IHMCT Kovalam LDC Recruitment 2026: 12th Pass Can Apply for Lower Division Clerk Posts, Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)

Looking for a government clerk job after Class 12? The Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Kovalam, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has invited applications for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC). Applications are online only and close on 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Good news for candidates across India: the notification has no Kerala domicile or Malayalam language condition. Any Indian citizen who meets the eligibility criteria can apply. The job location is Kovalam, Kerala.

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IHMCT Kovalam LDC Recruitment 2026: Overview

Vacancy Details

There are 2 posts in total:

• Unreserved (UR): 1
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 1

One of the vacancies is reserved for the Ex-servicemen category.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

10+2 or Higher Secondary School from a recognised university/institute. If your qualification is an equivalent one, you must upload an equivalency certificate issued by the competent authority. Without it, your application won’t be considered.

Skills Required

• Typing speed of 40 words per minute (WPM)
• Working knowledge of computers

Experience

No experience is compulsory. One year of experience in computer applications (as on 1 October 2026) is desirable, so it gives you an edge but is not mandatory.

Age Limit

• 18 to 28 years as on 1 October 2026
• Candidates born between 2 October 1997 and 1 October 2008 (both dates inclusive) are eligible
• SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories get age relaxation as per Government of India rules
• Ex-servicemen get relaxation as per the DoPT order mentioned in the notification

Nationality

Applicants must be citizens of India.

Serving Defence Personnel

Only those whose Specific Period of Engagement (SPE) ends on or before 31 January 2027 can apply, and they must submit the Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (Annexure-I).

Salary

The LDC post is in Level 2 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with a pay range of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200. The notification doesn’t list allowances separately, so check with the institute for the full package.

Application Fee

• Fee must be paid online only, and a transaction fee is charged extra.
• Applications without the fee are rejected, and the fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply for IHMCT Kovalam LDC Recruitment 2026

1. Read the notification fully before applying: Official Notification (PDF). You can also check the Recruitment Rules.
2. Open the application page on the CMD Kerala website: Recruitment Page, and click Apply Online, or go directly to the Online Application Link.
3. Fill in all fields of the online application form. Incomplete or incorrect forms are rejected, and corrections are not entertained later.
4. Upload your documents (see the list below).
5. Pay the application fee online (unless you are exempt).
6. Submit the form before 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026, and save a copy of your application for reference.

Documents to Keep Ready

Photograph and signature

• Recent photograph: JPG format, under 200 kB
• Full signature on white paper, scanned: JPG format, under 50 kB. Initials are not enough, and capital letters are not allowed. The signature must be your own.

Educational certificate

• Upload the original or provisional certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Marksheets, consolidated marksheets or statements are not accepted in place of a certificate, and such applications will be rejected.

Category and other documents (if applicable)

• EWS candidates: Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-III), from an authority listed in the notification
• Ex-servicemen: Undertaking (Annexure-II) and Discharge Certificate/PPO
• Serving defence personnel: Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (Annexure-I)
• Government employees: No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• Experience (if claiming): Experience certificate with date of joining, date of relieving, duties and responsibilities, and the signature and seal of the authorised person. Appointment letters and salary slips are not accepted. For your latest job only, an affidavit with employer, designation, period and nature of work can be uploaded.

Selection Process

The notification says the selection process may include application screening, criteria-based screening, a written test and a skill/proficiency test. IHMCT/CMD reserves the right to decide the stages based on requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email, SMS or phone call, so keep your email ID and mobile number active throughout the process.

Important Dates

Tips for Applicants

• Don’t wait for the last day. Portals slow down near deadlines.
• Arrange a certificate, not just a marksheet. The notification clearly says applications with marksheets in place of certificates will be rejected.
• Scan your signature correctly, in full, in small letters, under 50 kB.
• Use your own email ID and mobile number. Check your spam folder regularly for updates.
• Practise typing daily. A skill test is possible, and 40 WPM is a stated requirement.
• Be honest in your form. False or mismatched information leads to rejection at any stage, even after selection.

Conclusion

An LDC post at an institute under the Ministry of Tourism, with a Level 2 pay scale and a 12th pass requirement, is a strong opportunity for fresh candidates. With only 2 vacancies, competition will be tough, so prepare your documents, practise your typing and apply well before 30 November 2026.

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FAQs

Kya IHMCT Kovalam LDC ke liye Kerala ka domicile zaroori hai?

No. The notification only requires Indian citizenship. There is no domicile or Malayalam language condition, so candidates from any state can apply. The job location is Kovalam, Kerala.

Kya 12th pass candidate LDC post ke liye apply kar sakta hai?

Yes. 10+2 or Higher Secondary with a typing speed of 40 WPM and working computer knowledge is the required qualification. The age limit is 18-28 years as on 1 October 2026.

Kya LDC post ke liye experience zaroori hai?

No. One year of experience in computer applications is desirable, not mandatory.

IHMCT Kovalam LDC ki salary kitni hogi?

The post is in Level 2 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with a pay range of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.

Application fee kitni hai?

₹500 for General and ₹300 for SC/ST, plus a transaction fee, paid online. Ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempt. The fee is not refundable.

Kya main offline apply kar sakta hoon?

No. Applications are accepted through the online mode only.

IHMCT Kovalam LDC ke liye last date kya hai?

The last date to submit the online application is 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

Application bharte waqt problem aaye to kisse contact karein?

You can call the help desk at 0471 2320101 between 10 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

Disclaimer: This article reflects publicly available information as of November 2026. Please read the official notification carefully and apply only through the official links given above.