🏛️ CMD Thiruvananthapuram :
⚠️ Application Concluded

Scheduled Castes Development Department (SCDD) Invites Application for 10 District Coordinator and Various Posts

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Verified Notification Data
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Total Vacancies
10 Posts
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
Closing Date
27 July 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization CMD Thiruvananthapuram 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. CMD/PGA/3162/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment : 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count State Programme Manager, State Level Coordinators, and District Coordinators (10 Posts)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online (Google Form) 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 27 July 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
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💵 8. Application Fee No, there is no application fee mentioned.
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification State Programme Manager: 🌐 Authority Official Website cmd.kerala.gov.in ↗

📋 Candidate Application Checklist

Candidates must verify and arrange the following documents in chronological order prior to submitting their application:

Bio-data / Proforma: Duly completed, signed application form (per notification format).
Original Certificates: 10th / Matriculation (DOB proof), Essential Degrees & Marksheets.
Self-Attested Photocopies: Two complete sets of photocopies of all relevant testimonials.
Passport Photographs: 2 to 4 recent passport-size colour photographs (same as bio-data).
Valid Photo ID Proof: Original Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card.
Experience & NOC: Experience certificates and "No Objection Certificate" if currently employed.

🎯 Selection Methodology, Screening Contingency & Perks

📝 Preliminary Screening Test Clause (Turnout Contingency)

In the event of a disproportionately high candidate turnout for the selection process, the competent committee reserves the discretionary right to conduct an objective preliminary written / screening test to shortlist candidates before calling them for personal interview.

🚆 Traveling Allowance / Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) Disclosure

No TA/DA will be paid or admissible to any candidate for attending the written examination / document verification. Candidates are required to make their own arrangements for travel, boarding, and lodging.

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State Programme Manager, State Level Coordinators, and District Coordinators

Scheduled Castes Development Department (SCDD), Government of Kerala

The Centre for Management Development (CMD), on behalf of the Scheduled Castes Development Department (SCDD), Government of Kerala, invites applications for the engagement of personnel on a contract basis for a period of one year. The positions are for the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). Eligible candidates with a Master's degree and relevant experience can apply online.

Quick Overview
Particular Details
OrganizationSCDD (Govt. of Kerala) / CMD
Post NamesState Programme Manager, State Level Coordinators, District Coordinators
Total Vacancies10
Application ModeOnline (Google Form)
Last Date27th July 2026 (5:00 PM)
Job TypeContract (1 Year)
Official Websitecmd.kerala.gov.in
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, IN

Employment Type:CONTRACT

Number of Vacancies:10

Educational Qualification:

  • State Programme Manager: Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Rural Development, Management, Economics, or any other recognized discipline. Ph.D. desirable.
  • State Level Coordinators: Master's Degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Public Administration, Management, Economics, or any other recognized discipline.
  • District Coordinators: Master's Degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Arts, Commerce, or Management (any discipline).
  • Mandatory for all posts: Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.

Experience:

  • State Programme Manager: Minimum 5 years in a senior programme management/leadership role in a PMU, PSU, Government Department, or development sector organization.
  • State Level Coordinators: Minimum 3 years in coordinating and monitoring Government/development programmes.
  • District Coordinators: Minimum 1 year in field-level implementation of development programmes.

Skills:Project management, planning, budgeting, monitoring & evaluation, stakeholder coordination, team leadership, community mobilization, documentation, reporting, proficiency in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026):

  • State Programme Manager: Up to 40 years.
  • State Level Coordinators: Up to 35 years.
  • District Coordinators: Up to 30 years.

Salary (Consolidated per month):

  • State Programme Manager: ₹35,000
  • State Level Coordinators: ₹30,000
  • District Coordinators: ₹25,000
Salary may be fixed based on qualification and relevant experience.

Selection Procedure: Proficiency Test, followed by an Interview.

Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

Candidates who wish to apply for the SCDD Recruitment 2026 must apply online through the Google Form link. The application must be submitted along with a detailed CV.

  1. Visit Application Link: Go to the official application form: https://forms.gle/rNf4tuy3p7Wxx1JY6.
  2. Fill the Form: Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
  3. Upload CV: Attach a detailed CV as required.
  4. Review & Submit: Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
  5. Deadline: Submit the application on or before 27th July 2026 (5:00 PM).

Note: The posts require extensive travel and field visits across the State. Candidates should be willing to travel as required.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date: 20 July 2026

Last Date for Online Application: 27 July 2026 (5:00 PM)

Official Notification (PDF):

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Key Instructions for Candidates

  • Reservation: The posts of State Level Coordinators and District Coordinators are open only for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates. For the State Programme Manager post, preference will be given to SC candidates, particularly from Vulnerable Scheduled Caste communities (Vedan, Nayadi, Kalladi, Chakillian).
  • Application Completeness: Incomplete applications or those without a detailed CV will be summarily rejected. Information furnished later will not be entertained.
  • Experience Certificate: Appointment letters, salary certificates, or pay slips will not be accepted in lieu of a proper work experience certificate.
  • No TA/DA: No Travelling Allowance or Dearness Allowance will be paid for attending any stage of the recruitment process.
  • Communication: Candidates must provide a valid email ID and mobile number, which should be kept active until the completion of the recruitment process.
  • Eligibility Relaxation: The Selection Committee has the right to provide relaxation on qualification or age against experience.
  • Help Desk: For queries, candidates may contact the help desk at 0471-2320101 (ext: 226) between 10 AM and 5 PM on working days.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application submission is 27th July 2026 (5:00 PM).
How many vacancies are there?
There are a total of 10 vacancies: 1 State Programme Manager, 2 State Level Coordinators, and 7 District Coordinators.
What is the educational qualification required?
A Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Rural Development, Management, Economics, or related disciplines is required. Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Malayalam is mandatory.
How can I apply?
You must apply online through the Google Form link provided in the notification: https://forms.gle/rNf4tuy3p7Wxx1JY6.
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee mentioned.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes a Proficiency Test followed by an Interview.
What is the age limit?
The upper age limit is 40 years for State Programme Manager, 35 years for State Level Coordinators, and 30 years for District Coordinators.
Is this a permanent job?
No, this is a contractual position for a period of one year.
Are these posts reserved for SC candidates?
The posts of State Level Coordinators and District Coordinators are open only for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates. For State Programme Manager, preference will be given to SC candidates.