KCB Manager & Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026

Kerala Cashew Board Ltd. (KCB) is hiring for 2 posts — one Manager (Coordination) and one Accounts Officer — on a contract basis. If you have an MBA in General Management, or you are a CA/ICMA Inter qualified professional (or M.Com with relevant experience), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 2 September 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month on a consolidated basis.

Kerala Cashew Board Limited (KCB) Manager and Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Kerala Cashew Board Limited (KCB), an initiative of the Government of Kerala, has released a notification (No. KCB/588/2026 dated 20 August 2026) inviting applications for 2 posts on a contract basis: one Manager (Coordination) and one Accounts Officer. Both engagements run for 11 months and are likely to be renewed based on performance. Applications are processed through the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram — a Kerala Government body that handles recruitment for KCB and several other state boards and corporations — and only online applications submitted through the CMD website will be accepted. No application will be entertained at the KCB or CMD office if it is submitted offline or outside the official online portal.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Manager (Coordination) - Rs. 40,000/month:

• Qualification: You need an MBA from a reputed and recognized Institute/University with specialization in General Management.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a reputed company, preferably a PSU, is required. Experience in coordinating with government agencies, working on E-Office/E-file systems, and handling Legislative Assembly (LA) questions will be preferred.
• Skills: You should have strong interpersonal and communication skills in both Malayalam and English, along with a good working knowledge of MS Office, social media management, AI tools, and market research/field study.

For Accounts Officer - Rs. 35,000/month:

• Qualification: You should be a CA/ICMA Inter passed candidate who has completed Articleship as per your Institute's requirements, OR hold an M.Com degree.
• Experience: CA/ICMA Inter candidates need at least 2 years post-Articleship experience. M.Com holders need at least 3 years post-qualification experience in accounting/finance work such as GST filing, IT filing, day-to-day accounting operations on advanced Tally (up to finalization of accounts), and internal/statutory audits, preferably in a PSU.
• Skills: Experience coordinating with banks, financial institutions, and clients is preferred.

Age Limit

• For Manager (Coordination), you should be below 40 years old as on 1 August 2026.
• For Accounts Officer, you should be below 30 years old as on 1 August 2026.

Salary

• Manager (Coordination): You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 40,000 per month.
• Accounts Officer: You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 35,000 per month.
• Both posts are on a contract basis for 11 months, which is likely to be renewed based on your performance.

Selection Process

KCB/CMD will select candidates through the following process:

1. Application Screening: Your application will be scrutinised based on the details and documents you provide, and a list of eligible candidates will be prepared for the next stage.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, which will form the basis of final selection.

Note: CMD reserves the right to add extra stages such as a written test, group discussion, or skill/proficiency test depending on the requirement. Being shortlisted for any stage is provisional only — it does not guarantee selection unless all other conditions of the recruitment are satisfied. A detailed scrutiny of your application and credentials will be carried out before the interview and before appointment, and any discrepancy found at that stage will lead to rejection of your candidature.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CMD portal at cmd.kerala.gov.in.
2. Find the application form for Manager (Coordination) / Accounts Officer at Kerala Cashew Board Ltd.
3. Fill in your personal, educational, and experience details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and supporting documents (a work experience affidavit if you cannot provide a certificate).
5. Submit your application online before the deadline.

Make sure you have a valid personal email ID and mobile number before applying — all communication about shortlisting and interviews will be sent through these, so keep checking your inbox (including spam/junk folders) regularly. Applications submitted with incomplete data, wrong documents, or blurred photograph/signature will be rejected, so double-check everything before you submit. If you face any issue while filling the form, contact the CMD Help Desk on 0471 2320101 (extensions 237, 250) between 10 AM and 5:30 PM on working days (Monday-Friday).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 20 August 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 2 September 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Coordinate with government departments, agencies, and Legislative Assembly on behalf of KCB (Manager)
• Manage E-Office and E-file processes for the organization (Manager)
• Handle day-to-day accounting operations, GST filing, and IT filing using Tally (Accounts Officer)
• Prepare and finalize accounts, and coordinate internal/statutory audits (Accounts Officer)
• Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and clients on financial matters (Accounts Officer)
• Support market research, field studies, and social media management for KCB (Manager)
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for assigned functions
• Report regularly to senior management on progress and issues