13	01	Either 5 yrs at Level 12 or 10 yrs at Level 11
2	Under Secretary	PB-3 + 6600	Level-11	01	Either 5 yrs at Level 10 or 8 yrs at Level 8
3	Assistant Engineer (Civil)*	PB-2 + 4600	Level-7	01	5 yrs at Level 6
4	Private Secretary*	PB-2 + 4600	Level-7	01	5 yrs at Level 6
5	Assistant*	PB-2 + 4200	Level-6	05	6 yrs at Level 5
6	JE (Civil)*	PB-2 + 4200	Level-6	02	5 yrs at Level 5
7	JE (Electrical)*	PB-2 + 4200	Level-6	02	5 yrs at Level 5
8	Personal Assistant*	PB-2 + 4200	Level-6	02	Either 6 yrs at Level 5 or 10 yrs at Level 4
Sub Total (A)				15

Vacancy Summary — For ICPs

Sl No	Name of Post	Pre-revised Pay Band + Grade Pay	Pay Matrix Level (7th CPC)	No. of Posts	Eligibility (summary)
1	Chief Port Administrator	PB-4 + 8700	Level-13	05	Either 5 yrs at Level 12 or 10 yrs at Level 11
2	Port Administrator	PB-3 + 6600	Level-11	03	Either 5 yrs at Level 10 or 8 yrs at Level 8
3	Port Executive*	PB-2 + 4200	Level-6	43	Either 6 yrs at Level 5 or 10 yrs at Level 4
Sub Total (B)				51
GRAND TOTAL (A+B)				66

* Applications are invited for these posts on deputation, including short-term contract basis, in accordance with the Recruitment Regulations (RRs).

Key Terms & Conditions

1. Number of vacancies may be decreased or increased at the discretion of the Competent Authority, LPAI.
2. Selected Officer/Official for the vacant posts at ICPs will be liable to be posted at any of the ICPs located at Attari, Jogbani, Raxaul, Agartala, Dawki, Petrapole, Moreh, Rupaidiha, Sabroom, Sutarkandi, Dera Baba Nanak, Srimantpur, Mankachar, Darranga, Golakganj, and upcoming ICPs at Sonauli, Bhithamore, etc., or at the place decided by the Competent Authority.
3. LPAI is an eligible office for GPRA (only for Central Govt. Employees).
4. Details of eligibility and other conditions, along with functions and responsibilities, are given in Annexure 'A' (reproduced in full below).
5. The format of application is appended as Annexure-'B' (reproduced in full below).
6. Applicants for Level 6 posts should have basic working knowledge of computers, particularly in all modules of MS Office, including e-office, email, etc.
7. The deputation will initially be for a period of three years for the post of Port Executive and five years for the remaining posts. Period of deputation will include period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or department in the Central Government. The appointment will not bestow on the appointee on deputation any claim for regular appointment.
8. The deputation will be subject to various circulars of DoP&T on the subject, and especially the terms and conditions of deputation as stipulated in DoP&T's OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.06.2010 and subsequent amendments made thereon.
9. The last date for receiving applications, including for the newly advertised added posts, is 07-09-2026.

How to Apply

Applications (in the prescribed format) of willing and eligible officials whose services could be spared by the lending organisation, following the recruitment, may be sent along with attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years and Vigilance Clearance/Cadre Clearance/Integrity Certificate, through proper channel to:

The Deputy Secretary (Administration), Land Ports Authority of India, 1st Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003, so as to reach LPAI by 07-09-2026.

Applicants may send advance copies by post at the above address and also on email id: dsga-lpai@lpai.gov.in. However, only applications received through proper channel by the due date and complete in all respects shall be considered for selection.

All details in this regard may also be obtained from LPAI's website http://lpai.gov.in under the Vacancies Tab, and the Ministry of Home Affairs' website http://mha.nic.in/vacancies.

Annexure 'A' — Full Eligibility Criteria for Levels 6, 7, 11 & 13 Posts

1. Vigilance Officer

Deputation —
Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administrations or autonomous body or statutory organisation,—

(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in Level-12 in the pay matrix (Rs. 78800-209200) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or
(iii) with ten years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in Level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700-208700) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and

(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:—
(i) Bachelor's degree from a recognised University or recognised institute; and
(ii) three years' experience in handling vigilance matters besides in the field of policy, administration, human resource development, finance, accounts, or court cases in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administrations or autonomous body or statutory organisation.

Note 1.— The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed five years.
Note 2.— The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

2. Chief Port Administrator

Deputation —
Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administrations or autonomous body or statutory organisation,—

(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in Level-12 in the pay matrix (Rs. 78800-209200) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or
(iii) with ten years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in Level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700-208700) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and

(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:-
(i) Bachelor's degree from a recognised University or recognised institute; and
(ii) three years' experience in the field of operations, business administration, transport, logistics, security, industry or commerce in the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations or autonomous body or statutory organisation.

Desirable: Preferably holding Master's degree in Management from recognised University or recognised institute.

Note 1.— The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed five years.
Note 2.— The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

3. Under Secretary

Deputation —
Officers from the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body —

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay level 10 or equivalent; and
(iii) with eight years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay level 8 or equivalent; and

(b) possessing five years' experience in the fields of policy, planning and development, administration, human resource development, finance, vigilance, court cases, communication related matters in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body.

Note 1.— Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body shall ordinarily be for an initial period of five years and extendable up to seven years on yearly basis subject to prior approval of the lending organisation.
Note 2.— The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

4. Port Administrator

Deputation —
Officers from the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body —

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay level 10 or equivalent;
(iii) with eight years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay level 8 or equivalent; and

(b) possessing five years' experience in the fields of Management, planning and development, administration, human resource development, finance, vigilance, court cases and communication related matters in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body.

Desirable — Preferably holding of Master Degree in Management.

Note 1.— Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body shall ordinarily be for an initial period of five years and extendable up to seven years on yearly basis subject to prior approval of the lending organisation.
Note 2.— The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

5. Assistant Engineer (Civil)

Deputation (including short term contract) —
Officers from the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body —

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay level 6 in the Public Works Department or equivalent; and

(b) possessing three years' experience of working in civil engineering or electrical engineering and monitoring of construction activities in Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body.

Note 1— Period of deputation (including short term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body shall ordinarily be for an initial period of five years and extendable up to seven years on yearly basis subject to prior approval of the lending organisation.
Note 2— The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Short term contract —
Where the Authority is unable to get suitable officers on deputation, the Authority may fill such vacancies by short term contract employment for a period of maximum six months at a time, from amongst officers retired from an analogous post in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration and below the age of sixty-five years, having suitable qualifications and experience. Remuneration shall be paid as per extant rules and regulations of the Central Government on the subject.

6. Private Secretary

Deputation (including short term contract) —
Officers from the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body —

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay level 6 or equivalent; and

(b) possessing five years' experience of working as Private Secretary in Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body.

Note 1— Period of deputation (including short term contract), as above, shall ordinarily be for an initial period of five years and extendable up to seven years on yearly basis subject to prior approval of the lending organisation.
Note 2— The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Short term contract — Same terms as Assistant Engineer (Civil) above — maximum six months at a time, from retired officers below 65 years with suitable qualifications and experience, remunerated as per extant Central Government rules.

7. Assistant

Deputation (including short term contract) —
Officers from the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body —

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with six years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay level 5 or equivalent; and

(b) possessing three years' experience in administration, human resource development, finance in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body.

Note 1.— Period of deputation (including short term contract), as above, shall ordinarily be for an initial period of five years and extendable up to seven years on yearly basis subject to prior approval of the lending organisation.
Note 2.— The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Short term contract — Same terms as above — maximum six months at a time, from retired officers below 65 years with suitable qualifications and experience.

8. Junior Engineer (Electrical & Civil) — applies to both JE (Civil) and JE (Electrical) posts

Deputation (including short term contract) —
Officers from the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body —

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay level 5 in the Public Works Department or equivalent; and

(b) possessing three years' experience of working in civil engineering or electrical engineering and monitoring of construction activities in Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body.

Note 1— Period of deputation (including short term contract), as above, shall ordinarily be for an initial period of five years and extendable up to seven years on yearly basis subject to prior approval of the lending organisation.
Note 2— The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Short term contract — Same terms as above.

9. Personal Assistant

Deputation (including short term contract) —
Officers from the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body —

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with six years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay level 5 or equivalent;
(iii) with ten years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis as Steno 'D' or equivalent in pay level 4 or equivalent; and

(b) possessing five years' experience in secretarial practices, office management, effective communication skill, public dealing and related matters in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body.

Note 1— Period of deputation (including short term contract), as above, shall ordinarily be for an initial period of five years and extendable up to seven years on yearly basis subject to prior approval of the lending organisation.
Note 2.— The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Short term contract — Same terms as above.

10. Port Executive

Deputation (including short-term contract):
Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or autonomous body or statutory organisation or recognised University or recognised research institution, -

(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with six years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in Level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or
(iii) with ten years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in Level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and

(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:—
(i) Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or recognised institute; and
(ii) with two years' experience in the fields of operations, administration, human resource development, communication, transport, logistics, planning, execution of project, warehousing, traffic regulation, passenger facilitation, security, industry or commerce in the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations or autonomous body or statutory organisation or public sector undertakings or recognised University or recognised research institution.

Note 1.— The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including the period of deputation (including short-term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note 2.— The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Annexure 'B' — Application Form (Full Field List)

Each applicant's photograph box is labelled "Self-Attested passport size photograph." Fields, reproduced in order:

1. Name of applicant with designation and complete office address (in block letters), e-mail & Tele. No.
2. Father's Name
3. Residential Address with Phone No.
4. Permanent Address
5. Date of Birth (in Christian era)
6. Whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC
7. Date of first joining in Central Government / State Government / Union territory Administration / Statutory Body / Autonomous Body
8. Date of retirement under Central Government / State Government / Union territory Administration / Statutory Body / Autonomous Body
9. Educational Qualifications
10. Whether belongs to All India or Organized Gr. A Services? If Yes, mention name of Service and Batch
11. Post held on regular (i.e. substantive) basis and the date from which held, with grade pay
12. Present Pay
13. Details of Employment of last 10 years in chronological order — table: Name of Office/Organization / Post Held / From / To / Basic Pay / Grade Pay / Major Duties (enclose a separate sheet, duly authenticated under signature, if needed)
14. Nature of present employment, i.e. ad hoc, temporary, or permanent
15. In case present employment is held on Deputation/contract basis: (a) date of initial appointment; (b) period of appointment on deputation/contract; (c) name of the parent office/Organization to which you belong
16. Training/Courses attended
17. Additional details about present employment — whether working under: (a) Central Government (b) State Government (c) Autonomous Organizations (d) Central Public Sector Undertaking (e) State Public Sector Undertaking (f) Statutory Body/UT Administration
18. Additional information, if any, in support of suitability for the post vis-à-vis the "duties" mentioned in column 2 of Annexure-A (enclose a separate sheet, if required)
19. Preference of place for posting in ICPs: (i) (ii) (iii)

Followed by: Signature of the Applicant, Mobile No., Address for communication, and Date.

Declaration by the Applicant

1. I, [applicant name], hereby declare that my posting on deputation as [post name] in LPAI shall not bestow any right to me to claim either seniority in the said post in respect of the services rendered by me on deputation or regular appointment.
2. I will not claim absorption in LPAI in the said post.
3. I am liable to be repatriated to my parent organization for any inaccuracies in the details noted above, or for contravention of any provisions in the rules/orders governing the deputation.

Followed by: Date, Place, Signature of the Applicant.

Certificate to be Recorded by the Head of Office / Officer Not Below the Rank of Under Secretary in GOI, While Forwarding the Application

1. Certified that the particulars furnished by the applicant are true and have been verified from the service records.
2. The applicant, if selected, will be relieved immediately.
3. Attested copies of ACR/APAR for the last five years are enclosed.
4. The record of service of the Official has been carefully scrutinized and it is certified that there is no doubt about his/her integrity.
5. It is certified that no disciplinary/vigilance case is either pending or contemplated against the applicant, and he/she is clear from vigilance angle.
6. It is certified that no major/minor penalty has been imposed or contemplated on him/her during the last 10 years.

Followed by: Date, Place, Signature, Name, Designation, Telephone No., Official Seal.

Note: All Terms & Conditions of deputation/foreign services will be followed as per DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17.06.2010 and as amended from time to time.

Circulated To (Full Distribution List)

1. The Secretaries of all Departments of Government of India, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.
2. The Chief Secretaries and Resident Commissioners of all State Governments/Union Territories, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.
3. Director (CS Division), DoP&T, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officers under their control and also to post it on their website.
4. DG, CPWD, Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi.
5. DG BSF, Block No. 10, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.
6. DG SSB, Vivekanand Marg, East Block 5, RK Puram, New Delhi, Delhi 110066, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.
7. DG ITBP, Block No-2, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.
8. DG Assam Rifles, E. Khasi Hills (Shillong), Meghalaya, India, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.
9. Directorate General, CRPF, Block No.-1, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.
10. PPS to Secretary (BM)/PS to JS (BM)/Director (BM-II), MHA.
11. All ICP Managers, to put this up on their notice board.
12. IT Section, MHA, for posting on the website of MHA at http://mha.nic.in/vacancies through BM-II Division, MHA.
13. IT Division, LPAI, for posting on the website of LPAI http://lpai.gov.in at appropriate place.
14. Joint CGA, Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, Ministry of Finance, GPO Complex Block-E, Aviation Colony, New Delhi-110023.
15. Hon'ble Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs), Tis Hazari Courts, Bhiku Ram Jain Marg, Rajpur Road, Block BGS, Kamla Nehru Ridge, Civil Lines, New Delhi-110054, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.
16. The Chairman CBDT, Room No. 14029, 4th Floor, A Wing, Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.
17. The Chairman Railway Board, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, with the request to circulate it widely to all the officials under their control.

Issuing Authority

• Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
• 1st Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
• Signed by: Madhukar Pandey, Deputy Secretary (Admn)
• Email: dsga-lpai@lpai.gov.in
• Tel: 011-24340708

FAQs

Q1. Can a private citizen apply for any of these 66 posts?
No. This circular is exclusively for serving officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administration, Statutory Body, or Autonomous Body. There is no open or direct-application route.

Q2. How does an eligible officer actually apply?
Through their own employer — the application, with ACR/APAR and vigilance/integrity certification, must be forwarded through proper channel by the Head of Office to LPAI's Deputy Secretary (Administration). Advance copies may be sent by the applicant directly by post or email, but only proper-channel applications received by the deadline are considered.

Q3. What is the new deadline?
07 September 2026 — extended from the original date, and this extension also covers newly advertised added posts.

Q4. How long is the deputation period?
Three years for Port Executive; five years for all other posts, extendable as per DoP&T norms.

Q5. Where could a selected Port Executive or ICP-based officer be posted?
Any LPAI-managed ICP — Attari, Jogbani, Raxaul, Agartala, Dawki, Petrapole, Moreh, Rupaidiha, Sabroom, Sutarkandi, Dera Baba Nanak, Srimantpur, Mankachar, Darranga, Golakganj, and upcoming ICPs including Sonauli and Bhithamore.

Q6. Does selection on deputation give any claim to a permanent LPAI post?
No — the applicant's own declaration in Annexure-B explicitly states no claim to seniority, absorption, or regular appointment arises from deputation service.

Related

• Latest Government Jobs

Last 3 Published Posts

• Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital Udyogamandal Ernakulam Walk-In Interview 2026: 43 Doctor Posts (Super Specialist, Specialist & Senior Resident)
• Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) Head Constable Motor Transport Result 2026: Selection List for 176 Posts
• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment 2026: Research Officer, Assistant Executive Engineer & 5 More Posts — 34 Vacancies (Advt No. 10/2026)