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Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships

DGLL Navigational Assistant Recruitment 2026

Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 202606/2026
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Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
01 Nov
14 days left
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Last date 01 Nov 2026 · 14 days left
  1. Notification07 Oct
  2. Applications Opentill 01 Nov

About Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships Navigational Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, an office under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways that maintains lighthouses and marine aids to navigation, has announced recruitment for the post of Navigational Assistant Grade-III. There is a single vacancy, reserved for the Scheduled Caste category. The role involves technical work at lighthouse, DGSS or NAVTEX stations under the Visakhapatnam Directorate, with initial posting there and liability for transfer anywhere in India.

Job Overview

Organization
Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships
Advertisement No.
06/2026
Post Name
Navigational Assistant Grade-III
Job Location
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Who Can Apply
Candidates from anywhere in India
Job Type
Permanent
Age Limit
18–27 years
Gender
All
Nationality
Indian
Pay Scale
Level-5 in Pay Matrix (7th Central Pay Commission)

Vacancy Breakdown

Navigational Assistant Grade-III
1
SC 1

Eligibility Details

Navigational Assistant Grade-III

Diploma in Electronics or Telecommunication or Electronics and Communication or Electrical and Electronics from an Institution recognized by Central Government or State Government.

Age Limit

18 to 27 years as on 01-11-2026

Age Relaxation

Scheduled Caste candidates are relaxable as per orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.

Selection Process

  1. 1
    Written Test

    The notice lists a written test as part of the selection process.

  2. 2
    Trade Test

    The notice lists a trade test as part of the selection process.

Salary Structure

Level-5 in Pay Matrix (7th Central Pay Commission)

How to Apply

  1. 1Download the notification and application form from the official website dgll.nic.in
  2. 2Fill the application form in capital letters on A4 size good quality paper
  3. 3Paste a recent passport size colour photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, not more than 3 months old, not attested) and sign below the photograph
  4. 4Attach self-attested copies of date of birth, educational qualification and category certificates
  5. 5Provide the left-thumb impression and signature at the bottom of the application form
  6. 6Superscribe the envelope with "Application for the post of Navigational Assistant Grade - III"
  7. 7Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, Deep Bhavan, Port Residential Area, Saligrampuram, Visakhapatnam-530024

Documents to Carry / Upload

•DOB copy (Birth Certificate)
•Matric/SSC/X Certificate (for DOB Proof)
•12th marksheet
•Essential Qualification Certificates
•Mark list of all semesters/years
•Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
•Disability Certificate (PwD)
•No Objection Certificate (from present Employer)
•Experience Certificate
•Discharge Certificate for Ex-SM

Important Details

  • Candidates employed in Central or State Government, autonomous bodies, PSUs or public sector banks must apply through proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate with the application, failing which the application is rejected.
  • Non-submission of the documents listed at Sr. No. 21 of the application form leads to rejection.
  • Initial posting is at any Lighthouse, DGSS or NAVTEX Station under the Visakhapatnam Directorate, with liability to be transferred anywhere in India.
  • If the closing date is a public holiday, the next working day becomes the last date for receipt of applications.
  • The department is not responsible for postal delay.

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