Overview
Organization: Local Self-Government Department (LSGD), Government of Kerala
Total Vacancies: 231 Posts
Post Type: Engineer, Accountant, Finance Officer, Planner Consultant, Planner Associate, Planning Assistant, Computer Assistant, Architect, Surveyor, Lab Assistant
Job Type: Contract (Initially 1 Year, extendable based on project requirements)
Application Mode: Online only
Official Website: cmd.kerala.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
Start of Online Application: 21st January 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online: 30th January 2026 (5:00 PM)
Age & Experience Calculation Date: 1st January 2026
📍 Vacancy Details
A. Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) & Clusters (170 Posts):
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Monthly Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineer | 30 | 46,230 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 30 | 46,230 |
| Electrical Engineer | 22 | 46,230 |
| Hydrologist | 22 | 46,230 |
| Public Health Engineer | 22 | 46,230 |
| Accountant (Special Cadre) | 22 | 28,100 |
| Finance Officer (Special Cadre) | 22 | 32,550 |
B. Planning Department (49 Posts):
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Monthly Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Planner Consultant | 3 | 51,600 |
| Planner Associate | 28 | 35,000 |
| Planning Assistant | 3 | 30,000 |
| Planning Assistant (GIS) | 7 | 30,000 |
| Computer Assistant (GIS) | 2 | 20,000 |
| Computer Assistant (Office) | 2 | 22,240 |
| Architect | 1 | 30,000 |
| Surveyor | 3 | 22,240 |
C. Regional Laboratories – Engineering Department (12 Posts):
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Monthly Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer | 3 | 44,020 |
| Diploma Holder | 3 | 28,100 |
| Lab Assistant (ITI) | 6 | 21,175 |
Total Vacancies: 231 Posts
🎓 Educational Qualifications
For Engineering Posts:
- Environmental Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering (PG in Environmental Engineering preferred)
- Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Hydrologist: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental/Civil/Hydrology Engineering (PG in Environmental/Hydrology Engineering preferred)
- Public Health Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental/Public Health Engineering (PG in Environmental/Public Health Engineering preferred)
For Finance Posts:
- Accountant (Special Cadre): B.Com with Accountancy + 2 years relevant experience
- Finance Officer (Special Cadre): M.Com with Accountancy + 2 years relevant experience
For Planning Department:
- Planner Consultant: Post-Graduation in Town and Country Planning + 10 years experience
- Planner Associate: Post-Graduation in Town and Country Planning (experience preferred)
- Planning Assistant: B.Tech (Civil)/B.Arch/B.Plan/Degree in Architectural Engineering (experience preferred)
- Planning Assistant (GIS): PG in Geography/Geology with GIS expertise OR Degree in Remote Sensing/GIS (experience preferred)
- Computer Assistant (GIS): Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture (experience preferred)
- Computer Assistant (Office): Degree + Certificate in MS Office & DTP with English & Malayalam proficiency (experience preferred)
- Architect: Graduation in Architecture (experience preferred)
- Surveyor: ITI in Draughtsman (Civil)/Surveying OR Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering (experience preferred)
For Regional Laboratories:
- Graduate Engineer: B.Tech in Civil Engineering + 3 years experience
- Diploma Holder: Diploma in Civil Engineering + 2 years experience
- Lab Assistant (ITI): ITI Draughtsman in Civil + 1 year experience
Important Notes:
- All qualifications must be from recognized University/Institute
- Foreign degree holders must submit equivalency certificate from Association of Indian Universities
- Original or provisional certificates must be uploaded (mark sheets not accepted)
- Candidates must be Indian citizens
💰 Salary Details (Per Month – Consolidated)
| Salary Range | Posts |
|---|---|
| ₹51,600 | Planner Consultant |
| ₹46,230 | Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydrologist, Public Health Engineers |
| ₹44,020 | Graduate Engineer |
| ₹35,000 | Planner Associate |
| ₹32,550 | Finance Officer (Special Cadre) |
| ₹30,000 | Planning Assistant, Planning Assistant (GIS), Architect |
| ₹28,100 | Accountant (Special Cadre), Diploma Holder |
| ₹22,240 | Computer Assistant (Office), Surveyor |
| ₹21,175 | Lab Assistant (ITI) |
| ₹20,000 | Computer Assistant (GIS) |
Contract Period: Initially 1 year, extendable based on project requirements and Government approval
🎯 Selection Process
The selection may include one or more of the following methods:
- Application Screening – Review of educational qualifications and experience
- Written Examination – Objective/descriptive type questions
- Proficiency Test – Technical skills assessment
- Technical Presentation – For technical positions
- Group Discussion – To assess communication and teamwork
- Personal Interview – Final round of selection
Note:
- LSGD/CMD reserves the right to decide the selection methodology
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email, SMS, or phone
- Rights for cut-off marks and shortlisting criteria are reserved by CMD/LSGD
⏳ Age Limit (as on 1st January 2026)
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Planner Consultant | 50 years |
| All other posts | 36 years |
No lower age limit mentioned
📑 How to Apply
Application Mode: Online only through CMD Kerala website
Step 1: Visit the official website www.cmd.kerala.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the LSGD Recruitment 2026 notification link
Step 3: Click on “Apply Online” button
Step 4: Prepare scanned documents before starting:
- Recent photograph (less than 200 KB in JPG format)
- Signature (less than 50 KB in JPG format) – full signature, not initials or capitals
- Educational certificates (original or provisional)
- Experience certificates with joining/relieving dates, duties, responsibilities, signature & seal
- Affidavit for latest experience (if applicable)
Step 5: Fill the online application form with accurate details:
- Personal information
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience
- Contact details (valid email ID and mobile number – keep active)
Step 6: Upload all required documents in specified format
Step 7: Review all entries carefully (no corrections allowed after submission)
Step 8: Submit the application
Step 9: Take printout of submitted application for future reference
Important Instructions:
- Candidates can apply for multiple posts by submitting separate applications for each
- Incomplete/incorrect applications will be summarily rejected
- LSGD/CMD will not be responsible for any discrepancy
- Enable email notifications and regularly check spam folder
- Applications with blurred/illegible documents will be rejected
⚙️ Key Documents Required
For Online Application (Scanned Copies):
- Photograph
- Recent passport-size color photograph
- Size: Less than 200 KB
- Format: JPG only
- Signature
- Full signature on white paper (not initials, not capitals)
- Signed by candidate only
- Size: Less than 50 KB
- Format: JPG only
- Educational Certificates
- Degree/Diploma/ITI certificates (original or provisional from competent authority)
- Mark sheets NOT accepted
- Equivalency certificate (if applicable)
- Experience Certificates
- Must contain: joining date, relieving date, duties, responsibilities
- Must have signature and seal of authorized person
- For latest experience: Can submit affidavit with employer details, designation, period, nature of job
- Appointment letters, salary certificates, pay slips NOT accepted
- Other Documents
- Equivalency certificate (for foreign degrees or equivalent qualifications)
Valid Email ID and Mobile Number – Keep active throughout the recruitment process
📘 Important Links
| Link Type | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Notes:
- Contract Nature: Initially 1 year, extendable based on project needs
- Deployment: Selected candidates will work at locations/offices suggested by LSGD
- Payroll: Planning Department and Regional Lab candidates under CMD payroll; others as per project requirements
- Candidature: Provisionally accepted until document verification
- False Information: Any false/tampered information leads to immediate cancellation
- Communication: Only through registered email/mobile – no postal communication
- Rights Reserved: LSGD/CMD can modify, cancel notification, or revise vacancies anytime
For queries, regularly check the official website: www.cmd.kerala.gov.in
