DLL Technician (Diesel) Recruitment 2026

• Matriculation or an equivalent qualification with at least four years of apprenticeship in a reputable firm or a Central or State Government establishment; alternatively, a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Two years of practical experience in installing, maintaining and overhauling diesel generator sets, air compressors, battery chargers and related equipment.
• Applicants must be Indian nationals.
• Candidates awaiting their final examination results are not eligible.

• Obtain the prescribed application format from the official website.
• Complete the form in your own handwriting, using capital letters and a blue or black ballpoint pen.
• Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph with a name tag and sign in the designated space.
• Enclose self-attested copies of the required certificates and supporting documents.
• Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, 'Deep Bhavan', 5/20, Jaffar Syrang Street, Chennai 600001.
• Ensure that the application reaches the office by 23 November 2026. Do not submit more than one application.

Recruitment overview

The Directorate of Lighthouses & Lightships, Chennai, has invited offline applications for one Technician (Diesel) post through Advertisement No. 07/2026. This is a full-time position carrying Pay Level-5, with a pay range of ₹29,200–92,300. Posting may be in Chennai or at a lighthouse station, including remote and island locations. Selected candidates are liable to transfer anywhere in India, including the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.

Eligibility and dates to check

The educational routes are Matriculation or equivalent with at least four years of apprenticeship in a reputable firm or government establishment, or a recognised Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. The notice also specifies two years of practical experience in installing, maintaining and overhauling diesel generator sets, air compressors, battery chargers and related equipment. Only Indian nationals are eligible, and candidates awaiting final examination results cannot apply.

The application must reach the office by 23 November 2026. Publication in Employment News is dated 24 October 2026. The stated age range is 21–30 years as on the closing date, while 10 August 2026 is separately listed as the crucial date of eligibility. Candidates should check these conditions in the official notification before completing the form.

Completing the offline application

• Use the prescribed application format and fill it in your own handwriting.
• Write in capital letters with a blue or black ballpoint pen.
• Attach a recent passport-size colour photograph with a name tag and sign where required.
• Enclose self-attested copies of the relevant educational, technical and other supporting certificates.
• Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, 'Deep Bhavan', 5/20, Jaffar Syrang Street, Chennai 600001.

Selection and rejection conditions

The written examination carries 100 marks and covers General Knowledge/Aptitude in Part-A and Technical subjects in Part-B. Written-test qualifiers will take a trade test. The detailed syllabus is available on the official website.

Applications that are late, unsigned, incomplete, illegible or not in the prescribed format will be rejected. Candidates must not submit multiple applications. The notification does not specify an application fee.