POST DETAILS :
Centre for Management Development (CMD) has released a notification for the post of CMD Kerala Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Centre for Management Development (CMD)
CMD Kerala Recruitment 2026
No.CMD/DCD/01/202
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 06/05/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06/05/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 21/05/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Post Qualification Experience | 01/05/2026 |
FEES DETAILS
| All Categories | Notification does not explicitly mention any application fee; candidates should refer to online form for any fee requirement. |
Notification PDF
Download Drugs Control Department Kerala Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (No.CMD/DCD/01/2026)
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Drugs Inspector | 30 years |
| Data Entry Operator | 40 years |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
Post-wise Educational Qualification & Experience
| Post Name | Educational Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Assistant Drugs Inspector | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognised University; higher qualification in relevant domain is desirable. Required skills include strong communication, technical writing, development of training materials (online tools & multimedia), good organisational, analytical and presentation skills. |
| Data Entry Operator |
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VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post 40
| Post | Total Posts | District-wise Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Drugs Inspector | 30 | Thiruvananthapuram – 6, Kollam – 3, Pathanamthitta – 1, Alappuzha – 2, Kottayam – 2, Ernakulam – 3, Thrissur – 3, Palakkad – 2, Malappuram – 2, Kozhikode – 3, Kannur – 2, Kasaragod – 1 |
| Data Entry Operator | 10 | Thiruvananthapuram – 5, Kollam – 1, Ernakulam – 1, Thrissur – 1, Kozhikode – 1, Kannur – 1 |
Salary & Tenure
| Post | Consolidated Pay | Tenure / Term of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Drugs Inspector | ₹30,000 per month | 17 months or up to completion of ongoing projects; extendable based on requirement. |
| Data Entry Operator | ₹24,000 per month | 1 year or up to completion of projects at hand; extendable based on requirement. |
Roles & Responsibilities
| Post | Key Roles & Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Assistant Drugs Inspector |
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| Data Entry Operator | Support development and operation of online portal for service delivery related to poison permits/licences, drug allotment, RMS/narcotic drug allotment, blood storage centres, prosecutions and drug quality monitoring. |
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Application Screening | CMD will scrutinise online applications for completeness, eligibility, and conformity with notified criteria; incomplete/incorrect applications will be rejected. |
| 2. Shortlisting | CMD reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on eligibility and may seek additional documentary evidence in support of qualifications/experience. |
| 3. Test / Skill Test / Interview | Selection process may include written test, group discussion, skill/proficiency test, interview, or a combination of these, as decided by CMD. |
| 4. Final Selection & Deployment | Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email/SMS/phone; selected candidates will be deployed in Drugs Control Department on outsourced basis through CMD. |
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the official website of Centre for Management Development (CMD) at https://cmd.kerala.gov.in and open the online application link for Drugs Control Department recruitment.
- Read the detailed notification carefully and ensure eligibility for the chosen post before applying online.
- Fill in all relevant fields in the online application form accurately; incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected and no subsequent information will be entertained.
- Scan and upload latest passport size photograph (JPG, less than 200 kB) and full signature on white paper (JPG, less than 50 kB); signature must be in running hand (not CAPITAL letters) and by the candidate only.
- Upload required educational qualification certificates (original or provisional), not just mark sheets/consolidated statements; experience certificates must clearly mention joining/relieving dates, duties and responsibilities.
- For latest experience, if experience certificate is not available, applicant may upload an affidavit with employer details, designation, period, nature of job, tasks and responsibilities (only for latest experience).
- Ensure a valid personal email ID and mobile number remain active throughout the recruitment process to receive intimation regarding tests/interview.
- Submit the online application on or before 21/05/2026 (05:00 PM) and keep a copy of the submitted form and uploaded documents for future reference.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
| Link Type | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click here to Apply |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
CMD Kerala Recruitment Apply Online | CMD Kerala Recruitment Official Website | CMD Kerala Recruitment Direct Link | CMD Kerala Recruitment Selection Process | CMD Kerala Recruitment eligibility criteria | CMD Kerala Recruitment notification PDF
FAQs :
How many vacancies are there in CMD Drugs Control Department Recruitment 2026?
A total of 40 vacancies have been announced
What are the application dates for CMD Kerala Drugs Control Department 2026?
The online application starts on 06 May 2026 at 10:00 AM and the last date for submitting the online form is 21 May 2026 up to 5:00 PM through the official CMD website.
What is the age limit for CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Recruitment 2026?
As on 01 May 2026, the upper age limit is 30 years for Assistant Drugs Inspector and 40 years for Data Entry Operator, as specified in the recruitment notification.