Job Description
Overview
The Centre for Management Development (CMD) invites applications for the contractual position of Executive Assistant to Director. This appointment serves an autonomous institution operating under the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala. Selected professionals will provide direct administrative, strategic, and logistical backing to senior management in Thiruvananthapuram.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing daily operational schedules and maintaining appointment calendars for the Director.
- Drafting official correspondences, meeting minutes, business agendas, and concise policy summaries.
- Compiling comprehensive concept notes, institutional proposals, and professional PowerPoint presentations.
- Handling client inquiries, managing phone correspondence, and streamlining inter-departmental communications.
- Arranging complex travel itineraries and coordinating official visits as directed by executive leadership.
- Conducting ad-hoc strategic research and compiling analytical reports to support organizational objectives.
Why Apply
This engagement offers qualified professionals an opportunity to collaborate directly with senior leadership within an esteemed state-backed autonomous body. Selected candidates gain valuable administrative experience, competitive consolidated remuneration, and exposure to high-level developmental governance in Kerala.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 05 November 2026
- Application Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Quick Facts
- Vacancies: 1 Post
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per month
- Job Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Category: State Government Contract Job
CMD Executive Assistant to Director Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
- Executive Assistant to Director: 1 Post
How to Apply
- Draft a comprehensive and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant executive experience.
- Prepare scanned copies of all necessary employment and educational credentials.
- Compose an email clearly indicating the post title and post code in the subject line and body text.
- Attach the detailed CV and required documentation securely to the message.
- Send the completed submission to the official recruitment email address before 15 November 2026 (5:30 PM).
- Ensure the registered mobile number and active email inbox remain fully operational throughout the selection cycle.
Application Fee
The official notification specifies no application fee for any candidate category. The application process is entirely free of charge.
Age Limit
Selection Process
Proficiency Test and Interview
The recruitment methodology relies on an evaluation of professional background, relevant administrative history, and leadership aptitude. Shortlisted candidates may receive official communication via registered email regarding call letters for a Proficiency Test or a personal Interview. The final salary fixation within the stipulated scale depends directly on candidate suitability determined by the Selection Committee.
