KRDP 2026: Register by Nov 25, submit applications by Nov 30

The Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) has announced its 2026 recruitment drive for 12,878 tentative vacancies across Group B and Group C categories. The online registration process for these positions commenced on October 26, 2026, with candidates required to complete the initial registration stage by November 25, 2026. Final applications can be submitted between November 26 and November 30, 2026, through the official website, krdp.org.in.

This recruitment aims to fill various roles, with Group B accounting for 3,602 tentative vacancies and Group C for 9,276, totaling 12,878 posts. The selection process for these positions includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and a medical examination, as applicable to the specific roles.

Application Process and Key Dates

The online application process for the KRDP 2026 recruitment is structured in two stages. The first stage, involving online registration, began on October 26, 2026, and will conclude on November 25, 2026. Following this, candidates who have completed the initial registration can submit their final applications between November 26 and November 30, 2026. There is no application fee for any category of candidates.

Candidates are required to visit krdp.org.in, navigate to the Vacancy section, and register using a valid email ID and mobile number. After generating credentials, applicants must log in to provide personal, educational, and contact details, upload scanned documents, and then review and submit their application. A correction window for submitted applications will be available from December 2 to December 4, 2026.

Vacancy Distribution and Eligibility Criteria

The recruitment drive covers 13 different posts, with 7 positions falling under Group B and 6 under Group C. Group B vacancies include roles such as Khadi Development Officer (410), Khadi Inspector (421), Account Officer (405), Technical Officer (596), Field Officer (1,026), Executive (Khadi) (308), and Executive (Village Industries) (436), totaling 3,602 posts. Group C positions include Supervisor Grade III (834), Junior Assistant (1,206), Village Industries Worker (2,140), Lower Division Clerk (1,232), Driver (152), and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) (3,712), making up 9,276 vacancies.

The educational qualifications required for these posts vary, ranging from Class 10 and Class 12 passes to master’s degrees or engineering qualifications. For instance, a Khadi Development Officer requires a master’s degree, while an MTS requires a Class 10 pass or ITI qualification. Candidates still pursuing the required qualification will not be considered eligible by the crucial date of November 30, 2026, which is used for calculating age and educational qualification eligibility. The general age limit for the advertised positions is 18 to 40 years, with government servants eligible for an upper age limit of up to 45 years. Age relaxations are also applicable for various categories, including 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 15 years for PwD candidates.

Selection Process and Examination Pattern

The selection process for the KRDP recruitment includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), document verification, and a medical examination. The CBT is an objective online examination consisting of 120 questions, to be completed within 2 hours. The exam is divided into two parts: Part I comprises 40 questions on General Awareness, Numerical Ability, and English, while Part II contains 80 questions on Professional Knowledge specific to the discipline of the applied post. Each question carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

For Junior Assistant and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) applicants, a typing test is also part of the selection process. Candidates must achieve a typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi over a 10-minute duration. This typing test is qualifying in nature, meaning its marks are not included in the final merit calculation.

Cautionary Note on Recruitment Advertisements

In a related development, a fake recruitment advertisement claiming 12,878 Group B and Group C vacancies under the Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) has been circulating widely on social media. According to a PIB India fact-check, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has not issued any such recruitment notification. Candidates are advised to exercise caution and verify all recruitment-related information through official sources before applying or sharing personal details. The advertisement directs candidates to krdp.org.in, which has been described as a recently registered website.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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