Directorate of Education, Lakshadweep Administration, Kavaratti, has invited applications for 16 roles under Advt No. LD-23004/1/2025-Acd-Wng-Dir of Edn (5)/995. The posts include Assistant Professor in English, Assistant Professor in Economics, Assistant Professor in Political Science, Assistant Professor in Commerce and 12 more. The online application is open from 30 October 2026 to 15 November 2026.
The posts are for Lakshadweep. Qualification required: Masters Degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks and UGC NET/JRF or Ph.D / B.E/B.Tech/B.S in relevant discipline with First Class. The pay is ₹750 per hour, subject to a maximum monthly ceiling of ₹22,500. Selection is by shortlisting of candidates and interview (online or in person). Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 15 November 2026
- Vacancies: The number is not stated in the notification
- How to apply: Online
- Pay: ₹750 per hour, subject to a maximum monthly ceiling of ₹22,500
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Min: 22, Max: 60 or 65 years
- Place: Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep Administration Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Directorate of Education, Lakshadweep Administration, Kavaratti |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor in English, Assistant Professor in Economics, Assistant Professor in Political Science and 13 more |
| Advt No | LD-23004/1/2025-Acd-Wng-Dir of Edn (5)/995 |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | ₹750 per hour, subject to a maximum monthly ceiling of ₹22,500 |
| Place of Posting | Lakshadweep |
| Qualification | Masters Degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks and UGC NET/JRF or Ph.D / B.E/B.Tech/B.S in relevant discipline with First Class. |
| Age Limit | Min: 22, Max: 60 or 65 years |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 15 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.
Lakshadweep Administration Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. LD-23004/1/2025-Acd-Wng-Dir of Edn (5)/995 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download Lakshadweep Administration notification PDF
Vacancy Details and Pay
| Assistant Professor in English | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in Economics | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in Political Science | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in Commerce | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in Aqua Culture | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in BBA Tourism | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in Computer Science | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in Malayalam | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in Hindi | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in English Education | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in Physical Science Education | ₹750 per hour |
| Assistant Professor in Natural Science Education | ₹750 per hour |
| Lecturer in Computer Science Engineering | ₹750 per hour |
| Lecturer in English | ₹750 per hour |
| Lecturer in Chemistry | ₹750 per hour |
| Lecturer in Physics | ₹750 per hour |
Who Can Apply for Lakshadweep Administration Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor in English | Masters Degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET/JRF |
| Assistant Professor in Economics | Masters Degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET/JRF |
| Assistant Professor in Political Science | Masters Degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET/JRF |
| Assistant Professor in Commerce | Masters Degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET/JRF |
| Assistant Professor in Aqua Culture | Masters Degree with relevant subject minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET/JRF |
| Assistant Professor in BBA Tourism | MBA Tourism/ Hospitality/ Management, Master of Tourism Administration, Master of Tourism Management, Master of Tourism & Travel management, Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management, MBA in Business Administration with Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade with UGC/CSIR NET |
| Assistant Professor in Computer Science | Master's Degree (M.Sc. Computer Science/ M.Tech. CSE / MCA) in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline with at least 55% marks with UGC NET or UGC recognized relevant test |
| Assistant Professor in Malayalam | Masters Degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET/JRF |
| Assistant Professor in Hindi | Masters Degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET/JRF in subject concerned |
| Assistant Professor in English Education | Master Degree in English (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade) with M.Ed in English and UGC NET/JRF in Education |
| Assistant Professor in Physical Science Education | Masters Degree in Physics/Chemistry with M.Ed and UGC NET/JRF in Education |
| Assistant Professor in Natural Science Education | Master Degree in Zoology/Botany with M.Ed and UGC NET/JRF in Education |
| Lecturer in Computer Science Engineering | B.E/B.Tech./B.S. in relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent |
| Lecturer in English | Master's Degree in relevant disciplines with First Class or equivalent UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) |
| Lecturer in Chemistry | Master's Degree in relevant disciplines with First Class or equivalent UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) |
| Lecturer in Physics | Master's Degree in relevant disciplines with First Class or equivalent UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) |
Other conditions:
- The engagement shall be purely on a Guest basis.
Desirable:
- 1 to 5 years of teaching Experience in relevant post in Govt. recognized College/ Institution
- Ph.D in subject concerned
Lakshadweep Administration Job Description
The nature of duties for the engaged faculty members includes:
- Teaching core subjects as well as supplementary and interdisciplinary subjects included under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Academic administration responsibilities.
- Hostel-related responsibilities.
- Any other duties assigned by the Department of Education from time to time.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Guest basis subject to the requirements of the Department
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of submission of online application | 30 October 2026 |
| Closing date for submission of online application | 15 November 2026 |
| Publication of checklist | 20 November 2026 |
| Publication of list for interview | 24 November 2026 |
| Interview schedule online/physical | 27 November 2026 |
How Will Lakshadweep Administration Select Candidates?
- Shortlisting of candidates
- Interview (online or in person)
- Essential Qualification - 75%
- Desirable Qualification - 10% (Ph.D 5% Experience 5%)
- Interview - 15%
Documents to Enclose
- Relevant certificates along with the application
How to Apply for Lakshadweep Administration Recruitment 2026 Online
- Applications shall be submitted online.
- Visit https://serviceonline.gov.in on or before the prescribed closing date.
- Apply on or before 15 November 2026.
Other Points to Note
- No travelling allowance or daily allowance shall be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
Lakshadweep Administration Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Lakshadweep Administration notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for Lakshadweep Administration Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Lakshadweep Administration official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Directorate of Education, Lakshadweep Administration, Advertisement No. LD-23004/1/2025-Acd-Wng-Dir of Edn (5)/995, dated 30 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
