Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has invited online applications for engagement of Young Professionals on a contractual basis in its West, North and East Zones. A total of 30 Young Professional positions are covered under these three recruitment notifications.
Eligible candidates with the prescribed postgraduate qualification can apply online through the KVIC recruitment portal. The last date mentioned for the three notifications is 30 October 2026.
The vacancies are available in disciplines including Accounts, Khadi, General, Audit, Legal, Admin/Admin & HR & Village Industries.
Important: Candidates should carefully check the notification applicable to their zone because the eligibility requirements, disciplines, places of posting & application closing time may differ.
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) |
| Recruitment Zones | West, North and East |
| Post Name | Young Professional |
| Total Vacancies | 30 Posts |
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate qualification as prescribed for the relevant discipline |
| Initial Contract | 1 year |
| Apply Mode | Online |
The official KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026 notification Released
Candidates are advised to read the official KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying. The notifications contain detailed information regarding vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, remuneration, place of posting, selection process, application procedure and contractual terms.
Important Dates
Notification Date
28 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
30 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
West Zone Interview
November 2026
North Zone Interview
October 2026
East Zone Interview
As and when called
The East Zone notification mentions a different closing-time format from the West and North Zone notices. Candidates should follow the closing time shown in their applicable notification and on the live KVIC recruitment portal.
KVIC Young Professional Vacancy 2026
The 30 vacancies are distributed equally among the West, North and East Zones.
| Discipline | West Zone | North Zone | East Zone | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Khadi | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| General | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Audit | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Legal | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Admin / Admin & HR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Village Industries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have the prescribed postgraduate qualification for the Young Professional discipline for which they are applying.
The qualification must generally be obtained through a recognized institution/university as specified in the relevant notification. Candidates should read the individual zone notification carefully before applying.
Only eligible qualifications satisfying the conditions mentioned in the relevant advertisement will be considered.
Educational Qualification
The broad qualification requirements are as follows:
| Post | Zone | Essential / Relevant Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts | West | Postgraduate degree in relevant field | CA/CA Inter, ICWA Inter, M.Com, M.Sc Accounting/Finance, MBA Finance or equivalent |
| Accounts | North | Postgraduate degree in relevant field | CA, ICWA, M.Com, M.Sc Accounting/Finance, MBA Finance or equivalent |
| Khadi | West | PG in Textile Engineering/Technology, Fashion Technology, Textile Chemistry or equivalent | Relevant postgraduate qualification in textile-related field |
| Khadi | East | Postgraduate degree in relevant field | PG in Textile Engineering/Technology, Fashion Technology, Textile Chemistry or equivalent |
| General | West | Postgraduate degree in relevant field | M.Com, M.Sc Audit/Accounting/Finance, MBA Finance, LLM or equivalent |
| Audit | West/East | Postgraduate degree in relevant field | CA, MBA Finance, M.Com, M.Sc Accounting/Finance or equivalent |
| Legal | West/North | Postgraduate degree in relevant field | Postgraduate Degree in Law |
| Admin / Admin & HR | West/North | Postgraduate degree in relevant field | Not specified |
| Village Industries | East | Postgraduate degree in relevant field | M.Tech, M.Sc or Master’s in Rural Development |
Candidates should rely on the exact qualification wording in the notification for their chosen post.
Age Limit
The candidate should be below 27 years of age as on 01 October 2026.
Candidates should check the applicable notification for any specific provisions relating to age eligibility.
Check Your Age Before Applying
Before submitting the application, candidates should verify that they meet the prescribed age requirements. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age in years, months and days based on the age cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.
Tip: Enter your Date of Birth and the exact “Age as on” cut-off date specified in the official notification. Do not use today’s date or the application closing date unless the notification specifically instructs you to do so.
KVIC Young Professional Job Location
The place of posting depends on the zone and discipline selected.
West Zone
- Accounts: Zonal Office (West Zone), Mumbai
- Khadi: State Office Maharashtra, Mumbai; State Office Ahmedabad; Zonal Office (West Zone), Mumbai
- General: State Office Ahmedabad
- Audit: State Office Maharashtra, Mumbai; State Office Ahmedabad; Zonal Office (West Zone), Mumbai
- Legal: State Office Maharashtra, Mumbai
- Admin: State Office Goa
North Zone
- Accounts: New Delhi and Jaipur
- Legal: New Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Bikaner and Shimla
- Admin & HR: KGB New Delhi, Ambala Cantt and Jammu
East Zone
- Khadi: State Office Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi and Eastern Zonal Office Kolkata
- Audit: State Office Kolkata and Eastern Zonal Office Kolkata
- Village Industries: State Office Patna, Bhubaneswar and Ranchi
Skills Required
Applicants should have:
- Good knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Analytical and professional abilities.
- Sincerity and commitment towards assigned work.
- Ability to provide professional inputs in the relevant discipline.
KVIC Young Professional Job Profile
Young Professionals may be required to provide professional support in their respective areas of expertise.
The work may include:
- Data analysis and reporting.
- Project management.
- Monitoring and evaluation of schemes and programmes.
- Implementation monitoring.
- Start-up and innovation-related activities.
- Feasibility and special studies.
- Compliance monitoring.
- Training and development.
- Preparation of reports and professional inputs.
- Other duties assigned by KVIC from time to time.
The exact nature of work may vary according to the discipline and office of posting.
KVIC Young Professional Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive fixed monthly remuneration based on their qualification and experience.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 |
| Conveyance | ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 |
| Contract Period | Initially 1 year |
The engagement is contractual and does not provide a claim for regular appointment in KVIC.
Other benefits such as Dearness Allowance, accommodation and medical reimbursement are not ordinarily admissible under the Young Professional engagement.
KVIC Young Professional Application Fee
The provided recruitment details do not specify an application fee for these Young Professional applications.
Candidates should check the official KVIC recruitment portal for the latest application instructions before submitting the form.
KVIC Young Professional Selection Process
The selection process is expected to involve:
- Screening of applications
- Shortlisting based on qualification and experience
- Personal Interview
- Document verification
- Final selection/engagement
The Selection Committee will assess the candidate’s qualification, experience, professional competence and interview performance.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official KVIC recruitment system.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official KVIC website.
- Open the Vacancies/Recruitment section.
- Select the relevant Young Professional recruitment notification.
- Proceed to the KVIC Online Recruitment Portal.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Create your login credentials.
- Log in to the recruitment portal.
- Select the relevant Young Professional recruitment/post.
- Enter your personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
- Review all information carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Note down your application/registration number.
- Download or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
The official KVIC application system currently provides applicant registration and login facilities.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready before starting the online application:
- Valid email ID.
- Active mobile number.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Scanned signature.
- Date-of-birth proof, such as 10th/Matriculation certificate.
- Final or provisional postgraduate degree/certificate.
- Educational qualification documents.
- Experience certificates, wherever applicable.
- Other relevant certificates mentioned in the applicable notification.
- A 200-word write-up about experience, where required in the application form.
Photograph and Signature Requirements
Candidates should follow the exact upload specifications displayed on the recruitment portal.
The notification instructions include requirements such as:
- Recent colour passport-size photograph.
- JPG/JPEG format.
- Photograph preferably around 200 × 230 pixels.
- Scanning resolution preferably around 200 DPI.
- Signature made with black ink on white paper.
- Signature preferably around 140 × 60 pixels.
Note: The supplied notification instructions contain different size limits for the signature at different places. Therefore, candidates should follow the file-size limit displayed by the live KVIC recruitment portal during uploading.
Prepare Your Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression
Before uploading your documents, make sure your photograph, signature and thumb impression meet the size, dimensions and file-size requirements mentioned in the official recruitment notification.
You can use the free IndianJobsHub Image Tools to resize, crop, compress and prepare your images for online application forms.
Available tools include:
- Image Compressor – Reduce an image to the required KB size.
- Photo Resizer – Resize and prepare your photograph according to the required dimensions and file size.
- Signature Resizer – Crop, resize and compress your signature for online applications.
- Thumb Impression Tool – Prepare and compress your left thumb impression.
- Passport Photo Maker – Create a passport-size photo for applications.
Contract Period
The initial Young Professional engagement is for one year.
Depending on performance and organizational requirements, the engagement may be extended for a further period, subject to the conditions of the relevant notification.
Young Professionals will remain contractual personnel and will not be treated as regular KVIC employees. The engagement does not create an automatic right to permanent employment or regularization.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Before submitting the application, candidates should remember the following:
- Read the applicable zone notification carefully.
- Check the qualification for the exact discipline.
- Ensure that the age requirement is satisfied.
- Use an active email ID and mobile number.
- Enter your name exactly as it appears on your identity document.
- Ensure that educational and experience details are correct.
- Internship training will not be treated as work experience.
- Where CGPA/OGPA is given, follow the prescribed university/institute conversion formula.
- Keep documentary proof of the percentage conversion where applicable.
- Upload clear and valid documents.
- Submit only one application for the same recruitment post, wherever the notification requires this.
- Save the registration/application number after submission.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application form.
- Carry the required original documents and photo identity proof when called for interview.
- Do not provide false, incomplete or misleading information.
- Canvassing in any form may result in disqualification.
- Keep checking the official KVIC website for corrigenda, addenda, interview notices and other updates.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| West Zone Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| East Zone Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| North Zone Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | kvic.gov.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A total of 30 Young Professional positions are covered under the West, North and East Zone notifications described in this recruitment.
The last date mentioned for these three notifications is 30 October 2026. Candidates should check the closing time applicable to their particular zone.
Candidates should be below 27 years of age as on 01 October 2026, subject to the conditions of the applicable notification.
The monthly remuneration is ₹25,000 to ₹30,000, along with conveyance of ₹2,500 to ₹3,000, depending on qualification and experience.
No. The Young Professional position is a contractual engagement and does not provide a right to regular employment in KVIC.
