CMD DSSSC Kerala Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 121 Posts
Department of Soil Survey and Soil Conservation (DSSSC), through Centre for Management Development (CMD), Government of Kerala, has announced the DSSSC Kerala Recruitment 2026 in accordance with the National Soil Mapping Programme. Interested candidates are welcome to apply via online applications up to the 22nd of January 2026, 5:00 PM and the eligible candidates are the nationals of India possessing the required qualifications and experience. It is indeed an excellent prospect of Government Jobs in Kerala and the selection might be through several stages. The successful candidates will be hired on a contract basis of 1 year where they will be posted anywhere within Kerala.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Field Offices | Soil Survey Officer | 12 |
| Field Assistant | 19 | |
| Lascar | 16 | |
| Soil Testing Laboratories | Research Assistant | 12 |
| Lab Assistant | 07 | |
| Lab Attender | 07 | |
| Field Assistant | 07 | |
| Lascar | 12 | |
| Others | GIS Experts | 20 |
| Project Consultant | 02 | |
| Data Entry Operator | 07 | |
| Total Posts | 121 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Soil Survey Officer |
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| Field Assistant (Field Offices) |
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| Lascar (Field Offices) |
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| Research Assist. (Soil Testing Labs) |
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| Lab Assistant |
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| Lab Attender |
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| Field Assistant (Soil Testing Labs) |
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| Lascar (Soil Testing Labs) |
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| GIS Experts |
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| Project Consultant |
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| Data Entry Operator |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: January 08, 2026, 10:00 AM
- Last Date for Apply: January 22, 2026, 05:00 PM
Age Limit (as on August 01, 2025)
- Maximum Age: 36 Years for most posts
- Project Consultant: No upper age limit specified
Application Fee
- No application fee mentioned
Application Mode
- Mode: Online
Pay Scale
- Soil Survey Officer / Research Assistant: Rs. 46,230/- per month
- Field Assistant / Lab Assistant: Rs. 21,070/- per month
- Lascar / Lab Attender: Rs. 19,310/- per month
- GIS Experts: Rs. 32,550/- per month
- Project Consultant: Rs. 50,000/- per month
- Data Entry Operator: Rs. 22,240/- per month
Selection Process
- DSSSC/CMD will decide on which of the following stages to be selected and/or a blend of the following stages.
- Written Examination to determine knowledge and aptitude of domain.
- Computer Proficiency Test in regards to technical skills.
- Group Discussion to assess teamwork and communicational skills.
- Proficiency test/ Skill test which is job specific.
- Personal Interview to determine general appropriateness to the position.
How to Apply for CMD DSSSC Kerala Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at https://www.cmd.kerala.gov.in
- Go to the “Notification” menu on the homepage and open the sub menu of “Recruitment” under the Notifications.
- Search and select the advert with the heading “Recruitment for Selection to Various Posts in DSSSC”
- Read the full notification carefully to ensure that one is eligible.
- Click on the notification link of apply online.
- Sign up or sign in in case of being registered on the CMD portal.
- Complete online application form with correct personal, educational and experience information.
- Attach necessary submission such as recent photograph (not more than 200 kB, in JPG format) and signature (not more than 50 kB, in JPG format).
- Check the complete application and send it in time.
- Print out the application submitted and mark the registration number on it so that you can refer to it later.
FAQs
It is to be applied online on the official CMD site. Prospective employees are expected to fill all the necessary information, attach a recent photo, signature and other certificates and make sure that all entries are checked before finalizing the application. Individual applications are necessary in case of multiple posts.
It can be by use of written examination, computer knowledge tests, group interviews, ability /proficiency tests or even personal interviews. The stages that may be combined by CMD/DSSSC based on the post requirements are as follows. Shortlisted candidates can only be contacted through e-mail or SMS.
Recruitment will be done at the discretion of 1 year contract, which will be posted anywhere in Kerala. Employment is based on the post and the candidates are required to abide by all terms and conditions as contained in the official notification.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.cmd.kerala.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.cmd.kerala.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.recruitopen.com |
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Last date to apply
22 Jan, 2026
