Khadi Reforms and Development Programme (KRDP) under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (Government of India) has announced a total of 12878 vacancies for various Group B and C posts. Online applications are invited from interested and eligible cadidates for the recruitment of Village Industries Worker, MTS, LDC, Junior Assistant, Field Officer, Khadi Inspector, and other posts.
KRDP Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The official KRDP Notification PDF (Advt. No.Adm. I-/NGR/KRDP/2 (117)/2026-27) has been released on the official website https://www.krdp.org.in/. Candidates can get complete information such as vacancies, eligibility, selection stages, application process, and other details through the notification PDF.
The online form filling process for KRDP Recruitment 2026 has started, and the last date to complete the online form is 26 November 2026. Interested candidates meeting the required eligibility criteria can fill the application form through the official website https://www.krdp.org.in/.
KRDP Recruitment 2026- Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Khadi Reforms and Development Programme (KRDP) |
| Advt. No. | Adm. I-/NGR/KRDP/2 (117)/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Group B and C |
| Vacancies | 12878 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 26 October to 26 November 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Selection Process | CBT and Typing Test |
| Official Website | https://www.krdp.org.in/ |
KRDP Vacancy 2026
Khadi Reforms and Development Programme (KRDP) aims to fill a total of 12878 vacancies for various Group B and C posts, namely Village Industries Worker, MTS, LDC, Junior Assistant, Field Officer, Khadi Inspector etc. Out of the total vacancies, 3712 vacancies are released for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), followed by 2140 for Village Industries Worker posts.
| Category of the Post | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group – B | ||||||
| Khadi Development Officer | 410 | 164 | 86 | 08 | 111 | 41 |
| Khadi Inspector | 421 | 168 | 88 | 08 | 114 | 43 |
| Account Officer | 405 | 162 | 85 | 08 | 109 | 41 |
| Technical Officer | 596 | 238 | 125 | 12 | 161 | 60 |
| Field Officer | 1026 | 410 | 216 | 21 | 277 | 102 |
| Executive Khadi | 308 | 123 | 65 | 06 | 83 | 31 |
| Executive Village Industries | 436 | 174 | 92 | 09 | 118 | 43 |
| Group – C | ||||||
| Supervisor Grade – III | 834 | 334 | 175 | 17 | 225 | 83 |
| Junior Assistant | 1206 | 482 | 253 | 24 | 326 | 121 |
| Village Industries Worker | 2140 | 856 | 449 | 43 | 578 | 214 |
| Lower Division Clerk | 1232 | 493 | 259 | 24 | 333 | 123 |
| Driver | 152 | 61 | 32 | 03 | 41 | 15 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | 3712 | 1539 | 595 | 102 | 952 | 524 |
| Total : | 12878 | 5204 | 2520 | 285 | 3428 | 1441 |
Eligibility Criteria for KRDP Recruitment 2026
Candidates who wish to apply for the KRDP Recruitment 2026 must meet all the post-wise age limits and educational qualifications for the posts.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Khadi Development Officer | Candidates must have completed master Degree in Any Subject from recognized University |
| Khadi Inspector | Must have passed Graduation in any subject from a recognized University (OR) Diploma in Handloom & Textile from a recognized University/Institution |
| Account Officer | Must have posses B. Com./M. Com. from a recognized University |
| Technical Officer | Must have passed B.E./B.Tech in Textile/Mechanical /Chemical/ Khadi and Village Industries Engineering from a recognized University |
| Field Officer | Graduation in any subject from a recognized University (OR) Bachelor of Engineering from a recognized University (OR) Diploma in Textiles & Handicraft from a recognized University/Institution |
| Executive Khadi | Must have passed Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in Textile Engineering or Textile Technology or Fashion Technology from a recognized University |
| Executive Village Industries | Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor Technology from a recognized University (OR) Master of Science from a recognized University (OR) Master of Business Administration with Bachelor of Science from a recognized University |
| Supervisor Grade – III | Graduation in any Subject from a recognized University (AND) Two Year experience in supervisor/ Field work |
| Junior Assistant | Must have 12th Passed from a recognized Board/Institution (AND) Typing speed:Hindi 25WPM /English 30 WPM + Basic Computer knowledge |
| Village Industries Worker | 12th Passed |
| Lower Division Clerk | 12th Passed Typing speed:Hindi 30WPM /English 35 WPM + Basic Computer knowledge |
| Driver | 10th Passed Valid Driving License-LMV/ HMV 3 Years Experience with valid driving Licencse |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | 10th Passed (OR) ITI Passed from a National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) |
Age Limit (As on 30/11/2026)
- Minimum Age – 18 years
- Maximum Age – 40 years
KRDP Application Form 2026 Link
The online application portal for accepting the KRDP Application Form 2026 has started on the official website https://www.krdp.org.in/. Candidates are advised to complete the online form carefully; providing incorrect information leads to rejection of the application.
KRDP Selection Process 2026
The selection for the post of Group-B & Group C is based on the performance in the computer-based test. Shorlisted candidates will be called for verification of the original documents according to merit, availability of vacancies, and reservation rules.
- Computer Based Test
- Skill test/Typing test (Junior Assistant/ Lower Division Clerk)
KRDP Exam Pattern 2026
KRDP Exam will be conducted in computer-based mode, consisting of 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Each multiple-choice question (MCQ) carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
| Part | Topics | Total Question | Total Marks | Duration |
| Part I | General Knowledge/ Awareness, Numerical Ability, and General English |
40 | 40 | 2 hour |
| Part II | Professional Knowledge/ knowledge(Discipline related) |
80 | 80 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
KDRP Salary Structure 2026
Candidates who clear the KDRP selection process and are selected for Group B and C posts will be offered the monthly salary along with various allowances and perks.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Khadi Development Officer | Pay Level 7 | Rs. 44900/- to Rs. 142400/- |
| Khadi Inspector, Accounts Officer, Technical Officer, Field Officer, Executive Khadi, Executive Village Industries | Pay Level 6 | Rs. 35400/- to Rs. 112400/- |
| Supervisor Grade – III | Pay Level 5 | Rs. 29200/- to Rs. 92300/- |
| Junior Assistant | Pay Level 4 | Rs. 25500/- to Rs. 81100/- |
| Village Industries Worker | Pay Level 3 | Rs. 21700/- to Rs. 69100/- |
| Lower Division Clerk, Driver | Pay Level 2 | Rs. 19900/- to Rs. 63200/- |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Pay Level 1 | Rs. 18000/- to Rs. 56900/- |
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