The Regional Joint Director's Office, Department of Tourism, Ernakulam, is hiring contract staff for
the guest houses, Yatri Nivas, and Eco Lodges under its region. Notification No. RJDEKM/291/2025-G2. One thing to know upfront: this is a postal application, not online. You download the form, fill it
by hand, and send it by post there's no portal to submit through.
How many posts are open, and where
34 posts are open in total, spread across 7 categories, for guest houses, Yatri Nivas, and Eco Lodges
in the Ernakulam region.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|
| Waiters | 4 |
| Food & Beverage Staff | 5 |
| House Keeping Staff | 11 |
| Receptionist | 3 |
| Cook | 3 |
| Assistant Cook | 2 |
| Kitchenmetty | 6 |
These appointments are contract-based, for a maximum of 1 year, and are subject to government
permission before they're actually made.
Qualification for Waiters and Food & Beverage Staff
| Education | Plus Two / 10+2 pass |
| Trade Certificate | 1-year Food & Beverage Service certificate from Kerala Government's Food Craft Institute, OR a 1-year diploma in Food & Beverage Service from the Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (under the Central Tourism Ministry) |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years as Waiter/Bartender/Captain in a 2-star or higher rated hotel |
Qualification for House Keeping Staff
| Education | SSLC or equivalent |
| Trade Certificate | Hotel Accommodation Operation trade certificate from Kerala Government's Food Craft Institute, OR a diploma/PG diploma in Hotel Accommodation Operation from the Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology |
| Experience | Minimum 6 months in housekeeping in a 2-star or higher rated hotel |
Qualification for Receptionist
| Education | Plus Two / 10+2 pass |
| Trade Certificate | Front Office Operation trade certificate from Kerala Government's Food Craft Institute |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years as Front Office Assistant/Receptionist in a 2-star or higher rated hotel |
Qualification for Cook
| Education | SSLC or equivalent |
| Trade Certificate | Food Production trade certificate from Kerala Government's Food Craft Institute, OR a 1-year diploma in Cookery/Food Production from the Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years as Cook/Assistant Cook in a 2-star or higher rated hotel |
Qualification for Assistant Cook
| Education | SSLC or equivalent |
| Trade Certificate | Food Production trade certificate from Kerala Government's Food Craft Institute |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year as Cook/Assistant Cook in a 2-star or higher rated hotel |
Qualification for Kitchenmetty
| Education | SSLC or equivalent |
| Trade Certificate | 1-year Food Production trade certificate from Kerala Government's Food Craft Institute |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year as Cook/Assistant Cook in a 2-star or higher rated hotel |
Age Limit
Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as
per rules.
Wage
Selected candidates get a daily wage — not a fixed monthly salary. The rate is whatever the government
order in effect at the time prescribes for a Class IV employee, so this can change over the contract period.
Selection Process
Selection is based on qualification, followed by a written test, skill test, and/or interview as needed.
A rank list is prepared, and candidates are appointed against vacancies as they arise — subject to
government permission each time.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from www.keralatourism.gov.in or www.keralatourism.org
- Fill it out and attach copies of documents proving your educational qualification and work experience
- Send it by post to: The Regional Joint Director, Office of the Regional Joint Director, First Floor, Boat Jetty Complex, Ernakulam - 682011
- Make sure it reaches before 07.08.2026, 4:00 PM
