The Khadi and Village Industries Commission, a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, is hiring for Young Professional, Advisor and Senior Consultant positions on a contractual basis. There are 50 positions in total across disciplines such as accounts, khadi, legal, marketing and administration. The roles are based at the KVIC Central Office in Mumbai and are meant to provide expert support to the Commission's directorates in its village industries work.
KVIC Recruitment 2026 - Young Professional, Advisor and Senior Consultant Posts
- Notification31 Aug
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed30 Sept
About KVIC Young Professional, Advisor and Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Khadi and Village Industries Commission
- Advertisement No.
- Adm./RW/Engagement –Advisors & Senior Consultant/2026-27; Adm./RW/Engagement Y.Ps./(105)/2026-27
- Post Name
- Young Professional (Accounts/Audit), Young Professional (HR & Admin) and 23 more
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year initially, extendable by up to two years based on performance, with a fresh contract signed for each extension
- Notice Period
- KVIC may terminate the contract with one month's notice; Advisors and Senior Consultants must give two months' notice, Young Professionals one month.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Young Professional (Accounts/Audit) | 5 |
| Young Professional (HR & Admin) | 4 |
| Young Professional (Khadi) | 3 |
| Young Professional (Legal) | 3 |
| Young Professional (Marketing) | 1 |
| Young Professional (Design & Drawing) | 1 |
| Young Professional (Science & Technology) | 1 |
| Young Professional (Publicity) | 2 |
| Advisor (Accounts/Audit) | 3 |
| Advisor (Khadi Raw Materials) | 3 |
| Advisor (Administration & HR) | 2 |
| Advisor (Khadi) | 2 |
| Advisor (Legal) | 2 |
| Advisor (Estate & Services) | 1 |
| Advisor (Marketing) | 1 |
| Advisor (SFURTI) | 1 |
| Senior Consultant (Accounts/Audit) | 3 |
| Senior Consultant (Khadi Raw Materials) | 2 |
| Senior Consultant (Administration & HR) | 2 |
| Senior Consultant (Khadi) | 2 |
| Senior Consultant (Legal) | 1 |
| Senior Consultant (Estate & Services) | 2 |
| Senior Consultant (Marketing) | 1 |
| Senior Consultant (SFURTI) | 1 |
| Senior Consultant (Science & Technology) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 50 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Young Professional
- Qualification
- Post graduation degree in a relevant field from a recognized University/Institution. Department-wise desirable qualifications: CA, ICWA, M.Com, M.Sc in Accounting or Finance or MBA Finance for Accounts; postgraduate degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, Textile Chemistry or Handloom Technology for Khadi; postgraduate degree in Law for Legal; postgraduate degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or Brand Management for Marketing; postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architecture for Design and Drawing; postgraduate degree preferably in Mechanical or Chemical background for Science and Technology; postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations or Digital Media for Publicity.
- Experience
- No minimum experience prescribed. Internship training is not counted as work experience; only direct work experience including fixed-term employment is considered.
- Age Limit
- Below 27 years as on 01-10-2026
Advisor
- Qualification
- Open only to retired or voluntarily retired personnel from Government departments or Public Sector Undertakings.
- Experience
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the specialization applied for.
- Age Limit
- Minimum 40 years and maximum 65 years as on the last date of online application
Senior Consultant
- Qualification
- Post graduation degree or management degree with minimum 5 years of experience in the respective field. Desirable qualifications vary by specialization, including CA, ICWA, MBA Finance, M.Com or M.Sc in Accounting or Finance for Audit and Accounts; postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architecture for Architecture cum Structure and Design; postgraduate degree in Textile or Industrial Engineering for Khadi quality and design; postgraduate degree in Law for Legal; postgraduate degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or Brand Management for Marketing; postgraduate degree in Computer Science, IT or ECE for SFURTI; and a postgraduate degree preferably in Mechanical, Chemical or Textile disciplines for Science and Technology.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the relevant field.
- Age Limit
- Below 39 years as on the last date of application
Age Limit
Young Professional: Below 27 years as on 01-10-2026. Advisor: Minimum 40 years and maximum 65 years as on the last date of online application. Senior Consultant: Below 39 years as on the last date of application.
Selection Process
- 1Screening of Online Applications
Applications are screened against the prescribed eligibility conditions.
- 2Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of qualification and experience.
- 3Document Verification
Details and original documents are verified at the time of interview or joining.
- 4Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear before the Selection Committee; no TA or DA is paid for attending.
- 5Final Selection
Selection is based on qualification, experience and performance in the interview.
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Young Professional | Rs.25,000 to Rs.30,000 per month plus conveyance allowance of Rs.2,500 to Rs.3,000 |
| Advisor | Fixed remuneration as per DoPT guidelines, arrived at by deducting basic pension from the last basic pay drawn at retirement; no conveyance allowance |
| Senior Consultant | Rs.30,000 to Rs.40,000 per month plus conveyance allowance of Rs.2,500 to Rs.3,000 |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official KVIC website and open the Vacancies section.
- 2Select the advertisement for Young Professionals or for Advisors and Senior Consultants.
- 3Register on the KVIC online recruitment portal with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- 4Log in and select the recruitment and the post you wish to apply for.
- 5Fill in personal, educational and experience details and provide a 200-word summary of relevant experience.
- 6Upload the photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the prescribed format and size.
- 7Review all entries and submit the application before the closing date.
- 8Save the generated registration number and take a printout of the submitted application.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Applications are accepted online only and no documents are to be sent to KVIC by post, courier, email or by hand.
- Candidates must carry a printout of the online application and an original photo identity proof to the interview, and no TA or DA is paid for attending it.
- Serving Government or PSU officials will be allowed to join only after being relieved from their parent organization.
- The engagement is purely temporary and carries no right to permanent appointment, absorption or regularization in KVIC or the Ministry of MSME.
- The number of positions is tentative and may change according to KVIC's requirements.
- Candidates should submit only one application for the same post, and no alteration is permitted after final submission.
Document Upload Requirements
| Document | Format and Size |
|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG or JPEG, 50 KB to 100 KB, preferably 200 x 230 pixels |
| Signature | JPG or JPEG, 50 KB to 100 KB, preferably 140 x 60 pixels |
| Date of Birth Proof | 50 KB to 1000 KB |
| Postgraduate Degree or Provisional Certificate | 50 KB to 1000 KB |
| Other Certificates | JPG, JPEG or PDF, up to 1000 KB |
Contract Terms
The engagement is initially for one year and may be extended by up to two years based on performance, with a fresh contract signed for each extension. Advisors, Senior Consultants and Young Professionals get 8 days of leave in a single year of consultancy, and unavailed leave does not carry forward to the next year. No dearness allowance, accommodation or medical reimbursement is admissible except while on tour. Selected candidates must provide integrity certificates from two references along with an undertaking that no criminal record exists and no criminal case is pending or contemplated against them.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 022-26714267
Frequently Asked Questions
Is internship training counted as work experience?
No. KVIC counts only direct work experience, including fixed-term employment in an organization.
Will KVIC pay travel or daily allowance for the interview?
No. Candidates have to bear their own travel and stay expenses for the personal interview.
Are these posts permanent government jobs?
No. The engagement is purely contractual for one year, extendable by up to two years, and gives no right to absorption or regularization in KVIC.
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