Contractual / Regular

CDB Kochi Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 23, 2026
Driver Grade IDriver Grade II

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
11 Posts (7 Grade-I + 4 Grade-II)
Pay Scale
Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) & Level 5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300)
Age Limit
Up to 56 Years (as on closing date)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 16, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 16, 2026

3

Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window16 Oct – 15 Dec 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Staff Car Drivers working in Central or State Governments, Universities, recognized research institutes, PSUs, semi-Government, or statutory/autonomous bodies:

  • Driver Grade I (Level 5): Holding analogous post on a regular basis in parent cadre/department OR with 6 years' regular service in Level 4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) or equivalent; subject to passing a trade test of appropriate standard specified by the Central Government.
  • Driver Grade II (Level 4): Holding analogous post on a regular basis in parent cadre/department OR with 9 years' regular service in Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) or equivalent; subject to passing a trade test of appropriate standard specified by the Central Government.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 (fifty-six) years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening, APAR & Vigilance Clearance

OfflineQualifying Only

Central Government Trade / Driving Test

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be made on a deputation basis based on scrutiny of 5 years' APAR dossiers, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, followed by passing a trade/driving test of appropriate standard specified by the Central Government.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
APAR Gradings for Last 5 Years & Service Integrity Record40 Marks
Central Government Staff Car Driving & Trade Skill Test40 Marks
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Mechanisms, Maintenance & Traffic Rules20 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Staff Car Drivers at the Coconut Development Board (CDB), Kochi operate official staff vehicles for senior executives, board members, and visiting dignitaries from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Responsibilities encompass safe transit across Kerala and field farm stations, vehicle logbook maintenance, fuel accounting, routine mechanical maintenance, and compliance with Central Motor Vehicle rules.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Headquartered at the Coconut Development Board, Kera Bhavan, SRV Road, Kochi, Kerala – 682011, with potential travel across board farms and regional offices. Deputation tenure is ordinarily up to three years, governed by DoPT guidelines.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Deputation appointment where the officer maintains lien in the parent department. Provides valuable central autonomous board exposure, eligible for deputation duty allowance or higher pay scale fixation under Central 7th CPC.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be submitted strictly through proper channel in triplicate along with attested 5-year APARs, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificate; direct or advance un-forwarded copies will not be considered.
  • The applicant must be under 56 years of age as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
  • Candidates must pass the Central Government prescribed trade test to be confirmed for deputation appointment.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Driver Grade I (Level 5)7
  • Driver Grade II (Level 4)4
Total Vacancies11 Posts (7 Grade-I + 4 Grade-II)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

7th CPC Pay Matrix: Driver Grade I at Level 5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300); Driver Grade II at Level 4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100), plus central allowances/deputation duty allowance as per DoPT norms.

Selected officials on deputation have the option to draw existing basic pay plus deputation (duty) allowance or have pay fixed in the post's scale under DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010. The period of deputation ordinarily shall not exceed three years.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed Bio-Data / Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-I) from the official website (https://coconutboard.gov.in).
  2. Complete the application form in triplicate, detailing educational qualifications, driving experience, and chronological employment records with substantive pay levels.
  3. Enclose attested copies of complete and up-to-date APARs for the last 5 years, Integrity Certificate, and Vigilance Clearance Certificate stating no minor/major penalties in the last 10 years.
  4. Forward the application in triplicate through the Cadre Controlling Authority / Proper Channel to: The Chief Executive Officer, Coconut Development Board, Kera Bhavan, SRV Road, Kochi – 682 011 (Kerala) within 60 days from publication in Employment News (on or before 15/12/2026).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying on deputation.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The recruitment is strictly on a DEPUTATION basis from amongst Staff Car Drivers working in Central/State Governments, Universities, PSUs, or autonomous bodies.

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