CMD DSSSC Kerala Recruitment 2026: 121 DEO, Lab Attender and Other Posts - Online Application

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 36 years for all posts except Project Consultant
• Project Consultant: No upper age limit specified
• The age criteria are as of 01-08-2025

Qualifications

• Field Offices:
  • Soil Survey Officer: B.Sc. Agriculture
  • Field Assistant: VHSE (Agriculture) passed
  • Lascar: SSLC passed
• Soil Testing Laboratories:
  • Research Assistant: B.Sc. Agriculture
  • Lab Assistant: B.Sc. Life Sciences (Chemistry preferred)
  • Lab Attender: SSLC passed
  • Field Assistant: VHSE (Agriculture) passed
  • Lascar: SSLC passed
• Others:
  • GIS Experts: Post-Graduation in Geo-Informatics
  • Project Consultant: Not specified
  • Data Entry Operator: 12th pass + DCA

Essential Qualifications

• Recognized university/institution qualification
• Equivalency certificate required for equivalent qualifications
• Foreign degree holders must submit equivalency from a competent authority/Association of Indian Universities
• Provisional/original certificates must be uploaded
• Upload of mark sheets in lieu of certificates not accepted

Desirable

• Soil Survey Officer: 6 months of experience (Desirable)
• Research Assistant: 6 months lab experience (Desirable)

Experience

• Project Consultant: Minimum 15 years of experience in Soil Survey
• Data Entry Operator: 1 year experience
• Age/date cut-offs apply (see age details)

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08-01-2026
• Starting date for online application: 08-01-2026, 10:00 AM
• Last date for online application: 22-01-2026, 05:00 PM
• Cut-off date for Age Criteria: 01-08-2025
• Cut-off date for Experience: 01-01-2026
• Updated information: January 9, 2026

Application Fees

• Not specified in the notification. Please refer to the official notification for exact fee details.

Instructions and Additional Information

• This is a state-wide recruitment; postings may be anywhere in the state at the discretion of DSSSC.
• Applicants may apply for multiple posts but must submit separate online applications for each post.
• Ensure all required fields are completed in the online application; incomplete or incorrect forms will be rejected.
• Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active for all communications.
• Uploads should be in the specified formats and sizes (photos, signatures, certificates, and experience letters with details).
• The CMD/DSSSC reserves the right to modify or cancel the notification or the recruitment process at any time without providing reasons.
• Contract appointments are for a period of 1 year.
• If claiming latest experience, applicants may upload an AFFIDAVIT with details of employer, designation, period, and responsibilities (applicable only to the latest experience).
• The organization may request additional documentary evidence to support qualifications/experience.
• Beware of phishing or unofficial channels; use only the official CMD Kerala website and notification PDF linked above.