The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Zonal Office, Bhopal, has released a notification for the engagement of Young Professionals (YPs) on a contractual basis. As per Advt. No. Adm./Central Zone/RW/Engagement Y.Ps./(10)/2026-27, KVIC is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. Candidates can apply online at www.kvic.gov.in until 30 October 2026 (23:59 hours). KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026 is for postgraduates candidates who want short-term, professional-level experience with a central government body.
KVIC will fill 10 Young Professional posts across the Audit, Legal, Marketing, Khadi, General and Admin & HR streams. A full department-wise and location-wise breakdown follows below, along with the place of posting for each vacancy. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official KVIC notification No. Adm./Central Zone/RW/Engagement Y.Ps./(10)/2026-27, released 23 September 2026. Last verified: 23 September 2026.
KVIC is recruiting 10 Young Professionals on a contractual basis through Advt. No. Adm./Central Zone/RW/Engagement Y.Ps./(10)/2026-27. Candidates can apply online at kvic.gov.in until 30 October 2026 (23:59 hours). Selection is through shortlisting on qualification and experience, followed by a personal interview. There is no written exam.
Quick Summary of KVIC Young Professional Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Zonal Office, Bhopal |
| Post | Young Professional (YP) |
| Total Vacancy | 10 Posts |
| Remuneration | ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 per month, plus conveyance of ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (varies by post; see below) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, then personal interview |
| Place of Posting | Bhopal, Raipur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Meerut, Varanasi, Gorakhpur |
| Last Date | 30 October 2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Who Can Apply | Postgraduates below 27 years of age as on 1 October 2026 |
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About the Organisation
KVIC is a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. The Commission promotes, develops and strengthens the Khadi and Village Industries sector across the country. This particular notification comes from its Central Zone Office in Bhopal, which oversees Young Professional engagements at state and divisional offices in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Local Context and How It Compares
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
These 10 posts sit outside West Bengal, Sikkim, North Bengal and the North East. The application process is fully online and open to candidates from any state, so aspirants from this region can apply, but relocation to Bhopal, Raipur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Meerut, Varanasi or Gorakhpur would be required if selected. The Young Professional model KVIC uses here, a fixed one-year contract with postgraduate eligibility, is common across several central ministries and PSUs that need specialist inputs without hiring permanent staff. Candidates weighing this post against a state government job should note it carries no job security beyond the contract term.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 23 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 30 October 2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Personal interview | October 2026 (exact date not mentioned; will be intimated to shortlisted candidates) |
Vacancy Details and Remuneration
KVIC has not set a different pay scale for each post. All 10 Young Professional posts carry the same remuneration band, based on the candidate’s qualification and experience.
| Post | Location | No. of Posts | Remuneration per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional (Audit) | Zonal Office, Bhopal | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Young Professional (Legal) | State Office, Bhopal | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Young Professional (Legal) | State Office, Raipur | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Young Professional (Legal) | State Office, Lucknow | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Young Professional (Marketing) | KGB Office, Bhopal | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Young Professional (General) | MDTC, Panjokhera | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Young Professional (General) | State Office, Dehradun | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Young Professional (Admin & HR) | Divisional Office, Gorakhpur | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Young Professional (Khadi) | Divisional Office, Varanasi | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Young Professional (Legal) | Divisional Office, Meerut | 1 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 + conveyance ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Total | 10 |
No dearness allowance, accommodation or medical reimbursement applies, except TA/DA at the ‘Executive’ Pay Matrix Level-5 rate during official tours. No TA/DA is paid for joining, completing the contract, or attending the interview.
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Eligibility (Post-wise)
Postgraduate qualifications must be from a UGC-recognised Indian university, a UGC-recognised deemed university, or an AICTE-approved institution, in all cases.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Audit | Postgraduate degree in a relevant field | CA / CA (Inter) / ICWA (Inter) / M.Com. / M.Sc. (Accounting or Finance) / MBA (Finance) or equivalent |
| Legal | Postgraduate degree in a relevant field | Postgraduate degree in Law |
| Marketing | Postgraduate degree in a relevant field | Postgraduate degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or Brand Management |
| General | Postgraduate degree in a relevant field | M.Com. / M.Sc. (Audit, Accounting or Finance) / MBA (Finance) / LLM or equivalent |
| Admin & HR | Postgraduate degree in a relevant field | Postgraduate degree in Human Resources or Business Administration |
| Khadi | Postgraduate degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology or Textile Chemistry (or equivalent) | Same fields as the essential qualification, as stated in the notice |
Eligibility Notes
- Only full-time regular courses count. Correspondence or part-time courses are not accepted.
- Where a university awards CGPA, OGPA or a letter grade instead of a percentage, candidates must convert it using the university’s own conversion norms and submit proof at document verification.
- Internship training does not count as work experience. Only direct work experience, including fixed-term employment, is considered.
- The upper age limit is below 27 years as of 1 October 2026. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.
Selection Process
- KVIC shortlists candidates based on their qualification and experience.
- Shortlisted candidates appear for a personal interview before the Selection Committee during October 2026.
- Final engagement depends on qualification, experience and interview performance.
- Candidature stays subject to verification of details and documents at the time of interview and joining.
No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
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How to Apply
- Visit the official KVIC website at kvic.gov.in and go to the “VACANCIES” section.
- Select this Recruitment Advertisement. Candidates are redirected to the KVIC Online Recruitment Portal at apps.kvic.gov.in.
- Register with a valid, active e-mail ID. Keep the registered e-mail ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
- Log in, select this recruitment, then select the Young Professional post, and confirm eligibility before proceeding.
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details carefully. Check every entry before final submission. The notice permits no changes after final submission, except where KVIC specifically enables it.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format and size.
- Submit the application. Note down the application or registration number the system generates, and keep a copy of the submitted form.
Candidates should not submit more than one application for the same post. A duplicate application can lead to rejection of both.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Valid, active e-mail ID and mobile number.
- Personal and educational qualification details.
- Recent passport-size colour photograph, not older than 3 weeks. JPG/JPEG format, 50 KB to 100 KB, about 200×230 pixels, light or white background.
- Signature on white paper in black ink, scanned. JPG/JPEG format, about 140×60 pixels. The notice gives two different file-size limits for this file: 10 KB to 50 KB in the general instructions, and 50 KB to 100 KB in the detailed upload instructions. Confirm the exact limit on the application portal before uploading.
- A 200-word write-up about experience to enter directly in the application form.
- Scanned proof of date of birth (Matriculation or 10th certificate), 50 KB to 1,000 KB.
- Scanned final or provisional postgraduate degree certificate, 50 KB to 1,000 KB.
- Any relevant educational, experience or category certificate, in JPG/JPEG/PDF format, up to 1,000 KB, unless the portal states otherwise.
- Original photo ID (Voter’s ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport or Aadhaar) plus a printed copy of the submitted application form, to carry to the interview.
Important Links
| Link | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Official KVIC notification PDF | Full recruitment notice, Advt. No. Adm./Central Zone/RW/Engagement Y.Ps./(10)/2026-27 |
| KVIC official website | Main website; go to “VACANCIES” to start the application |
| KVIC Online Recruitment Portal | Where registration and the online application are completed |
| More Government Jobs | Other current central and state government vacancies |
| Postgraduate Jobs | Other vacancies open to postgraduate candidates |
Should You Apply?
This suits postgraduates who want short professional exposure at a central government body without committing to a long-term career there. The contract runs for one year, extendable by up to two more years on performance, with no path to a permanent KVIC or MSME post. Pay is fixed and modest for a postgraduate role, and candidates get no dearness allowance or medical reimbursement.
Competition will vary sharply by department. The Legal stream has 4 of the 10 posts spread across four cities, giving broader odds than Audit, Marketing, Admin & HR or Khadi, which have just 1 post each. Candidates holding the desirable add-on qualifications, a law degree for Legal, a CA or M.Com for Audit, stand a stronger chance at an interview. Anyone needing job stability or a fixed posting location should treat this as a resume-building step, not a long-term career move.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for KVIC Young Professional 2026?
Candidates can apply online up to 30 October 2026 (23:59 hours) at kvic.gov.in. No application will be accepted after this deadline, and the mode of submission is online only.
What is the salary of a Young Professional at KVIC?
KVIC pays Young Professionals ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 a month, plus conveyance of ₹2,500 to ₹3,000, based on qualification and experience. No other allowance applies except during official tours.
What is the age limit for KVIC Young Professional recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be below 27 years of age as on 1 October 2026. The notification does not mention any age relaxation for any category.
Is there an application fee for the KVIC Young Professional post?
The official notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates should confirm this on the KVIC website before starting the application.
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