Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) has announced recruitment for 1 permanent post of Navigational Assistant Grade III. This technical position involves assisting in the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of lighthouse and navigational aid systems, ensuring proper functioning of electronic and communication equipment essential for maritime navigation and safety.

The recruitment process will begin with scrutiny of applications. Eligible candidates will then be called for a written examination consisting of multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, with a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. Successful candidates will be invited for a trade test, which will be qualifying in nature, followed by certificate verification. The final selection will be based on merit in the written examination. Call letters for each stage will be sent by email or post.

Written examination consisting of multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, with a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. Trade test will be qualifying in nature.

No Application fee is to be paid for this recruitment drive.

Candidates must submit the completed application form offline by following the procedure outlined below.

1. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-I).
2. Fill the application form in the candidate’s own handwriting using blue or black ballpoint pen. Use international numerals (1, 2, 3 etc.). Sign normally; signatures in capital or spaced letters will be treated as invalid.
3. Affix one recent colour photograph (size 45mm x 35mm, not older than three months) in the space provided. Paste the photo; do not staple or stitch. Sign below the photograph.
4. Documents Required to be Sent with the Application Form:
• Two identical passport-size colour photographs (with name and category written on the reverse)
• Self-attested or Gazetted Officer attested copy of Matriculation/10th Certificate (showing Date of Birth)
• Self-attested or Gazetted Officer attested copy of Diploma Certificate
• Self-attested or Gazetted Officer attested copy of mark sheets of all semesters/years
• EWS certificate (if applicable, Annexure-IV)
• ST certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable, Annexure-II)
• Discharge certificate (for Ex-Servicemen)
• Age relaxation certificate (if applicable)
• Relieving order from previous Government department (if applicable)
5. Candidates employed in Central/State Government/PSUs must forward their application through proper channel. Applications received directly from such candidates will be rejected.
6. Place the completed application form and enclosures in a sealed envelope. Superscribe clearly with “Application for the post of Navigational Assistant Grade-III”.
7. Send the envelope by post to the following address: Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, "Deep Bhavan", 44 - Bhagat Singh Road, Phoenix Bay, Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands - 744101.
8. Ensure the application reaches on or before 18-05-2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.