Overview
Coconut Development Board (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Driver Grade I, Driver Grade II (Staff Car Driver, on deputation basis) (11 (Driver Grade I: 7, Driver Grade II: 4). One more Driver Grade I vacancy is anticipated on 1.11.2026. vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before Must reach within 60 days from the date of appearance of the advertisement in the Employment News.
Key Details
- Organization
- Coconut Development Board (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India)
- Qualification
- Post: Vacancies | Pay Driver Grade I: 7 (one more vacancy is anticipated on 1.11.2026) | Level 5 in the pay matrix (₹29,200-92,300) Driver Grade II: 4 | Level 4 in the pay matrix (₹25,500-81,100) Total: 11 The notice states that these vacancies are subject to change. Both posts are open to Staff Car Drivers working in Central or State Governments or Universities or recognized research institutes or public sector undertakings or semi-Government or statutory or autonomous organizations. They must also meet the conditions given below for their post.
- Vacancies
- 11 (Driver Grade I: 7, Driver Grade II: 4). One more Driver Grade I vacancy is anticipated on 1.11.2026.
- Last date to apply
- Must reach within 60 days from the date of appearance of the advertisement in the Employment News
Important Dates
| Last Date | Must reach within 60 days from the date of appearance of the advertisement in the Employment News |
| Vacancy Circular date | 16-10-2026 |
| Additional Driver Grade I vacancy anticipated | 1.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (receipt) | Within 60 days from the date of appearance of the advertisement in the Employment News |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Driver Grade II | 4 |
| Total | 11 |
Important Links
Eligibility
Post: Vacancies | Pay Driver Grade I: 7 (one more vacancy is anticipated on 1.11.2026) | Level 5 in the pay matrix (₹29,200-92,300) Driver Grade II: 4 | Level 4 in the pay matrix (₹25,500-81,100) Total: 11 The notice states that these vacancies are subject to change. Both posts are open to Staff Car Drivers working in Central or State Governments or Universities or recognized research institutes or public sector undertakings or semi-Government or statutory or autonomous organizations. They must also meet the conditions given below for their post.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation is not exceeding 56 (fifty-six) years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. This limit applies to both posts.
Selection Process
For both posts, eligibility is subject to passing a trade test of appropriate standard specified by the Central Government. In the Annexure-I declaration, the applicant accepts that a Selection Committee will assess the information in the Curriculum Vitae, together with the documents on essential qualifications and work experience, at the time of selection.
Important Instructions
• Apply only if your employer can release you immediately if you are selected. • When forwarding the application, the employer must verify and certify three things: the particulars are correct; no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or contemplated against the official; and no major/minor penalty has been imposed in the last 10 years of service. • Applications received after the due date, sent without attested copies of APAR, vigilance clearance and integrity certificates, or otherwise incomplete will not be considered. • In the employment history, give only the Pay Level/Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay scale of the post held on a regular basis. Pay granted under the ACP/MACP Scheme is personal to the officer and is shown separately in the table provided for it. • Item 9 of the form (details of the date of initial appointment, the deputation/contract period, the parent office and the substantive post) must be filled in by anyone holding a post on deputation outside the cadre while keeping a lien in the parent cadre. • The form notes that officers under Central/State Governments are only eligible for "Absorption" and candidates of Non-Government Organizations only for Short Term Contract. It adds that the STC, Absorption or Re-employment option is available only if the vacancy circular specially mentions it. This circular invites applications on deputation basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Coconut Development Board Driver Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 11 Posts?
Last Date: Must reach within 60 days from the date of appearance of the advertisement in the Employment News; Vacancy Circular date: 16-10-2026; Additional Driver Grade I vacancy anticipated: 1.11.2026; Last Date to Apply (receipt): Within 60 days from the date of appearance of the advertisement in the Employment News
What is the age limit?
Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
What is the selection process?
For both posts, eligibility is subject to passing a trade test of appropriate standard specified by the Central Government. In the Annexure-I declaration, the applicant accepts that a Selection Committee will assess the information in the Curriculum Vitae, together with the documents on essential qualifications and work experience, at the time of selection.