The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body formed by the Government of India, under the Act of Parliament, 'Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956'. It is an apex organisation under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, with regard to khadi and village industries within India, which seeks to - "plan, promote, facilitate, organise and assist in the establishment and development of khadi and village industries in the rural areas in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development wherever necessary." In April 1957, it took over the work of former All India Khadi and Village Industries Board. The First Director of KVIC was Late Sardar KA Venkataramaiya, a veteran freedom fighter from Karnataka. Its head office is based in Mumbai but challenged by Naresh Kadyan, Secretary General, National KVIB Employees Federation, to shift HQ to Delhi, whereas its six zonal offices in Delhi, Bhopal, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai and Guwahati. Other than its zonal offices, it has offices in 29 states for the implementation of its various programmes
Job Descriptions
| Post Name | Remuneration | Number of posts | Essential Qualification | age limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTOR | Rs.15600-39100 | 12 | Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technoloey From a rrecognired University; | 56 |
| DEPUTY DIRECTOR | Rs.15600-39100 | 14 | Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technoloey From a rrecognired University; | 56 |
Eligibility
1" Off icers of the Central Government/State Governrnent/ Statutory Authorities/Autonomous Bodies: (a) (i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) With five years' regular service in a post in pay Band-3 (Rs.15600-39100) or pay Band z (Rs.9300-34800) with Grade pay of Rs.S400l-; or (iii) With six years' regular service in a post in pay Band-2 (Rs.9300-34800) with Grade pay of Rs"4800/-; or (iv) With seven years' regular service in a post in pay Band 2 {Rs.9300-34800) with Grade pav of Rs.4600-;or (v) With ten years' regular service in a post in pay Band 2 (Rs.9300-34800) with Grade pay of Rs.4200/-
1" Off icers of the Central Government/State Governrnent/ Statutory Authorities/Autonomous Bodies: (a) (i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) With five years' regular service in a post in pay Band-3 (Rs.15600-39100) or pay Band z (Rs.9300-34800) with Grade pay of Rs.S400l-; or (iii) With six years' regular service in a post in pay Band-2 (Rs.9300-34800) with Grade pay of Rs"4800/-; or (iv) With seven years' regular service in a post in pay Band 2 {Rs.9300-34800) with Grade pav of Rs.4600-;or (v) With ten years' regular service in a post in pay Band 2 (Rs.9300-34800) with Grade pay of Rs.4200/-