Centre for Management Development
Contractual / Regular

KSID Kerala Principal Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 23, 2026
Principal

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Postgraduate296
Ph.D94
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 1,50,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 65 Years (as on 30.06.2026)
Job Location
Kerala29Thiruvananthapuram7+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 16, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window16 Sep – 15 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

Essential: Ph.D. Degree and First Class or equivalent at either Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant branch. Minimum 15 years of experience in teaching/research/industry, out of which at least 3 years shall be at the post equivalent to that of Professor.
Desirable: At least two successful Ph.D. scholars guided as Supervisor/Co-Supervisor and minimum 8 research publications in SCI journals / UGC / AICTE approved list of journals.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The upper age limit is 65 years as on 30.06.2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Proficiency Assessment / Group Discussion

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

The selection process comprises initial application screening based on academic credentials and experience, followed by Proficiency Assessment, Group Discussion, and/or Personal Interview conducted by the Centre for Management Development (CMD) and KSID.

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 Principal leads the Kerala State Institute of Design (KSID) located at Chandanathope, Kollam. Established by the Government of Kerala under KASE (Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence), KSID delivers postgraduate and undergraduate design programs in industrial, communication, and textile/apparel design. The Principal serves as the administrative and academic executive, guiding curriculum innovation, industry collaborations, design studio governance, and government consultancy projects in an autonomous creative academic setting.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for an initial term of 5 (five) years, extendable for one additional term based on performance evaluation and institutional requirements.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As the apex institutional executive head (Principal), the position reports directly to the Governing Body of KSID and the Department of Skills, Government of Kerala, providing high-level leadership and state-wide academic influence.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Online applications must be submitted via www.cmd.kerala.gov.in strictly by 5:00 PM on October 15, 2026.
  • Candidates must possess at least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including a mandatory 3 years at the level of Professor.
  • Uploading mark sheets or consolidated grade cards instead of degree/provisional certificates will lead to summary rejection.
  • Experience certificates must clearly indicate date of joining, date of relieving, designation, responsibilities, and official seal; appointment letters or pay slips alone will not be accepted.
  • Signatures must be genuine full signatures; initials or capitalized signatures are not permitted.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated pay of Rs. 1,50,000/-.

Monthly consolidated pay of Rs. 1,50,000/- for a contract period of 5 years, extendable for one more term based on performance.

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 portal of Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram at www.cmd.kerala.gov.in.
  2. Navigate to the Recruitment section and locate Notification No. KSID/CMD/001/2026 for Kerala State Institute of Design (KSID).
  3. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional experience details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph (JPG, under 200 KB) and full signature on white paper (JPG, under 50 KB).
  5. Upload original or provisional degree certificates and detailed experience certificates specifying joining and relieving dates. Submit the online application on or before October 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed in the notification.

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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 deadline to submit the online application on www.cmd.kerala.gov.in is October 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

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