Special Jobs to PwDs - Clerical Assistant

About This Scheme

The scheme "Special Job to PwDs - Clerical Assistant" was introduced by the Department of Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, with the aim of providing temporary employment opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) having a minimum of 40% disability in the UT. Under this scheme, 11 PwD candidates are employed as Clerical Assistants on an 89-day rotation basis in the District Panchayat offices of their respective islands to address issues related to disabled persons and other associated matters.

What You Get

As set out by Government of India.

• Persons with Disabilities are employed in the District Panchayat offices of their respective islands.
• A monthly salary of ₹11,000/-.
• Note: Employment is provided on 89 days rotation basis.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible if all of these are true for you.

• The applicant should be a local resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
• The applicant should have a minimum of 40% disability and be physically capable of performing clerical work.
• The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 45 years.
• The applicant should have passed SSLC or a higher qualification.
• The applicant should have knowledge of typewriting/computers.

Final eligibility is decided by the government department handling this scheme.

Required Documents

The official source does not publish a document checklist for this scheme. Check the scheme guidelines below, or ask at the office where you apply, before you set off.

How to Apply

1. 1 Eligible applicants can collect the application form from the Village (Dweep) Panchayat Office or District Panchayat Office of their respective islands.
2. 2 Carefully fill out the application form and attach all required supporting documents.
3. 3 Submit the completed application form along with the necessary documents to the concerned officer at the Village (Dweep) Panchayat Office or District Panchayat Office.

Official Documents and Links

Published by the department that runs this scheme.

• Official Website
• Guidelines