The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, has released separate notifications for the engagement of 30 Young Professionals on a contractual basis across its West Zone, North Zone and East Zone. The disciplines covered are Accounts, Khadi, General, Audit, Legal, Admin/Admin and HR and Village Industries. Candidates with a postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline must apply online at apps.kvic.gov.in by 30 October 2026.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must know before applying. First, there are THREE SEPARATE ZONE-WISE NOTIFICATIONS — each with its own advertisement number, places of posting and discipline-specific vacancy details. Apply only for the zone and discipline that matches your qualification and preferred posting location. Applying in more than one zone requires separate applications through the portal. Second, the closing time differs by zone: West Zone and North Zone close at 23:59 hours on 30 October 2026, while the East Zone notification states 00:00 hours on 30 October 2026 — verify the exact time displayed on the live KVIC recruitment portal for your zone before submitting. Third, internship training is NOT counted as work experience. Only direct work experience including fixed-term employment in an organisation will be considered.
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt. of India |
| Post | Young Professional |
| Disciplines | Accounts, Khadi, General, Audit, Legal, Admin/Admin and HR, Village Industries |
| Total Vacancies | 30 (10 per zone) |
| Qualification | Postgraduate in relevant discipline (full-time regular, UGC/AICTE recognised) |
| Age Limit | Below 27 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 |
| Conveyance | Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,000 per month |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual (initial 1 year, extendable up to 2 more years) |
| Application Mode | Online at apps.kvic.gov.in |
| Last Date | 30 October 2026 (check time per zone on portal) |
| Selection | Shortlisting + Personal Interview |
| Official Website | kvic.gov.in |
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | West Zone | North Zone | East Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 hrs | 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 hrs | 30 Oct 2026, 00:00 hrs (verify on portal) |
| Interview | November 2026 | October 2026 | As and when called |
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Zone and Advertisement Numbers
| Zone | Advertisement Number | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| West Zone | WZ/4/2026-WZ/West Zone-KVIC-HQ/2026-27/ | 10 |
| North Zone | ZO(NZ)/Adm./RW/Engagement Y.Ps./(105)/2026-27 | 10 |
| East Zone | EZ/ADM/7/2026-KVIC-ZO-KOLKATA | 10 |
| Total | 30 |
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Discipline-wise Vacancy
| 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 and HR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Village Industries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Place of Posting
| Zone | Discipline | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|
| West Zone | Accounts | Zonal Office (West Zone), Mumbai |
| West Zone | Khadi | State Office Maharashtra Mumbai, State Office Ahmedabad, Zonal Office (West Zone) Mumbai |
| West Zone | General | State Office Ahmedabad |
| West Zone | Audit | State Office Maharashtra Mumbai, State Office Ahmedabad, Zonal Office (West Zone) Mumbai |
| West Zone | Legal | State Office Maharashtra, Mumbai |
| West Zone | Admin | State Office Goa |
| North Zone | Accounts | New Delhi and Jaipur |
| North Zone | Legal | New Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Bikaner and Shimla |
| North Zone | Admin and HR | KGB New Delhi, Ambala Cantt and Jammu |
| East Zone | Khadi | State Office Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi and Eastern Zonal Office Kolkata |
| East Zone | Audit | State Office Kolkata and Eastern Zonal Office Kolkata |
| East Zone | Village Industries | State Office Patna, Bhubaneswar and Ranchi |
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
Age Limit
Below 27 years as on 1 October 2026. No separate category-wise age relaxation is specified in the notifications.
Educational Qualification
Postgraduate qualification from a UGC-recognised university or institution (or AICTE-approved course, as applicable) in the relevant discipline. Only full-time regular qualifications are accepted. Discipline-wise details:
| Discipline | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts (West and North) | Postgraduate Degree in relevant field | CA, ICWA, M.Com, M.Sc Accounting/Finance, MBA Finance or equivalent |
| Khadi (West Zone) | PG in Textile Engineering/Textile Technology/Fashion Technology/Textile Chemistry or equivalent | Same as essential |
| Khadi (East Zone) | Postgraduate Degree in relevant field | PG in Textile Engineering/Textile Technology/Fashion Technology/Textile Chemistry |
| General (West Zone) | Postgraduate Degree in relevant field | M.Com, M.Sc in Audit/Accounting/Finance, MBA Finance, LLM or equivalent |
| Audit (West and East) | Postgraduate Degree in relevant field | CA, MBA Finance, M.Com, M.Sc Accounting/Finance or equivalent |
| Legal (West and North) | Postgraduate Degree in relevant field | Postgraduate Degree in Law from a recognised university |
| Admin/Admin and HR | 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 |
Note: CGPA/letter grades must be converted to percentage using the institution’s own norms. Proof of conversion formula must be produced at document verification.
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Remuneration and Contract Terms
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 (based on qualification and experience) |
| Conveyance | Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,000 per month |
| DA, Accommodation, Medical | Not admissible |
| TA/DA for Interview or Joining | Not admissible |
| Domestic Tour TA/DA | Admissible as applicable to Executive Pay Matrix Level-5 at place of posting |
| Leave | 8 days per year (non-carry-forward) |
| Initial Contract | 1 year |
| Extension | Up to 2 more years based on performance and requirement |
| Regularisation | NOT possible; Young Professionals are not regular KVIC staff |
| Notice Period for Termination | 1 month (either side) |
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- Applications screened on the basis of qualification and experience.
- Eligible candidates shortlisted and called for a Personal Interview before a Selection Committee.
- Final engagement based on qualification, experience and interview performance.
- Candidature subject to document verification at interview or joining.
No TA/DA for attending the interview.
How to Apply for KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official KVIC website at kvic.gov.in.
- Go to the VACANCIES section.
- Select the relevant Young Professional advertisement for your zone (West, North or East).
- You will be redirected to the KVIC Online Recruitment Portal at apps.kvic.gov.in.
- Register using a valid and active email ID and mobile number.
- Log in and select the relevant zone’s recruitment.
- Select the discipline and zone for which you are eligible.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualification, experience and other required information.
- Upload photograph (JPG/JPEG, 50-100 KB, approx. 200×230 pixels) and signature (black ink on white paper, as per portal specifications).
- Upload documentary proof of date of birth, postgraduate degree and other certificates.
- Submit a 200-word write-up about your experience in the online application.
- Check all details carefully before final submission.
- Note the application/registration number and retain a copy of the submitted application.
Important Instructions
- Apply for only ONE discipline per zone. Multiple applications for the same post may lead to cancellation.
- Only full-time regular qualifications accepted. Part-time, correspondence or distance mode: not eligible.
- Internship training is NOT work experience.
- Keep email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment.
- The name entered during registration must match the photo ID.
- Canvassing in any form disqualifies the candidate.
- KVIC reserves the right to shortlist, reschedule, alter or cancel the process.
- Monitor kvic.gov.in for corrigenda and updates.
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (KVIC Recruitment Portal) | Click Here |
| West Zone Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| North Zone Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| East Zone Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| KVIC Official Website | Click Here |
KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. How many posts are in KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026?
30 posts across three zones: West Zone (10), North Zone (10) and East Zone (10), spanning 7 disciplines.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
30 October 2026. West and North Zone: 23:59 hours. East Zone: 00:00 hours as stated in the notification. Verify exact time on the live KVIC portal for your zone.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Below 27 years as on 1 October 2026.
Q4. What is the remuneration?
Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month plus conveyance of Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,000. No DA, accommodation or medical reimbursement.
Q5. Is regularisation possible?
No. Young Professionals are not regular KVIC staff and cannot claim absorption or regularisation.
Q6. Does this count internship as work experience?
No. Only direct work experience, including fixed-term employment, is counted.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026 notifications (West Zone, North Zone and East Zone) published on kvic.gov.in. Candidates must read the full official notification for their zone before applying. The closing time for East Zone must be verified from the live KVIC recruitment portal. JobShouter is not associated with KVIC or the Ministry of MSME. This article is for informational purposes only.
