The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, established under the LPAI Act 2010 for development and management of Land Ports and Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) on India’s international land borders, has issued Advertisement No. E-13012/1/2026/LP (Rect.) inviting applications for 66 posts across 11 categories at its Secretariat in New Delhi and at ICPs across India. The posts include Port Executive (43), Chief Port Administrator (5), Port Administrator (3), Assistant (5), Vigilance Officer (1), Under Secretary (1), Assistant Engineer Civil (1), Private Secretary (1), Junior Engineer Civil (2), Junior Engineer Electrical (2) and Personal Assistant (2). These posts are to be filled exclusively on Deputation (Foreign Service) basis – only officers serving in Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administration, Statutory Bodies or Autonomous Bodies are eligible to apply. Pay ranges from Level-6 to Level-13 of the 7th CPC. Applications must reach LPAI, 1st Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 through proper channel by 7 September 2026. Advance copies may be sent by post or by email to dsga-lpai@lpai.gov.in.
Important Note: Three things every eligible government officer must verify before applying. First, this recruitment is exclusively for serving government officers on deputation – fresh graduates, private sector candidates, retired persons (except for short-term contract as a fall-back, below 65 years) and direct applicants cannot apply through this notification. Your lending organisation must send your application through proper channel, enclosing attested APARs for the last 5 years, a Vigilance Clearance, a Cadre Clearance and an Integrity Certificate. Applications not routed through proper channel are rejected outright. Second, the deputation period differs by post category – Port Executive posts carry a 3-year deputation, while all remaining posts (Vigilance Officer, Under Secretary, AE Civil, Private Secretary, Assistant, JE Civil, JE Electrical, Personal Assistant, Chief Port Administrator and Port Administrator) carry a 5-year deputation. The deputation period includes any preceding ex-cadre deputation in the same or another organisation under the Central Government. Third, ICP posts carry posting liability across all Land Ports – officers selected for ICP posts (Port Executive, Port Administrator, Chief Port Administrator) can be posted at any ICP in India including Attari, Petrapole, Raxaul, Agartala, Moreh, Dawki, Sutarkandi, Dera Baba Nanak and upcoming ICPs at Sonauli and Bhithamore, at the discretion of the competent authority.
LPAI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | E-13012/1/2026/LP (Rect.) |
| Statutory Basis | LPAI Act 2010 |
| Posts | 11 categories across Secretariat and ICPs |
| Total Vacancies | 66 |
| Recruitment Type | Deputation (Foreign Service) basis, including short-term contract basis |
| Who Can Apply | Serving officers of Central or State Government, UT Administration, Statutory Bodies or Autonomous Bodies |
| Application Mode | Offline – through proper channel only |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification |
| Advance Copy | May be sent by post or email to dsga-lpai@lpai.gov.in |
| Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Address for Applications | Deputy Secretary (Admn), LPAI, 1st Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003 |
| Contact | Tel: 011-24340708 |
| Official Website | lpai.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | August 2026 |
| Last Date for Applications (through proper channel) | 7 September 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | Closing date of the circular (7 September 2026) |
Vacancy Details – Post-wise
| S. No. | Post | Location | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Deputation Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vigilance Officer | Secretariat, New Delhi | 1 | Level-13 | 5 years |
| 2 | Under Secretary | Secretariat, New Delhi | 1 | Level-11 | 5 years |
| 3 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Secretariat, New Delhi | 1 | Level-7 | 5 years |
| 4 | Private Secretary | Secretariat, New Delhi | 1 | Level-7 | 5 years |
| 5 | Assistant | Secretariat, New Delhi | 5 | Level-6 | 5 years |
| 6 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Secretariat, New Delhi | 2 | Level-6 | 5 years |
| 7 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Secretariat, New Delhi | 2 | Level-6 | 5 years |
| 8 | Personal Assistant | Secretariat, New Delhi | 2 | Level-6 | 5 years |
| 9 | Chief Port Administrator | ICPs across India | 5 | Level-13 | 5 years |
| 10 | Port Administrator | ICPs across India | 3 | Level-11 | 5 years |
| 11 | Port Executive | ICPs across India | 43 | Level-6 | 3 years |
| Total | 66 |
Eligibility Criteria – Post-wise
| Post | Essential Qualification | Holding Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Vigilance Officer | Bachelor’s degree; 3 years’ experience in vigilance, policy, administration, HRD, finance, accounts or court cases | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 5 years at Level-12 OR 10 years at Level-11 |
| Under Secretary | 5 years’ experience in policy, planning, administration, HRD, finance, vigilance or communication | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 5 years at Level-10 OR 8 years at Level-8 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 3 years’ experience in civil or electrical engineering and monitoring of construction activities | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 5 years at Level-6 in PWD or equivalent |
| Private Secretary | 5 years’ experience as Private Secretary in Central or State Government or equivalent body | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 5 years at Level-6 or equivalent |
| Assistant | 3 years’ experience in administration, HRD or finance | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 6 years at Level-5 or equivalent |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 3 years’ experience in civil or electrical engineering and monitoring of construction activities | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 5 years at Level-5 in PWD or equivalent |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 3 years’ experience in civil or electrical engineering and monitoring of construction activities | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 5 years at Level-5 in PWD or equivalent |
| Personal Assistant | 5 years’ experience in secretarial practices, office management, communication or public dealing | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 6 years at Level-5 OR 10 years at Level-4 (Steno D) or equivalent |
| Chief Port Administrator | Bachelor’s degree; 3 years’ experience in operations, business administration, transport, logistics, security, industry or commerce. Desirable: Master’s degree in Management | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 5 years at Level-12 OR 10 years at Level-11 |
| Port Administrator | 5 years’ experience in management, planning, administration, HRD, finance, vigilance, court cases or communication. Desirable: Master’s degree in Management | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 5 years at Level-10 OR 8 years at Level-8 |
| Port Executive | Bachelor’s degree; 2 years’ experience in operations, administration, HRD, communication, transport, logistics, planning, project execution, warehousing, traffic regulation, passenger facilitation, security, industry or commerce | Analogous post on regular basis, OR 6 years at Level-5 OR 10 years at Level-4 |
Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date (7 September 2026) |
| For short-term contract from retired officers | Below 65 years |
Pay Scale
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Posts | Monthly Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Level-6 | Assistant, JE Civil, JE Electrical, Personal Assistant, Port Executive | Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 |
| Level-7 | Assistant Engineer (Civil), Private Secretary | Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 |
| Level-11 | Under Secretary, Port Administrator | Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 |
| Level-13 | Vigilance Officer, Chief Port Administrator | Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900 |
Selection Process
Applications are scrutinised as per LPAI’s Recruitment Regulations (RRs). There is no written examination or interview specified for deputation selections. Where suitable officers on deputation are not available, vacancies may be filled on a short-term contract basis for a maximum period of six months at a time from retired officers holding analogous posts and below the age of 65 years. The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the competent authority.
ICP Locations
Officers selected for ICP posts (Port Executive, Port Administrator, Chief Port Administrator) are liable to be posted at any ICP across India, including:
Attari (Punjab), Agartala (Tripura), Dawki (Meghalaya), Petrapole (West Bengal), Jogbani (Bihar), Raxaul (Bihar), Moreh (Manipur), Rupaidiha (UP), Sabroom (Tripura), Sutarkandi (Assam), Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Srimantpur (Tripura), Mankachar (Assam), Darranga (Assam), Golakganj (Assam), Sonauli (UP – upcoming), Bhithamore (Bihar – upcoming), and any other ICP as decided by the competent authority.
How to Apply for LPAI Recruitment 2026
- Download the official notification PDF and the prescribed application form (Annexure-B) from the official LPAI website – Click Here
- Read the notification carefully to verify your eligibility for the specific post you are applying for.
- Fill the prescribed application form (Annexure-B) with all required details.
- Submit the application through proper channel (through your cadre or lending organisation).
- Enclose the following mandatory documents:
- Attested copies of ACRs or APARs for the last 5 years
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Cadre Clearance Certificate
- Integrity Certificate
- Ensure the application reaches the Deputy Secretary (Admn), LPAI, 1st Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003 by 7 September 2026.
- Advance copies may also be sent by post to the above address or by email to dsga-lpai@lpai.gov.in.
Applications not routed through proper channel will not be considered.
Important Instructions
- Only serving government officers on deputation are eligible. Fresh or private sector candidates cannot apply.
- Applications must be routed through proper channel with all required enclosures (APARs, Vigilance, Cadre and Integrity certificates). Applications without these are rejected.
- The deputation period is 3 years for Port Executive and 5 years for all other posts, inclusive of any preceding ex-cadre deputation.
- ICP postings are subject to transfer to any ICP in India at the competent authority’s discretion.
- The appointment on deputation does not confer any claim for regular appointment in LPAI.
- All deputation terms are subject to DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17.06.2010 as amended from time to time.
- LPAI is eligible for GPRA (Government Pleaders Residential Accommodation) for Central Government employees only.
- Working knowledge of computers (MS Office) is required for posts marked with asterisk (*) in the official notification.
- All updates are published only on lpai.gov.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| LPAI Official Website | Click Here |
LPAI Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is LPAI Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is Advertisement No. E-13012/1/2026/LP (Rect.) issued by the **Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)**, Ministry of Home Affairs, for 66 posts across 11 categories including Port Executive (43), Chief Port Administrator (5), Port Administrator (3), Assistant (5), and others at LPAI Secretariat, New Delhi and at ICPs across India, to be filled on Deputation (Foreign Service) basis.
Q2. Can fresh graduates or private sector employees apply?
✅ No. This recruitment is exclusively for serving officers of Central Government, State Government, UT Administration, Statutory Bodies or Autonomous Bodies on Deputation (Foreign Service) basis. Fresh candidates and private sector employees cannot apply.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 7 September 2026. The application must reach the Deputy Secretary (Admn), LPAI, 1st Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 through proper channel by this date. Advance copies may be sent by email to dsga-lpai@lpai.gov.in.
Q4. What are the most vacancies in this notification?
✅ Port Executive at ICPs has 43 of the 66 vacancies, making it by far the largest post. It is at Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400) with a 3-year deputation, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in operations, logistics, transport, administration or related fields, holding an analogous post or 6 years at Level-5 or 10 years at Level-4.
Q5. What documents must accompany the application?
✅ The application on Annexure-B must be routed through proper channel with: attested copies of ACRs or APARs for the last 5 years, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, Cadre Clearance Certificate and Integrity Certificate. Applications without these enclosures are not accepted.
Q6. What is the age limit?
✅ Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date (7 September 2026) for all posts. For short-term contract engagements of retired officers (fall-back option), the limit is below 65 years.
Q7. How long is the deputation?
✅ 3 years for Port Executive posts. 5 years for all other posts (Vigilance Officer, Under Secretary, AE Civil, Private Secretary, Assistant, JE Civil, JE Electrical, Personal Assistant, Chief Port Administrator, Port Administrator). The deputation period includes any preceding ex-cadre deputation in the same or another Central Government organisation.
Q8. Can ICP officers be posted anywhere in India?
✅ Yes. Officers selected for ICP posts (Port Executive, Port Administrator, Chief Port Administrator) are liable to be posted at any of the ICPs or upcoming ICPs across India at the discretion of the competent authority – from Attari (Punjab) to Petrapole (West Bengal) to Moreh (Manipur) and beyond.
Q9. Does deputation appointment lead to regular LPAI service?
✅ No. The appointment on deputation does not confer any claim for regular appointment in LPAI service. It is a fixed-term deputation under DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17.06.2010.
Q10. What is LPAI and what does it do?
✅ The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) is a statutory body established under the LPAI Act 2010 under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is responsible for the development and management of Land Ports and Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) on India’s international land borders with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar, facilitating cross-border movement of people, goods and vehicles.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Advertisement No. E-13012/1/2026/LP (Rect.) issued by the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for 66 posts across 11 categories to be filled on Deputation (Foreign Service) basis, as published on the official LPAI website lpai.gov.in. This recruitment is exclusively for serving officers of Central or State Government, UT Administration, Statutory Bodies or Autonomous Bodies. The official notification PDF on lpai.gov.in is the sole authoritative source for eligibility conditions, prescribed application format (Annexure-B) and all other terms. Vacancy numbers are subject to increase or decrease. The deputation does not confer any claim to regular LPAI appointment. All updates are published only on lpai.gov.in. All links above lead only to the official LPAI Government of India website.
