1. Overview

The Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram, on behalf of the Directorate of Tourism, Government of Kerala, has invited online applications for the position of Green Marshal on a daily wage basis for a period of one year, vide Notification No. CMD/DoT/01/2026 dated 05 September 2026. Selected candidates will be deployed at various tourist destinations across Kerala.

Source: Official Notification, Page 1

Source: Official Notification, Page 1

2. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

SSLC Pass (10th Standard or equivalent).

Source: Official Notification, Page 1

Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)

Source: Official Notification, Page 1Candidates must indicate one district of preference; they will be considered against vacancies in that district only.

Source: Official Notification, Page 1-2

3. Important Dates

Source: Official Notification, Page 1

Source: Official Notification, Page 1

4. District-wise Vacancies

Source: Official Notification, Page 4-6 (Annexure)Selected Green Marshals will be deployed at proposed tourist destinations within their chosen district (e.g. Kovalam, Varkala, Munnar, Thekkady, Athirappally, Wayanad, Bekal, Guruvayoor and other locations), though the Directorate of Tourism/CMD reserves the right to deploy or redeploy candidates to any destination within the district based on operational needs.

Source: Official Notification, Page 2, 4-6

5. Selection Procedure

• Shortlisting is done district-wise, based on the percentage of marks obtained in the SSLC/equivalent qualifying examination, subject to eligibility and document verification.
• Final selection is based on performance in an interview/proficiency assessment conducted by the Directorate of Tourism.
• Merit percentage is calculated as: Marks Obtained ÷ Maximum Marks × 100, system-calculated and verified against original documents.
• Local residents get preference as a tie-breaker among candidates with the same SSLC percentage (subject to valid residence proof); if still tied, the older candidate (by date of birth) ranks higher.

Source: Official Notification, Page 2

6. Terms of Engagement

• Daily wage of ₹810/- per day, payable based on actual attendance/days engaged, subject to applicable deductions/rules.
• The engagement is purely temporary for one year and does not confer any right to regular appointment, permanent employment, continuation, renewal or absorption in the Directorate of Tourism, CMD or Government service.
• Applicants must be physically fit; a medical fitness certificate/examination may be required before engagement.
• Candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in the state as directed, since the Directorate of Tourism/CMD reserves the right to deploy or redeploy selected candidates to any tourism destination in any district.

Source: Official Notification, Page 2

7. Documents & Important Instructions

• Applicants must upload clear and legible documents as prescribed in the online application; original/provisional qualification certificates must be produced for verification when required.
• False, fabricated, tampered or suppressed information will result in rejection/cancellation of candidature or engagement.
• Applicants must be citizens of India and maintain a valid personal mobile number and email ID throughout the recruitment process.
• Only applications submitted online within the prescribed period will be considered; submission does not confer any right to selection or engagement.

Source: Official Notification, Page 3

8. Important Links

Source: Official Notification, Page 1

9. FAQs