Centre for Management Development
Contractual / Regular

CMD Kerala Training Coordinator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Aug. 26, 2026
Training Coordinator (Food Technology / Marketing)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹50K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 40 years as on 31-07-2026
Job Location
Kerala21Thiruvananthapuram5

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 26, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 26, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window26 Aug – 9 Sep 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

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Technology (B.Tech in Food Technology) OR a Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA in Marketing) from a recognized University or Institution, accompanied by a minimum of 01 (one) year of relevant professional experience as on 31.07.2026. Note: Original/provisional degree certificates are required; appointment letters, salary slips, or general statements are not accepted in lieu of formal experience certificates.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 40 years as on 31.07.2026. Age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD, and other eligible categories as per Government of Kerala rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission on CMD Kerala Portal (Deadline: 09 September 2026, 05:00 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Application Screening and Criteria-Based Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Written Test / Group Discussion / Skill Test (if deemed necessary by CMD/Client)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview for Shortlisted Candidates

OfflineMerit Scored

Original Certificate Verification and Contractual Joining

OfflineQualifying Only

Candidates must apply online through the official portal of the Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram (www.cmd.kerala.gov.in) on or before 9th September 2026 (05:00 PM). The selection methodology will be determined by CMD/client and may include application screening, a written examination, group discussion, proficiency/skill test, and a personal interview. Shortlisted applicants will be notified through registered email and SMS. The engagement is purely on a contract basis for a period of one year.

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.

The Centre for Management Development (CMD) in Thiruvananthapuram is an autonomous institution established by the Government of Kerala in 1979, providing policy research, project management, and management consulting to government departments, statutory boards, and state enterprises. This position is placed on behalf of a Government of Kerala Autonomous Body (such as KINFRA, Food Processing Parks, or the Directorate of Industries). The Training Coordinator designs and executes skill development programs, coordinates food processing technical training modules, manages industry-academia linkages, organizes marketing workshops for agro-food enterprises, and liaises with state government stakeholders. The position follows professional executive consulting hours in Thiruvananthapuram with state-wide travel.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for a period of one (1) year. Stationed at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

One-year fixed-term contract. Provides distinguished project management and public sector advisory credentials for higher management positions in Kerala state agencies and central public sector enterprises.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Mandatory Original/Provisional Degree Certificate: Candidates must upload original or provisional degree certificates; mark sheets, consolidated grade cards, or result summaries are strictly rejected.
  • Specific Experience Certificate Norms: Appointment letters, payslips, or generalized service letters will NOT be accepted. Experience certificates must explicitly specify date of joining, date of relieving, roles/responsibilities, and authorized seal/signature (affidavit permitted only for current employment).
  • Full Signature Required: Initials or capital-letter signatures are strictly prohibited; signature must be full and genuine on white paper.
  • Strict Online Portal Deadline: Online registration closes promptly at 05:00 PM on 09 September 2026; no postal or physical applications are entertained.

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

  • Training Coordinator (Food Technology / Marketing)1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000/- per month for a contract tenure of one (1) year.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must apply ONLINE through the official website of the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram (www.cmd.kerala.gov.in). Applicants should ensure they meet all specified terms and conditions.

Instructions for Scanning Photograph & Signature:

  • Scan the latest photograph (less than 200kB in JPG format) and upload it in the online application.
  • Scan your full signature (less than 50kB in JPG format) on a white paper. The signature must be genuine, in full, and not in CAPITAL LETTERS. Initials are not sufficient.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee is required).

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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.

Candidates must hold either a B.Tech in Food Technology OR a full-time MBA in Marketing from a recognized University/Institute, with at least 1 year of relevant professional experience.

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