CMD Content Developer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Centre for Management Development (CMD) Kerala is hiring 1 Content Developer for a Government of Kerala autonomous body. If you have a journalism, public relations or mass communication qualification with 2 years of content experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 24 June 2026 by 5:00 PM. The consolidated monthly pay is Rs. 30,000.

CMD Kerala Content Developer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram has released notification No. CMD/AB/01/2026 on behalf of one of its clients, a Government of Kerala autonomous body. The recruitment is for a Content Developer on contract basis for 1 year. CMD is an autonomous institution under the Government of Kerala and handles recruitment, consulting, project management and training work for government and public-domain institutions.

This is a content and communication role, so the notification gives importance to journalism or communication qualification, writing experience and computer knowledge. Preference will be given to candidates who can handle both English and Malayalam with good writing skills.

Work Profile

The selected person is expected to support content development and writing work for the client organization. The notification asks for experience as a Content Developer or Writer, so your past work in print media, visual media, social media, news agency or government communication will matter. A good fit for this post should be comfortable with clear public-facing writing, basic computer work and official communication timelines.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Option 1: Degree in any subject with Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations or Mass Communication.
• Option 2: Recognized Degree in Journalism, Public Relations or Mass Communication.
• Computer knowledge: Working knowledge in computers, especially MS Office, is required.

Experience and Language

• Experience: You need at least 2 years experience as Content Developer or Writer.
• Where experience counts: Experience can be from reputed print media, visual media, social media, news agency, Government Departments, Government Agencies or Quasi Government Institutions.
• Language preference: Preference will be given if you can handle both English and Malayalam with good writing skills.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 40 years.
• The cut-off date for upper age limit is 01 June 2026.
• The same cut-off date is also used for checking the required 2 years experience.

Salary

• Consolidated monthly pay is Rs. 30,000.
• The notification does not mention grade pay, pay level or separate allowances for this contract post.
• The contract period mentioned for the position is 1 year.

Selection Process

CMD will decide the selection process based on recruitment requirement for the Content Developer post. The notification says the process may use one method or a combination of methods.

1. Application Screening: CMD will check whether your online form, qualification, experience and uploaded documents match the notification.
2. Criteria-Based Screening: Shortlisting may be done using qualification, experience, language and writing-related criteria.
3. Written Test / Proficiency Test: CMD may conduct a written test, skill test or proficiency assessment if required.
4. Group Discussion: Group discussion may be used if CMD decides it is needed for the selection process.
5. Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview or further interaction.
6. Document Verification: Original or provisional certificates, experience certificates and other uploaded proof will be checked.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CMD recruitment page at cmd.kerala.gov.in.
2. Open the notification for Content Developer at a Government PSU.
3. Click the official Apply Online link for this post.
4. Fill in every required field in the online application form carefully.
5. Upload your latest photograph in JPG format under 200 kB.
6. Upload your full signature in JPG format under 50 kB. Do not upload initials or signature in capital letters.
7. Upload educational qualification certificates, experience proof and any required equivalency certificate.
8. Submit the form before 24 June 2026, 5:00 PM.

Document and Upload Notes

• Photograph: Upload the latest scanned photograph in JPG format and keep it below 200 kB.
• Signature: Upload your full signature in JPG format below 50 kB; initials and capital-letter signatures are not accepted.
• Qualification proof: Upload the original certificate or provisional certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Experience proof: Appointment letters, salary certificates and pay slips will not replace a proper work experience certificate.
• Latest experience: If latest experience proof is pending, upload the allowed affidavit with employer, designation, period, nature of job, tasks and responsibilities.

Documents to keep ready: Keep original or provisional educational certificates, diploma or degree proof, experience certificates with joining date, relieving date, duties, seal and signature, photograph, signature, valid email ID and mobile number. If your latest experience certificate is not available, the notification allows an affidavit for latest experience with employer, designation, period, nature of job, tasks and responsibilities.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 10 June 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 June 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Age and Experience Cut-off Date: 01 June 2026
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Prepare clear content for public communication, reports and digital platforms
• Write and edit material in English and Malayalam where required
• Coordinate with officials to collect accurate information before publishing content
• Maintain content records, drafts and communication documents
• Use MS Office and basic computer tools for writing, formatting and reporting work
• Support media, social media or government communication tasks assigned to the role