# Lakshadweep fisheries department seeks 12 apprentice trainees 2026-11-09T15:59:01+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Directorate of Fisheries, Lakshadweep has invited offline applications for 12 posts of Paid Apprentice Trainee (Operation and Maintenance of Ice Plant) at Kavaratti. Candidates must have SSLC or equivalent with ITI (NCVT) in Refrigeration or Air Conditioning Mechanic. Selection will be based on marks obtained in the qualifying examinations. Selected trainees will receive a stipend of ₹100 per day, subject to actual attendance, for a 12-month programme running in 2026-27. Applications must reach the Directorate of Fisheries, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep - 682 555 by 20 November 2026. The official notification advises reading the full terms before applying. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The 12-month apprentice scheme trains local candidates in ice plant operations, a skill directly linked to Lakshadweep's fisheries economy. A daily stipend of ₹100, while below many state-level apprenticeship wages, reflects the scheme's budget constraint and the territory's small population. The selection prioritises academic marks over interviews, making eligibility straightforward for SSLC and ITI holders in refrigeration trades. The deadline of 20 November 2026 gives applicants just over 10 days to submit documents, a tight window that favours those who prepare in advance. The official notification does not mention an application fee, removing one barrier for local candidates. ## Coverage - freejobalert.com Factual listing of eligibility and application details only This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Directorate of Fisheries, ITI, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/lakshadweep-fisheries-department-seeks-12-apprentice-trainees/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/lakshadweep-fisheries-department-seeks-12-apprentice-trainees/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/