Special Jobs to PwDs - Helper

About This Scheme

The scheme "Special Job to PwDs - Helper" was introduced by the Department of Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, to provide temporary employment opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with a minimum of 40% disability in the UT. Under this scheme, three (3) PwD candidates are employed as Helpers on an 89-day rotational 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 as Helper in the District Panchayat offices of their respective islands.
• A monthly salary of ₹9,900/-.
• 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 the work of a helper.
• 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 at least the 8th standard.

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