Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | KRDP Recruitment 2026 — the 12,878-post claim is fake, PIB Fact Check
If a message promising 12,878 government jobs under KRDP has reached your WhatsApp or Telegram, stop before you apply. The viral notice lists Group B and Group C posts — Khadi Development Officer, Inspector, Clerk, MTS and more — and says applications close on 30 November 2026.
But the truth is that this recruitment is completely fake. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has issued no such notification, and PIB Fact Check declared the advertisement fake on 27 October 2026. The notice is still circulating, so read this warning before you share any personal detail or money.
Claim vs Reality: At a Glance
| Point | What the fake notice claims | The reality |
|---|---|---|
| Total posts | 12,878 (Group B 3,602 + Group C 9,276) | KVIC has announced no such recruitment |
| Advertisement number | Adm. I-/NGR/KRDP/2 (117)/2026-27 | Not found on KVIC’s official list |
| Last date to apply | 30 November 2026 | Does not apply — there is no recruitment, so the date means nothing |
| Website | krdp.org.in | A recently registered website; NOT a government .gov.in domain |
| PIB Fact Check | — | 27 October 2026: “THIS IS FAKE” — KVIC issued no such notification |
What Did PIB Fact Check Say?
PIB India MSME’s official X (Twitter) account, @PIBIndiaMSME, issued a fact check on 27 October 2026. It said an advertisement claiming Group B and Group C vacancies under KRDP was circulating widely on social media, but KVIC has not issued any such notification — this is fake.
We checked KVIC’s official recruitment portal, apps.kvic.gov.in/KVIC-RECRUITMENT/, ourselves on 13 November 2026. It carries no KRDP notice for 12,878 posts. The portal lists only genuine notices, such as the Young Professional recruitments. Had this recruitment been real, its notice would have appeared there.
What Does the Fake Notice Claim?
The figures below are claims from the fake notice — do not treat them as real. They are listed here so you can recognise the advertisement:
| Group | Post name | Posts claimed |
|---|---|---|
| Group B | Khadi Development Officer | 410 |
| Group B | Khadi Inspector | 421 |
| Group B | Accounts Officer | 405 |
| Group B | Technical Officer | 596 |
| Group B | Field Officer | 1,026 |
| Group B | Executive (Khadi / Village Industries) | 308 + 436 |
| Group C | Supervisor Grade III | 834 |
| Group C | Junior Assistant | 1,206 |
| Group C | Village Industries Worker | 2,140 |
| Group C | Lower Division Clerk | 1,232 |
| Group C | Driver | 152 |
| Group C | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | 3,712 |
| Total | — | 12,878 |
The notice also claimed that registration would run from 26 October to 25 November 2026, the age limit was 18 to 40 years, and the application fee was nil. But the notice contradicts itself on the fee — it says nil in one place and talks of payment in another. A genuine government notification never carries such contradictions.
Five Signs That Expose the Fraud
- Not on KVIC’s official list: There is no KRDP recruitment on KVIC’s recruitment portal. We verified the portal live on 13 November 2026.
- The website is not official: The site named in the notice, krdp.org.in, was registered recently and is not a .gov.in domain. Government recruitments always appear on .gov.in or .nic.in websites.
- KVIC has denied it outright: Through PIB Fact Check, KVIC has confirmed it issued no such notification.
- Contradictions on the fee: The notice says the fee is nil in one place and asks for payment in another — a classic sign of fraud.
- Spread only through forwards: The notice circulates through viral PDFs and WhatsApp forwards, not through any government portal or newspaper.
Already Applied on the Fake Site? Do This Now
- Do not pay anything: If anyone asks for a fee, registration charge or “security deposit”, do not pay a single rupee.
- Never share OTPs or passwords: No genuine recruitment asks for OTPs, bank details or passwords.
- If you shared documents, stay alert: If you shared Aadhaar, PAN or bank details, inform your bank immediately and keep a watch on your account.
- File a complaint: Report cyber fraud on the National Cyber Crime Portal at cybercrime.gov.in or call the helpline 1930.
- Warn others: Share this warning with friends and family so no one else falls for it.
Where to Check Genuine KVIC Recruitments
Genuine KVIC recruitments are published only on its official recruitment portal, apps.kvic.gov.in/KVIC-RECRUITMENT/, and on KVIC’s official website. Before trusting any recruitment notice, always check the official portal — never rely on a forwarded PDF or an unknown website alone.
Five Rules to Stay Safe from Fake Recruitments
- Always verify a recruitment notice on a .gov.in / .nic.in website.
- Match the advertisement number and dates against the official portal.
- Search PIB Fact Check before applying — fake notices are often caught there.
- No recruitment asks for money first — pay a fee only through the official portal, exactly as the notice prescribes.
- Do not trust WhatsApp forwards — check the website name carefully before clicking any link.
Also Read (Verified Recruitments)
- JSHPS Recruitment 2026: 637 Posts, Apply by 4 December
- PowerTel Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026: 33 Posts via GATE
- HPSC FSO Exam Postponed: 45 Posts, Screening Test Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is the KRDP Recruitment 2026 real?
A: No. PIB Fact Check clarified on 27 October 2026 that KVIC has issued no such notification. The advertisement claiming 12,878 posts is completely fake.
Q2: Is krdp.org.in a government website?
A: No. It is a recently registered non-government website. Genuine KVIC recruitments appear only on apps.kvic.gov.in/KVIC-RECRUITMENT/.
Q3: I filled the form on the fake site. What should I do?
A: Do not pay anything or share OTPs. If you shared bank details, inform your bank at once and file a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in or call the helpline 1930.
Q4: Where can I check genuine KVIC recruitments?
A: On KVIC’s official recruitment portal, apps.kvic.gov.in/KVIC-RECRUITMENT/. Only notices published there are valid.
Q5: Will a KRDP recruitment come in the future?
A: This information has not been officially announced yet. Any future recruitment will be published only on KVIC’s official portal.
Next Action: Check genuine KVIC recruitments only on the official portal: apps.kvic.gov.in/KVIC-RECRUITMENT/
Sources: PIB Fact Check (@PIBIndiaMSME, 27 October 2026); KVIC official recruitment portal apps.kvic.gov.in/KVIC-RECRUITMENT/ (checked 13 November 2026).
