The latest Centre for Management Development (CMD) Drugs Control Department Kerala Recruitment 2026 has been released on 06 May 2026 on the official website https://cmd.kerala.gov.in. A total of 40 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Assistant Drugs Inspector (30) and Data Entry Operator (10). Candidates aged up to 30 years for Assistant Drugs Inspector and 40 years for Data Entry Operator with the required educational qualifications (B.Pharm for ADI / Graduate + PGDCA for DEO) are eligible to apply online. The online application process started on 06 May 2026 and will remain open until 21 May 2026 (5:00 PM). The official notification PDF and online application link are provided below for easy access and submission.
CMD Kerala Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
CMD Thiruvananthapuram has released a notification (No.CMD/DCD/01/2026) for recruitment to various posts in the Drugs Control Department, Government of Kerala on an outsourced, contract basis. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the CMD website within the specified dates; no other mode of application is accepted.
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Recruitment 2026 Overview
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Vacancy 2026
A total of 40 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Drugs Inspector and Data Entry Operator at various district offices of Drugs Control Department, Kerala.
Post-wise & District-wise Vacancies
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Eligibility Criteria 2026
Post-wise Educational Qualification & Experience
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Age Limit 2026
The upper age limit is different for each post and is calculated as on 01/05/2026 as per the notification.
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Application Fee 2026
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Salary & Tenure
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Roles & Responsibilities
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Selection Process 2026
How to Apply for CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of Centre for Management Development (CMD) at https://cmd.kerala.gov.in and open the online application link for Drugs Control Department recruitment.
- Read the detailed notification carefully and ensure eligibility for the chosen post before applying online.
- Fill in all relevant fields in the online application form accurately; incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected and no subsequent information will be entertained.
- Scan and upload latest passport size photograph (JPG, less than 200 kB) and full signature on white paper (JPG, less than 50 kB); signature must be in running hand (not CAPITAL letters) and by the candidate only.
- Upload required educational qualification certificates (original or provisional), not just mark sheets/consolidated statements; experience certificates must clearly mention joining/relieving dates, duties and responsibilities.
- For latest experience, if experience certificate is not available, applicant may upload an affidavit with employer details, designation, period, nature of job, tasks and responsibilities (only for latest experience).
- Ensure a valid personal email ID and mobile number remain active throughout the recruitment process to receive intimation regarding tests/interview.
- Submit the online application on or before 21/05/2026 (05:00 PM) and keep a copy of the submitted form and uploaded documents for future reference.
CMD Drugs Control Department Kerala Application Form
Eligible candidates who fulfil the required educational qualification, age and experience criteria can apply online for Assistant Drugs Inspector and Data Entry Operator posts through the CMD website within the stipulated period.
The online application form must be completely and correctly filled, with clear and valid uploads of photograph, signature, educational certificates and experience documents, failing which the candidature is liable to be rejected at any stage.
Application Mode: Online only via CMD Thiruvananthapuram website – https://cmd.kerala.gov.in
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must carefully read the notification and ensure that all eligibility conditions are satisfied before submitting the online application.
CMD/Drugs Control Department will not be responsible for discrepancies in online submission; any lapse detected at any stage can lead to rejection even after selection.
- Candidates must not furnish false, tampered or fabricated information or suppress material facts; discrepancies between online data and original documents will result in cancellation of candidature.
- Qualifications must be from recognised universities/institutes; candidates claiming equivalent qualifications must upload equivalency certificates from the competent authority.
- Only original or provisional certificates issued by competent authority are acceptable for educational qualification; mere mark sheets or consolidated statements will not be accepted.
- Applications with blurred/illegible photograph/signature or ambiguous experience certificates will be rejected.
- CMD/Drugs Control Department reserves the right to modify/cancel the notification, revise number of posts, decide cut-off marks/shortlisting criteria and debar candidates for malpractice or fraudulent claims.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the selection process through email/SMS/phone; candidates should also check spam/junk mail folders regularly.
- For any technical issues in filling the online application, candidates can contact CMD Help Desk at 0471-2320101 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on working days (Monday–Friday).
