The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) released its primary job circular (Circular No. 01/2026) earlier this year to recruit personnel across 13 distinct categories.
The application window closed a few months ago, and the recruitment process is moving forward.
BIWTA 2026 Recruitment Overview
| Attribute | Details |
| Hiring Organization | Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) |
| Circular Release Date | March 10, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 23, 2026 (Ended) |
| Total Vacancies | 54 Positions across 13 categories |
| Salary Range | 9,300 BDT to 53,060 BDT (Grades 9 to 16) |
| Application Portal | biwta.teletalk.com.bd |
Major Positions & Pay Scales Featured
The 2026 recruitment drive targeted specialized technical, financial, and administrative positions, including:
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Assistant Director (Accounts / Finance / Audit): 9th Grade (Scale: 22,000–53,060 BDT) — Required a Post-Graduation or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
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Chief Instructor & Senior Instructor (Engine): 9th & 10th Grade — Required specialized marine engineering certificates (such as FG Class-2/3) or relevant technical experience.
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Assistant Accounts / Finance / Audit Officer: 11th Grade (Scale: 12,500–30,230 BDT) — Required a Master’s degree in Commerce.
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Assistant & Cashier: 11th Grade — Required a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
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Instructors (Dredger, Deck, and Engine): 11th Grade — Required Inland Master/Driver certificates alongside specific field experience.
Next Steps: Exam & Admit Cards
Because the application deadline was April 23, 2026, the portal is no longer accepting new submissions. BIWTA is currently processing the applicants to arrange screening parameters.
What to do next: If you successfully submitted your application and paid your fee via Teletalk, keep your User ID and Password safe. BIWTA will notify eligible candidates via SMS regarding the schedule for the written or practical examinations. Once announced, admit cards will be downloadable via the same Teletalk portal.
Circular Source:
The Daily Star, 07 July 2026.
How to Apply?
Offline.
When will the application end?
22 July 2026.
Circular Source:
The Daily Star, 07 July 2026.
