CMD Kerala Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 40 Assistant Drugs Inspector, DEO Posts

By: Saurabh Ninawe

On: 11/05/2026

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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.

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EventDate
Notification Date06/05/2026
Online Application Start Date06/05/2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Online Application21/05/2026 (05:00 PM)
Cut-off Date for Age & Post Qualification Experience01/05/2026
All CategoriesNotification 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)

PostUpper Age Limit
Assistant Drugs Inspector30 years
Data Entry Operator40 years

Post-wise Educational Qualification & Experience

Post NameEducational Qualification & Experience
Assistant Drugs InspectorBachelor 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
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University; and
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) / Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a Government recognised institution.
  • Minimum 1 year experience as Data Entry Operator with good knowledge of MS Office and computer operations.
  • Desirable: KGTE Lower (English & Malayalam) and KGTE Higher (English) Typewriting certificates; preference for candidates with experience in Government projects.
PostTotal PostsDistrict-wise Distribution
Assistant Drugs Inspector30Thiruvananthapuram – 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 Operator10Thiruvananthapuram – 5, Kollam – 1, Ernakulam – 1, Thrissur – 1, Kozhikode – 1, Kannur – 1

Salary & Tenure

PostConsolidated PayTenure / Term of Appointment
Assistant Drugs Inspector₹30,000 per month17 months or up to completion of ongoing projects; extendable based on requirement.
Data Entry Operator₹24,000 per month1 year or up to completion of projects at hand; extendable based on requirement.

Roles & Responsibilities

PostKey Roles & Responsibilities
Assistant Drugs Inspector
  • Assist enforcement wing officers in tasks under One Health response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in medicines regulation.
  • Support implementation of New Program on Return of Unused Drugs (nPROUD) across the state.
  • Accompany officers for field inspections to check misuse of antimicrobials/psychotropic drugs and collect samples to detect substandard antimicrobials.
  • Assist enforcement wing officers in duties under Rule 51 of Drugs Rules 1945 including legal matters and court proceedings.
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the Drugs Controller / Controlling Authority.
Data Entry OperatorSupport 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

StageDetails
1. Application ScreeningCMD will scrutinise online applications for completeness, eligibility, and conformity with notified criteria; incomplete/incorrect applications will be rejected.
2. ShortlistingCMD reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on eligibility and may seek additional documentary evidence in support of qualifications/experience.
3. Test / Skill Test / InterviewSelection process may include written test, group discussion, skill/proficiency test, interview, or a combination of these, as decided by CMD.
4. Final Selection & DeploymentOnly shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email/SMS/phone; selected candidates will be deployed in Drugs Control Department on outsourced basis through CMD.
  • 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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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.

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