Central Employment Exchange Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply Offline by 07 Sep

The Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships (DGLL), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released its Technician (Electronics) and Navigational Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 04/2026, for 2 permanent vacancies. Unlike most other entries currently open on this page, which are mostly contractual project positions, this Central Employment Exchange recruitment offers genuine permanent Central Government employment at Level-5 of the Pay Matrix, making it a comparatively rare and attractive opportunity for Diploma-holders in electronics and telecommunication streams. DGLL is the nodal Central Government organisation responsible for the safety of maritime navigation along India's entire coastline, operating a network of lighthouses, lightships, and radio navigation aids that requires a steady pipeline of trained electronics and telecommunication technicians. Both posts require a Diploma in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Telecommunication, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with candidates needing to be between 18 and 27 years old. The Navigational Assistant Grade-III role is tied to DGLL's core function of maintaining lighthouses, lightships, and navigational aids along India's coastline, which explains the electronics and telecommunication qualification requirement — these roles involve maintaining radio and signal equipment critical to maritime navigation safety, often at remote coastal or island postings. Selection for DGLL Technician and Navigational Assistant Recruitment 2026 runs through a Written Test followed by a Trade Test, assessing both theoretical electronics knowledge and hands-on practical skill relevant to the equipment these posts work with, which is a more hands-on evaluation than a typical multiple-choice-only government exam. Candidates with prior amateur radio, marine electronics, or telecommunications field exposure, even outside formal employment, may find the Trade Test stage more approachable, since it assesses practical familiarity with electronic equipment rather than purely theoretical classroom knowledge — though this is not a formal eligibility requirement and carries no extra marks. Applications for this Central Employment Exchange Recruitment 2026 must be submitted offline — candidates download the application form from the official DGLL website, dgll.nic.in, fill it out with self-attested copies of photograph, signature, ID proof, and educational certificates, and send it by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address specified in the notification, ensuring

Technician (Electronics): Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised institution. Navigational Assistant Grade-III: Diploma in Electronics, Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering from a recognised institution.

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years
• Age Relaxation: As per Central Government orders for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates

• Technician (Electronics): Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Navigational Assistant Grade-III: Diploma in Electronics, Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Age: 18 to 27 years, with relaxation as per Central Government orders for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
• Candidates must be Indian citizens meeting standard Central Government employment eligibility norms
• No domicile restriction is mentioned — candidates from any state may apply provided they meet the age and qualification criteria
• No minimum work experience is required — a relevant Diploma and meeting the age

No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) in the official notification.

• Both Technician (Electronics) and Navigational Assistant Grade-III: Level-5 of the Pay Matrix, as per 7th Central Pay Commission
• These are permanent, pensionable Central Government posts, unlike most other current openings tracked on this page which are contractual or project-based
• Standard Central Government allowances (DA, HRA, Transport Allowance) apply in addition to basic pay at Level-5

1. Read the official DGLL notification carefully to identify which of the two posts — Technician (Electronics) or Navigational Assistant Grade-III — matches your diploma qualification
2. Download the application form from the official website, dgll.nic.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and category details
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of required documents — photograph, signature, ID proof, Diploma certificate, and Matriculation certificate as age proof
5. Check every field in the completed application carefully before submission, since offline applications with errors cannot usually be corrected after posting
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification, through Speed Post or Registered Post, as instructed in the PDF
7. Ensure the application physically reaches the DGLL office on or before the last date, 7 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application and a postal receipt or tracking number for your own future reference