Centre for Management Development
Contractual / Regular

KASE Company Secretary Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 30, 2026
Company Secretary

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 60,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per KASE / Kerala Govt Norms (Not Specified)
Job Location
Kerala29Thiruvananthapuram10

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 29, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 30, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window30 Sep – 13 Oct 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

Educational Qualification: Associate or Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience as on 01.10.2026 (experience acquired after obtaining ICSI membership only).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is governed by Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) and Centre for Management Development (CMD) contractual recruitment norms.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Online Applications & Portfolio Screening

Online Application & Credential VerificationQualifying Only

Personal Interview

In-person / Virtual Interview before Selection BoardMerit Scored

Applications will be subjected to scrutiny based on details provided online. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview. CMD/KASE reserves the right to conduct additional evaluation rounds (written test, group discussion, or skill test) if required. Admittance to all stages is provisional. No TA/DA is provided.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Companies Act 2013 & Statutory CompliancesInterview Domain CoreIn-depth understanding of corporate governance, Section 8 companies, board and committee meetings, drafting minutes, and ROC/MCA e-filing.
Secretarial Standards & Audit ProceduresSecretarial CompetencyApplication of ICSI Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2), secretarial audit, legal due diligence, and regulatory reporting.
State PSU Governance & Legal AgreementsPSU Corporate GovernanceDrafting MoUs, public procurement rules, contract management, CSR compliance, and state government public sector guidelines.
Post-Qualification Professional Track RecordExperience & SuitabilityEvaluation of 3+ years of practical post-qualification experience handling corporate secretarial affairs, legal advisory, and board coordination.

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.

Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) is the apex State Skill Development Mission under the Department of Labour and Skills, Government of Kerala, incorporated as a non-profit company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 Companies Act 2013). The Company Secretary acts as the principal compliance officer, reporting directly to the Managing Director and the Board of Directors. Key responsibilities encompass organizing board meetings, drafting resolutions, managing statutory registers, handling ROC/MCA annual filings, coordinating internal and statutory audits, drafting public-private partnership (PPP) agreements for Centers of Excellence, and ensuring legal compliance across all state skill mission verticals.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement initially for one year, extendable subject to satisfactory performance and organizational requirements.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual post without permanent absorption or regular cadre promotion in Kerala government service. Offers distinguished corporate governance experience in a government undertaking.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Online Portal Mandate: Applications must be submitted online exclusively at www.cmd.kerala.gov.in by 13 October 2026 (05:00 PM). Physical or offline applications delivered to KASE or CMD will be rejected.
  • Post-Qualification Experience Only: The 3-year experience requirement is strictly evaluated from the date of obtaining ICSI membership. Pre-qualification experience is not counted.
  • No Salary Slips / Offer Letters: Appointment letters or pay slips are not accepted as proof of experience. Applicants must upload formal experience certificates (or an affidavit detailing job responsibilities for current employment).
  • File Size Restrictions: Uploaded photograph must be JPEG < 200 KB, signature JPEG < 50 KB, and CV/certificates JPEG or PDF < 3 MB each.

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

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 60,000/- per month on contract basis.

Consolidated pay of Rs. 60,000/- per month on contract basis.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Centre for Management Development (CMD) recruitment portal at www.cmd.kerala.gov.in between 30 September 2026 (10:00 AM) and 13 October 2026 (05:00 PM).
  2. Access the online application form for the post of Company Secretary at Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (Notification No. KASE/1279/2020-Exe5).
  3. Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, ICSI membership, and 3-year post-qualification experience details.
  4. Upload scanned documents: passport-size color photograph (JPEG format, less than 200 KB), signature (JPEG format, less than 50 KB), updated CV, ICSI membership certificate, and post-qualification experience certificates/affidavit (JPEG or PDF format, maximum 3 MB each).
  5. Submit the application online and download the submission confirmation for future reference. Note: No physical/offline applications are accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee mentioned in notification).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The online application portal on www.cmd.kerala.gov.in closes on 13 October 2026 at 05:00 PM.

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