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 to apply 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 Recruitment 2026: Post Name and Number of Posts
KVIC has notified 30 Young Professional positions across its West, North and East Zones, with 10 vacancies in each zone. The engagement is purely contractual, initially for a period of one year, with possible extension based on performance and requirement.
- Accounts – 3 Posts (West Zone: 1, North Zone: 2)
- Khadi – 8 Posts (West Zone: 3, East Zone: 5)
- General – 1 Post (West Zone: 1)
- Audit – 5 Posts (West Zone: 3, East Zone: 2)
- Legal – 6 Posts (West Zone: 1, North Zone: 5)
- Admin / Admin & HR – 4 Posts (West Zone: 1, North Zone: 3)
- Village Industries – 3 Posts (East Zone: 3)
The place of posting varies by zone and discipline. West Zone postings include Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Goa. North Zone postings include New Delhi, Jaipur, Ambala, Chandigarh, Bikaner, Shimla and Jammu. East Zone postings include Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar and Ranchi.
KVIC Young Professional Vacancy Details and Salary 2026
The monthly remuneration for Young Professionals ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹30,000, along with conveyance of ₹2,500 to ₹3,000, based on qualification and experience. The engagement is on fixed remuneration for the specified contractual period.
- Monthly Remuneration: ₹25,000 to ₹30,000
- Conveyance: ₹2,500 to ₹3,000
- Basis: Qualification and experience
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 Eligibility: Educational Qualification and Age Limit
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.
The essential qualification for all disciplines is a Postgraduate degree in a relevant field from a recognized University/Institution. Desirable qualifications vary by discipline and zone. For Accounts, desirable qualifications include CA / CA (Inter) / ICWA (Inter) / M.Com / M.Sc in Accounting or Finance / MBA Finance. For Khadi, a Postgraduate Degree in Textile Engineering / Textile Technology / Fashion Technology / Textile Chemistry is desirable. For Legal, a Postgraduate Degree in Law is desirable. For Village Industries, M.Tech / M.Sc / Master's in Rural Development is desirable.
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. Only direct work experience, including fixed-term employment in an organization, will be considered as work experience.
Candidates should be below 27 years of age as on 01 October 2026. No separate category-wise age relaxation has been specified in the supplied notifications.
KVIC Young Professional Selection Process and Application Fee 2026
The KVIC Young Professional selection process is based on qualification, experience and performance in the personal interview.
- Applications will be examined on the basis of qualification and experience
- Eligible candidates may be shortlisted for a personal interview
- Shortlisted candidates will appear before the Selection Committee
- Final engagement will be based on qualification, experience and performance in the interview
- 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. The interview schedule varies by zone. West Zone interviews are tentatively scheduled during November 2026, North Zone during October 2026, and East Zone as and when called before the Selection Committee.
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 Important Dates 2026
Candidates must note the last date and interview schedule applicable to their respective zone. 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.
- Last Date to Apply Online (West Zone): 30 October 2026, 23:59 hours
- Last Date to Apply Online (North Zone): 30 October 2026, 23:59 hours
- Last Date to Apply Online (East Zone): 30 October 2026, 00:00 hours
- Interview (West Zone): During November 2026
- Interview (North Zone): During October 2026
- Interview (East Zone): As and when called
Candidates should follow the timing displayed for their respective advertisement and on the KVIC online recruitment portal while submitting the application.
KVIC Young Professional Apply Online 2026: How to Apply
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.
- Visit the official KVIC website at www.kvic.gov.in
- Open the VACANCIES section
- Select the relevant Young Professional recruitment advertisement
- The candidate 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
- Create the required login credentials
- Log in and select the relevant recruitment
- Select the Young Professional post for which you are eligible
- Enter personal details, educational qualification, experience and other required information
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates
- Check all information carefully before final submission
- Submit the online application
- Note the generated application/registration number and retain a copy of the submitted application form for future reference
Documents and information to keep ready include a 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, documentary proof of date of birth, final or provisional Postgraduate Degree/Certificate, and other educational, experience or relevant certificates wherever required.
Upload requirements mentioned in the notifications include a recent photograph in JPG/JPEG format, generally 50 KB to 100 KB, preferably approximately 200 × 230 pixels. The signature should be made on white paper with a black ink pen and should preferably be approximately 140 × 60 pixels. The notifications contain an internal difference regarding the signature file size, so candidates should follow the file-size requirement displayed on the live KVIC recruitment portal at the time of uploading.
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. Internship training will not be counted as work experience. Candidates should submit only a single application for the same recruitment post. Multiple applications may lead to cancellation or rejection. The engagement is temporary and contractual and does not confer a right to permanent employment or regularization. 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.
Young Professionals are eligible for eight days of leave in a single year of consultancy, and unavailed leave cannot be carried forward to the next one-year tenure. Either KVIC or the Young Professional may terminate the contract by giving one month's notice as specified in the notification.
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