Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Jobs 2026

KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 30 Posts

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Post name : Young Professionals

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), functioning under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, has released separate notifications for the engagement of Young Professionals on a contractual basis in its West, North and East Zones.

The KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026 covers Accounts, Khadi, General, Audit, Legal, Admin/Admin & HR and Village Industries disciplines. Candidates are required to apply online through the KVIC recruitment system.

The last date is 30 October 2026, although the closing time stated in the East Zone notice differs from the West and North Zone notices.

Applicants should carefully check the qualification and place of posting applicable to the specific Young Professional discipline and zone before submitting the online application.

KVIC Young Professional Advertisement Numbers

KVIC Young Professional Important Dates

The East Zone notification states the closing time as 00:00 hours on 30 October 2026, while the West and North Zone notices state 23:59 hours. Candidates should therefore follow the timing displayed for their respective advertisement and on the KVIC online recruitment portal while submitting the application.

KVIC Young Professional Vacancy 2026

KVIC has notified 30 Young Professional positions across its West, North and East Zones

KVIC Young Professional Place of Posting

KVIC Young Professional Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification prescribed for the relevant Young Professional discipline. Only full-time regular courses are to be considered, and the qualifications must be obtained from a UGC-recognized Indian University, a UGC-recognized Indian Deemed University or through an AICTE-approved course, as applicable.

Where a CGPA, OGPA or letter grade has been awarded instead of a percentage, candidates must indicate the equivalent percentage according to the conversion norms of the University or Institute and produce proof of the conversion formula when required for document verification.

Internship training is not to be treated as work experience. The notifications state that only direct work experience, including fixed-term employment in an organization, will be considered as work experience.

KVIC Young Professional Qualification

Skills Required

• Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Sincerity and commitment to work.

KVIC Young Professional Job Description

Young Professionals are expected to provide high-quality professional inputs in their respective disciplines. The work may include data analysis, project management, evaluation of schemes and programmes, start-up and innovation activities, special studies including feasibility studies, compliance supervision, training and development, implementation monitoring and other related work assigned by KVIC.

The notifications state that the role requires strong academic credentials, relevant professional competence, analytical ability, professional achievement and leadership qualities.

KVIC Young Professional Salary 2026

The engagement is on fixed remuneration for the specified contractual period. No TA/DA is admissible for joining the assignment, completion of the assignment or attending the interview.

Other facilities such as Dearness Allowance, accommodation and medical reimbursement are not admissible. Where a Young Professional is required to undertake an approved domestic tour, TA/DA is allowed as applicable to the post of Executive in Pay Matrix Level-5 at the place of posting.

KVIC Young Professional Application Fee

The supplied KVIC Young Professional notifications do not specify an application fee. Candidates should follow the information displayed on the official online recruitment portal while applying.

KVIC Young Professional Age Limit

No separate category-wise age relaxation has been specified in the supplied notifications.

KVIC Young Professional Selection Process

The KVIC Young Professional selection process is based on qualification, experience and performance in the personal interview.

1. Applications will be examined on the basis of qualification and experience.
2. Eligible candidates may be shortlisted for a personal interview.
3. Shortlisted candidates will appear before the Selection Committee.
4. Final engagement will be based on qualification, experience and performance in the interview.
5. Candidature is subject to verification of details and documents at the time of interview or joining.

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Interview Schedule

• West Zone: Personal interview during November 2026.
• North Zone: Personal interview during October 2026.
• East Zone: Personal interview as and when called before the Selection Committee.

Nature and Duration of Engagement

The Young Professionals will initially be engaged on a contractual basis for one year. Further continuation or extension may be considered on the basis of performance and requirement, for up to a further two years. A fresh contract is required for continuation or extension.

The Young Professionals will not be treated as regular KVIC staff and will not be entitled to claim absorption or regularization in KVIC merely because of the contractual engagement.

How to Apply for KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026

Candidates satisfying the prescribed eligibility criteria must apply online through the KVIC online recruitment system. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted, and candidates are not required to send application documents separately to KVIC.

1. Visit the official KVIC website at www.kvic.gov.in.
2. Open the VACANCIES section.
3. Select the relevant Young Professional recruitment advertisement.
4. The candidate will be redirected to the KVIC Online Recruitment Portal at apps.kvic.gov.in.
5. Register using a valid and active email ID and mobile number.
6. Create the required login credentials.
7. Log in and select the relevant recruitment.
8. Select the Young Professional post for which you are eligible.
9. Enter personal details, educational qualification, experience and other required information.
10. Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
11. Check all information carefully before final submission.
12. Submit the online application.
13. Note the generated application/registration number and retain a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Documents and Information to Keep Ready

• Valid email ID.
• Valid mobile number.
• Personal details.
• Educational qualification details.
• Recent passport-size colour photograph.
• Scanned signature using black ink.
• A 200-word write-up about experience for entry in the online application.
• Documentary proof of date of birth, such as Matriculation/10th certificate.
• Final or provisional Postgraduate Degree/Certificate, as applicable.
• Other educational, experience or relevant certificates wherever required.

Upload Requirements Mentioned in the Notifications

• Recent photograph: JPG/JPEG format, generally 50 KB to 100 KB.
• Photograph should preferably be approximately 200 × 230 pixels.
• Minimum scanning resolution should preferably be 200 DPI.
• Signature should be made on white paper with a black ink pen.
• Signature should preferably be approximately 140 × 60 pixels.
• Date-of-birth and Postgraduate certificates are mentioned with a size range of 50 KB to 1000 KB in the initial document checklist.
• Other relevant certificates should preferably be in JPG/JPEG/PDF format and should generally not exceed 1000 KB unless otherwise specified.

Important upload-size note: The notifications contain an internal difference regarding the signature file size. The initial checklist states 10 KB to 50 KB, while the later detailed signature-upload instructions state 50 KB to 100 KB. Candidates should therefore follow the file-size requirement displayed on the live KVIC recruitment portal at the time of uploading.

KVIC Young Professional Important Instructions

• Only full-time regular qualifications from the recognized institutions specified in the notification will be considered.
• Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions by the applicable last date.
• CGPA/OGPA or letter grades must be converted into percentage according to the University’s or Institute’s prescribed norms, and proof of the conversion formula must be produced when required.
• Internship training will not be counted as work experience.
• Candidates should use a valid email ID and mobile number and keep them active throughout the recruitment process.
• The name entered during registration should match the name appearing on the photo identity proof.
• Candidates must produce the original photo identity proof and provide a photocopy when attending the interview.
• The printed online application form and an original photo ID such as Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport or Aadhaar Card should be carried to the interview.
• Original testimonials and documents must be produced at the time of interview or joining.
• Candidates should submit only a single application for the same recruitment post. Multiple applications may lead to cancellation or rejection.
• Once the application is finally submitted, changes may not be permitted except where specifically enabled by KVIC.
• Candidates should retain the application/registration number and a copy of the submitted application.
• The same passport-size photograph should be used throughout the recruitment process.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
• False, fabricated or tampered documents, suppression of information, impersonation, misconduct or use of undue influence may result in cancellation of candidature.
• Serving Government/PSU officials, if selected, will be allowed to join only after being properly relieved from their parent organization.
• Recruitment updates, corrigenda, addenda and errata will be published through the KVIC website.
• KVIC reserves the right to shortlist candidates, reschedule the interview date or venue, alter advertised conditions or cancel the selection process.
• The engagement is temporary and contractual and does not confer a right to permanent employment or regularization.

Contractual Terms

• The initial contract period is one year.
• Extension may be considered based on performance and requirement for a further period of up to two years.
• Working hours will be the same as those applicable to regular KVIC employees.
• No extra remuneration is payable for working beyond normal working hours or on holidays.
• Young Professionals are eligible for eight days of leave in a single year of consultancy.
• Unavailed leave cannot be carried forward to the next one-year tenure.
• Intervening Saturdays, Sundays and Government holidays during a spell of leave will not be counted against the eight days of leave.
• Young Professionals must maintain confidentiality and secrecy regarding information obtained during the assignment.
• Selected candidates must provide integrity certificates from two references along with an undertaking regarding criminal record or pending/contemplated criminal cases.
• Young Professionals are responsible for arranging and maintaining appropriate insurance at their own expense.
• Income Tax or other applicable State tax will be deducted at source according to prevailing rules.
• Young Professionals are required to comply with the applicable rules and regulations of KVIC and the Government of India.
• Either KVIC or the Young Professional may terminate the contract by giving one month’s notice as specified in the notification.

KVIC Young Professional Important Links

Apply Online: Click here

Official Notification PDF: West Zone | East Zone | North Zone

Official Website: Click here