Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Contractual / Regular

KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 18, 2026
Young Professional (Accounts/Audit)Young Professional (HR & Admin)Young Professional (Khadi)Young Professional (Legal)Young Professional (Marketing)Young Professional (Design & Drawing)

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Postgraduate299
M.Tech118
MBA53
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
20 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 27,500 - Rs. 33,000 per month (Inclusive of Conveyance)
Age Limit
Below 27 Years as on 01.10.2026
Job Location
Maharashtra58Mumbai37

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 31, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 31, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window31 Aug – 30 Sep 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

Essential: Full-time regular Post Graduation degree in a relevant discipline from a UGC recognized University or AICTE approved institution.

  • Accounts/Audit (5 Posts): Post Graduation in relevant field (Desirable: CA / ICWA / M.Com / M.Sc Finance / MBA Finance).
  • HR & Administration (4 Posts): Post Graduation degree in a relevant field.
  • Khadi (3 Posts): Post Graduation in Textile Engg / Textile Tech / Fashion Tech / Textile Chemistry / Handloom Tech.
  • Legal (3 Posts): Post Graduation Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
  • Marketing (1 Post): Post Graduation in Marketing / Digital Marketing / Brand Management.
  • Design & Drawing (1 Post): Post Graduation in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering / Architecture.
  • Science & Technology (1 Post): Post Graduation degree preferably in Mechanical / Chemical background.
  • Publicity (2 Posts): Post Graduation in Mass Communication / Journalism / Media Studies / Public Relations / Digital Media.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be below 27 years of age as on 01.10.2026. Recruitment is contract-based through open market.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit, relevance of post-graduation, and direct work experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for a personal interview during October 2026 before the Selection Committee at KVIC Central Office, Mumbai. No TA/DA is provided for attending the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Post-Graduation Merit35 MarksEvaluation of academic percentage, postgraduate degree relevance from UGC/AICTE recognized institutions, and subject competence
Professional Domain Experience & Technical Competence30 MarksDirect organizational work experience in accounting, HR, textiles, legal affairs, marketing, engineering, or media (internships excluded)
Understanding of MSME Schemes, PMEGP & Rural Entrepreneurship20 MarksFamiliarity with Khadi programs, village industry clusters, General Financial Rules (GFR), and rural economic development
Analytical Ability, Communication & Interview Viva15 MarksAssessment of problem-solving aptitude, communication skills, MS Office proficiency, and strategic orientation during the interview

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.

Young Professionals (YPs) at KVIC Central Office, Mumbai are engaged to support modernization, scheme implementation, and policy analysis across eight specialized functional directorates (Accounts, HR, Khadi, Legal, Marketing, Design, S&T, Publicity). Operating under the Ministry of MSME, YPs work on evaluating flagship rural schemes like PMEGP, reviewing feasibility studies for village industries, assisting with brand transformation and e-commerce marketing for Khadi, and streamlining regulatory compliance. The office operates on regular Central Government timings with standard corporate/administrative discipline, and domestic tours across state offices or production clusters may be required with Level-5 TA/DA entitlements.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely contractual initially for a period of one (1) year, extendable on the basis of performance appraisals for up to two (2) further years (maximum total tenure of 3 years). All postings are stationed at KVIC Central Office ('Gramodaya', 3 Irla Road, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400056).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As contractual consultancy personnel engaged under General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 provisions, Young Professionals do not belong to an internal permanent cadre and have no legal claim for absorption or regularization within KVIC or the Ministry of MSME. However, the high-level policy and field experience gained at KVIC provides significant competitive advantage for public policy roles, international consulting bodies (e.g., UNDP, World Bank), corporate CSR programs, and regular competitive examinations (such as UPSC, State PSCs, or autonomous MSME management roles).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict age ceiling: Candidates must be below 27 years of age as on 01.10.2026; no age relaxation is available under open market consultancy engagement rules.
  • Internships excluded from experience: Internship training is explicitly not counted as valid work experience; only direct employment or fixed-term organizational experience is considered.
  • No claim for permanent absorption: The engagement is purely on a contractual consultancy basis under GFR 2017, without any right to regular absorption in KVIC or the Ministry of MSME.
  • Compulsory 200-word experience write-up: Candidates must enter a focused 200-word write-up in the online portal explaining how their prior professional experience suits KVIC requirements.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

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

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 30,000/- plus Conveyance Allowance of Rs. 2,500/- to Rs. 3,000/- per month (Total: Rs. 27,500/- to Rs. 33,000/- per month). Outstation official travel admissible at Level-5 Executive rates.

Fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 30,000/- plus Conveyance Allowance of Rs. 2,500/- to Rs. 3,000/- per month based on qualifications and experience. Contract initially for 1 year, extendable up to 2 further years based on performance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official KVIC website at www.kvic.gov.in and click on the 'VACANCIES' section.
  2. Click on the Recruitment Advertisement for Engagement of Young Professionals to be redirected to the online recruitment portal (apps.kvic.gov.in).
  3. Complete initial candidate registration using an active email ID and mobile number, and generate login credentials.
  4. Select the relevant Young Professional discipline/department you are applying for.
  5. Fill out personal details, educational qualifications (convert CGPA/OGPA into percentage as per university formula), direct work experience, and a 200-word experience write-up.
  6. Upload required documents: recent passport photograph (50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG), signature in black ink (10–50 KB, JPG/JPEG), 10th/Matriculation DOB proof (50–1000 KB), and Post-Graduation final/provisional degree certificate (50–1000 KB).
  7. Verify all details and submit the online application on or before 30.09.2026 (23:59 hours). Retain a printout of the submitted form for document verification during the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable for online registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The deadline for submitting online applications on the KVIC portal (apps.kvic.gov.in) is September 30, 2026 at 23:59 hours.

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