Kerala Cashew Board Manager Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post, Apply

1. Application Scrutiny — Applications will be screened based on the details provided by the candidate.
2. Shortlisting — Candidates will be shortlisted based on the relevancy of experience, academic achievements, and overall suitability for the position.
3. Interview — Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview.
4. Additional Selection Process (if required) — KCB/CMD reserves the right to conduct additional selection stages such as a written test, group discussion, skill test, or proficiency test.

Kerala Cashew Board Manager Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Applicants should possess an MBA in Marketing or an MBA in Agri Business Management, or an equivalent Post Graduation Degree from a university that is both reputed and recognized.
• Experience: A minimum of three years of post-qualification experience in marketing is mandatory. Within this, at least one year of experience specifically in procurement is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have previously worked in Government Departments/Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and have experience in the procurement of Agri Commodities. Hands-on experience in e-tendering processes is also a preferred skill.
• Essential Skills: Proficiency in IT skills, including MS Office, social media management, and AI tools, is required. Excellent communication abilities in both English and Malayalam languages are also essential for this role.
• Important Note: Only experience gained after the official date of passing the stipulated educational qualification will be taken into account.

Age Limit

Salary Structure

Application Process

1. Visit the official CMD Kerala website.
2. Locate and click on the online application submission link for the Manager (Procurement & Marketing) post.
3. Carefully fill out the prescribed application form with all necessary and accurate details.
4. Upload scanned copies of all required documents, including an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), a recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last six months), your signature, and copies of certificates proving your educational qualifications and work experience.
5. Ensure that the photograph is in JPEG format and its size is less than 200kB. The signature must also be in JPEG format and less than 50kB.
6. The CV and all certificate copies should be in either JPEG or PDF format, with each individual attachment not exceeding 3MB in size.
7. Review your application thoroughly before final submission to avoid any errors.

Selection Methodology

1. Application Scrutiny: All submitted applications will undergo an initial scrutiny based on the details provided by the candidates.
2. Shortlisting: A list of candidates eligible for further selection stages will be prepared. Shortlisting will be primarily based on the relevance of their experience, the quality of their academic achievements, and their overall suitability for the position.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
4. Additional Selection Process: The Kerala Cashew Board Limited (KCB) and Centre for Management Development (CMD) reserve the right to introduce additional selection processes if deemed necessary. These may include a written test, group discussion, skill test, proficiency test, or any combination of these methods.

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