Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), South Zone, has opened 10 Young Professional posts on a one-year contract, and the last date to apply online is 20.10.2026. The roles are spread across Accounts, Administration, Khadi, Marketing and Publicity, with postings in Bengaluru, Hubballi, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram. If you hold a full-time Post-Graduate degree and are below 27 years of age as on 01.10.2026, you can apply online through the KVIC recruitment portal under Advertisement No. SZO/Est/Y.P/2026-27.
Young Professional (Accounts, Administration, Khadi, Marketing, Publicity) — contractual
Organization
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Zonal Office, South Zone, Bangalore — Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India
Notification / Advertisement No.
Advt. No. SZO/Est/Y.P/2026-27
Location
Bengaluru and Hubballi (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai and Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
Total Vacancies
10 posts (Khadi 4, Administration 3, Accounts 1, Marketing 1, Publicity 1) — tentative and liable to vary
Qualification
Full-time Post-Graduate degree in the relevant field from a UGC-recognised University or AICTE-approved institution
21.09.2026 (as listed on the KVIC Recruitment Portal)
Last Date to Apply Online
20.10.2026 (23:59 hours)
Age Reckoned As On
01.10.2026
Eligibility Reckoned As On
Last date of submission of application (20.10.2026)
Interview Date
Not specified in notification — shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee for this engagement. Candidates should confirm on the online application screen before final submission.
Vacancy Details
Department
Vacancies
Accounts
1
Administration (Admin.)
3
Khadi
4
Legal
0
Marketing
1
Design and Drawing
0
Science and Technology
0
Publicity
1
Total
10
Place-wise Posting Details
Sl. No.
Place of Posting
State / UT
Department
YPs Required
1
Bangalore (South Zone Office)
Karnataka
Administration
1
2
Bangalore
Karnataka
Administration
1
3
Bangalore
Karnataka
Khadi
1
4
Hyderabad
Telangana
Publicity
1
5
Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh
Khadi
1
6
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Marketing
1
7
Trivandrum
Kerala
Accounts
1
8
Hubballi
Karnataka
Administration
1
9
Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh
Khadi
1
10
Madurai
Tamil Nadu
Khadi
1
Total
10
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
Post-Graduate degree in the relevant field from a recognised University or Institution. Discipline-specific requirements are given in the post-wise table below.
Only full-time regular courses are considered, and all qualifications must be from a UGC-recognised Indian University, a UGC-recognised Indian Deemed University, or an AICTE-approved course.
Work Experience
Only direct work experience, including fixed-term employment in an organisation, is counted. Internship training is not treated as work experience.
Marks / CGPA
Where the university awards CGPA, OGPA or a letter grade, the equivalent percentage must be entered in the online form, and the university’s conversion certificate produced at document verification.
Skills Required
Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; good communication and writing skills; sincerity and commitment to work.
Application Restriction
Only one application per Recruitment Post. Multiple registrations or applications for the same post can lead to cancellation of candidature without notice.
Note: The notification states a single upper age limit and does not list any category-wise age relaxation, so no relaxation table is given here.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
KVIC reckons age as on 01.10.2026 and you must be below 27 years on that date. Enter your date of birth and that cut-off date to see instantly whether you qualify.
Post-Graduation degree in a relevant field from a recognised University or Institution
Chartered Accountant (CA), CA (Inter), ICWA (Inter), M.Com., M.Sc (Accounting or Finance) or MBA (Finance), or equivalent from a recognised University or Institution
Young Professional (Khadi)
4
Post-Graduate degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology or Textile Chemistry, or equivalent, from a recognised University or Institution
Post-Graduate degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, Textile Chemistry or Handloom Technology, or equivalent
Young Professional (Marketing)
1
Post-Graduation degree in a relevant field from a recognised University or Institution
Post-Graduate degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or Brand Management, or equivalent
Young Professional (Publicity)
1
Post-Graduation degree in a relevant field from a recognised University or Institution
Post-Graduate degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations or Digital Media, or equivalent
Young Professional (Admin.)
3
Post-Graduation degree in a relevant field from a recognised University or Institution
Not specified in notification
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1 — Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the qualification and experience declared in the online application. Eligibility is reckoned as on the last date of submission, 20.10.2026. KVIC reserves the right to decide how many candidates are shortlisted.
Stage 2 — Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear before the Selection Committee. No TA or DA is paid for attending the interview. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the online application form and an original photo ID; entry is refused without both, and the name must match the application exactly.
Stage 3 — Document Verification
Candidature is subject to verification of details and original testimonials at the time of interview or joining. Any claim found incorrect leads to summary rejection.
Final Engagement
The engagement is offered on the basis of qualification, experience and performance in the interview. Selected candidates must also furnish integrity certificates from two references and an undertaking of no criminal record. KVIC reserves the right to reschedule the interview date and venue, or to cancel the selection process without assigning reasons.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Monthly Remuneration
Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000, fixed, based on qualification and experience
Conveyance
Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,000 per month
Contract Period
One year initially, extendable by a further two years on the basis of performance appraisal; a fresh contract must be signed for each extension
Leave
8 days of leave in a single year of engagement. Unavailed leave cannot be carried forward. Intervening Saturdays, Sundays and government holidays falling within a spell of leave are not counted against the 8 days.
Tour TA / DA
On approved domestic tours, TA and DA as applicable to “Executive” posts in Pay Matrix Level-5 at the place of posting
Other Allowances
No Dearness Allowance, accommodation or medical reimbursement is admissible, except while on tour
Working Hours
Same as regular KVIC employees. No extra remuneration for working beyond office hours or on holidays.
Insurance
The Young Professional is solely responsible, at their own expense, for arranging life, health and any other insurance cover
Income Tax
Income tax and any other applicable tax is deducted at source before payment
Service Status
Young Professionals are not staff members of KVIC and have no claim to any benefit, compensation, absorption or regularisation beyond the fixed remuneration
Termination
Either side may end the contract by giving one month’s notice
How to Apply
Go to the official KVIC website at kvic.gov.in and open the “VACANCIES” section.
Select this recruitment advertisement — you will be redirected to the KVIC Online Recruitment Portal to register and apply.
Register with a valid, active e-mail ID and mobile number, and keep both working for at least a year, since every communication about this recruitment goes to your registered e-mail.
Log in, open the “VACANCIES” section on the portal, select the Recruitment and then the specific Recruitment Post you are eligible for.
Fill in your personal, educational and experience details, add the 200-word write-up on your experience, upload your photograph, signature and certificates, check everything carefully and submit. Note down the registration number the system generates and keep a printed copy of the form.
Note: Applications through any other mode are not accepted, and no documents need to be sent to KVIC by post. Once the application is finally submitted, no alteration or modification is permitted. Nothing will be entertained after 20.10.2026, 23:59 hours.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The KVIC portal wants a photograph of roughly 200 x 230 pixels at 50 KB to 100 KB and a signature of roughly 140 x 60 pixels, both in JPG or JPEG. Resize yours to the exact pixel and KB size the form will accept, in your browser.
Colour, taken within the last 3 weeks, light or white background, face clear, no cap or dark glasses (religious headwear allowed if it does not cover the face). Approximately 200 x 230 pixels, JPG or JPEG, 50 KB to 100 KB, scanned at 200 DPI or better. Resize your photo and signature →
Signature
Signed on white paper with a black ink pen, scanning only the signature area. Approximately 140 x 60 pixels, JPG or JPEG. Note: the notification gives two different file-size limits for the signature — 10 KB to 50 KB in one place and 50 KB to 100 KB in another — so follow the limit shown on the portal’s upload screen.
Date of birth proof (Matriculation / 10th certificate)
JPG, JPEG or PDF, 50 KB to 1000 KB
Post-Graduation degree — final or provisional certificate
JPG, JPEG or PDF, 50 KB to 1000 KB
Experience certificates
Only direct work experience, including fixed-term employment, is counted. Internship certificates are not accepted as work experience.
CGPA / OGPA conversion certificate
Issued by the university, showing its conversion formula. Required at document verification where marks are awarded as CGPA, OGPA or a letter grade.
Write-up on experience
About 200 words, to be entered directly in the online application form
Original photo ID (carried to the interview)
Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport or Aadhaar — original plus a photocopy. The name must match the online application exactly, which matters particularly for candidates who changed their name after marriage.
Integrity certificates (on selection)
From two references known to the candidate, with an undertaking that there is no criminal record and no criminal case pending or contemplated
Do not submit more than one application for the same Recruitment Post — duplicate registrations can get your candidature cancelled without any further notice.
Check every field before you hit final submit, because once the application is submitted no alteration or modification is allowed.
Do not count internship training as work experience; KVIC accepts only direct work experience, including fixed-term employment.
The notification gives two different size limits for the signature file (10 KB to 50 KB in one section, 50 KB to 100 KB in another), so go by whatever the upload screen on the portal actually asks for.
Do not turn up for the interview without the printed application form and an original photo ID whose name matches your application — you will not be allowed to appear.
Part-time and distance-mode degrees are not accepted; only full-time regular courses from UGC-recognised or AICTE-approved institutions are considered.
Do not wait for a letter or a phone call — every corrigendum and update for this recruitment is published only in the VACANCIES section of the KVIC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for KVIC South Zone Young Professional Recruitment 2026? You can apply online until 20.10.2026 up to 23:59 hours, and applications sent through any other mode are not accepted.
2. How many Young Professional posts are on offer in this notification? There are 10 posts in all — 4 in Khadi, 3 in Administration, and one each in Accounts, Marketing and Publicity.
3. What qualification do I need to apply? You need a full-time Post-Graduate degree in the relevant field from a UGC-recognised University or an AICTE-approved institution, and the Khadi posts specifically need a PG degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology or Textile Chemistry.
4. What is the age limit for KVIC Young Professional 2026? You must be below 27 years of age as on 01.10.2026, and the notification does not mention any category-wise age relaxation.
5. Is there any application fee? The notification does not mention any application fee for this engagement, so check the fee screen on the portal before your final submission.
6. How much will a KVIC Young Professional be paid? The monthly remuneration is Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 depending on your qualification and experience, plus a conveyance allowance of Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,000.
7. Where will selected candidates be posted? Postings are at Bengaluru and Hubballi in Karnataka, Hyderabad in Telangana, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Chennai and Madurai in Tamil Nadu, and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
8. Is this a permanent government job? No — it is a contractual engagement for one year that may be extended by up to two more years on performance, and it carries no right to claim a permanent job with KVIC or the Ministry of MSME.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
