Lakshadweep Contract Faculty Recruitment 2026: 19 Posts, Eligibility, Pay & How to Apply
The Directorate of Education, Lakshadweep Administration is preparing a panel of faculty for its government colleges on contract basis. The employment notice, dated 30 October 2026, covers 19 posts in three colleges: Principal, Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Government College of Arts & Science, the Government College of Education and the Government Polytechnic College. If you hold a Master’s with UGC NET, a first-class B.E./B.Tech, or a Ph.D., read on.
Online applications run from 30 October 2026 to 15 November 2026. The notice does not print a vacancy count for any post, because this is a panel and not a fixed list of seats. Read the row for your own post carefully, then see our Lakshadweep government jobs page and the teaching and faculty jobs page for similar openings. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for the interview list.
What Are the Key Highlights of Lakshadweep Contract Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate of Education, Lakshadweep Administration, Kavaratti |
| Advertisement | File No. LD-23004/1/2025-Acd-Wng-Dir of Edn (4)/994 dated 30.10.2026 |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely contractual, subject to the requirements of the Department |
| Posts | Principal, Assistant Professor, Lecturer (19 posts in all) |
| Vacancies | Not stated in the notice (panel preparation) |
| Pay | Fixed consolidated monthly pay: ₹1,00,000 / ₹50,000 / ₹40,000 |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Last Date | 15 November 2026 |
Which Posts Are Covered in Lakshadweep Contract Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| College | Posts |
|---|---|
| Government College of Arts & Science (13) | Principal; Assistant Professor in 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 |
| Government College of Education (3) | Assistant Professor in Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, General Education |
| Government Polytechnic College (3) | Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mathematics |
The notice gives no number of seats per post. The Departmental Committee will decide the category-wise allocation under the applicable reservation rules, the number of engagements and the availability of eligible candidates in each category.
What Is the Eligibility for Lakshadweep Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
You must hold the prescribed qualification at the time you submit the online application, and upload copies of all certificates. The first table is for the Arts & Science college.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal | Ph.D in regular mode (as per UGC norms) in an Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Vocational or Education discipline |
| Assistant Professor: English, Economics, Political Science, Commerce, Aqua Culture, Psychology | Master’s degree in the relevant subject with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET/JRF (Psychology: plus other qualifications prescribed by UGC) |
| Assistant Professor: Software Development | M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA or equivalent with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET/JRF in subject concerned and other qualifications prescribed by the apex body |
| Assistant Professor: Tourism and Service Industry; Catering and Hospitality | Master’s degree in subject concerned with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET |
| Assistant Professor: Food Processing and Preservation Technology | M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology / Food Technology / Food Processing Technology / Food Engineering / Food Science / Food Science & Nutrition / Food Biotechnology / Clinical Nutrition / Home Science or any allied discipline, minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC-CSIR NET (as per UGC Regulations). Desirable: preference to Ph.D, teaching/industrial experience, publications and food-processing expertise |
| Assistant Professor: BBA Tourism | MBA Tourism / Hospitality / Management, Master of Tourism Administration, Master of Tourism Management, Master of Tourism & Travel Management, Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management or MBA in Business Administration, with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC/CSIR NET and other qualifications prescribed by the apex body. Desirable: preference for Ph.D candidates with teaching and industrial experience |
| Assistant Professor: Computer Science | Master’s degree (M.Sc. Computer Science / M.Tech. CSE / MCA) in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, with UGC NET or a UGC-recognised relevant test. Desirable: Ph.D in the relevant subject |
The Education college and the Polytechnic have their own rules.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor in Social Science Education | Master’s degree in any Social Science subject (minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade) with M.Ed (minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade) and UGC NET/JRF in Education |
| Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education | Master’s degree in Mathematics (minimum 55%) with M.Ed (minimum 55%) and UGC NET/JRF in Education |
| Assistant Professor in General Education | Master’s degree in a Science/Arts subject (minimum 55%) with M.Ed (minimum 55%) and UGC NET/JRF in Education |
| Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering; Electrical & Electronic Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech. / B.S. in the relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent grade |
| Lecturer in Mathematics | Master’s degree in the relevant subject with First Class or equivalent grade, plus UGC/CSIR NET or a similar UGC-accredited test (SLET/SET), or a Ph.D in the relevant subject (approved by UGC). Desirable: 1 to 5 years of teaching experience and Ph.D in the subject |
Desirable Qualification and Experience
Desirable points carry marks, but are not compulsory. For most Assistant Professor posts: 1 to 5 years of teaching experience in a Government-recognised college and a Ph.D in the subject. For Principal they are 2 years as Principal, or 8 years combined as Associate Professor/Professor, or 12 years combined as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Polytechnic Lecturers (Mechanical, Electrical) get credit for a Master’s degree with First Class or a Ph.D, and for Lecturer experience in a Government-recognised Polytechnic.
Only experience in the corresponding post at Government-recognised institutions counts. You must attach proof of recognition. One point is given for each 12 months, up to five points. Certificates without valid, verifiable details of the issuing authority will be rejected.
Ph.D, Distance Mode and Relaxation
- A Ph.D holder can skip UGC-NET only if the degree was obtained before the UGC cut-off date and every other UGC condition is met. The degree counts only if awarded under UGC regulations, including the rules on mode of study. Attach a university or authority certificate saying so.
- Distance-mode degrees need a certificate from UGC or the university proving recognition and validity.
- Candidates without the prescribed UGC qualifications may be considered for a separate panel if enough qualified candidates are not available, at pay 10% lower.
- Relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC and other categories applies as per Government of India norms.
Age Limit
| Post | Age |
|---|---|
| Teaching faculty (Assistant Professor, Lecturer) | 22 to 60 years |
| Principal | 30 to 65 years |
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The notice names no age-as-on date and no age relaxation, so do not assume any.
Contract panel jobs are not regular posts, so think about the terms before you apply. The notice makes the engagement purely contractual and leaves its duration and place to the Department. If you are fine with that and want teaching experience in the islands, the pay below is a fixed, predictable figure.
What Is the Salary for Lakshadweep Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Fixed Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Principal | ₹1,00,000 |
| Assistant Professor | ₹50,000 |
| Lecturer | ₹40,000 |
The pay is fixed and consolidated, and the contract agreement sets the other terms. Duties include teaching, academic administration and hostel-related work. You may be posted at any higher educational institution in the Union Territory, and teach core, supplementary and interdisciplinary subjects under NEP 2020.
What Is the Selection Process for Lakshadweep Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Only shortlisted candidates are called for interview; a checklist is published on 20 November 2026 |
| Interview | Online or in person, as decided by the Department; Kavaratti is the venue for physical interviews |
| Merit/rank list | Selected candidates must submit willingness immediately when it is published |
| Verification | Original certificates are checked before engagement |
The notice lists shortlisting, interview and merit list as the stages; it also lets the Department amend any provision, so recheck the official site before the interview. Weightage for Assistant Professor and Lecturer is Essential Qualification 75%, Desirable Qualification 10% (Ph.D 5%, Experience 5%) and Interview 15%. For Principal it is Post Graduation 75%, M.Phil 5%, Experience 5% and Interview 15%, as printed in the notice.
You choose online or physical interview in the application form, and the option once exercised is final and cannot be changed. Physical candidates must reach the Directorate, Kavaratti, at least two hours before the interview with documents. The online link goes to your registered e-mail, so give a correct address. Online candidates must not leave the virtual session until the Interview Board permits. The Department is not responsible for a missed link or poor internet.
How to Apply for Lakshadweep Faculty Recruitment 2026 Online?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the online application portal given in Essential Links |
| 2 | Register or sign in on the portal with a valid e-mail ID |
| 3 | Fill in the form for your post and choose your interview mode |
| 4 | Upload copies of all certificates, experience proof and any Ph.D or distance-mode certificate |
| 5 | Submit by 15 November 2026 and keep the confirmation |
Whatever you submit is final. No extra documents are accepted later through supplementary applications. Certificates in another language need an English version or an authenticated translation.
What Are the Important Dates for Lakshadweep Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 30 October 2026 |
| Online applications start | 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) |
| Interview | 27 November 2026 onwards (Tentative) |
Is There an Application Fee for Lakshadweep Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The notice does not mention any application fee. Check the online form before you submit, and rely only on what the portal shows.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Engagement
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Original certificates | Failure to produce originals at verification cancels your selection |
| Interview attendance | No second chance if you miss the interview at the scheduled time and in the chosen mode |
| Travel | No TA/DA is paid for the interview |
| Reporting | The engagement order is cancelled if you do not report within the time set |
| Nature of job | Engagement, duration and place are at the Department’s discretion |
| Right to amend | The Department may cancel or amend the notification |
Essential Links for Lakshadweep Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF – Employment Notice dated 30.10.2026, File LD-23004/1/2025-Acd-Wng-Dir of Edn (4)
- Apply Online for Lakshadweep Administration Contract Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Principal, Assistant Professor & Lecturer Panel for Government Colleges (Apply Online by 15 November)
- Visit Lakshadweep Administration Contract Faculty Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Lakshadweep Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you meet the qualification for your post, apply by 15 November 2026 and keep scanned certificates ready first. Check the official Lakshadweep website for the checklist due on 20 November. For more teaching openings, see GovtJobsAlert.in.