Quick Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Centre for Management Development (CMD), Govt. of Kerala |
| Work Location | Project Management Unit (PMU), Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Engagement | Contract – 2 years or till project completion |
| Total Vacancies | 08 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- + transaction charges (per post) |
Important Dates
| Online application starts | 15 July 2026 – 10:00 AM |
| Online application closes | 29 July 2026 – 05:00 PM |
| Cut-off date for age & experience | 01 July 2026 |
Vacancies & Salary
| Post | Vacancies | Upper Age | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Administrator | 01 | 40 years | Rs. 40,000/- |
| Clerk | 02 | 40 years | Rs. 30,000/- |
| Accountant | 02 | 40 years | Rs. 30,000/- |
| Office Assistant | 03 | 40 years | Rs. 25,000/- |
Age relaxation: As per Govt. of Kerala rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen.
Post-wise Eligibility (At a Glance)
1. System Administrator
- Education: B.E./B.Tech or Bachelor’s in Computer Science / IT / Electronics or equivalent.
- Core skills: System admin, network management, hardware troubleshooting, IT helpdesk; Windows/Linux, basic LAN/WAN, cybersecurity basics.
- Experience: 1+ year in IT system administration, preferably in Govt./PSU IT projects; hands-on in servers, workstations, internet & IT assets.
- Desirable: CompTIA A+ / Network+ / MS/Linux admin certificates; e‑Governance experience.
- Pay: Rs. 40,000/- per month.
2. Clerk
- Education: Any Bachelor’s degree.
- Skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook; digital file handling.
- Experience: 1+ year in admin/secretarial/clerical roles in Govt., PSU or reputed private organisation.
- Bonus if you have: Knowledge of Kerala Secretariat Manual, Govt. office procedures, digital document systems, or PMU/e‑Govt project experience.
- Pay: Rs. 30,000/- per month.
3. Accountant
- Education: B.Com. CA Inter / CMA Inter / MBA (Finance) preferred.
- Skills: Double-entry accounts, financial statements, Tally/ERP, strong Excel.
- Experience: 2+ years in accounts/finance, ideally in Govt./statutory body/PSU or externally-aided project; exposure to fund tracking, vouchers, bank reconciliation, statements.
- Bonus if you know: Kerala Financial Code, Govt. financial rules, treasury/SPARK, GST and audit processes.
- Pay: Rs. 30,000/- per month.
4. Office Assistant
- Education: SSLC (Class X) pass; higher qualification is a plus.
- Skills: Basic computer use; printer/scanner/photocopier; Malayalam fluency with basic English.
- Experience: 1+ year in any office or Govt./public sector set‑up; record and dispatch handling/front office experience preferred.
- Desirable: Willingness to travel to temple sites and regional offices.
- Pay: Rs. 25,000/- per month.
What You’ll Do (Key Duties)
System Administrator
- Keep PMU servers, PCs and network up and running.
- Handle IT helpdesk issues for staff.
- Maintain IT asset register and coordinate with vendors/AMC.
- Support security, user access and backup policies.
- Work closely with KITFRA’s technical team.
Clerk
- Manage letters, dak, dispatch and filing.
- Maintain registers and digital records as per PMU norms.
- Prepare agendas, minutes and follow‑up notes.
- Arrange meetings, travel and basic logistics.
- Support procurement files and compliance reports.
Accountant
- Maintain PMU books as per TDB Double Entry Accounting Rules 2012.
- Handle payments, vouchers and project bank ledger.
- Prepare monthly accounts, utilisation and burn‑rate reports.
- Support Finance Officer for TDB/High Court reports.
- Coordinate with auditors; prepare UCs and reimbursement claims.
Office Assistant
- Take care of photocopying, scanning, binding and dispatch.
- Handle inward/outward dak and internal file movement.
- Help keep the office and meeting spaces organised.
- Assist during meetings, visits and events.
- Support Clerks/Accountants and manage petty logistics.
How to Apply
- Go to https://cmd.kerala.gov.in/.
- Open the recruitment section and find “PMU – TDB Recruitment (Notification CMD/TDB/01/2026)”.
- Read the full notification:
download PDF
. - Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in all mandatory fields carefully – name, age, qualifications, experience etc.
- Upload:
- Recent photo (JPG, < 200 kB)
- Full signature (JPG, < 50 kB)
- Original/provisional certificates (10th, 12th, degree, experience, category etc.)
- Pay Rs. 500/- + charges online via the payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the application for your records.
Tip: Fill the form in one go and double‑check before final submit – changes after submission are not entertained.
Selection Process
CMD will decide the exact process based on number and quality of applications. It may include:
- Application and eligibility screening
- Criteria‑based shortlisting
- Written test
- Skill / proficiency test
- Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email/SMS/phone. Keep notifications on and check spam/junk folders too.
Key Instructions
- Indian citizens only.
- Use only recognised University/Board qualifications; upload certificates, not just mark lists.
- Certificates for reservation/relaxation must be recent (within 6 months) and from competent authority.
- False or mismatched information with documents will lead to rejection at any stage.
- CMD/PMU‑TDB can change the number of posts, cut‑off and process, or cancel the recruitment if needed.
- For form‑fill issues, contact Help Desk: 0471‑2320101 (Ext. 237, 250), Mon–Fri, 10 AM–5 PM.
Why This Project Is Interesting
The Travancore Devaswom Board manages 1,250+ temples across southern Kerala. The PMU is driving a full digital overhaul of its admin, finance and operations.
Joining this team means hands‑on work with a live, court‑monitored transformation project in the public sector – a strong experience boost for your profile.
