Assam Career : The Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) Recruitment 2026

Assam Career : The Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, is inviting applications for the technical post of Navigational Assistant Grade-III. This 2026 recruitment drive offers a unique career path in the maintenance and operation of navigational aids across the scenic coastal regions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

As a Navigational Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the high-tech electronic and electrical systems of lighthouses remain operational, ensuring the safety of maritime traffic in the Bay of Bengal.

Vacancy & Salary Summary

Age Note: The age limit is calculated as of 18.05.2026. Age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates are applicable as per Central Government rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Diploma from an institution recognized by the Central or State Government in any of the following disciplines:

• Electronics

• Telecommunication

• Electronics and Communication (ECE)

• Electrical and Electronics (EEE)

How to Apply (Offline Process)

This recruitment requires an offline application submitted via post. Candidates must ensure all enclosures (educational certificates, age proof, and category certificates) are attached.

1. Preparation: Complete the application form (available in the detailed advertisement) in all respects.

2. Address: Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post to:

   The Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships,

   “Deep Bhavan”, 44 – Bhagat Singh Road, Phoenix Bay,

   Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 744101

3. Special Deadline for Northeast India: For candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim, the last date for receipt of applications is 02.06.2026.

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