VISL General Manager (Environment) Recruitment 2026

The window to apply for General Manager (Environment) at Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited is short: it opens on 31 October 2026 and shuts at 5:00 pm on 9 November 2026. The Centre for Management Development (CMD) is handling the recruitment on behalf of VISL. The job is on contract for one year and pays a consolidated Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 a month. Applicants need an M.Tech in Environmental Engineering and at least 10 years of senior-level experience, and retired hands may also apply.

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL) is the organisation where this post sits. The Centre for Management Development, an autonomous institution under the Government of Kerala, has invited the applications on its behalf.

The pay within this range shall be fixed based on the candidate's relevant experience and any additional qualification acquired.

Age Limit

The age limit is 60 years. Age and experience are both calculated as on 1 October 2026.

Educational Qualification

M.Tech in Environmental Engineering from an AICTE recognised institution. The qualification must be from a recognised University or Institute.

Mandatory Experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a senior-level position in handling environment-related matters, such as:

• Environmental clearance
• Statutory environmental compliance
• Pollution control
• CRZ matters
• Coastal/marine environmental issues
• Environmental impact assessment
• Waste management or other environment-related matters
• Oversight of the Port Operations within the framework of the MARPOL Protocol

Nationality

Applicants must be citizens of India.

See the official notification for the full discipline-specific eligibility of this post.

Both the opening and closing dates are inclusive.

CMD reserves the right to decide the selection process based on requirements. It may include any of the following, or any combination of them:

• Application screening
• Criteria-based screening
• Written test
• Group discussion
• Skill test/proficiency test
• Interview

CMD/VISL reserves the rules for cut-off marks and shortlisting at every stage. CMD may send intimation to download call letters through the registered e-mail ID, so keep email notifications on and check the spam or junk folder regularly.

• The appointment is on a contract basis for one year.
• The contract can be extended based on requirement and the candidate's performance.
• CMD/VISL may modify or cancel the notification, revise the number of posts or stop the recruitment altogether at any time without assigning any reason.
• Any false or incorrect information found at any stage makes the candidature or appointment liable to be cancelled or terminated without notice.
• CMD/VISL may debar a candidate for malpractice, misconduct or a fraudulent claim of any benefit, relaxation or concession.

1. Check your eligibility against the notification before you apply.
2. Make sure you have a valid personal email ID and mobile number, and keep both active until the recruitment process is complete.
3. Open the online application on the CMD website ↗.
4. Fill in all relevant fields. Incomplete or incorrect forms will be summarily rejected, and later corrections will not be entertained.
5. Scan your latest photograph and upload it in JPG format, less than 200KB.
6. Sign in full on white paper, scan the signature and upload it in JPG format, less than 50KB. Initials and signatures in capital letters are not permitted.
7. Upload your certificates and supporting documents, then submit the application.

Documents to Upload

• The original or provisional certificate for each educational qualification, issued by a competent authority.
• Experience certificates showing the date of joining, relieving, duties and responsibilities, with the signature and seal of the authorised person.
• An equivalency certificate from the competent authority, if your qualification is equivalent to the prescribed one.

CMD may also call for additional documentary evidence of qualifications, experience or other eligibility requirements. Self-declarations, undertakings and other self-certified statements are not accepted as proof of qualification or experience.