Lakshadweep Development Corporation (LDCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 Marine Superintendent Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official LDCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 24-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the LDCL Marine Superintendent Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
LDCL Marine Superintendent Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Class I Marine Engineer Officer (MEO) qualification.
- Minimum academic score considered with 30% weightage in selection.
- Desirable qualification carries 10% weightage (total academic weightage 40%).
Work Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience as Chief Engineer in coastal or foreign-going vessels (mandatory).
- Desirable experience carries 15% weightage (total work experience weightage 30%).
- Must be well-versed with ship management, navigation, cargo operations, ISM and ISPS compliance, statutory surveys and audits.
- Knowledge of organizing sailing schedules as per owner requirements.
- Preference to candidates with PSU experience in operation and management of ships.
- Preference to islanders; if qualified islanders are unavailable, post is open to others.
Age Limit
Salary & Benefits
- Consolidated Monthly Emolument: Rs. 1,25,000/- per month.
- Annual Increment: Up to 10% per annum based on good performance.
- Medical Benefits: Not eligible for company medical benefits.
- Company Accommodation: Not provided.
- Termination: Either party can terminate with one month notice or payment in lieu.
Selection Criteria & Weightage
Job Profile & Key Responsibilities
- Overall in-charge and responsibility of allotted vessels.
- Supervision and monitoring of ship officers and crew.
- Supervise timely completion of repairs (dry dock and afloat).
- Ensure timely renewal of statutory and Class certificates of vessels.
- Monitor statutory survey requirements.
- Monitor fuel consumption pattern and bunkering activities.
- Monitor vessel performance (monthly, weekly, daily).
- Follow-up on repairs and maintenance with suppliers and CSL.
- Coordinate with shipping agents for pilot, customs, loading/unloading and surveys.
- Provide technical inputs in tendering process.
- Prepare monthly inspection reports and participate in Emergency Response Team.
- Monitor hazardous occurrences and review incident/accident/near-miss reports.
- Ensure Planned Maintenance System is followed as per OEM instructions.
Required Documents
- Class I Marine Engineer Officer (MEO) certificate.
- Experience certificates with pay details signed by Employer.
- Date of Birth proof (Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate).
- Character and Conduct Certificate from previous Employer.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Medical fitness certificate from recognized government hospital.
- Identity Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport/Election Photo ID/Driving License).
- Three recent passport-size photographs.
Important Information
- Document verification will be done before allowing candidates to attend interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive call letters with interview date, time and venue.
- Applications without required documents will be rejected without notice.
- Candidates have to bear their own interview expenses.
- Selected candidates must join within 30 days of communication; otherwise, the offer may be cancelled.
- Waitlist panel will be valid for 6 months from date of finalization.
- Contract tenure is 1 year, extendable up to 3 years with mandatory breaks as per LDCL rules.
- Selection is at the sole discretion of LDCL Management and their decision will be final.
- Management reserves the right to cancel recruitment at any stage without notice.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Any updates or corrigendum will be published only on the Lakshadweep website.
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