Senior Consultant (15 Posts): Post-graduation degree or Management degree (e.g. MBA, M.Com, M.Sc, M.Tech, LLM, or CA/ICWA) with minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the respective discipline (Audit/Accounts, Architecture, Procurement/GeM, Khadi Quality/Textiles, Legal, Marketing, SFURTI/IT, Science & Technology, or Administration).
Advisor (15 Posts): Only retired or voluntarily retired personnel from Government Departments / PSUs with a minimum of 15 years of relevant administrative/technical experience in the respective field.
KVIC Advisor & Consultant Recruitment 2026
Quick Recruitment Snapshot
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 31, 2026
Starts
Aug 31, 2026
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Crucial date for determining age is the last date of application (30.09.2026). Senior Consultants must be below 39 years of age. Advisors must be between 40 and 65 years of age.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening & Shortlisting
Personal Interview
Document Verification & Integrity Clearance
Selection will be made through screening of online applications based on qualifications, verified work experience, and statement of write-up, followed by a Personal Interview before the Selection Committee at KVIC Central Office, Mumbai. Final contractual engagement is subject to document verification and submission of integrity certificates.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
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| Evaluation Area / Component | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Evaluation Component | Evaluation of relevance and excellence in postgraduate degrees, professional certifications, and academic specialization matching the discipline. |
| Evaluation Component | Depth and length of professional work experience (minimum 5 years for Senior Consultants; 15 years in Govt/PSU for Advisors) in procurement, audit, marketing, legal, or technology. |
| Evaluation Component | Assessment of analytical thinking, government rules/GFR knowledge, drafting ability, leadership, communication skills, and problem-solving capability. |
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- Online Only Application Mode: Applications must be submitted online through the KVIC recruitment portal (apps.kvic.gov.in) by 30th September, 2026 (23:59 hours). No physical documents, printouts, or email submissions will be accepted.
- Strict Age Boundaries: Senior Consultants must be strictly below 39 years of age as on the last date of application. Advisors must be between 40 and 65 years of age and must be retired/voluntarily retired personnel from Government Departments/PSUs with at least 15 years of relevant experience.
- Exclusion of Internship Experience: Internship training is explicitly disqualified from being counted as valid work experience. Only direct, full-time work experience (including fixed-term employment) acquired after essential qualifications is recognized.
- Name Matching on Photo ID: Candidates must carry the printed online application form and an original photo identity card (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Driving License, Passport) to the interview. The name on the application must match the ID proof exactly, or the candidate will be barred from the interview.
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
- UR30
- OBC0
- EWS0
- SC0
- ST0
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Senior Consultant: Consolidated monthly fee of ₹30,000/- to ₹40,000/- plus ₹2,500/- to ₹3,000/- conveyance allowance based on qualification and experience. Advisor: Monthly remuneration as per DoPT guidelines for retired government officers (Last pay drawn minus pension).
Senior Consultants: ₹30,000/- to ₹40,000/- p.m. plus Conveyance allowance of ₹2,500/- to ₹3,000/- p.m. (Total ₹32,500/- to ₹43,000/- p.m.). Advisors: Fixed monthly remuneration as per DoPT guidelines (Last basic pay drawn minus pension).
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official KVIC website at https://www.kvic.gov.in and navigate to the 'VACANCIES' section.
- Select the relevant recruitment advertisement ('Engagement of Advisors and Senior Consultants on Contractual Basis') to be redirected to the online application portal at https://apps.kvic.gov.in.
- Complete candidate registration by providing a valid email address and mobile number, and create login credentials.
- Log in, select the specific post (Advisor or Senior Consultant) and discipline applied for, and fill in all personal, educational, and professional experience details along with a 200-word write-up of relevant experience.
- Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph (50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG), signature in black ink (10–50 KB, JPG/JPEG), proof of date of birth, and final/provisional degree certificates (50–1000 KB, JPG/JPEG/PDF).
- Review all entered data and submit the online application form on or before 30th September, 2026 (23:59 hours). No physical hard copies need to be sent to KVIC.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is prescribed for this recruitment (Nil / Free for all candidates).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Application Screening & Shortlisting
Personal Interview
Document Verification & Integrity Clearance
Selection will be made through screening of online applications based on qualifications, verified work experience, and statement of write-up, followed by a Personal Interview before the Selection Committee at KVIC Central Office, Mumbai. Final contractual engagement is subject to document verification and submission of integrity certificates.
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The last date for submission of online applications via the KVIC portal (apps.kvic.gov.in) is 30th September, 2026 (23:59 hours).
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