Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships – Technician (Diesel), 1 Post – Chennai

Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, Chennai (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job summary

Who can apply
Matriculation, at least 4 years as an apprentice in a reputable firm or Govt establishment, plus 2 years practical experience in installing, maintain…
Pay
Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300), Group C
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Posts
1 (EWS)
Last date
30 Nov 2026 (31 days left)

Our take

This is a specialised opportunity for candidates with a Mechanical Engineering diploma or relevant technical experience in diesel generator maintenance. Since there is only one EWS vacancy, eligible candidates should prepare their documents carefully and send the application well before the deadline.

Important dates

Application startSee notification
Last date to apply30 Nov 2026
Exam / interview dateTo be announced

Vacancy & pay

Total vacancies1 (EWS)
Pay / stipendPay Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300), Group C
Job locationChennai, Tamil Nadu

Eligibility

QualificationMatriculation, at least 4 years as an apprentice in a reputable firm or Govt establishment, plus 2 years practical experience in installing, maintaining and overhauling diesel generator sets, air compressors, battery chargers etc. OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of the same experience
Age limit21 to 30 years as on the closing date (relaxation as per Govt of India rules)

Application fee

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How to apply

  1. Download the Annexure-1 application format from dgll.nic.in
  2. Fill it by hand (blue/black ball pen), paste a recent colour photo and attach the required documents
  3. Write "Application for the post of Technician (Diesel)" with the advt. number on the envelope
  4. Send by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, 'Deep Bhavan', 5/20, Jaffar Syrang Street, Chennai 600001, within 30 days of the Employment News publication

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Last date30 Nov 2026
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