KMB Port Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Kerala Maritime Board (KMB), a statutory board of the Government of Kerala, has invited applications through the Centre for Management Development (CMD) for 3 Port Officer posts on contract basis, with monthly consolidated pay of Rs.1,40,000/- including perks (TA/DA and official transportation). Applicants need a Foreign Going Master's Certificate (GoI or equivalent) with one year of command experience, or must be an Indian Navy officer of the rank stated below. The upper age limit is 55 years as on 09.11.2026. Applications are online at www.cmd.kerala.gov.in from 9 November 2026 (10:00 A.M.) to 18 November 2026 (05:00 P.M.).

KMB Port Officer at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About Kerala Maritime Board

Kerala Maritime Board is a statutory board of the Government of Kerala. It was constituted under the Kerala Maritime Board Act 2017 by merging the establishments of the Directorate of Ports, Kerala State Maritime Development Corporation Limited and Kerala Maritime Society. The Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram, invites the applications on behalf of the Board.

Vacancy Details

The notice prints no category-wise break-up of the 3 vacancies. It also reserves the right to revise the number of posts at any time.

Who Can Apply

The essential qualification and experience for Port Officer is either of the following:

• Foreign Going Master's Certificate (GoI or equivalent) with one year of command experience; OR
• Indian Navy officer not below Lieutenant Commander (Executive Branch) with Master (Foreign Going) certificate of service, not on the active list.

Preferred: one year or more of piloting and/or dredging experience.

The upper age limit is 55 years, counted as on 09.11.2026. The notice prints no age relaxation. Applicants must be citizens of India. The qualification must be from a recognized University/Institute. Applicants holding an equivalent qualification must submit an equivalency certificate issued by the competent authority, otherwise the application will not be considered. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The post is offered on contract basis. The monthly consolidated pay of Rs.1,40,000/- includes perks (TA/DA and official transportation). The notice does not state the length of the contract.

How to Apply for KMB Port Officer

1. Open the website of the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram, www.cmd.kerala.gov.in, and apply online between 9 November 2026 (10:00 A.M.) and 18 November 2026 (05:00 P.M.).
2. Fill up all relevant fields of the online application; incomplete or incorrect forms are summarily rejected.
3. Upload the latest photograph (less than 200 kB, *.JPG format only).
4. Sign on white paper, scan the full signature and upload it (less than 50 kB, *.JPG format only). Initials and signatures in capital letters are not allowed, and only the candidate may sign.
5. Upload valid certificates and supporting documents as proof of qualification and experience.
6. Keep the personal email ID and mobile number given in the application active until the recruitment process ends.

Documents named in the notice

• Original certificate or provisional certificate of educational qualification issued by a competent authority. Mark sheets, consolidated mark sheets or statements are not accepted and such applications are rejected.
• Experience certificate stating date of joining, relieving, duties and responsibilities, with signature and seal of the authorised person. Appointment letters, salary certificates and pay slips are not accepted in place of it.
• For the latest experience only, an affidavit with details of employer, designation, period, nature of job, tasks and responsibilities may be uploaded.
• Equivalency certificate from the competent authority, where the qualification is an equivalent one.

Self-declarations, affidavits, undertakings or other self-certified statements are not accepted as proof of qualification or experience.

Selection and Interview

CMD reserves the right to decide the selection process based on requirements. It may include application screening, criteria-based screening, a written test, group discussion, a skill test/proficiency test, an interview, or any combination of these. CMD also reserves the rights for the cut-off marks and shortlisting rules at all stages.

Only shortlisted candidates receive intimation by email, SMS or phone call. CMD may send the intimation to download call letters for the written test, proficiency assessment or interview to the registered email ID. Candidates should enable email notifications and check the spam or junk folder.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• If any lapse is found during scrutiny, the candidature is rejected even if the candidate has reached the final stage or a later stage.
• If the details in the online form do not match the original documents, the candidature is rejected.
• False or incorrect information can lead to cancellation or termination of candidature or appointment without notice.
• CMD may call for additional documentary evidence of qualification, experience or other notified eligibility requirements.
• Blurred or illegible photograph or signature, or ambiguous experience certificates, lead to rejection.
• CMD/KMB may modify or cancel the notification, revise the number of posts or stop the recruitment process without giving a reason, and may debar a candidate for malpractice or a fraudulent claim of any benefit, relaxation or concession.
• KMB/CMD is not responsible for any discrepancy in submitting the online application.

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