The Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has invited applications for 1 post of Navigational Assistant Grade-III. Eligible Indian citizens may submit offline applications in the prescribed format through Speed Post or Registered Post to the Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, Deep Bhavan, Port Residential Area, Saligrampuram, Visakhapatnam-530024 by 01-11-2026 at 1700 Hrs.
Official source: Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, Deep Bhavan, Port Residential Area, Saligrampuram, Visakhapatnam-530024, Notice No. (9189) ESTVSP-06002(03)/1/2026-Establishment, dated 07-10-2026 (Refer Employment News Dated 03-09 October 2026, Advertisement No.06/2026, Pg. No.08 and 09).
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Recruitment Overview
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Important Dates
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the recruitment.
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Eligibility Criteria
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Qualification
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Age Limit
The age limit is between 18 and 27 years. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date for receipt of application i.e. 01/11/2026.
Age Relaxation
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Salary
The notification does not mention any additional allowances or benefits.
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
How to Apply for Navigational Assistant Grade-III
- Go to the official website dgll.nic.in and download the notification and application form.
- Fill up the application form strictly in capital letters on A4 size good quality paper.
- Paste your recent passport size colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, not more than 3 months old, not to be attested) in the designated space and sign below the photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents as proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, and category certificate.
- Provide your left-thumb impression and signature at the bottom of the application form.
- Place the application and documents inside an envelope.
- Superscribe the application with "Application for the post of Navigational Assistant Grade - III".
- Send the application by Speed Post / Registered Post to The Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, "Deep Bhavan" Port Residential Area, Saligrampuram, Visakhapatnam-530024, Andhra Pradesh so that it reaches on or before 01/11/2026 at 1700 Hrs.
Documents Required
- 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
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted in A4 size good quality paper only.
- Non-submission of required documents at Serial No.21 of the application will lead to the rejection of the application.
- Candidates presently employed in Central/State Government, Autonomous bodies, PSUs, Public Sector Banks must apply "through proper channel" or submit "No Objection Certificate" along with the application else the application will be rejected.
- Initial posting shall be at any Lighthouse/DGSS/NAVTEX Station under Visakhapatnam Directorate and liable to be transferred anywhere in India.
- In case the closing date happens to be a public holiday, the next working day will be the last date for receiving of applications.
- Department will not be responsible for any postal delay.
Navigational Assistant Grade-III Important Links
