November 11, 2026 | Curated by Sehajta, New Delhi
The Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Kovalam, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has invited online applications for two Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts. The recruitment is being administered through the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Kerala, under Advertisement No. CMD/IHMCT/002/2026 dated October 31, 2026.
Eligible candidates with a 10+2 qualification, a typing speed of 40 words per minute and working knowledge of computers can apply online. The application portal opened on October 31 and will close at 5:00 PM on November 30, 2026.
IHMCT LDC Recruitment 2026: Key Details
- Organisation: Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Kovalam
- Administrative recruitment agency: Centre for Management Development (CMD), Kerala
- Advertisement number: CMD/IHMCT/002/2026
- Post: Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Total vacancies: 2
- Vacancy distribution: Unreserved – 1; EWS – 1
- Horizontal reservation: One vacancy is reserved for Ex-servicemen within the total of two posts; it is not an additional vacancy.
- Pay: Level 2, ₹19,900–₹63,200 under the 7th Central Pay Commission
- Job location: IHMCT, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Application mode: Online only
- Application start: October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM
- Last date: November 30, 2026, 5:00 PM
Educational Qualification and Skills
Applicants must have passed 10+2 or Higher Secondary School from a recognised institution. The essential skill requirements are:
- Typing speed of 40 words per minute (WPM).
- Working knowledge of computers.
One year of experience in computer applications as on October 1, 2026, is desirable but is not listed as an essential qualification. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit an equivalency certificate issued by the competent authority. The notification requires an original or provisional educational certificate; marksheets or consolidated marksheets alone will not be accepted in place of the certificate.
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on October 1, 2026. Candidates born between October 2, 1997 and October 1, 2008, both dates inclusive, are eligible before applying any permissible relaxation.
SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories are entitled to age relaxation according to Government of India rules. Applicants should check the applicable rules and keep the supporting certificate ready.
Application Fee
- General category: ₹500
- SC/ST category: ₹300
- Eligible Ex-servicemen: Exempted from application fee
The fee must be paid online. Applicable transaction charges may be added by the payment gateway. The notification states that the fee is non-refundable. One of the two vacancies carries horizontal reservation for Ex-servicemen; candidates claiming the benefit must submit the prescribed undertaking and discharge certificate/PPO, as applicable.
Selection Process
The notification does not prescribe a fixed examination schedule or a guaranteed set of stages. CMD/IHMCT reserves the right to determine the selection process according to recruitment requirements. It may include:
- Application and eligibility screening
- Criteria-based shortlisting
- Written examination
- Typing, skill or proficiency assessment
- Document verification and final selection
Only shortlisted candidates will receive communication about the selection process through their registered email, SMS or phone. Applicants should keep their contact details active and check their email’s spam/junk folder as well.
Important Documents and Application Instructions
- Recent photograph in JPG format, below 200 KB.
- Full handwritten signature in JPG format, below 50 KB. Initials or a signature written entirely in capital letters are not accepted.
- Original or provisional 10+2 certificate from a recognised institution.
- Equivalency certificate, if claiming an equivalent qualification.
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for applicants already employed in Government or Government undertakings.
- Prescribed EWS certificate for candidates claiming EWS reservation.
- For eligible Ex-servicemen: prescribed undertaking and discharge certificate/PPO, where applicable.
- For serving Defence personnel: the Specific Period of Engagement (SPE) must be completed on or before January 31, 2027, and the prescribed certificate must be submitted.
How to Apply for IHMCT LDC Recruitment 2026
- Open the official CMD Kerala recruitment listing for IHMCT Lower Division Clerk.
- Select the Apply Online option, which opens the recruitment application portal.
- Register using a valid personal email address and mobile number, then follow the portal’s login instructions.
- Fill in the application form carefully with personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, educational certificates and applicable reservation or employment documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee online: ₹500 for General, ₹300 for SC/ST, or no application fee for eligible Ex-servicemen.
- Review all information and submit the application before 5:00 PM on November 30, 2026. Save or print the submitted form and payment acknowledgement.
Open the official CMD Kerala recruitment page and Apply Online
Open the IHMCT LDC application portal
Important Dates
- Notification date: October 31, 2026
- Online application opens: October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM
- Last date to apply: November 30, 2026, 5:00 PM
- Specific Period of Engagement completion date for eligible serving Defence personnel: January 31, 2027
Official Recruitment Documents
Read the official IHMCT LDC recruitment notification (PDF)
Read the IHMCT Lower Division Clerk Recruitment and Promotion Rules (PDF)
Important Reminder
This recruitment is for two LDC posts at IHMCT Kovalam. Candidates should not treat the desirable one-year computer-applications experience as a mandatory requirement, but the 10+2 qualification, 40 WPM typing speed and computer knowledge are essential. Complete the online form well before the closing time and rely on the official CMD/IHMCT portal for any subsequent notice or change.
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