Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualifications
Aspirants must carefully verify their qualifications and age limits before submitting their applications. Fulfilling the precise standards set by the commission is mandatory to avoid disqualification during the initial screening stage.
- Young Professional: Requires a full-time postgraduate degree in the relevant field from a UGC-recognized university, recognized deemed university, or AICTE-approved institution. Preferred disciplines encompass Accounts, HR and Administration, Khadi, Legal, Marketing, Design and Drawing, Science and Technology, and Publicity. Candidates must be below 27 years of age as on 01 October 2026.
- Advisor: Open to retired or voluntarily retired personnel originating from Government departments or Public Sector Undertakings. Applicants must possess at least 15 years of relevant experience in their applied specialization. The age bracket is set between a minimum of 40 years and maximum of 65 years as on the last date of online application.
- Senior Consultant: Requires a postgraduate or management degree paired with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the applied field. Applicants must be below 39 years of age as on the last date of application. Note that internship training will not be counted as work experience.
Remuneration & Financial Benefits
Selected candidates will receive competitive consolidated monthly remuneration along with admissible allowances, reflecting the specialized nature of these professional assignments:
- Young Professional: Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month plus an additional conveyance allowance ranging between Rs. 2,500 and Rs. 3,000.
- Advisor: Remuneration structured strictly as per DoPT guidelines, accompanied by appropriate pension adjustments for retired personnel.
- Senior Consultant: Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month plus a conveyance allowance ranging from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,000.
Selection Process and Methodology
The recruitment process is structured to evaluate candidates based on their academic credentials, professional expertise, and overall suitability for the roles:
- Stage 1: Screening of online applications.
- Stage 2: Shortlisting based on qualification and relevant work experience.
- Stage 3: Document verification.
- Stage 4: Personal interview.
Candidates must ensure that all uploaded certificates accurately validate their stated credentials to clear the screening and shortlisting phases seamlessly.
Important Dates & Schedule
Applicants must take note of the critical milestone dates associated with this recruitment drive to ensure timely submission:
- Application Start Date: Already Active
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30 September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Exam Date / Interview Date: To be announced on the official portal
Category-Wise Application Fee
KVIC has exempted all applicants from paying any processing or application fees for this recruitment cycle, ensuring an accessible application procedure for every eligible candidate.
- General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / Female: Rs. 0/- (Fee Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Not applicable
Step-by-Step Online Application Guide
Follow these structured steps to complete your registration and online application smoothly:
- Step 1: Navigate to the official KVIC recruitment portal at apps.kvic.gov.in/KVIC-RECRUITMENT/.
- Step 2: Locate and review the specific advertisements for Young Professional or Advisor and Senior Consultant.
- Step 3: Register using an active mobile number and a valid email address to receive login credentials.
- Step 4: Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and work history accurately.
- Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature in black ink, educational certificates, and experience documents in the prescribed format.
- Step 6: Draft and upload a 200-word summary of your relevant experience as required by the application guidelines.
- Step 7: Thoroughly verify all entered information and submit the application form before 30 September 2026. Print and safeguard your registration confirmation printout for future reference.
Essential Documents Checklist
Keep the following documents prepared in digital and physical formats before initiating your online submission:
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Scanned signature executed in black ink
- Proof of date of birth (Matriculation certificate or birth certificate)
- Postgraduate degree or provisional pass certificate
- Detailed experience certificates reflecting exact tenure
- Relevant professional qualification certificates
- CGPA or grade-to-percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
- Valid email address and active mobile number
- A 200-word summary detailing relevant job experience
Candidate Advisory & Crucial Precautions
Warning: Ensure that all eligibility benchmarks are met by the closing date. Submitting multiple applications for the same position may lead to outright rejection. Keep your registered email and mobile number active throughout the entire recruitment cycle, and confirm that your name matches your photo identity proof exactly.
Official Recruitment Links
Access the official notifications and portal directly using the verified links provided below:
