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.
For Field Officer posts:
- 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.
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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