Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission
Contractual / Regular

Kudumbashree Anchor & CRP Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 24, 2026
IFC AnchorSenior Community Resource Person (Senior CRP)

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Graduate169
Diploma58
12th Pass30
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
14 Posts
Pay Scale
Honorarium Based (As per Kudumbashree Norms)
Age Limit
18 to 45 Years (as per Kudumbashree norms)
Job Location
Kerala19Kollam1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 24, 2026

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Starts

Oct 24, 2026

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Deadline

Nov 7, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Oct – 7 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• IFC Anchor (6 posts): Degree or Diploma in Agriculture / Allied Sciences with 1 year experience in farming or farm-based livelihoods (preference for extension and marketing background). In absence of degree/diploma holders, candidates with Plus Two / VHSE (Agri) and 2 years agricultural work experience will be considered. Preference for residents of the respective Block / Grama Panchayat.
• Senior CRP (8 posts): Minimum 2 years of work experience as Krishi Sakhi / Pasu Sakhi / Agri CRP under Kudumbashree. Preference for candidates who have completed official CRP training.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per Kudumbashree District Mission rules for Community Resource Persons and project personnel.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Eligibility Scrutiny

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Interview and Performance Evaluation

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications are screened based on educational qualifications, Kudumbashree membership, CDS certificate, and farm-livelihood field experience. Shortlisted candidates are evaluated through a personal interview conducted by the Kudumbashree District Mission, Kollam. Initial appointment is for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on annual performance appraisal.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentPrerequisite ScrutinyEducational & Technical Qualification (Degree/Diploma/VHSE Agri)
Evaluation ComponentDomain ExpertiseFarm Livelihood / Krishi Sakhi / Pasu Sakhi Experience
Evaluation ComponentCommunity Anchor WeightageKudumbashree Membership & Local Residency in CDS Block
Evaluation ComponentFinal SelectionPersonal Interview Performance before District Mission Board

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Grassroots community-led agricultural development under the Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission (Kudumbashree). The IFC Anchor and Senior CRP coordinate integrated farming clusters across Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) in Kollam district, providing technical guidance on crop diversification, livestock integration, organic inputs, cluster marketing, and value addition.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at respective Community Development Societies (CDS) across Kollam district (Chathannoor, Poruvazhy, Panayam, Thevalakkara, Kulakkada, Thalavoor, Mayyanad, Edamulakkal). Project duration is 3 years, with appointment initially for 1 year, subject to annual performance appraisal.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual community cadre position on fixed honorarium. Provides vital field experience in micro-enterprise development and rural farm livelihoods under flagship state mission schemes, opening opportunities for higher community leadership and project executive roles within Kudumbashree.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must reach the Kudumbashree District Mission Office at Anandavalleeswaram, Kollam on or before 07/11/2026.
  • Enclosing the official CDS certificate / endorsement along with the application is mandatory.
  • Preference is given to local residents of the respective Block Panchayats / Grama Panchayats.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Chathannoor CDS2 (1 Anchor + 1 Sr CRP)
  • Poruvazhy CDS2 (1 Anchor + 1 Sr CRP)
  • Panayam CDS2 (1 Anchor + 1 Sr CRP)
  • Thevalakkara CDS2 (1 Anchor + 1 Sr CRP)
  • Kulakkada CDS2 (1 Anchor + 1 Sr CRP)
  • Thalavoor CDS2 (1 Anchor + 1 Sr CRP)
  • Mayyanad CDS1 (1 Sr CRP)
  • Edamulakkal CDS1 (1 Sr CRP)
Total Vacancies14 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly honorarium as prescribed under the Integrated Farming Cluster (IFC) scheme guidelines by Kudumbashree State Mission.

Remuneration is paid on an honorarium basis as per Kudumbashree State Poverty Eradication Mission norms for Integrated Farming Cluster (IFC) positions.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application on white paper along with a detailed Bio-data.
  2. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates (Krishi Sakhi / Pasu Sakhi / Agri CRP / farming extension), Kudumbashree membership proof, and photo identity.
  3. Enclose the mandatory CDS certificate / recommendation letter from the respective Community Development Society.
  4. Submit the complete application packet in person or by post on or before 07th November 2026 to: District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree District Mission Office, Above Civil Supplies Office, Anandavalleeswaram, Kollam - 691013, Kerala.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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The last date for receiving applications is 07th November 2026 at the Kudumbashree District Mission Office, Kollam.

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