Kerala CMD Recruitment 2026: Apply by 13 Oct

Kerala CMD recruitment 2026 covers two contract posts. Company Secretary is open at the Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE), and Accounts Officer at Kerala Cashew Board Ltd. (KCB). Both notifications are dated 29 September 2026 (KASE Notification No. KASE/1279/2020-Exe5 and KCB Notification No. KCB/588/2026) and appear on cmd.kerala.gov.in.

Applications open on 30 September 2026 and close on 13 October 2026. Total vacancies are 2 Posts, one for each body, and a post-wise breakdown follows. The jobs suit ICSI members and finance candidates with CA/ICMA Inter or M.Com qualifications. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence notification No. KASE/1279/2020-Exe5 and Kerala Cashew Board Ltd. notification No. KCB/588/2026, both dated 29 September 2026. Last verified: 30 September 2026.

Under Kerala CMD recruitment 2026, KASE invites applications for 1 Company Secretary post and KCB for 1 Accounts Officer post, both on contract. The last date to apply online is 13 October 2026, 5:00 P.M., on the Centre for Management Development (CMD) website, cmd.kerala.gov.in. Selection is by scrutiny of applications and an interview of shortlisted candidates.

Quick Summary of Company Secretary and Accounts Officer Posts 2026

Company Secretary at KASE

Accounts Officer at KCB

About the Organisations

The Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) is a Government of Kerala undertaking. Its logo names the Skill Development Mission of Government of Kerala and the Department of Labour and Skills.

Kerala Cashew Board Ltd. (KCB) is described in its notice as an initiative of the Government of Kerala. Both bodies take applications through the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala CMD recruitment 2026 runs only on the CMD portal, and no application is entertained at the KASE or KCB office.

Local Context and How the Two Posts Compare

Both posts sit under Government of Kerala bodies, and the whole process runs online through CMD. Candidates in Darjeeling, Siliguri, Sikkim and the North East can apply, because the notices ask only for Indian citizenship. A call for interview would mean a long trip from the region, so candidates from these areas should plan for it. Kerala CMD recruitment suits candidates ready to relocate for a fixed-term job.

The Company Secretary post asks for ICSI membership and pays ₹60,000 per month. The Accounts Officer post pays ₹35,000 per month and offers two qualification routes with an age limit. Company Secretary work usually centres on company law compliance and board records. The Accounts Officer work listed in the notice centres on GST and IT filing, day-to-day accounts, audit and bank coordination.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

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Kerala CMD Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Both posts share one application window.

The Company Secretary experience is counted as on 1 October 2026, which falls after the last date. Candidates with less than 3 years of experience on that day do not meet the condition for this Kerala CMD recruitment post.

Vacancy Details and Salary

Kerala CMD recruitment 2026 lists one vacancy for each post, so the total is 2 Posts.

Pay for both posts is consolidated. The Accounts Officer contract runs for 11 months and is likely to be renewed based on performance.

Eligibility for Company Secretary and Accounts Officer

Company Secretary (KASE)

• Qualification: Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
• Experience: 3 years of post-qualification experience, counted as on 1 October 2026.

Accounts Officer (KCB)

• Route 1: CA/ICMA Inter passed, with articleship completed as per the mandatory requirements of the respective institutes. Minimum 2 years of post-articleship experience.
• Route 2: M.Com. Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in accounting and finance functions. These include GST filing, IT filing, day-to-day accounts operations on advanced Tally or equivalent software up to finalization of accounts, internal and statutory audit, and coordination with banks, FIs and clients.
• Age limit: Below 30 years as on 1 September 2026. Candidates can check their age with the age calculator.

Rules for both posts

These rules apply to every candidate in Kerala CMD recruitment 2026.

• Applicants must be citizens of India.
• The qualification must come from a recognised University or Institute. Candidates with an equivalent qualification must submit an equivalency certificate from the competent authority. Without it, the candidature is not considered.
• Only experience gained after the date of passing the stipulated qualification counts.
• Appointment letters, salary certificates and pay slips are not accepted in place of a work experience certificate. For current experience, candidates may upload an affidavit with the employer, designation, period, nature of job, tasks and responsibilities.

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Selection Process

Both posts follow the same process. Kerala CMD recruitment 2026 starts with scrutiny of applications and ends with an interview of shortlisted candidates.

1. CMD scrutinises the applications on the details given by candidates and prepares a list of eligible candidates.
2. The shortlisted candidates appear for an interview, and selection is based on it.
3. CMD may add more stages if required. These can include criteria-based screening, a written test, group discussion or a skill test.

For Kerala CMD recruitment, CMD may shortlist only a limited number of candidates, based on relevance of experience, academic achievements and overall suitability. Entry to each stage is provisional, and a detailed scrutiny of credentials happens before the interview or appointment. Any mismatch found leads to rejection.

Only shortlisted candidates receive intimation by email, SMS or phone call. CMD may send call letter download details to the registered email ID.

How to Apply for Kerala CMD Recruitment 2026

1. Read the notification for the post and check eligibility.
2. Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number. Both must stay active until the recruitment ends.
3. Prepare the documents listed below.
4. Open the online application form for the post on the CMD website, cmd.kerala.gov.in. The link opens at 10:00 A.M. on 30 September 2026.
5. Fill in the form completely and upload the documents.
6. Submit the form before 13 October 2026, 5:00 P.M. Applications by any other route are not entertained.
7. Check for the confirmation message or email, and note the application reference number.

Documents to keep ready

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Passport size photograph taken within six months, in JPEG format and under 200 kB (the photo and signature resizer helps with size)
• Signature in JPEG format, under 50 kB
• Copies of qualification and experience certificates, in JPEG or PDF format, each under 3 MB (the PDF compressor reduces file size)
• Affidavit for current experience, where it applies
• Equivalency certificate, where the qualification is an equivalent one

Applications with incomplete data, wrong or unnecessary documents, or a blurred photograph or signature are rejected. The CMD help desk answers form problems on 0471 2320101 (ext: 237, 250) from 10 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday to Friday.

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Important Links

Should you apply?

Kerala CMD recruitment 2026 suits candidates who already meet the exact qualification and experience for one of the two posts. Each post has a single vacancy, so competition will be tight.

The Company Secretary post suits ICSI members with 3 years of experience. It pays ₹60,000 per month, the higher of the two salaries.

The Accounts Officer post suits candidates below 30 years with either a CA/ICMA Inter and articleship background or an M.Com and hands-on accounts work in GST, IT filing and Tally. Its salary is ₹35,000 per month.

Both are contract jobs, so neither is a permanent post. The Accounts Officer contract lasts 11 months and may be renewed based on performance. Candidates who want permanent posts can compare other current government jobs before applying.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

FAQs

What is the last date for Kerala CMD recruitment 2026?

The last date is 13 October 2026, 5:00 P.M. Candidates must apply online only, on the CMD website. The application link opens at 10:00 A.M. on 30 September 2026, and no application is entertained at the KASE, KCB or CMD office.

What is the salary of Company Secretary in KASE?

The Company Secretary post at KASE pays a consolidated ₹60,000 per month. This Kerala CMD recruitment notice lists 1 vacancy on contract. The post needs ICSI membership and 3 years of post-qualification experience as on 1 October 2026.

What is the age limit for Accounts Officer in Kerala Cashew Board?

The age limit is below 30 years as on 1 September 2026. This limit applies to the Accounts Officer post at Kerala Cashew Board Ltd., which has 1 vacancy and pays a consolidated ₹35,000 per month.

Is the Accounts Officer job in Kerala Cashew Board a permanent post?

No. The post is on contract for 11 months, likely to be renewed based on performance. A contract post follows the terms set by the employer and usually ends with the term unless the employer renews it. Renewal is not a right.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

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