Overview
Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Kovalam has released a recruitment notification for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) (2 (Two) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online mode only before 30.11.2026 (upto 5:00 pm).
Key Details
- Organization
- Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Kovalam
- Vacancies
- 2 (Two)
- Advertisement No
- CMD/IHMCT/002/2026
- Posted
- 31.10.2026
- Last date to apply
- 30.11.2026 (upto 5:00 pm)
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 30.11.2026 (upto 5:00 pm) |
| Notification Date | 31.10.2026 |
| Online Application Opening Date | 31.10.2026 (10:00 a.m.) |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | Within 30 days from publication in Employment News (31.10.2026 – 06.11.2026), i.e., upto 5:00 pm on 30.11.2026 |
| Serving Defence Personnel SPE Completion Limit | On or before 31.01.2027 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
The recruitment offers a total of 2 vacancies for the Lower Division Clerk post, categorized as follows: Post Name: Total Vacancies | Category-wise Breakup Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 2 (Two) | UR – 1, EWS – 1 (One vacancy is reserved for the Ex-servicemen category) FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age as on 01/10/2026. Candidates born between 02.10.1997 and 01.10.2008 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
CMD/IHMCT reserves the right to determine the selection process based on requirements. The selection process may include application screening, criteria-based screening, a written test and skill test/proficiency test. Only shortlisted candidates will receive intimations via email, SMS, or phone call regarding the selection process.
How to Apply
• Applicant must be citizens of India. • The applicants are required to go through the detailed notification carefully and decide themselves about their eligibility for this recruitment before applying online. • Application fee shall be paid by online mode only. Candidates have to pay *application fee plus transaction fee as applicable. • Applicants must compulsorily fill-up all relevant fields of the online application. • Scan the latest photograph of the candidate and upload the same in the space provided in the online application [scanned image shall be less than 200 kB in *.JPG format only]. • Candidate shall make his/her signature on a white paper, scan the same and upload it in the space provided in the online application [scanned image shall be less than 50 kB in *.JPG format only]. The signature must be signed only by the candidate, full signature (initials not sufficient, CAPITAL LETTERS not permitted). • Submit the online application via www.cmd.kerala.gov.in.
Required Documents
• Candidates must upload either the original certificate or the provisional certificate issued by a competent authority when submitting their educational qualification certificates. Uploading mark sheets, consolidated mark sheets, or statements instead of certificates will not be accepted. • Candidates must upload No Objection Certificate, in case already employed in Government/ Government undertakings. • Candidates seeking reservation benefits available for EWS/ ESM must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation as per eligibility prescribed in the Notice and possess certificates in the prescribed format. • Serving Defence Personnel Certificate as per the prescribed format attached (Annexure- I), if applicable (for personnel whose Specific Period of Engagement (SPE) is to be completed on or before 31.01.2027). • For Ex-Servicemen (ESM) category candidates must upload: (1) Undertaking as per the prescribed format attached (Annexure- II) & (2) Discharge Certificate / PPO, if discharged from the Armed Forces. • For EWS category upload the certificate in the prescribed format attached (Annexure - III) issued by authorized officers (District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/Additional' Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner, Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate, Reven…
Important Instructions
• Applicants should have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this Recruitment Process. • Application fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances. • Incomplete/incorrect application form will be summarily rejected. • The applicant should not furnish any false, tampered, fabricated information or suppress any material information while filling up the application form. • The qualification stipulated for the post must be from a recognized University/ Institute. Equivalency certificate issued by the competent authority must be submitted for equivalent qualifications. • In case of any problems faced by the candidates in filling up the online application form they may contact the HELP DESK on the phone number: 0471 2320101 between 10am and 5pm on working days (Monday – Friday).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IHMCT Lower Division Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date to Apply: 30.11.2026 (upto 5:00 pm); Notification Date: 31.10.2026; Online Application Opening Date: 31.10.2026 (10:00 a.m.); Last Date for Submission of Online Application: Within 30 days from publication in Employment News (31.10.2026 – 06.11.2026), i.e., upto 5:00 pm on 30.11.2026; Serving Defence Personnel SPE Completion Limit: On or before 31.01.2027
What is the application fee?
General Category: 500/- | SC/ST Category: 300/- | Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation: Exempted from payment of fee
What is the age limit?
18-28 years (As on 01/10/2026)
What is the selection process?
CMD/IHMCT reserves the right to determine the selection process based on requirements. The selection process may include application screening, criteria-based screening, a written test and skill test/proficiency test. Only shortlisted candidates will receive intimations via email, SMS, or phone call regarding the selection process.