Coconut Development Board 2017 Recruitment For Various Posts: Apply Before January 22!

Coconut Development Board has invited applications for the recruitment of various posts. Candidates may apply through online mode before January 22, 2018.

Coconut Development Board Recruitment details:

Name of the post:

• Field Officer: 01
• Deputy Director (Marketing): 01
• Deputy Director (Development): 03

Job Location: Kochi (Kerala)
No. of vacancies: 05

Educational qualification for Coconut Development Board Recruitment:

For Deputy Director (Development) posts:

• Candidates must hold a Post Graduate Degree in Horticulture/ Agriculture/ Plant Sciences (with working experience of Plantation tree crops) from a recognized University or equivalent, and Seven years experience in a responsible capacity (out of which 5 years experience in Group A post under the Central Government or equivalent) in agriculture development with particular reference to coconut crop.

For Deputy Director (Marketing) posts:

• Candidates must hold a Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture from a recognized University or equivalent; and seven years experience in a responsible capacity (out of which 5 years experience in a Group A post under the Central Government or equivalent) in Marketing/ Processing of Agricultural Commodities & in Market Intelligence/ Market Surveys & Market Promotion activities. 

• Candidates should possess Postgraduate degree, Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a pass in the certificate/ Diploma Course in Agriculture/ Horticulture conducted by the Rural Institute/ Horticulture operations including supervision. 

Age limit for Coconut Development Board Recruitment:

• For Field Officer: 45 years
• For Deputy Director (Marketing): 45 years
• For Deputy Director (Development): 30 years

The upper age is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwD & Ex-Servicemen as per Govt. of India rules.

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Pay scale for Coconut Development Board Recruitment:

• For Field Officer: The candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 5,200-Rs.20,200 with Grade pay of Rs.2,400 (Pre-revised)
• For Deputy Director (Marketing): The candidates will get a monthly salary of Rs.15,600-Rs.39,100 with Grade pay Rs.6,600 (pre-revised)
• For Deputy Director (Development): The selected candidates will get a monthly salary of Rs.15,600- Rs.39,100 with Grade pay Rs.6,600 (pre-revised)

Selection process for Coconut Development Board Recruitment:

• Candidates are selected on the basis of shortlisting and interview.

Application fee for Coconut Development Board Recruitment:

• For General/ OBC Candidates application fee is: Rs.100
• For all other candidates (SC/ST/ EX-SE/ PwD): Nil

How to apply for Coconut Development Board Recruitment:

• Candidates should apply on the official website of Coconut Development Board Careers page.

Coconut Development Board Recruitment- Important dates:

• Starting date for submission of application: December 8, 2017
• Last date for submission of application: January 22, 2018
• Last date for Payment of application: January 22, 2018

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