Silk Mark Organisation of India (SMOI), functioning under the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is hiring Young Professionals for Extension Services on a contract basis. A total of 8 positions are available across chapters in six major cities, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Palakkad and Kolkata. The role involves extension work for the Silk Mark scheme, with selected candidates posted in their concerned states and required to undertake field tours within their chapter's jurisdiction.
SMOI Young Professional Recruitment 2026
- Notification09 Oct
- Applications Opentill 28 Oct
About SMOI Young Professional Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Silk Mark Organisation of India
- Advertisement No.
- SMOI/SMBM/2018-19-20-21/79
- Post Name
- Young Professional - Extension Services
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal and Jharkhand (Candidates hailing from the concerned State will be eligible to apply for vacancies in the concerned chapter. The local candidates are eligible to apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated stipend)
- Tenure
- From the date of engagement up to 31 March 2029
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Young Professional - Extension Services | 2 |
| Young Professional - Extension Services | 2 |
| Young Professional - Extension Services | 1 |
| Young Professional - Extension Services | 1 |
| Young Professional - Extension Services | 1 |
| Young Professional - Extension Services | 1 |
| Grand Total | 8 |
Eligibility Details
Diploma in Textiles/Bachelor's Textiles/Sericulture/Agriculture or any Degree.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Young Professional - Extension Services | Diploma in Textiles/Bachelor's Textiles/Sericulture/Agriculture or any Degree. |
Age Limit
Not more than 30 years as on 31.01.2026
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and intimated by e-mail communication only.
- 2Interview
Interviews will be conducted at selected locations/chapters with a 1:5 ratio, that is 5 candidates invited for every 1 position; no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5
Salary Structure
Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated stipend)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official recruitment website at the official website
- 2Register online using a valid mobile number and the OTP generated to verify your identity
- 3Fill the online application form and select the State where you can be engaged, applying for one chapter only
- 4Upload the relevant documents in respect of age, qualifications and experience for office records
- 5Submit the online application on or before 23:59 PM on 28 October 2026
- 6Take a printout of the finally submitted online application and keep it with the uploaded documents for submission at the time of the interview
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Candidates must apply for one chapter only through the online link; applications received through any other mode will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates engaged in any other private or Government service or institute must submit a No Objection Certificate or relieving letter from the parent employer at the time of joining.
- The engagement is purely temporary and on contract up to 31.03.2029 and does not confer any right or claim for regular or temporary appointment in any future vacancies.
- Selected candidates must join within a maximum period of 30 days from the date of e-mailing the offer of engagement letter.
- The only mode of communication between candidates and the organisation is e-mail, and an applicant not mentioning a valid e-mail address will be rejected.
- Canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
Terms of Engagement
- Professional tax will be deducted at source before effecting payment as per prevailing rules.
- TA/DA is allowed for official travel in the country subject to approval of the Competent Authority; permissible mode of journey is rail or bus.
- Hotel accommodation, conveyance and other allowances shall be on par with level-3 cadre.
- Office generally functions Monday to Saturday from 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM, and service beyond office hours may be required on exigency.
- Selected candidates are eligible for all SMOI holidays and 8 days of leave per year on specific advance request subject to sanction; absence beyond the prescribed leave attracts proportionate deduction from the consolidated pay.
- Selected candidates must be ready to undertake tours to areas under the jurisdiction of the chapters as directed by the controlling officer.
- No TA/DA is admissible for joining the assignment or on its completion.
- The engagement can be terminated at any time by the Competent Authority without notice; periodic assessment of work performance will be done and unsatisfactory service will be terminated.
- Unauthorised absence from duty will attract action including termination from the engagement.
Local Language and Domicile Preference
Candidates hailing from the concerned State are eligible to apply for vacancies in the concerned chapter as local candidates. While filling the application, candidates shall select the State where they can be engaged, subject to knowledge of the language. Preference will be given to candidates having knowledge to read, write and speak the local language.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 080-2628 2111 / 2151 / 2117
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for more than one chapter?
No. Candidates must apply for one chapter only and select the State where they can be engaged while filling the form.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Is the Young Professional engagement a permanent job?
No. The engagement is purely temporary and on contract from the date of appointment up to 31 March 2029, and it gives no claim to regular or temporary appointment in future vacancies.
Do I need to know the local language?
Preference will be given to candidates who can read, write and speak the local language of the chapter they apply for.
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