Coconut Development Board Driver Grade I & II Recruitment 2026 – 11 Posts on Deputation
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Vacancy/Update Name: CDB Recruitment 2026 at a Glance | Official Website: https://coconutboard.gov.in
| Organisation | Coconut Development Board (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India) |
|---|---|
| Posts | Driver Grade I (7 vacancies + 1 anticipated), Driver Grade II (4 vacancies) |
| Application Mode | Through proper channel in triplicate via employer |
| Pay Scale | Driver Grade I: Level 5 (₹29,200-92,300), Driver Grade II: Level 4 (₹25,500-81,100) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years as on closing date |
| Last Date | Within 60 days from Employment News advertisement date |
| Eligibility | Only Staff Car Drivers working in central/state government, universities, research institutes, PSUs, semi-govt, statutory or autonomous bodies on regular basis |
यह सारांश बताता है कि यह भर्ती केवल अनुभवी सरकारी स्टाफ कार ड्राइवरों के लिए है जो नियमित सेवा में हैं और 56 वर्ष से अधिक उम्र के नहीं हैं। आवेदन उनके वर्तमान नियोक्ता के माध्यम से ही स्वीकार किए जाएंगे और वेतन स्तर भी स्पष्ट किया गया है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि रोजगार समाचार में विज्ञापन प्रकाशित होने के 60 दिनों के भीतर है।
Coconut Development Board (Nariyal Vikas Board), Kochi, is filling 11 Staff Car Driver posts on deputation basis: 7 posts of Driver Grade I and 4 posts of Driver Grade II. Only Staff Car Drivers already working in government, university, research institute, public sector, semi-government, statutory or autonomous organisations can apply. Applications must go through proper channel to the Chief Executive Officer, Coconut Development Board, Kera Bhavan, SRV Road, Kochi – 682 011. They must reach that address within 60 days from the date the advertisement appears in the Employment News.
यह भर्ती केवल उन स्टाफ कार ड्राइवरों के लिए है जो पहले से ही सरकारी या संबंधित संस्थानों में काम कर रहे हैं और उन्हें अपने नियोक्ता के माध्यम से आवेदन भेजना होगा। आवेदन की समयसीमा विज्ञापन के 60 दिनों के भीतर है।
CDB Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Coconut Development Board (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India) |
| Circular No. (F.No.) | I/18864/2026 dated 16-10-2026 |
| Post(s) | Driver Grade I, Driver Grade II (Staff Car Driver, on deputation basis) |
| Vacancies | 11 (Driver Grade I: 7, Driver Grade II: 4). One more Driver Grade I vacancy is anticipated on 1.11.2026. |
| Pay | Driver Grade I: Level 5 (₹29,200-92,300); Driver Grade II: Level 4 (₹25,500-81,100) |
| Who Can Apply | Staff Car Drivers serving in Central or State Governments, Universities, recognized research institutes, PSUs, or semi-Government, statutory or autonomous organizations |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications |
| Apply By | Post, through proper channel, in triplicate in the Annexure-I proforma |
| Last Date | Must reach within 60 days from the date of appearance of the advertisement in the Employment News |
यह तालिका भर्ती से जुड़ी मुख्य जानकारियां जैसे पद संख्या, वेतनमान, आवेदन की पात्रता और अंतिम तिथि को संक्षेप में दिखाती है। इससे उम्मीदवार को अपनी योग्यता और आवेदन प्रक्रिया समझने में आसानी होती है।
The official notification does not specify the application fee or a minimum educational qualification.
आधिकारिक सूचना में आवेदन शुल्क या न्यूनतम शैक्षिक योग्यता का उल्लेख नहीं है, इसलिए केवल सेवा संबंधी योग्यता और अनुभव महत्वपूर्ण माने जाएंगे।
About CDB
The Coconut Development Board works under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Its office is at Kera Bhavan, SRV Road, Kochi – 682 011, Kerala. The vacancy circular is signed by Pramod P Kurian, Secretary of the Board.
नारियल विकास बोर्ड कृषि मंत्रालय के अधीन काम करता है और इसका मुख्यालय कोच्चि में स्थित है। यह जानकारी संपर्क और आधिकारिक प्राधिकारी के बारे में स्पष्टता देती है।
Where and How to Send
Officials who are eligible and willing, and who can be released at once if selected, must send the application in triplicate in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I, the Bio-Data/Curriculum Vitae Proforma attached to the circular). It goes through proper channel, meaning through the applicant’s present employer, to this address:
Chief Executive Officer, Coconut Development Board, Kera Bhavan, SRV Road, Kochi – 682 011
The complete application must reach this address within 60 days from the date the advertisement appears in the Employment News. Late applications are not considered. The notice does not say what to write on the envelope or which postal service to use. The Board’s email address printed on the letterhead is [email protected].
- Write the post you are applying for (Driver Grade I or Driver Grade II) at the top of the Annexure-I proforma, where it reads “Application for the post of … (on deputation)”.
- Affix a passport size colour photograph and fill in items 1 to 18: personal details, service dates, qualifications and experience compared with what the post needs, employment history, present pay and emoluments, and whether you belong to SC/ST.
- Sign the declaration with your address and the date.
- Have your employer or cadre controlling authority complete and countersign the “Certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority” with its seal.
- Attach the enclosures listed below and prepare three copies of the application.
- Have your employer forward the application, so that it reaches the Chief Executive Officer, Coconut Development Board, Kochi, within 60 days of the Employment News advertisement.
आवेदन भेजने के लिए उम्मीदवार को अपने नियोक्ता के माध्यम से निर्धारित फॉर्म में तीन प्रतियां बनानी हैं, जिसमें फोटो, व्यक्तिगत जानकारी, सेवा विवरण, और जरूरी प्रमाणपत्र शामिल होंगे। आवेदन 60 दिनों के भीतर बोर्ड के मुख्यालय को पहुंचना चाहिए।
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| 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.
दोनों पद सरकारी या संबद्ध संस्थानों में नियमित सेवा में सक्षम स्टाफ कार ड्राइवरों के लिए हैं। वेतन स्तर और रिक्तियों की संख्या दी गई है, लेकिन ये संख्या बदल भी सकती है।
Driver Grade I (Level 5 in the pay matrix)
- (a)(i) Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
- (a)(ii) With 6 years’ service on a regular basis in Level 4 (₹25,500-81,100) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
- (b) Subject to passing a trade test of appropriate standard specified by the Central Government.
ड्राइवर ग्रेड I के लिए उम्मीदवार को समान पद पर नियमित सेवा या लेवल 4 में कम से कम 6 साल सेवा करनी होगी और केंद्रीय सरकार द्वारा निर्दिष्ट ट्रेड टेस्ट पास करना होगा।
Driver Grade II (Level 4 in the pay matrix)
- (a)(i) Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
- (a)(ii) With 9 years’ service on a regular basis in Level 2 (₹19,900-63,200) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
- (b) Subject to passing a trade test of appropriate standard specified by the Central Government.
ड्राइवर ग्रेड II के लिए उम्मीदवार को समान पद पर नियमित सेवा या लेवल 2 में कम से कम 9 साल सेवा करनी होगी और ट्रेड टेस्ट पास करना आवश्यक है।
Educational Qualification
The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. The Annexure-I proforma still asks applicants to list their educational qualifications and to say whether they meet the qualifications the post requires. Candidates should check the official notification for the full post-specific eligibility for each post.
शैक्षिक योग्यता का कोई न्यूनतम मानक निर्धारित नहीं है, पर उम्मीदवारों को अपनी योग्यता फॉर्म में दर्ज करनी होगी और पद के लिए आवश्यक योग्यता को पूरा करने की पुष्टि करनी होगी।
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.
दोनों पदों के लिए अधिकतम आयु सीमा 56 वर्ष है, जो आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि तक लागू होती है।
Pay Option and Deputation Period
- An official selected on deputation basis can choose one of two options. The first is to draw his or her existing basic pay plus deputation (duty) allowance. The second is to have pay fixed in the scale of the post in accordance with DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II), dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.
- The deputation period shall ordinarily not exceed three years. This includes any deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment, in the same or another organisation or department of the Central Government.
चयनित अधिकारी दो वेतन विकल्पों में से चुन सकते हैं: या तो मौजूदा वेतन के साथ ड्यूटी अलाउंस प्राप्त करें या पद के वेतनमान पर वेतन निर्धारित कराएं। डिप्यूटेशन की अवधि सामान्यतः तीन वर्ष से अधिक नहीं होगी।
Enclosures
- The application in triplicate in the Annexure-I proforma, with a passport size colour photograph affixed
- Attested copies of complete and up-to-date APAR for the last 5 years
- Integrity Certificate
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- The Certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority, countersigned with seal. It must confirm that no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or contemplated, and that the applicant’s integrity is certified. It must also state either that no major/minor penalty was imposed in the last 10 years, or attach a list of such penalties, as the case may be. The CR Dossier in original, or photocopies of the ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years attested on each page by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary to the Govt. of India or above, must be enclosed.
- For officers already on deputation: the application must be forwarded by the parent cadre or department with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate
- For applicants from an organisation that does not follow Central Government pay scales: the latest salary slip issued by the organisation, showing basic pay with scale of pay and rate of increment, dearness pay/interim relief/other allowances (with break-up) and total emoluments
- A separate sheet, signed by the applicant, if the space in the form for employment details or additional information is not enough
आवेदन के साथ पिछले पांच वर्षों के एपीएआर, इंटीग्रिटी और विजिलेंस प्रमाणपत्र, नियोक्ता की सत्यापित प्रमाणन पत्र, और आवश्यक अन्य दस्तावेज संलग्न करना अनिवार्य है।
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.
चयन के लिए उम्मीदवार का ट्रेड टेस्ट पास करना आवश्यक है और चयन समिति उनकी योग्यता, अनुभव और दस्तावेजों का मूल्यांकन करेगी।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
भर्ती सूचना 16 अक्टूबर 2026 को जारी हुई है, और इसके बाद 60 दिनों के भीतर आवेदन करना अनिवार्य है। अतिरिक्त एक ड्राइवर ग्रेड I की रिक्ति 1 नवंबर 2026 को होने की संभावना है।
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.
आवेदन तभी करें जब आपका नियोक्ता चयन पर तुरंत आपको मुक्त कर सके। आवेदन के साथ सभी आवश्यक प्रमाण पत्र और सत्यापन जरूरी हैं। अधूरी या देर से मिली आवेदनों को अस्वीकार किया जाएगा।
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| CDB Driver Grade I and Grade II Vacancy Circular PDF (with Annexure-I form) | Vacancy circular F.No. I/18864/2026 and the application proforma |
| Coconut Development Board Official Website | Official website of the Board |
आवेदन फॉर्म और विस्तृत सूचना के लिए आधिकारिक वेबसाइट और नोटिफिकेशन पीडीएफ लिंक उपलब्ध हैं, जिनका उपयोग उम्मीदवार आधिकारिक जानकारी के लिए कर सकते हैं।
Coconut Development Board Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in CDB Recruitment 2026?
There are 11 vacancies: 7 Driver Grade I and 4 Driver Grade II. One more Driver Grade I vacancy is anticipated on 1.11.2026, and the notice says the vacancies are subject to change.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the CDB Driver posts?
The complete application must reach the Coconut Development Board, Kochi, within 60 days from the date the advertisement appears in the Employment News. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Q3. Who can apply for CDB Driver Grade I and Driver Grade II?
Staff Car Drivers working in Central or State Governments, Universities, recognized research institutes, public sector undertakings, or semi-Government, statutory or autonomous organizations can apply. They must hold an analogous post on a regular basis or have the required regular service, and they are subject to passing a trade test.
Q4. What service is required for Driver Grade I and Driver Grade II?
Driver Grade I needs an analogous regular post or 6 years’ regular service in Level 4 (₹25,500-81,100). Driver Grade II needs an analogous regular post or 9 years’ regular service in Level 2 (₹19,900-63,200), or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
Q5. What is the age limit for CDB Driver deputation?
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation is not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications, for both posts.
Q6. What is the salary of CDB Driver Grade I and Grade II?
Driver Grade I is in Level 5 of the pay matrix (₹29,200-92,300), and Driver Grade II is in Level 4 (₹25,500-81,100). A selected official can either keep existing basic pay plus deputation (duty) allowance or have pay fixed in the scale of the post under DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II), dated 17.06.2010.
Q7. How do I apply for CDB Recruitment 2026?
Send the Annexure-I proforma in triplicate through proper channel to the Chief Executive Officer, Coconut Development Board, Kera Bhavan, SRV Road, Kochi – 682 011. Include attested APARs for the last 5 years, the Integrity Certificate and the Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
Q8. How long is the deputation period at CDB?
The deputation period shall ordinarily not exceed three years. This includes any deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment.
Q9. Is there a trade test for the CDB Driver posts?
Yes. For both Driver Grade I and Driver Grade II, eligibility is subject to passing a trade test of appropriate standard specified by the Central Government.
प्रश्नोत्तर अनुभाग स्पष्ट करता है कि कुल 11 पद हैं, आवेदन 60 दिनों में भेजना जरूरी है, केवल अनुभवी सरकारी स्टाफ कार ड्राइवर आवेदन कर सकते हैं, आयु सीमा 56 वर्ष है, वेतन स्तर और चयन प्रक्रिया में ट्रेड टेस्ट शामिल है। आवेदन उचित चैनल से करना अनिवार्य है।
Additional Practical Insights for Applicants
यह भर्ती केवल उन्हीं स्टाफ कार ड्राइवरों के लिए है जो पहले से ही सरकारी या संबद्ध संस्थानों में नियमित सेवा में हैं और जिन्हें तत्काल मुक्त किया जा सकता है। आवेदन नियोक्ता के माध्यम से ही स्वीकार होंगे, इसलिए अपने विभाग से अनुमति लेने की पुष्टि कर लें। ट्रेड टेस्ट पास करना अनिवार्य है, इसलिए तैयारी पर ध्यान दें। पदों का वेतनमान स्पष्ट है और तीन साल की डिप्यूटेशन अवधि सामान्य है। आवेदन में सभी प्रमाणपत्रों और पिछले पांच वर्षों के APAR संलग्न करना जरूरी है। आवेदन समय पर भेजना अत्यंत आवश्यक है क्योंकि देर से मिले आवेदन स्वीकार नहीं किए जाएंगे।
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