KVIC South Zone Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Announced for 10 Vacancies, Apply Online by October 20

• KVIC is recruiting 10 Young Professionals for Accounts, Administration, Khadi, Marketing and Publicity functions in the South Zone.
• Candidates must be below 27 years as on October 1, 2026 and hold the prescribed postgraduate qualification.
• Online applications are open until October 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM, with no application fee.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), has invited online applications for 10 tentative Young Professional vacancies at its South Zone offices. The contractual recruitment covers Accounts, Administration, Khadi, Marketing and Publicity assignments across multiple cities in southern India.

The KVIC South Zone Young Professional Recruitment 2026 is being conducted under Advertisement No. SZO/Est/Y.P/2026-27. Candidates below 27 years of age with the prescribed postgraduate qualifications can submit applications through the KVIC online recruitment portal until 11:59 PM on October 20, 2026.

Selected Young Professionals will receive ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 per month along with conveyance of ₹2,500 to ₹3,000. The initial contractual engagement will be for one year and may be extended for a further two years based on performance.

KVIC South Zone Recruitment 2026 Notification

KVIC Young Professional Vacancy 2026

Of the 10 tentative vacancies, four are for the Khadi function and three are in Administration. One vacancy each is available in Accounts, Marketing and Publicity.

The number of posts is tentative and candidates should refer to Advertisement No. SZO/Est/Y.P/2026-27 for the applicable recruitment conditions.

Location-Wise Young Professional Vacancies

The positions are distributed among KVIC South Zone offices in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Post-Wise Qualification

Young Professional – Accounts

Candidates must possess a postgraduate qualification in the relevant field from a recognized university or institution.

Desirable qualifications include CA, CA (Inter), ICWA (Inter), M.Com, M.Sc in Accounting/Finance, MBA Finance or an equivalent qualification.

Young Professional – Khadi

Applicants require a postgraduate degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, Textile Chemistry or an equivalent field.

Qualifications related to Textile, Fashion or Handloom Technology are desirable.

Young Professional – Marketing

Candidates must possess a postgraduate qualification in the relevant field. A postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Management or an equivalent specialization is desirable.

Young Professional – Publicity

Applicants require a postgraduate qualification in the relevant field. Qualifications in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Digital Media or an equivalent discipline are desirable.

Young Professional – Administration

Candidates must possess a postgraduate qualification in the relevant field from a recognized university or institution.

Only full-time regular courses from UGC-recognized universities, UGC-recognized deemed universities or AICTE-approved institutions will be considered.

Applicants are also expected to have good knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint along with suitable communication and writing skills. Internship training will not be counted as work experience.

Age Limit

Candidates must be below 27 years of age as on October 1, 2026.

Applicants should calculate their eligibility with reference to the specified October 1, 2026 cut-off date.

KVIC Young Professional Salary 2026

Young Professionals engaged under the South Zone recruitment will receive monthly remuneration ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹30,000.

In addition, selected candidates will receive conveyance ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹3,000.

The positions are contractual and do not constitute permanent employment with KVIC or the Ministry of MSME.

Contract Period

The initial engagement will be for one year. The contract may subsequently be extended for up to another two years based on the candidate’s performance and applicable engagement conditions.

Selection as a Young Professional does not provide any claim or right to permanent employment with KVIC or MSME.

Selection Process

Candidates will first be shortlisted on the basis of their qualifications and relevant experience. Shortlisted applicants will then be called for an interview.

The recruitment process comprises:

1. Shortlisting based on qualification and experience
2. Interview
3. Document Verification

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for KVIC South Zone Young Professional Recruitment 2026.

Important Dates

How to Apply for KVIC South Zone Young Professional Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the KVIC recruitment system. No other mode of application will be accepted.

1. Visit the KVIC official website at kvic.gov.in and open the “Vacancies” section.
2. Locate the Young Professional recruitment advertisement for South Zone/S.O. Bengaluru.
3. Open the online application portal at apps.kvic.gov.in.
4. Register using a valid personal email address and mobile number and create the required login credentials. Candidates should keep both active for at least one year.
5. Log in to the recruitment portal and select the appropriate Young Professional post.
6. Enter personal, educational and relevant experience details carefully.
7. Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format and size.
8. Review the complete application before final submission, as changes may not be permitted afterward except where specifically enabled by KVIC.
9. Submit the application by October 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
10. Note the generated application/registration number and retain a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

Candidates should not submit multiple applications for the same post.

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