LSGD Kerala Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 235 Engineer, Accountant, Planner & Other Posts
The Local Self-Government Department (LSGD), Government of Kerala, has released a recruitment notification for 235 contractual vacancies across various disciplines. The recruitment is conducted by the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram. Eligible candidates with qualifications ranging from ITI to Post Graduation can apply online from 21 January to 30 January 2026.
LSGD Kerala Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Local Self-Government Department, Government of Kerala (LSGD Kerala) |
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| Post Name | Engineer, Accountant, Finance Officer, Planner, Architect, Surveyor, Lab Assistant, etc. |
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| No of Posts | 235 |
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| Advt No | No.CMD/LSGD/001/2026 |
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| Salary | Rs.20,000/- to Rs.51,600/- per month (Consolidated) |
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| Qualification | ITI to Post Graduation (varies by post) |
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| Start Date for Apply | 21/01/2026 (10:00 AM) |
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| Last Date for Apply | 30/01/2026 (05:00 PM) |
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| Official Website | cmd.kerala.gov.in |
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Vacancy Details
Vacancies in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) & Clusters
| Post Name | Total Posts | Monthly Remuneration (Rs.) |
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| 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 |
Vacancies in Planning Department
| Post Name | Total Posts | Monthly Remuneration (Rs.) |
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| Planner Consultant | 03 | 51,600 |
| Planner Associate | 28 | 35,000 |
| Planning Assistant | 03 | 30,000 |
| Planning Assistant (GIS) | 07 | 30,000 |
| Computer Assistant (GIS) | 02 | 20,000 |
| Computer Assistant (Office) | 02 | 22,240 |
| Architect | 01 | 30,000 |
| Surveyor | 03 | 22,240 |
Vacancies in Regional Laboratories (Engineering Dept.)
| Post Name | Total Posts | Monthly Remuneration (Rs.) |
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| Graduate Engineer | 03 | 44,020 |
| Diploma Holder | 03 | 28,100 |
| Lab Assistant (ITI) | 06 | 21,175 |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Environmental Engineer
- Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
- Desirable: Post-Graduation in Environmental Engineering.
- Experience: Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Mechanical Engineer
- Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Electrical Engineer
- Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Hydrologist
- Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental/Civil/Hydrology Engineering.
- Desirable: Post-Graduation in Environmental or Hydrology Engineering.
- Experience: Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Public Health Engineer
- Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental or Public Health Engineering.
- Desirable: Post-Graduation in Environmental or Public Health Engineering.
- Experience: Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Accountant (Special Cadre)
- Essential: B.Com with Accountancy.
- Experience: 2 years of relevant experience; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Finance Officer (Special Cadre)
- Essential: M.Com with Accountancy.
- Experience: 2 years of relevant experience; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Planner Consultant
- Essential: Post-Graduation in Town and Country Planning.
- Experience: 10 years' experience in the field; Upper age limit 50 years.
Eligibility for Planner Associate
- Essential: Post-Graduation in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.
- Desirable: Experience in the field.
- Experience: Preference given to experienced candidates; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Planning Assistant
- Essential: B.Tech (Civil Engineering)/B.Arch./B.Plan/Degree in Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
- Desirable: Experience in the field.
- Experience: Preference given to experienced candidates; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Planning Assistant (GIS)
- Essential: Post-Graduation in Geography/Geology with GIS expertise OR Degree in Remote Sensing/GIS.
- Desirable: Proficiency in GIS software.
- Experience: Preference given to experienced candidates; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Computer Assistant (GIS)
- Essential: Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture or equivalent.
- Experience: Preference given to experienced candidates; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Computer Assistant (Office)
- Essential: Degree or equivalent + certificate in MS Office and DTP with proficiency in English and Malayalam.
- Experience: Preference given to experienced candidates; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Architect
- Essential: Graduation in Architecture.
- Experience: Preference given to experienced candidates; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Surveyor
- Essential: ITI Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil)/Surveying OR Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Experience: Preference given to experienced candidates; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Graduate Engineer
- Essential: B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
- Experience: 3 years of relevant experience; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Diploma Holder
- Essential: Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Experience: 2 years of relevant experience; Upper age limit 36 years.
Eligibility for Lab Assistant (ITI)
- Essential: ITI Draughtsman in Civil.
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience; Upper age limit 36 years.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
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| Notification Date | 21/01/2026 |
| Starting Date for Submitting Online Application | 21/01/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Submitting Online Application | 30/01/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age Criteria | 01/01/2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Experience | 01/01/2026 |
Selection Process
The selection process may comprise of Written Examination/Proficiency Test/Technical Presentation and/or Personal Interview. The recruitment authority reserves the right to decide the selection modes. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email/SMS.
Important Links
FAQs
Q: What is the last date to apply for LSGD Kerala Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 30/01/2026 at 05:00 PM.
Q: What is the total number of vacancies?
A: There are a total of 235 vacancies announced.
Q: What is the age limit for these posts?
A: The upper age limit varies by post, generally ranging from 36 to 50 years as of 01/01/2026.
Q: Is experience mandatory for all posts?
A: While some posts require specific years of experience (e.g., Accountant, Finance Officer, Engineers), others consider experience as a desirable qualification or provide preference.