Kerala Maritime Board Port Officer Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts (Contract, KMB/CMD/002/2026)
On behalf of the Kerala Maritime Board (KMB), a statutory board of the Government of Kerala, the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram has issued Notification No. KMB/CMD/002/2026 dated 09.11.2026 inviting online applications for 3 posts of Port Officer on contract basis at a monthly consolidated pay of Rs 1,40,000 including perks (TA/DA and official transportation). Applications are accepted online only through cmd.kerala.gov.in from 09.11.2026 (10:00 AM) to 18.11.2026 (05:00 PM). Selection may include screening, written test, group discussion, proficiency test and/or interview as decided by CMD. This is an independent summary and not an official government website; please read the official notice before applying.
Important dates
Notification date
9 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Online application starts
9 Nov 2026 · 10:00 am IST
Last date of online application
18 Nov 2026 · 05:00 pm IST
Age cut-off date
9 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
Foreign Going Master's Certificate (GoI or equivalent) with one year of command experience; or an Indian Navy officer not below the rank of Lieutenant Commander (Executive Branch) with a Master (Foreign Going) certificate of service, not on the active list. Preferred: one year or more of piloting and/or dredging experience. Upper age limit 55 years as on 09.11.2026. Indian citizens only.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Port Officer (contract) | Total | 3 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Application screening / criteria-based screening
Written test, group discussion, skill/proficiency test and/or interview as decided by CMD/KMB
Only shortlisted candidates are informed by email/SMS/phone
How to apply
- Open cmd.kerala.gov.in > Recruitment > Port Officer at Kerala Maritime Board
- Apply online between 09.11.2026 (10:00 AM) and 18.11.2026 (05:00 PM)
- Upload photo (<200 kB JPG), signature (<50 kB JPG) and valid certificates/experience proofs
- Keep your email ID and mobile number active till the process ends
Official notification
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