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KMB Port Officer Recruitment 2026

Kerala Maritime Board (KMB)

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

The Kerala Maritime Board (KMB), a statutory board of the Government of Kerala, has invited online applications for 3 posts of Port Officer on contract basis under Advertisement No. KMB/CMD/002/2026, dated 9 November 2026. Applicants need a Foreign Going Master's Certificate with one year of command experience, or must be an Indian Navy officer not below Lieutenant Commander (Executive Branch) with a Master (Foreign Going) certificate of service. The pay is Rs. 1,40,000 per month consolidated including perks. Upper age limit is 55 years. No application fee is stated. Apply online from 9 November 2026 to 18 November 2026.

Total posts
3
Last date
18 Nov 2026
Age limit
18–55 yrs
Salary
₹1,40,000/mo

01Important dates

Application Begin
09 Nov 2026
Last Date
18 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–55years

As on 09 Nov 2026

Upper age limit 55 years; cut-off date for age criteria is 9 November 2026. No minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

04How to apply for KMB Port Officer 2026

  1. 01Read the official notification KMB/CMD/002/2026 linked below in full and confirm you meet one of the two qualification routes.
  2. 02Go to the CMD Kerala website and fill in the online application form for the Port Officer post.
  3. 03Submit the form between 10 AM on 9 November 2026 and 5 PM on 18 November 2026.

Vacancy details

3 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Port OfficerForeign Going Master's Certificate (Government of India 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 list3

Full details

KMB Port Officer Recruitment 2026 — 3 posts

The Kerala Maritime Board (KMB), a statutory board of the Government of Kerala, has invited online applications for 3 posts of Port Officer on contract basis under Advertisement No. KMB/CMD/002/2026, dated 9 November 2026. Recruitment is conducted through the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram.

Eligibility and pay

Applicants can qualify through either of two routes: a Foreign Going Master's Certificate (Government of India or equivalent) with one year of command experience; or as an Indian Navy officer not below Lieutenant Commander (Executive Branch) holding a Master (Foreign Going) certificate of service and not on the active list. Preference is given to candidates with one year or more of piloting and/or dredging experience. The upper age limit is 55 years, with the cut-off date for age criteria being 9 November 2026 — no minimum age is stated in the advertisement. The pay is Rs. 1,40,000 per month consolidated including perks (TA/DA and official transportation). No application fee is stated in the notice.

Selection

Selection is through screening, criteria-based screening, written test, group discussion, skill or proficiency test, interview, or any combination of these, at the discretion of CMD. Applications are online only through www.cmd.kerala.gov.in, from 10 AM on 9 November 2026 to 5 PM on 18 November 2026.

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KMB Port Officer Recruitment 2026: FAQs

How many Port Officer posts are there in KMB recruitment 2026?

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3 posts of Port Officer, on contract basis.

What is the eligibility for KMB Port Officer?

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Either a Foreign Going Master's Certificate (Government of India or equivalent) with one year of command experience, or an Indian Navy officer not below Lieutenant Commander (Executive Branch) with a Master (Foreign Going) certificate of service, not on the active list. One year or more of piloting and/or dredging experience is preferred.

What is the age limit?

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Upper age limit 55 years; the cut-off date for age criteria is 9 November 2026. No minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

What is the pay?

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Rs. 1,40,000 per month consolidated including perks (TA/DA and official transportation).

Is there an application fee?

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No application fee is stated in the notice.

What is the last date to apply?

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Online applications are open from 10 AM on 9 November 2026 to 5 PM on 18 November 2026.

What is the selection process?

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Screening, criteria-based screening, written test, group discussion, skill or proficiency test, interview, or any combination of these, at the discretion of CMD.

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