KRDP recruitment 2026: 12,878 Group B and C posts advertisement is fake, PIB confirms

A recruitment advertisement widely circulating on social media, claiming 12,878 Group B and Group C vacancies under the Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP), has been declared fake. A fact check by PIB India confirmed that the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has not issued any such recruitment notification.

The misleading advertisement, which began circulating on October 26, 2026, detailed an online application process on a website, krdp.org.in, for various roles from Multi Tasking Staff to Khadi Development Officer. However, official sources have clarified that this information is false, urging candidates to exercise caution.

Clarification on the KRDP Recruitment Advertisement

The Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) recruitment notification, which outlined vacancies for 12,878 Group B and Group C posts, has been identified as a fake. The notification, released on October 26, 2026, on the website krdp.org.in, provided specific dates for the application process, including a registration deadline of November 25, 2026, and an application submission deadline of November 30, 2026.

However, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has explicitly stated that it has not issued any such recruitment advertisement. PIB India’s fact check further corroborated that the notification is false. The circulating advertisement directed candidates to krdp.org.in, a recently registered website, which was part of the misleading information.

Details of the Fake Vacancies and Application Process

The fraudulent notification detailed many posts, including Khadi Development Officer, Khadi Inspector, Account Officer, Technical Officer, Field Officer, Executive Khadi, Executive Village Industries, Supervisor Grade III, Junior Assistant, Village Industries Worker, Lower Division Clerk, Driver, and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS). The total number of advertised vacancies was 12,878, with 3,602 in Group B and 9,276 in Group C.

The fake advertisement also outlined a thorough selection process, including a Computer Based Test (CBT), Skill/Typing Test for certain posts, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. It specified age limits, educational qualifications, and even a ‘Nil’ application fee for all categories. The detailed nature of the fake notification made it appear credible to numerous

Advisory for Candidates

Given the circulation of this fake recruitment advertisement, candidates are strongly advised to verify all recruitment-related information exclusively through official government sources. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has urged individuals to avoid sharing personal details through unverified links or considering advertised vacancies, eligibility criteria, or application dates authentic without independent confirmation from the relevant government authority.

The image shared with the warning clearly labels the advertisement as fake and reiterates that KVIC has not released any such notification. This incident highlights what’s key about vigilance against online misinformation in recruitment processes.

Further reading

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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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