KSITM IT Contract Posts Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM) is hiring for 6 IT and project roles on contract / deputation. The posts include Mission Co-ordinator, Security Analyst, District Project Manager, and Senior Network Engineer. You need BE/B.Tech, MCA, MSc IT/CS, or relevant engineering qualification depending on the post. Apply online through the KSITM careers portal before 27 June 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 52,000 to Rs. 1,53,200 per month.

Kerala State IT Mission IT Posts Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

Kerala State IT Mission, under the Department of Information Technology, Government of Kerala, has released Notification No. Admn-RPR/7/2026-KSITM dated 13 June 2026. This recruitment covers contract and deputation posts for IT mission coordination, CERT-K security work, district e-governance management, and KSWAN network operations. Applications sent outside the online portal will be rejected, so you should use only the official KSITM careers portal.

Vacancy Details

District Project Manager locations: Expected vacancies are at Kasaragod, Palakkad, and Idukki. You can choose only one preferred district in the application.

Who Can Apply?

Mission Co-ordinator - Deputation

• Qualification: BE/B.Tech in IT, CS, or ECE, or MCA / MSc (CS or IT).
• Experience: You need 5 years of experience.
• Preference: PGDeG or Virtual IT Cadre qualification gets preference, especially for applicants from government, quasi-government, PSU, engineering college, C-DIT, IHRD, NIC, or ER&DC (C-DAC) background.
• NOC: Deputation applicants must submit No Objection Certificate from the parent department before interview.

Lead / Senior Information Security Analyst

• Qualification: BE/B.Tech in CS, EC, or IT, or MCA.
• Certification: You need a professional information security certificate.
• Experience: You need 4 to 6 years, including 4 years in information security.

District Project Manager

• Qualification: Graduation in Engineering in E&C, IT, or CS, or MCA.
• Experience: You need 5 years in IT-related work, including at least 2 years at managerial level.
• Preference: MBA qualification gets preference.
• District Choice: You must write only one preferred district; applications with more than one district or no district choice will be rejected.

Senior Network Engineer

• Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Electronics or Computer Science.
• Certification: CCNP or equivalent certification from a major OEM is required.
• Experience: You need at least 3 years of hands-on network administration experience, preferably in NOC or data centre work.
• Skills: MPLS / IPV6, routing, switching, and firewall configuration knowledge is desirable or required as mentioned in the notice.

Age Limit

• Mission Co-ordinator: Age limit is as per deputation norms.
• Lead / Senior Information Security Analyst: Up to 40 years.
• District Project Manager: Up to 45 years.
• Senior Network Engineer: Up to 35 years.
• Age Proof: You must upload proof of age such as SSLC / Matriculation certificate with the online application.

Salary

• Mission Co-ordinator: Scale of Pay Rs. 95,600 to Rs. 1,53,200.
• Lead / Senior Information Security Analyst: Rs. 80,000 per month consolidated.
• District Project Manager: Rs. 52,000 per month consolidated.
• Senior Network Engineer: Rs. 52,000 per month consolidated.
• Allowances: Contract posts are consolidated pay. Deputation pay follows the applicable service / deputation rules.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
• Payment Mode: No fee payment instruction is provided in the PDF.

Selection Process

The notice refers to interview / examination and document production, but it does not give a detailed written exam pattern. You should keep all uploaded documents ready because missing proof can lead to application rejection.

1. Online Application Screening: KSITM will check the submitted online form and uploaded documents for qualification, age, certification, and experience.
2. Shortlisting / Examination / Interview: The notice mentions that original documents and photo ID may be required at the time of Examination / Interview.
3. NOC Check: Deputation applicants for Mission Co-ordinator must submit NOC from the parent department before interview.
4. Document Verification: Original proof of qualification, certification, age, experience, and photo ID must be produced when asked.

How to Apply

1. Go to the KSITM careers portal at careers-itmission.kerala.gov.in.
2. Open the active notice titled Applications invited for various posts on contract / deputation.
3. Choose the correct post code: 111/2026, 112/2026, 113/2026, or 114/2026.
4. Fill the online application carefully because no changes are allowed after submission.
5. Upload documents for age, qualification, certification, and experience before the deadline.
6. For District Project Manager, write only one preferred district.
7. Submit the online application before 27 June 2026. Applications by email, post, or direct submission will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 15 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 June 2026
• Last Date to Upload Documents: 27 June 2026
• Exam / Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle IT project coordination, security analysis, district e-governance, or network operations as per the assigned post
• Manage technical documentation, reports, and implementation updates for KSITM projects
• Monitor project timelines, service quality, network performance, or cyber security tasks
• Work with government departments, district teams, vendors, and technical stakeholders
• Prepare issue reports, status notes, and compliance records for review
• Assist in interviews, audits, technical meetings, and project follow-up where assigned
• Follow KSITM rules, data security expectations, and official reporting procedures