The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, has invited online applications for Advisor and Senior Consultant posts on a contractual basis. The recruitment is against the official KVIC notification, Advt. No. Adm./RW/Engagement–Advisors & Senior Consultant/2026-27. The engagement is meant to strengthen KVIC’s professional and technical support to its Directorates and Divisions.
KVIC is hiring 15 Advisors and 15 Senior Consultants, a total of 30 posts. Both counts are tentative and may change. The posts are based at the KVIC Central Office in Mumbai, and candidates apply online only, through the KVIC website. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Khadi and Village Industries Commission notification No. Adm./RW/Engagement–Advisors & Senior Consultant/2026-27. Last verified: 23 September 2026.
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission is recruiting 15 Advisors and 15 Senior Consultants on a contractual basis at its Mumbai central office. The last date to apply online is 30 September 2026, up to 23:59 hours, through the KVIC website. Selection is through shortlisting on qualification and experience, followed by a personal interview.
Quick summary
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) |
| Posts | Advisor and Senior Consultant |
| Total vacancy | 30 (15 Advisor + 15 Senior Consultant, tentative) |
| Salary | Advisor: as per DoPT guidelines. Senior Consultant: ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 plus ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 conveyance a month |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | Advisor: retired or voluntarily retired government/PSU staff, 15 years experience. Senior Consultant: postgraduate or management degree, five years experience |
| Selection process | Shortlisting on qualification and experience, then a personal interview |
| Place of posting | KVIC Central Office, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai |
| Last date | 30 September 2026, 23:59 hours |
| Who can apply | Candidates meeting the age, qualification and experience criteria set for each post |
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About the organisation
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission is a statutory body set up under an Act of Parliament. It works under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. KVIC promotes khadi and village industries through funding, training and marketing support across the country. This recruitment will add experienced professionals to its Directorates and Divisions. The Advisors and Senior Consultants will support operational, administrative, technical and programme work, including schemes such as SFURTI, the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries.
Local context and how it compares
KVIC’s Central Office sits in Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, and both posts are based there. This is a central recruitment, open to candidates from anywhere in India, not restricted to one state. Readers based outside Mumbai can also browse other central government job openings listed on this site. KVIC has run more than one recruitment drive this year. Candidates can also check KVIC’s other ongoing recruitment, covered separately on this site. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply online | 30 September 2026, 23:59 hours |
| Age reckoned as on | 30 September 2026 |
Vacancy details and salary
Advisor vacancies
KVIC has listed 15 Advisor posts across eight departments. The notification calls this count tentative.
| Department | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Accounts/Audit | 3 |
| Khadi Raw Materials | 3 |
| Administration & HR | 2 |
| Khadi | 2 |
| Legal | 2 |
| Estate & Services | 1 |
| Marketing | 1 |
| SFURTI | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Advisor pay follows Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. For retired or voluntarily retired employees, the fixed remuneration equals their last pay drawn minus their basic pension. This amount stays fixed for the whole contract term. No conveyance allowance applies, except travel and dearness allowance (TA/DA) on official tours, at the same rate the Advisor received at retirement.
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Senior Consultant vacancies
KVIC has listed 15 Senior Consultant posts across nine departments. This count is also tentative.
| Department | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Accounts/Audit | 3 |
| Khadi Raw Materials | 2 |
| Administration & HR | 2 |
| Khadi | 2 |
| Legal | 1 |
| Estate & Services | 2 |
| Marketing | 1 |
| SFURTI | 1 |
| Science & Technology | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Senior Consultant pay ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 a month, plus conveyance of ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 a month. The exact amount depends on the candidate’s qualification and experience.
Together, the two posts add up to 30 positions. Both totals are stated as tentative in the notification.
Eligibility
Advisor eligibility (Annexure A)
Only retired or voluntarily retired personnel from government departments or public sector undertakings (PSUs) can apply for Advisor posts. Each specialization needs a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. Annexure A lists nine specializations:
| Specialization | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Audit/Accounts | 3 |
| Estate & Services | 1 |
| Khadi Policy, Institutional Development, Finance & Regulatory Reforms | 1 |
| Khadi Technology, Quality Assurance, Innovation & Marketing Development | 1 |
| Khadi | 3 |
| Legal | 2 |
| Marketing | 1 |
| SFURTI | 1 |
| Administration | 2 |
Candidates must be at least 40 years old and not more than 65 years old, as on the last date of application.
Senior Consultant eligibility (Annexure B)
Every Senior Consultant post needs a postgraduate or management degree and at least five years of experience in the relevant field. Desirable qualifications vary by specialization, as set out in Annexure B:
| Specialization | Posts | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Audit/Accounts | 3 | CA, ICWA, MBA (Finance), M.Com or M.Sc in Accounting/Finance |
| Architecture cum Structure & Design | 1 | PG in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architecture |
| Procurement Export | 1 | PG in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architecture, with GFR, GeM and CVC experience |
| Khadi (Quality, Design Technology & Digital Transformation) | 1 | PG in Textile or Industrial Engineering |
| Khadi (Finance, AWFT & Institutional Services) | 1 | CA, MBA (Finance), M.Com or M.Sc, textile background preferred |
| Khadi | 2 | PG in Textile, with spinning mill experience |
| Legal | 1 | PG in Law |
| Marketing | 1 | PG in Marketing, Digital Marketing or Brand Management |
| SFURTI | 1 | PG in Computer Science, IT or ECE, with MIS/PFMS/dashboard experience |
| Science & Technology | 1 | PG in Mechanical, Chemical or Textile field, with research publications |
| Administration | 2 | PG with experience in administration and service rules |
Candidates must be below 39 years of age, as on the last date of application. Postgraduate candidates can also browse other Post Graduate job openings on this site.
Internship training does not count as work experience for either post. Only direct work experience, including fixed-term employment, counts toward the experience requirement.
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Selection process
Selection follows two stages. KVIC first shortlists candidates on qualification and experience. Shortlisted candidates then appear for a personal interview before the Selection Committee.
- Application screening on qualification and experience
- Shortlisting for the personal interview
- Personal interview before the Selection Committee
- Document verification, at interview or joining
- Offer of contractual engagement, based on interview performance
No travel or dearness allowance (TA/DA) is paid for attending the interview. KVIC can end the contract with one month’s notice. The Advisor or Senior Consultant can also resign with two months’ notice.
How to apply
- Visit the official KVIC website at www.kvic.gov.in.
- Go to the “VACANCIES” section.
- Select the Advisor and Senior Consultant recruitment advertisement.
- The site redirects to the KVIC Online Recruitment Portal at apps.kvic.gov.in.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in and select the post under “VACANCIES.”
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Check every detail, then submit the application.
- Note the application or registration number the system generates.
Documents to keep ready
- Valid email ID and mobile number, active for at least one year
- Personal and educational qualification details
- A recent passport-size colour photograph (jpg/jpeg, 50 KB to 100 KB, about 200 × 230 pixels)
- A scanned signature in black ink (jpg/jpeg, 50 KB to 100 KB, about 140 × 60 pixels)
- A 200-word write-up about experience
- Proof of date of birth (Matriculation, SSC or 10th certificate)
- Postgraduate degree or provisional certificate
Candidates with a CGPA or OGPA grade must convert it to a percentage, using their university’s own conversion formula, and carry proof of that formula for verification.
Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| Official KVIC notification | Full notification, with Annexure A and B |
| KVIC Online Recruitment Portal | Apply online here |
| Latest Jobs (All India) | More pan-India government job openings |
Should you apply?
The Advisor post suits only retired or voluntarily retired government or PSU officials with at least 15 years of experience. It does not suit candidates without that government service background, since eligibility is restricted to that group. The Senior Consultant post suits postgraduates with five years or more of relevant experience who want short-term contractual work in a central statutory body. Both posts pay a fixed monthly remuneration, not a regular government pay scale. Neither carries dearness allowance, accommodation or medical benefits, except travel allowance on official tours, and leave is limited to eight days a year. The engagement starts for one year and may extend by up to two years, based on performance. Candidates should treat this as project-based consulting work, not a route to permanent employment. The notification states plainly that selected candidates have no claim to a permanent job with KVIC or the Ministry.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for KVIC Advisor and Senior Consultant recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 30 September 2026, up to 23:59 hours. Candidates should apply well before the deadline, since the portal can slow down on the last day. No application is accepted after the closing time.
What is the salary for the KVIC Senior Consultant post?
The Senior Consultant salary ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 a month. KVIC also pays a conveyance allowance of ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 a month. The exact amount depends on the candidate’s qualification and experience.
Who can apply for the KVIC Advisor post?
Only retired or voluntarily retired personnel from government departments or PSUs can apply. Candidates need at least 15 years of relevant experience in their specialization. Age must be between 40 and 65 years, as on the last date of application.
Is the KVIC Advisor or Senior Consultant post a permanent government job?
No. Both posts are contractual, for an initial period of one year, extendable by up to two years based on performance. The notification states candidates have no claim to a permanent job with KVIC or the Ministry. This is added context, not part of the official notification: candidates looking for permanent government employment should treat this as short-term consulting experience, and confirm current openings on the official website.
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