Directorate of Fisheries Lakshadweep Paid Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026

Directorate of Fisheries Lakshadweep Paid Apprentice Trainee 2026 — 12 posts

The Directorate of Fisheries, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti, has invited applications from eligible local candidates for 12 trainees under the Paid Apprentice Training Programme on Operation and Maintenance of Ice Plant for the year 2026-27, under the scheme Human Resource Development. This is a paid apprentice training programme of 12 months duration — it is not a regular government job. A training completion certificate is issued on successful completion of the programme.

Eligibility

Candidates must have passed SSLC or equivalent with ITI (NCVT) in the trade of Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Mechanic. Applications are invited from eligible local candidates only. Age proof is listed only as a supporting document — no age limit is stated in the notice, so no age limit is shown here.

Stipend and selection

Selected trainees receive a stipend of Rs. 100 per day, subject to actual attendance. This is a daily stipend, not a monthly salary. Selection is based on the marks obtained in the SSLC or equivalent and ITI examinations.

How to apply

Applications in the prescribed format (printed on page 2 of the official notification) with self-attested copies of certificates — educational and technical qualifications, age proof and other relevant documents — must reach the Directorate of Fisheries, Kavaratti, UT of Lakshadweep – 682 555, on or before 20 November 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained. No application fee is stated in the notification, so no fee card is shown.