| The Kerala Climate Resilient Agriculture Value Chain Modernization Project (KERA) under the Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare is a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing climate resilience in agriculture through sustainable practices and value chain modernization. To drive this transformative mission, applications are invited from eligible candidates for various posts on a deputation basis from the Departments of Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare and the Department of Industries & Commerce. Recruitment will be conducted from eligible candidates on deputation basis.
Vacancies:
Vacancies are available in the State Project Management Unit (SPMU- Thiruvananthapuram), Regional Project Management Units (RPMUs – (East – Kottayam), (Central – Thrissur), North- Kannur)), and Project Implementation Units (PIUs – Department of Industries & Commerce, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala Startup Mission):
- State Project Management Unit (SPMU)
| Sl No |
Post in KERA SPMU |
Particulars of deputation post and department |
Number of posts |
| 1 |
Administration Officer |
An officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary from General Administration Department (GAD) |
1 |
| 2 |
Finance Officer |
An officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary from Finance Department |
1 |
| 3 |
Procurement Officer |
Deputy Director of Agriculture/Assistant Director of Agriculture or an officer of equivalent rank, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
| 4 |
Technical Officer |
Deputy Director of Agriculture / Assistant Director of Agriculture or an officer of equivalent rank, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
| 5 |
Agricultural Officer (Finance) |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
| 6 |
Agricultural Officer (Nodal Officer Environment, Social, Gender) |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
| 7 |
Agricultural Officer (Procurement) |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
| 8 |
Agricultural Officer (Plantation & MSME) |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
| 9 |
Plantation Specialist |
Assistant Director or an officer of equivalent rank from Department of Industries& Commerce |
1 |
| 10 |
Industries Specialist |
Deputy Director or an officer of equivalent rank, Department of Industries& Commerce |
1 |
Total number of Posts: 10
- Regional Project Management Units (RPMUs)
| Sl No |
Post in RPMU |
Particulars of deputation post and department |
Number of posts |
| 1 |
Regional Project Director |
Deputy Director of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare / Deputy Director, Department of Industries & Commerce |
2 posts from Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare & 1 post from Department of Industries and Commerce * |
| 2 |
Deputy Project Director |
Assistant Director of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare |
3 (one post in each RPMU) |
| 3 |
Project Manager |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare |
3 (one post in each RPMU) |
| 4 |
Industrial Extension Officer |
Industrial Extension Officer, Department of Industries & Commerce |
3 (one post in each RPMU) |
| 5 |
Co-operative Inspector |
Co-operative Inspector, Department of Industries & Commerce |
3 (one post in each RPMU) |
Total number of Posts: 15
III. Project Implementation Units (PIUs)
| Sl No |
Project Implementation Unit |
Rank in PIU Post |
Number of posts |
| 1 |
Kerala Agricultural University |
Environmental Specialist (Assistant Professor or equivalent rank) |
1 |
| Technical Specialist (Assistant Professor or equivalent rank) |
1 |
| 2 |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
Team Leader (Deputy Director or equivalent rank) |
1 |
| Technical Officer 1 (Assistant District Industries Officer or equivalent rank) |
1 |
| Technical Officer 2 (Assistant District Industries Officer for Plantation or equivalent rank) |
1 |
| Procurement Specialist (Assistant Director or equivalent rank) |
1 |
| 3 |
Kerala Startup Mission |
Technical Specialist (Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare) |
1 |
*Note: - Location may change as per the decision of Project Executive committee (PEC)
Total number of posts: 7
For detailed qualifications, experience, recruitment terms, and other desirable criteria, visit the website. https://keralaagriculture.gov.in
Terms and Conditions
- All posts are to be filled on deputation basis from the Departments of Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare Industries & Commerce, Government of Kerala.
- The appointment should normally be for three years unless terminated earlier as decided by the competent authority.
Selection Process
Eligible candidates will be shortlisted through an evaluation process conducted by Project Director, KERA that assesses their IT proficiency, domain and writing skills, aptitude, technical knowledge and management skills.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates from the respective departments may submit their applications electronically. Applicants have to submit the filled application form into the mail id kerarecruitment@gmail.com on or before 25/01/2025. |
| Notification No. KERA/12/2024-AO1 dated 02/01/2025 by Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare Department
The mode of recruitment of various categories of approved posts of government officials on deputation basis under KERA is enlisted below.
SPMU
| Sl. No |
Designation |
Post & the department |
Number |
Qualification & Experience* |
Department from which Deputation is Available |
| 1 |
Administrative Officer |
Joint Secretary from GAD |
1 |
At least 6 months experience in the post of Joint Secretary in General Administration Department |
General Administration Department (GAD), Kerala Government Secretariat |
| 2 |
Finance Officer |
Joint Secretary from Finance
|
1 |
At least 6 months experience in the post of Joint Secretary in Finance Department |
Finance Department, Kerala Government Secretariat |
| 3 |
Procurement Officer |
Assistant Director of Agriculture/Deputy Director from the Department of Agriculture |
1 |
At least one year experience as ADA/DD in Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 4 |
Technical Officer |
ADA/DD from the Department of Agriculture |
1 |
At least one year experience as ADA/DD in Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 5 |
Agricultural Officer (Finance) |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture |
1 |
4year degree of Agriculture
& At least 2-year experience as Agricultural Officer in the Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 6 |
Agricultural Officer (Nodal Officer Environment, Social & gender) |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture |
1 |
4year degree of BSc Agriculture
& At least 2-year experience as Agricultural Officer in the Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 7 |
Agricultural Officer (Procurement) |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture |
1 |
4-year degree of BSc Agriculture
& At least 2-year experience as Agricultural Officer in the Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 8 |
Agricultural Officer (Plantation &MSME) |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture |
1 |
4-year degree of BSc Agriculture
& At least 2-year experience in the Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 9 |
Plantation Specialist |
Assistant Director, Department of Industries & Commerce |
1 |
At least 1 year experience in Assistant Director cadre at the Plantation Directorate |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
| 10 |
Industries Specialist |
Deputy Director, Department of Industries & Commerce |
1 |
At least 6 months experience in Deputy Director cadre in the Department of Industries |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
| Total |
10 |
|
|
RPMU (North) – Kannur
| Sl. No |
Designation |
Post & the Department |
Number |
Qualification & Experience |
Department from which deputation is available |
| 1 |
Regional Project Director |
Deputy Director from the Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare / Deputy Director from the Department of Industries & Commerce |
1 |
At least 6 months experience as DD in Department of Agriculture/ At least 1 year experience in Deputy Director cadre with Department of Industries and Commerce |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare/ Department of Industries & Commerce |
| 2 |
Deputy Project Director |
Assistant Director, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
At least 1 year experience as Assistant Director of Agriculture in Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 3 |
Project Manager |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
4-year degree of BSc Agriculture
At least 2year experience as Agricultural Officer cadre in Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 4 |
Industries Extension Officer |
Industries Extension Officer, Department of Industries & Commerce |
1 |
At least 2year experience as Industrial Extension Officer in Department of Industries & Commerce |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
| 5 |
Cooperative Inspector |
Cooperative Inspector, Department of Industries &Commerce |
1 |
At least 2year experience as Cooperative Inspector in Department of Industries & Commerce |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
| Total |
5 |
|
|
RPMU (Central) – Thrissur
| Sl.No |
Designation |
Post & the department |
Number |
Qualification & Experience |
Department from which deputation is available |
| 1 |
Regional Project Director |
Deputy Director from the Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare / Deputy Director from the Department of Industries & Commerce |
1 |
At least 6 months experience in Deputy Director of Agriculture cadre in Department of Agriculture/at least 1 year experience in Deputy Director cadre with Department of Industries and Commerce |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare / Department of Industries & Commerce |
| 2 |
Deputy Project Director |
Assistant Director, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
At least 1 year experience in Assistant Director of Agriculture cadre in Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 3 |
Project Manager |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
4 year BSc Agriculture degree & At least 2-year experience in Agricultural Officer cadre in Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 4 |
Industries Extension Officer |
Industries Extension Officer, Department of Industries & Commerce |
1 |
At least 2-year experience as Industrial Extension Officer in Department of Industries & Commerce |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
| 5 |
Cooperative Inspector |
Cooperative Inspector, Department of Industries &Commerce |
1 |
At least 2-year experience as cooperative Inspector in Department of Industries & Commerce |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
| Total |
15 |
|
|
RPMU (East) – Kottayam
| Sl.No |
Designation |
Post & the department |
Number |
Qualification & Experience |
Department from which deputation is available |
| 1 |
Regional Project Director |
Deputy Director from the Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare/ Deputy Director from the Department of Industries & Commerce |
1 |
At least 6 months experience in Deputy Director of Agriculture cadre in Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare / Department of Industries & Commerce |
| 2 |
Deputy Project Director |
Assistant Director, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
At least 1 year experience in Assistant Director of Agriculture cadre with Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 3 |
Project Manager |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
1 |
At least 2-year experience as Agricultural Officer in Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| 4 |
Industries Extension Officer |
Industries Extension Officer, Department of Industries & Commerce |
1 |
At least 2-year experience as Industrial Extension Officer in Department of Industries & Commerce |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
| 5 |
Cooperative Inspector |
Cooperative Inspector, Department of Industries &Commerce |
1 |
At least 2year experience as Cooperative Inspector in Department of Industries & Commerce |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
| Total |
5 |
|
|
PIU – Kerala Agricultural University, Department of Industries & Commerce, Kerala Startup Mission
| Sl.No |
Designation |
Post & the department |
Number |
Qualification & Experience |
Name of PIU |
| 1 |
Environmental Specialist |
Assistant Professor Level 10 (Agri Extension/ Agri Economics) |
1 |
At least 2year experience as Assistant Professor Level 10 in either Agricultural Extension or Agricultural Economics with Kerala Agricultural University |
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) |
| 2 |
Technical Specialist |
Assistant Professor Level 10 (Agronomy) |
1 |
At least 2 year experience as Assistant Professor Level 10 in Agronomy with Kerala Agricultural University |
| 3 |
Team Leader |
Deputy Director, Department of Industries & Commerce |
1 |
At least 1 year experience in Deputy Director cadre with Department of Industries and Commerce |
Department of Industries & Commerce |
| 4 |
Technical Specialist 1 |
Assistant Director, DoI&C |
1 |
At least 1 year experience in Assistant Director cadre with Department of Industries & Commerce |
| 5 |
Technical Specialist 2 |
Assistant Director, DoI&C |
1 |
At least 1 year experience in Assistant Director cadre with Department of Industries &Commerce |
| 6 |
Procurement Officer |
Assistant Director, DoI&C |
1 |
At least 1 year experience asAssistant Director c withDepartment of Industries &Commerce |
| 7 |
Technical Specialist at Kerala Startup Mission |
Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture |
1 |
4 year BSc Agriculture degree
& At least 2 year experience in Agricultural Officer cadre in Department of Agriculture |
Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare |
| Total |
7 |
|
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*In the absence of eligible candidates required experience shall be reduced at the decision of PEC.
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