Kannur (Kerala) Govt Jobs 2026

Kannur, historically known as the ‘Land of Looms and Lores’, has a deep military heritage rooted in the Cannanore Cantonment — one of the oldest British-era cantonments in India — making it a district where defence and paramilitary recruitment carries significant local weight. The Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Society, Kannur University, Fisheries Department, and Kerala Police are among the key state government employers in this district. Kerala PSC regularly advertises posts for Kannur including High School Teacher, Civil Excise Officer, and Sub Inspector of Police, given the district’s large educated applicant base. Kannur Airport’s operational growth has expanded opportunities with AAI and related civil aviation bodies in recent years. CRPF, Indian Army (Cannanore Cantonment), and India Post’s Malabar circle recruitment are the most active central government hiring channels here. Stay updated with this page for all Kannur government job notifications, admit cards, answer keys, and merit list releases.

Kannur district covers approximately 2,966 square kilometres across six talukas: Thalassery, Kannur, Iritty, Taliparamba, Payyanur, and Kuthuparamba. With a population of around 25 lakh per the 2011 Census, Kannur is north Kerala’s most significant administrative, military, and educational district — the headquarters of the Malabar region and a city whose identity is inseparable from its handloom heritage, political activism, and Cannanore Cantonment.

Cannanore Cantonment, one of the oldest military cantonments in India dating to the 18th century, houses significant Indian Army infrastructure including the Madras Regimental Centre. Army Recruitment Offices at Kannur conduct Agniveer (GD, Technical, Clerk, Tradesman) recruitment rallies for northern Kerala. Cantonment Board Cannanore recruits civilian staff for LDC, MTS, and health posts. Military Engineer Services (MES) Kannur generates civil and electrical supervisory vacancies for the cantonment’s infrastructure maintenance.

Kannur University, established in 1996 and serving Kannur and Kasaragod districts, recruits teaching faculty and administrative staff through UGC-Kerala government combined norms. Kerala PSC notifies High School Teacher, Civil Excise Officer, Sub Inspector of Police, and LD Clerk vacancies for Kannur, drawing from one of Kerala’s most competitive graduate pools.

Kannur International Airport (Mattannur), inaugurated in 2018, is operated by the Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) — a public sector enterprise with Kerala government and NRI investment. AAI (Airports Authority of India) also has a presence in Kannur’s air traffic and navigation services, generating civil aviation recruitment relevant to the district.

CRPF Group Centre Pallikkara, Kannur, is one of Kerala’s major central paramilitary employers, recruiting Head Constable, Constable GD, and support staff through CRPF direct recruitment. India Post’s Malabar Head Post Office circle and SSC Southern Region complete Kannur’s central government employment landscape.

Whether you are preparing for state civil services, SSC, RRB, or a PSU exam, all notifications relevant to Kannur candidates are listed here as they are officially released. Set a reminder and visit daily during active recruitment cycles. Browse all latest Jobs in Kannur for 2026 below and never miss a government recruitment notification from this district.