CMD Kerala Drugs Control Recruitment 2026 — 40 Vacancies

About This Job

Centre for Management Development (CMD) Kerala is hiring 40 staff for the Drugs Control Department, Government of Kerala. This includes 30 Assistant Drugs Inspectors and 10 Data Entry Operators on contract basis. If you have a B.Pharm or a Bachelor's Degree with computer diploma, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 21 May 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month.

CMD Kerala Drugs Control Recruitment 2026 - 40 Posts

The Centre for Management Development (CMD) is an autonomous institution under the Government of Kerala. It has released notification number CMD/DCD/01/2026 for 40 contract posts to be deployed at the Drugs Control Department through CMD on outsourced basis. Posts are spread across all 14 districts of Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and more. B.Pharm graduates and graduates with computer diplomas can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Assistant Drugs Inspector: 30 posts (Thiruvananthapuram-6, Kollam-3, Pathanamthitta-1, Alappuzha-2, Kottayam-2, Ernakulam-3, Thrissur-3, Palakkad-2, Malappuram-2, Kozhikode-3, Kannur-2, Kasaragod-1)
• Data Entry Operator: 10 posts (Thiruvananthapuram-5, Kollam-1, Ernakulam-1, Thrissur-1, Kozhikode-1, Kannur-1)

Who Can Apply?

For Assistant Drugs Inspector (Rs. 30,000/month)

• Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognised university
• Desirable: Higher qualification in relevant domain
• Skills required: Strong technical writing, good organisational skills, analytical and presentation skills, experience in developing training materials

For Data Entry Operator (Rs. 24,000/month)

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university
• Computer: PG Diploma in Computer Application or Diploma in Computer Application from a Government recognised institution
• Experience: Minimum 1 year as Data Entry Operator
• Computer skills: Good knowledge of MS Office and computer operations
• Desirable: KGTE Lower (English & Malayalam) and KGTE Higher (English) Typewriting Certificates. Preference for candidates with Government project experience.

Age Limit

• Assistant Drugs Inspector: Upper age limit 30 years
• Data Entry Operator: Upper age limit 40 years
• Cut-off date: Age and post-qualification experience are calculated as on 01 May 2026

Salary

• Assistant Drugs Inspector: Consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000 per month
• Data Entry Operator: Consolidated pay of Rs. 24,000 per month
• Term of Appointment (ADI): 17 months or up to project completion, extendable based on requirement
• Term of Appointment (DEO): 1 year or up to project completion, extendable based on requirement

Selection Process

CMD reserves the right to determine the selection process based on requirements. The process may include:

1. Application Screening: Initial check of applications and eligibility
2. Criteria-Based Screening: Shortlisting based on qualification and experience
3. Written Test: May be conducted for shortlisted candidates
4. Group Discussion / Skill Test / Proficiency Test: As per requirement
5. Interview: Final round for selected candidates

Only shortlisted candidates will get intimation by email, SMS or phone call. Keep checking spam folder for important messages.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official CMD Kerala website at cmd.kerala.gov.in.
2. Read the full notification carefully and check your eligibility.
3. Fill in the online application form with all relevant details.
4. Upload your scanned photograph (under 200 KB, JPG) and signature (under 50 KB, JPG).
5. Upload original or provisional certificate for educational qualification (mark sheets alone are not accepted).
6. For experience, upload an experience certificate with date of joining, relieving, duties, signature and seal of authorised person.
7. Submit the application before 21 May 2026 (5:00 PM).

For help, contact the Help Desk at 0471 2320101 between 10 AM and 5 PM (Monday to Friday).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 06 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 06 May 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply: 21 May 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Cut-off Date for Age and Experience: 01 May 2026
• Test/Interview Date: To be announced

• Assist enforcement wing officers in field inspections to check misuse of antimicrobials and psychotropic drugs
• Collect drug samples to detect not-of-standard-quality antimicrobials
• Support the One Health response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in medicines regulation
• Implement the New Program on Return of Unused Drugs (nPROUD) across Kerala
• Help officers discharge duties under Rule 51 of Drugs Rules 1945, including legal matters and court proceedings
• Develop online portals for poison permits, drug allotment, RMS/Narcotic Drug allotment, and Drug Quality Monitoring (DEO)
• Prepare training materials, including online tools and multimedia posters
• Carry out tasks directed by the Drugs Controller or Controlling Authority