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Coir Board Director (RDT&E) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Offline for 1 Post

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Closing Date
08 March 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Coir Board 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. CoirBoard/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Director (RDT&E) (01 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Offline (By Post) 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 08 March 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Coir Board Regional Headquarters, Alappuzha, Kerala, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Officers of the Central Government/State Government/Statutory Authorities/Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR with five years’ regular service in a post in Pay Level 11. 🌐 Authority Official Website coirboard.gov.in ↗
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Coir Board Director (RDT&E) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Offline for 1 Post

The Coir Board, under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, has announced a recruitment drive to fill the post of Director (Research, Development, Training & Extension). This opportunity is available for officers serving under Central/State Government, Union Territory Administration, Statutory Bodies, or Autonomous Bodies on a deputation basis.

Overview

CompanyPost NameLast DateWebsite
Coir Board, Ministry of MSMEDirector (RDT&E)Within 45 days from 15.12.2025coirboard.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalaryPlace of Posting
Director (Research, Development, Training & Extension)1Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200)Central Coir Research Institute, Coir Board, Kalavoor, Alappuzha, Kerala

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Director (Research, Development, Training & Extension)

  • Essential Qualification:
    Officers of the Central Government/State Government/Statutory Authorities/Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR with five years’ regular service in a post in Pay Level 11.

    OR

    Doctorate in any branch of Textile Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Micro Biology, Biotechnology from a recognized University with 10 years experience in research & development.
  • Experience: 10 years in research & development (for candidates relying on Doctorate qualification).
  • Desirable: Experience in the field of coir or any other natural fibre.
  • Age Limit: Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the mode of application?
A:
Applications must be sent in hard copy to The Secretary, Coir Board, Coir House, MG Road, Kochi, Ernakulam-682016, within 45 days from the date of issue in Employment News. An advance copy can be emailed to [email protected].

Q2. Is this recruitment for permanent government employees?
A:
No, this is for deputation/short term contract basis for officers currently serving under Central/State Government or Autonomous Bodies.

Q3. What is the initial deputation period?
A:
The deputation will be initially for a period of three years.