SMFCL Executives Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 12 Posts
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), Mini Ratna Category‑I CPSE, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India
Short Information
The Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has released SMFCL Rectt. Advt. No. 01/2026 dated 20-05-2026 for Executive (E-1 Grade) posts in Finance, Projects, Legal, Company Secretary, and IT disciplines. A total of 12 vacancies have been announced through the SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date Of Advertisement | 20/05/2026 |
| Opening Of Online Registration Of Application | 20-05-2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Last Date To Apply | 18-06-2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Cut‑Off Date For Age, Qualification & Experience | 18-06-2026 |
| Tentative Date For Computer Based Test (Cbt) | July 2026 (exact date to be intimated in Admit Card) |
| Interview Date | To be notified later on SMFCL website / email |
Application Fee
| General Fee | Rs. 1,000/- (One Thousand only) including taxes, non‑refundable. |
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| Sc Fee | Nil – exempted from payment of fee subject to uploading valid certificate. |
| Details | Candidates are required to pay the prescribed non‑refundable application fee through online mode only at the time of submission of the application; applications without successful fee payment (where applicable) will be treated as incomplete and rejected. The fee once paid will neither be refunded nor adjusted against any other recruitment. |
Age Limit
| Age Details | 30 years as on last date of application (with relaxations for reserved categories) |
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| Details | The upper age limit for all Executive posts is 30 years as on the last date of online application, i.e. 18-06-2026. Relaxation in upper age limit will be admissible to reserved category candidates as per Government of India norms subject to submission of valid supporting documents. |
Qualification / Eligibility
| Education Qualification | Executive (Finance): CA / CMA. Executive (Projects): B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communications / Electronics / Mechanical with minimum 60% marks. Executive (Legal): Full‑time LL.B (3 years) with first division or equivalent CGPA OR 5‑year integrated Law degree with first division or equivalent CGPA. Executive (Company Secretary): Graduate with Associate/Fellow Membership of ICSI. Executive (IT): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science with minimum 60% marks. |
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| Experience | Proof of each period of experience claimed must be uploaded in a single PDF in chronological order (offer letters, joining orders, relieving letters, service certificates, relevant pay slips, etc.). |
| Nationality | Applicants should be of sound character; persons convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude will not be eligible. |
| Details | Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions including age, qualification and experience as on the last date of online application (18-06-2026). All educational qualifications must be from Indian Universities/Institutes recognized by UGC/AICTE or appropriate statutory authorities and candidates must possess final year pass results at the time of submitting the online application. |
Vacancy Details
- {'Post Code': '01', 'Discipline': 'Executive (Finance)', 'Total': '05', 'Category-wise Breakup': 'UR-2, SC-1, OBC(NCL)-1, EWS-1', 'Essential Qualification': 'CA / CMA from a recognized institute.'}
- {'Post Code': '02', 'Discipline': 'Executive (Projects)', 'Total': '04', 'Category-wise Breakup': 'UR-1, SC-1, OBC(NCL)-1, ST-1', 'Essential Qualification': 'B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communications / Electronics / Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognized institution.'}
- {'Post Code': '03', 'Discipline': 'Executive (Legal)', 'Total': '01', 'Category-wise Breakup': 'OBC(NCL)-1', 'Essential Qualification': 'Regular full-time Degree in Law (LL.B – 3 years) with first division or equivalent CGPA OR 5‑year integrated Law course with first division or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University.'}
- {'Post Code': '04', 'Discipline': 'Executive (Company Secretary)', 'Total': '01', 'Category-wise Breakup': 'UR-1', 'Essential Qualification': 'Graduate with Associate / Fellow Membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).'}
- {'Post Code': '05', 'Discipline': 'Executive (IT)', 'Total': '01', 'Category-wise Breakup': 'UR-1', 'Essential Qualification': 'B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science from recognized institutions/universities with minimum 60% marks.'}
- {'Post Code': 'Total', 'Discipline': '', 'Total': '12', 'Category-wise Breakup': 'Including 01 post reserved for PwBD across the above disciplines.', 'Essential Qualification': ''}
- {'Discipline': 'Finance', 'Suitable Categories of Disability': 'D, HH, OL, OA, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MD involving (b to d except D and SLD).'}
- {'Discipline': 'Projects', 'Suitable Categories of Disability': 'D, HH, OL, OA, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MD involving (b to d except D and SLD).'}
- {'Discipline': 'Legal', 'Suitable Categories of Disability': 'LV, OL, BL, OAL, LC, CP, Dw, AAV, MD involving (a and c except D and LV).'}
- {'Discipline': 'IT', 'Suitable Categories of Disability': 'HH, OL, OA, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, ASD, SLD, MD involving (b to d except SLD).'}
- {'Discipline': 'Company Secretary', 'Suitable Categories of Disability': 'B, LV, D, HH, OL, OA, BL, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy, MD involving (a to c).'}
Category Wise Vacancy
| Post Code | Total |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Company Secretary |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | E‑1 Grade: Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000/- (IDA) plus DA, perks and other benefits as per company rules |
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Selection Process
- Sl. Name of Test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration Medium of Test
- 1 MCQs related to Specific Domain / Discipline 90 90 2 hours (composite) English & Hindi.
- 2 General Aptitude (General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness) 60 (15+15+15+15) 60 English & Hindi (General English in English only).
- Total 150 150 120 minutes
- Sr. City Sr. City
- 1 Bhopal 7 Jammu
- 2 Bangalore 8 Kolkata
- 3 Chennai 9 Lucknow
- 4 Delhi 10 Mumbai
- 5 Guwahati 11 Patna
- 6 Hyderabad
- The selection process for engagement of Executives will consist of (i) Computer Based Test (CBT) and (ii) Personal Interview. Final selection will be based on overall merit with 85% weightage to CBT and 15% weightage to Personal Interview
- subject to eligibility verification and medical fitness.
- Stage 1 - Computer Based Test (CBT)
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer marked in the CBT
- so candidates must attempt questions carefully. The CBT is proposed to be conducted at Bhopal
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Delhi
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Jammu
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai and Patna
- with SMFCL reserving the right to shift candidates to nearby centres based on the number of applicants.
- Proposed CBT Test Cities
- Stage 2 - Personal Interview
- Candidates who qualify in CBT will be shortlisted for Personal Interview in the ratio of 1:7
- subject to availability
- and interview call letters will be uploaded on the SMFCL website and intimated through SMS/email. The final merit list will be drawn based on aggregate marks in CBT (85% weightage) and Interview (15% weightage) and only those fulfilling eligibility conditions and found medically fit will be appointed.
How To Apply
- Candidates must apply only through online mode; no other form of application will be accepted. Before applying, candidates should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility conditions and have all necessary documents scanned in the required formats for upload.
- Steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website of SMFCL at http://www.sdclindia.com and open the “Careers” section.
- Click on the link for SMFCL Rectt. Advt. No. 01/2026 and read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully.
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete the registration / application form by entering personal, educational, category and experience details correctly.
- On submission of application details, a system‑generated Registration Number will appear at the top of the filled form; note it down for future login and correspondence.
- Upload all required documents under the “Upload Document” section in clear and legible scanned copies (PDF/JPEG) as specified.
- Proceed to “Make Payment” section and pay the applicable application fee online (Rs. 1,000/- for UR/OBC‑NCL/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD).
- After successful payment, download the final submitted application form and keep a printout for future reference and production at the time of selection, if called.
- Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded:
- High School (Class 10th) certificate as proof of Date of Birth.
- Certificates and marksheets of all academic/professional qualifications (10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation, Post‑Graduation, CA/CMA/LL.B/CS/B.Tech, etc., as applicable).
- Percentage conversion document (wherever CGPA is awarded) issued by the University/Institute.
- Valid SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/EWS/PwBD certificate in prescribed format of Government of India, wherever reservation is claimed.
- Proof of Identity/Address such as Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, etc.
- PAN Card.
- Proof of each period of experience claimed (offer letters, joining orders, relieving letters, service certificates, relevant pay slips, etc.) merged into a single PDF in chronological order.
- Any other document supporting the claims made in the online application.
- Documents to be Produced at the time of CBT / Document Verification / Interview:
- Printout of CBT Admit Card / Interview Call Letter along with original photo identity proof and one self‑attested photocopy.
- Original certificates and mark sheets of all educational qualifications and experience, along with original category certificates for SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/EWS/PwBD candidates.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) / relieving order for candidates serving in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies, as required.
- There is no requirement to send the printout of the application form or any documents by post to SMFCL; all processes will be handled online and at the time of selection stages.
Important Instructions
- The cut‑off date for determining age, qualification and post‑qualification experience is 18.06.2026; any qualification or experience acquired after this date will not be considered. Mere submission of application does not guarantee shortlisting; candidates must meet all eligibility criteria and clear the selection stages. If at any stage it is found that a candidate has furnished incorrect/false information or suppressed any material fact, his/her candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated without notice. If a candidate applies for more than one post and CBT for multiple posts is held in a single session, he/she will be allowed to appear in CBT for only one post/discipline; remaining applications will not be considered and fee will not be refunded. Change of category, post, city for CBT, email ID, or any key information after submission of online application will not be entertained. All communication will be made only through email and SMFCL website; candidates must keep their registered email ID active for at least one year. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in SMFCL offices or its subsidiaries in India or abroad as per organizational requirements. SMFCL reserves the right to cancel, restrict or modify the recruitment process or number of vacancies at any stage without assigning any reason. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature. In case of any dispute, only courts at Delhi shall have jurisdiction; in case of discrepancy between versions, the English version of the advertisement will prevail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
The SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026 is a national-level hiring process conducted by Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) for Executive (E-1 Grade) posts in various disciplines. It is a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. The recruitment aims to fill professional positions in Finance, Projects, Legal, Company Secretary, and IT departments through a transparent selection process.
Q2. How many vacancies are released under SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
A total of 12 Executive vacancies have been announced in the 2026 recruitment cycle. These posts are distributed across different disciplines including Finance, Projects, Legal, IT, and Company Secretary roles. Reservation benefits are also provided for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.
Q3. What is the eligibility criteria for SMFCL Executive posts?
Candidates must possess qualifications such as CA/CMA for Finance, B.E./B.Tech for Engineering posts, LL.B for Legal, CS membership for Company Secretary, and B.Tech in Computer Science for IT posts. Only candidates with minimum required marks and valid degrees from recognized institutions are eligible. Final-year result declaration is mandatory before applying.
Q4. What is the age limit for SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit for SMFCL Executive posts is 30 years as on 18 June 2026. However, age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, and other eligible groups as per Government of India guidelines. The relaxation varies from 3 to 10 years depending on category.
Q5. What is the selection process for SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Personal Interview. The CBT carries 85% weightage in the final merit, while the interview carries 15%. Candidates must qualify both stages and also clear document verification and medical fitness requirements for final appointment.
Q6. What is the exam pattern for SMFCL Executive CBT?
The CBT consists of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks, divided into domain-specific questions and general aptitude sections. The exam duration is 120 minutes, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The test will be conducted in major cities across India.
Q7. What is the application fee for SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
The application fee for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates is Rs. 1000, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying any fee. The payment must be made online during the application process and is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
Q8. How can I apply for SMFCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online through the official SMFCL website under the Careers section. They need to complete registration, fill in personal and academic details, upload documents, and pay the application fee. After successful submission, a registration number is generated for future reference.
About Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), Mini Ratna Category‑I CPSE, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India Recruitment
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), Mini Ratna Category‑I CPSE, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India ne SMFCL Executives Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 12 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 12 posts (including reserved posts for SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/EWS and 01 PwBD post) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 18-06-2026 (11:45 PM) hai.
Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.