CMD Executive Assistant to Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Centre for Management Development (CMD), an autonomous institution under the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala, is filling one post of Executive Assistant to Director on a contract basis for one year, extendable based on performance, at a monthly consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000. Applicants need a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) / Economics / English from a UGC recognized university and a minimum of 7 years of work experience, including at least 3 years as Executive Assistant/Secretary to Senior Management Officials (CEO/COO Level). Applications go by email with a detailed CV to [email protected] and must be received by 15 November 2026 (5.30 PM).

About CMD

The Centre for Management Development is described in the notice as a leading, self-supporting autonomous institution under the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala. It provides research, consulting and training support to the Development Agencies, Corporate Sector and the Government. The notice states that it was established in 1979 to give capacity development support to the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in Kerala and is sponsored by the Government of Kerala as an independent, professional and registered society. Its address is CV Raman Pillai Road, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 014.

Who Can Apply

Educational qualification:

• Master's in Business Administration (MBA) /Economics/English from UGC recognized university.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of work experience, of which at least 3 years as Executive Assistant/Secretary to Senior Management Officials (CEO/COO Level).
• Copies of appointment letters, salary certificates, pay slips and similar papers are not accepted in place of a work experience certificate.

Age limit: The upper age limit is 36 years as on 01-11-2026. The notice prints no age relaxation.

Desired skill set:

• Self-starter, smart, with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Organizing skills and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and able to cope with work pressure.
• Willing to travel and sit for extended hours for managing demands of volume of work, at times.

Applicants must also hold a valid personal email ID and mobile number, to be kept active until the recruitment process is completed.

Pay and Terms

The monthly consolidated pay range for the post is Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 40,000/-. The notice states that the pay shall be fixed by the Selection Committee based on the relevant experience, proficiency and suitability of the candidate. HRA and other allowances are not mentioned in the notice.

• The appointment will be on contract basis for a period of one year, which can be extended based on performance.
• CMD reserves the right to fill or not fill the post advertised.

CMD Executive Assistant to Director Job Description

The notice says the duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Director in day to day operational activities and managing multiple tasks as assigned by the Director.
• Scheduling of meetings, preparations of agendas, and drafting official letters and minutes of meetings.
• Preparation of concept notes, and proposals for projects/studies/new initiatives.
• Preparation of reports, documents and power point presentations.
• Organizing travel arrangements, and screening phone calls and enquiries and handling them appropriately.
• Undertaking ad-hoc research work as per directions.
• Coordinating within departments, government departments, client organizations etc.

How to Apply for CMD Executive Assistant to Director

1. Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without a detailed CV are summarily rejected.
2. Send the application with the CV by email to [email protected].
3. Clearly mention the post applied for in the mail subject and mail matter. The notice also asks applicants to mention the post code in the email matter.
4. Make sure the email is received by 15 November 2026 (5.30 PM), the last date for receiving email applications along with CV.
5. Keep the personal email ID and mobile number given in the application active until the recruitment process ends.

Documents named in the notice:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Work experience certificate.

The notice also mentions original documents: if the particulars furnished do not tally with the original documents produced by the candidate, the candidature will be rejected.

Selection Process

The notice says CMD may send intimation to download call letters for Proficiency Test/Interview through the registered email ID. The pay within the Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 range is fixed by the Selection Committee based on experience, proficiency and suitability. The notice does not describe the Proficiency Test or Interview further.

Important Instructions

• Applicants are required to go through the detailed notification and decide for themselves about their eligibility before applying.
• CMD is not responsible for any discrepancy in submitting the application and CV through email.
• Incomplete or incorrect email applications and applications without a detailed CV will be summarily rejected.
• CMD will not entertain, under any circumstances, information furnished by the candidate subsequently.
• If any lapse is detected during scrutiny, the candidature will be rejected even if the candidate comes through the final stage of the recruitment process or even at a later stage.
• Applicants should not furnish false, tampered or fabricated information or suppress any material information.
• A candidate without a valid personal email ID should create one, and a mobile number, and keep them active.

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