Navigational Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for direct recruitment to the post of Navigational Assistant Grade-III at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The application must be submitted in prescribed format through offline mode only.
Under Navigational Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026, candidates are required to possess a diploma in Electronics or Telecommunication or Electronics and Communication or Electrical and Electronics from a recognized institution. The recruitment process will include written examination, trade test, and document verification. The final selection will be based on merit derived from these stages and subject to medical fitness and verification of documents.
Navigational Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026 provides reservation for ST and EWS categories as per Government norms. The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease based on requirements. Persons with disabilities can also apply, as the post is identified suitable for them.
Applicants must ensure that all details are correctly filled and that required documents are enclosed. Applications not submitted in prescribed format, incomplete, or received after the last date will be rejected. Candidates already working in Government or PSU must apply through proper channel.
The selected candidates under Navigational Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026 will be liable to serve anywhere in India under the Directorate. The recruitment process is strictly merit-based, and candidates are advised to follow all instructions carefully while submitting applications.
Recruitment Overview
Organization
Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships
Recruitment Name
Navigational Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026
Post Name
Navigational Assistant Grade-III
Job Location
Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Mode of Application
Offline
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
25.03.2026
Last Date for Application
18.05.2026
Extended Last Date (Remote Areas)
02.06.2025
Vacancy Details
Post Name
ST
EWS
Total
Navigational Assistant Grade-III
01
01
02
Eligibility
Criteria
Details
Qualification
Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunication/Electronics & Communication/Electrical & Electronics from recognized institution
Additional
An equivalent certificate required if claiming equivalent diploma
Age Limit: Please check age criteria using the AGE CALCULATOR
Category
Age
General Age Limit
18–27 years (as on 18.05.2026)
Age Relaxation
As per Central Government Rules
Pay Scale
Component
Details
Pay Level
Level 5
Application Process
Step
Details
Mode
Offline
Submission
Speed Post/Registered Post
Address
The Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, “Deep Bhavan”, 44 – Bhagat Singh Road, Phoenix Bay, Sri Vijaya Puram – 744101
Applications must be submitted in prescribed format only.
Applications must be handwritten in blue or black ball pen.
Candidates must affix a recent passport-size photograph.
The envelope must be superscribed with the post name.
Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
Multiple applications will be rejected.
Selection involves written test, trade test, and document verification.
No TA will be provided except for eligible ST candidates as per rules.
Candidates must produce original documents during verification.
Final appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification.
Candidates must ensure that the application is submitted well before the closing date to avoid postal delays, as no extension will be granted under any circumstances. The written examination will consist of objective-type questions with negative marking for incorrect answers. Only candidates qualifying in the written test will be called for trade test and document verification, and final merit will be prepared accordingly.