Lakshadweep Govt Jobs 2026
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Lakshadweep's administration recruits for its own departments; there is no service commission, and the UT falls under the Kerala High Court. Most residents are Scheduled Tribes, so local ST reservation shapes many posts.
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Lakshadweep Government Jobs at a Glance
- Public Service Commission
- No separate commission. The administration and its departments recruit directly.
- Other main recruiters
- Lakshadweep Administration
- Language of administration
- Malayalam and English
- Capital
- Kavaratti
- High Court
- High Court of Kerala, Kochi (Ernakulam)
- Teacher eligibility
- CTET
Who Recruits in Lakshadweep
UT Administration · Lakshadweep Administration and its departments
Group B and C posts, advertised by department.
Kerala HC · High Court of Kerala
Court staff for Lakshadweep.
Eligibility Tests to Clear First
| Test | Conducted by | Needed for | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTET: Central Teacher Eligibility Test | CBSE | Teacher posts in UT schools. | See the current notice. |
Main Exams in Lakshadweep
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT departmental recruitment | UT Administration | Group B and C posts | As stated in each notice |
| Departmental recruitment | Lakshadweep Administration | Teachers, health staff, clerks and support staff | Per notice |
Rules Specific to Lakshadweep Notifications
Language: Malayalam (and local Jeseri) is widely used; Mahl in Minicoy. Some posts ask for Malayalam.
Residence and reservation: Many posts are reserved for local Scheduled Tribe candidates. The notice states the reservation.
Preparing for Lakshadweep Exams
Expect general awareness with some questions on the islands.
General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.
Things Candidates Often Miss in Lakshadweep
- Notices are few and appear on lakshadweep.gov.in; check it directly.
- Many departmental and contract notices invite only qualified local candidates, so check the eligibility line before you prepare.
- Doctors, lecturers and other specialist posts are often filled on contract with short application windows.
Popular Government Posts in Lakshadweep
| Post | Usually recruited by | Usual minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk / junior assistant | Lakshadweep Administration | 12th pass or graduate, with typing |
| School teacher | Lakshadweep Administration | D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., plus TET |
| Junior engineer | UT Administration | Diploma or degree in engineering |
| Staff nurse | Health department | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM |
How State Recruitment Works
The usual path is notification, application, written test, any skill or physical test, then documents.
Read the full guide to groups, selection, pay and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which High Court covers Lakshadweep?
The High Court of Kerala.
Are Lakshadweep jobs open to mainland candidates?
Some are, especially specialist and contract posts, but many departmental notices invite only qualified local candidates. Each notice says who may apply.
Where are Lakshadweep recruitment notices published?
On the administration's website, lakshadweep.gov.in, in its recruitment notices section.