KITTS Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies (KITTS)
- Post Name : State Level Guide and Local Level Guide Training Programme
- Job Type : Tourism Guide Training & Licensing Programme
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : CMD/KITTS/01/2026
- Vacancies : 168
- Job Location : Kerala
- Salary : As Per Norms
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 19.10.2026
- Last Date : 09.11.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : KITTS Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 19 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 09 November 2026
Vacancy Details : KITTS Recruitment 2026
- State Level Guide : 27 Seats
- Local Level Guide : 141 Seats (District-wise breakdown: Thiruvananthapuram - 15, Kollam - 10, Pathanamthitta - 10, Alappuzha - 10, Kottayam - 10, Idukki - 10, Ernakulam - 10, Thrissur - 10, Palakkad - 10, Malappuram - 06, Kozhikode - 10, Wayanad - 10, Kannur - 10, Kasargod - 10)
Salary Details : KITTS Recruitment 2026
- This is a training and licensing programme; no salary is specified, but successful candidates receive a State Level Guide / Local Level Guide Licence.
Age Limit : KITTS Recruitment 2026
- Candidates should be at least 20 years of age as on 01.01.2026.
Qualification : KITTS Recruitment 2026
1. State Level Guide
- Any Graduation from a UGC recognized University/Institute OR a minimum qualification of 10+2 or equivalent certificate with at least six months regular course in a foreign language from a recognized University/approved Institution, well-recognized organization, Embassy, or their cultural Centre.
- SSLC/SSC/CBSE or 10th pass.
- Must be a Native of Kerala.
- Fluency in the English language is a must for State Level Guides.
- Submission of a valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is mandatory for joining the training programme.
- Local Level Guide applicants must apply only under the district quota corresponding to their place of residence.
Course Details & Application Fee : KITTS Recruitment 2026
Course Details & Fee Structure
State Level Guide:
- Duration: 09 weeks
- Course Fee: ₹32,745/- (Including GST)
- Duration: 04 weeks
- Course Fee: ₹20,355/- (Including GST)
Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.
Selection Process : KITTS Recruitment 2026
State Level Guides (Total: 250 Marks):
- Written Test (200 Marks): Knowledge of monuments around the area (50 Marks), Question on History (50 Marks), General Knowledge (100 Marks).
- Interview (50 Marks).
- Written Test (100 Marks): Knowledge of monuments around the area (25 Marks), Question on History (25 Marks), General Knowledge (50 Marks).
- Interview (50 Marks).
How to Apply : KITTS Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Guide Training & Licence Programme, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 19 Oct 2026 to 09 Nov 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Check your eligibility criteria thoroughly through the official notification.
- Visit the online application link: https://recruitopen.com/cmd/kitts1.html
- Fill up all relevant fields of the online application form accurately.
- Scan and upload your latest photograph in *.JPG format (less than 200KB).
- Scan and upload your full signature on a white paper in *.JPG format (less than 50KB; initials and CAPITAL LETTERS are not permitted).
- Upload original or provisional educational qualification certificates (mark sheets are not accepted).
- Pay the application fee of ₹590/- plus transaction charges.
- Submit the application online before November 09, 2026 (5:30 pm) and keep a copy for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the purpose of the KITTS Guide Training and Licence Programme?
- It is initiated by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, to train professional tourist guides and improve visitor experiences, leading to the issuance of a State Level or Local Level Guide Licence.
- The training is conducted by the Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies (KITTS) under the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala.
- The last date to submit the online application is November 09, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
- Candidates must hold any Graduation from a UGC recognized University/Institute, OR a $10+2$ (or equivalent) certificate with a minimum six-month regular course in a foreign language from a recognized institution.
- Candidates must have passed SSLC/SSC/CBSE or 10th standard.
- No, applicants must be natives of Kerala, and Local Level Guide applicants must apply strictly under the district quota corresponding to their place of residence.
- The application fee is ₹590/- plus applicable transaction charges.
- Selection consists of a Written Test and a Personal Interview. Candidates must score 50% or above in the written test to qualify for the interview, and final selection is based strictly on merit.
- Yes, the submission of a valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is mandatory for joining the training programme for both categories.
- You can contact the Help Desk at phone number 0471 2320101 (ext: 237, 250) between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on working days (Monday to Friday).
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