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Contractual Faculty Recruitment Department of Education, Lakshadweep

Department of Education, Lakshadweep•Kavaratti, Lakshadweep•Deadline: 2026-11-15•Posted 2026-11-02

Pay / salary (as stated)

Principal: Rs. 1,00,000

Number of posts

Not specified in the notification (the notice lists 19 posts for the panel)

Minimum Qualification

Not specified

Position Overview

The Department of Education, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti has announced a panel of contractual faculty for its Government Colleges. The notice covers 19 designations across the Government College of Arts & Science, the Government College of Education and the Government Polytechnic College. These include Principal, Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts. Fixed monthly pay is Rs. 1,00,000 for Principal, Rs. 50,000 for Assistant Professor and Rs. 40,000 for Lecturer. Online applications close on 15 November 2026. This Contractual Faculty Recruitment is a good chance for qualified teachers to work in the island territory of Lakshadweep.

Please confirm these details with the recruiting institution before applying. Official website of Department of Education, Lakshadweep: https://www.lakshadweep.gov.in/.

Posts advertised

Number of posts: Not specified in the notification (the notice lists 19 posts for the panel)

The department is preparing a panel for the following postsCollege: Post Name No. of PostsGovernment College of Arts & Science: Principal Not specifiedGovernment College of Arts & Science: Assistant Professor: English, Economics, Political Science, Commerce, Aqua Culture, Software Development, Tourism and Service Industry, Catering and Hospitality, Food Processing and Preservation Technology, BBA Tourism, Computer Science, Psychology Not specifiedGovernment College of Education: Assistant Professor: Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, General Education Not specifiedGovernment Polytechnic College: Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mathematics Not specifiedFixed Consolidated Monthly Remuneration

Eligibility (as stated in the advertisement)

Experience

All posts	Experience is desirable and not compulsory for most posts. One point is given for every 12 months of relevant experience in a Government recognized institution, up to a maximum of five points.

Age limit: 22 to 60 years for teaching faculty, and 30 to 65 years for Principal. Relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC and other categories is as per Government of India norms.

Pay, type and location

Salary: Principal: Rs. 1,00,000
Job location: Kavaratti and other islands, Lakshadweep (faculty may be deployed at any higher educational institution in the territory)

Important dates

Notification Date: 30 October 2026
Application Start Date: 30 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 15 November 2026
Publication of Checklist: 20 November 2026
Publication of List for Interview: 24 November 2026 (Tentative)
Walk-in/Interview Date: 27 November 2026 onwards (Tentative, online or physical)

How to apply

Apply mode: Online
Apply online: https://serviceonline.gov.in/

Apply online through the service portal given in the notification before the closing date. Choose your interview mode in the form, as it cannot be changed later.

Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for this post
Visit the online service portal given in the notification
Read the qualification details and check your eligibility for the post
Fill in the online application form with correct details and a valid email ID
Choose your preferred interview mode, online or physical
Upload copies of all relevant certificates
Submit the application on or before 15 November 2026

Documents required

•Educational certificates and mark sheets
•UGC NET/JRF/SLET/SET certificate, or Ph.D. certificate with UGC compliance proof
•Experience certificates with proof of the institution’s Government recognition
•Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), if applicable
•Age proof/Date of birth certificate
•Certificate from UGC or the university, for degrees obtained through distance mode
•English translation of certificates issued in another language
•Original certificates for verification at selection

Recruiting institution

Organisation: Department of Education, Lakshadweep
Address: Directorate of Education, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti – 682555, Lakshadweep, India
Official website: https://www.lakshadweep.gov.in/
Notification: Open the advertisement

Institutional Grants & Campus Perks

Chance to teach in Government colleges of Lakshadweep

Fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 depending on the post

Opportunity to teach NEP 2020 core and interdisciplinary subjects

Valuable experience in a unique island setting

Strong career value for teaching and academic leadership

Selection Process Roadmap

01Candidates will be selected through the following stages

02Checklist and scrutiny of online applications

03Shortlisting, with only shortlisted candidates called for the interview (online or in person)

04Interview, with weightage of 75% essential qualification, 10% desirable qualification (Ph.D. 5% and experience 5%) and 15% interview for Assistant Professor and Lecturer; for Principal, 75% post graduation, 5% M.Phil, 5% experience and 15% interview

05Verification of original certificates