Kerala Tourism Recruitment 2025

Kerala Tourism Recruitment 2025 - Assistant Professor Post

Here are the key details about the contract position with the Kerala Institute of Hospitality Management (KIHM), under the Kerala Tourism Department:

🌟 Job Highlights

• Organization Name: Kerala Tourism Department

• Department: Kerala Institute of Hospitality Management (KIHM)

• Post Name: Assistant Professor

• Job Type: Kerala Govt (Contract)

• Job Location: Kerala

• Mode of Application: Offline (By Post)

🗓️ Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 04.10.2025

• Application Last Date: 30.10.2025

  • Note: This is the deadline for your application to reach the postal address.

💰 Salary and Fees

• Salary: Rs. 42,000 (Per Month)

• Application Fee: There is no application fee required for this recruitment.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Assistant Professor post, candidates must have the following qualifications (in HMCT - Hotel Management and Catering Technology - or a relevant discipline):

1. Minimum 4 years Bachelor's Degree in HMCT and Master's Degree in HMCT or in relevant discipline with 55% or equivalent.

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2. 3 years Bachelor's Degree in HMCT (admitted before 1st March 2019) and Master's Degree in HMCT or in relevant disciplines with 55% or equivalent.

• Age Limit: The age limit will be followed as per the rules of the organization.

📝 Selection Process

The selection for the post will involve the following three stages:

1. Document Verification

2. Written Test

3. Personal Interview

📬 How to Apply Offline (By Post)

The application process is entirely offline and requires you to send your application by post.

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to www.keralatourism.gov.in.

2. Find the Notification: Look for the Assistant Professor Job Notification in the "Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu" and click on it.

3. Download and Read: Download the official notification and read the Full Notification carefully to check all eligibility criteria and application instructions.

4. Prepare the Application: Fill the application form (available via the provided link/download) in the prescribed format.

5. Gather Documents: Include original and copies of certificates to prove your educational qualifications and work experience.

6. Send the Application: Send your completed application form and documents to the postal address on or before 30 October 2025.

   • Postal Address:

     "The Principal, Kerala Institute of Hospitality Management, Third Mile, Eranholi P.O., Thalassery, Kerala – 670107"

   • Superscription: The envelope must be superscribed with "Application for the post of Assistant Professor" to ensure it's processed correctly.

     
     

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     📚 Likely Syllabus Structure for Assistant Professor (HMCT)

     Your preparation should primarily focus on the four core areas of the Hospitality Management curriculum, supplemented by general knowledge/aptitude.

     I. Subject-Specific Knowledge (Hospitality Management and Catering Technology)

     This section will cover the core operational and management functions of the Hospitality Industry.

     A. Core Operational Areas

     1. Food Production (Culinary Arts):

        • Cookery: Indian, Continental, Oriental, and other international cuisines.

        • Kitchen Management: Layout, equipment, hygiene, and sanitation (HACCP, FSSAI standards).

        • Baking & Patisserie: Fundamental techniques, ingredients, and preparations.

     2. Food & Beverage Service:

        • Service Methods: Different types of service (French, English, American, Buffet, etc.).

        • Beverage Management: Alcoholic (Wines, Spirits, Cocktails/Mixology) and non-alcoholic.

        • Restaurant Operations: Layout, staff organization, and banquet/outdoor catering.

     3. Accommodation Operations (Housekeeping):

        • Room Management: Cleaning, maintenance, and inventory of linen and guest supplies.

        • Laundry Operations: Types of laundry, stain removal, and fabric care.

        • Interior Decoration: Principles of design and aesthetics in a hospitality environment.

     4. Front Office Management:

        • The Guest Cycle: Reservation, registration, check-out, and folio settlement.

        • Front Office Accounting: Understanding of ledgers, night auditing, and cash control.

        • Communication: Inter-departmental coordination and guest relations.

     B. Management and Allied Subjects

     1. Management Principles: General Management, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership.

     2. Financial & Hotel Accounting: Cost control, budgeting, financial statement analysis, and hospitality specific accounting.

     3. Sales & Marketing: Hospitality marketing mix (7Ps), sales promotion, and destination marketing.

     4. Human Resource Management (HRM): Manpower planning, training, performance appraisal, and industrial relations.

     5. Tourism: Tourist behavior, travel trade, tourism planning, and geography of tourism.

     6. Hotel Engineering & Law: Basic hotel maintenance, utilities, and relevant laws/licensing.

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     II. General and Teaching Aptitude

     This section aims to assess your general academic and teaching capabilities.

     1. Teaching and Research Aptitude:

        • Teaching methods, evaluation systems, and research ethics.

        • Communication skills in a classroom environment.

        • Higher Education System in India.

     2. General Awareness and Current Affairs:

        • General Knowledge, focusing on Kerala Tourism and the Hospitality Sector (National & International).

        • Indian Economy, Polity, and Geography.

     3. Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude:

        • Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and Mental Ability.

     
     

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