Kudumbashree Kollam IFC Anchor and Senior CRP Recruitment 2026 for 14 PostsOut

• IFC Anchor: A degree or diploma in Agriculture or Allied Science, together with one year of work experience in agriculture or farm-based livelihoods.
• IFC Anchor preference: Experience in extension and marketing is preferred; candidates from the concerned block and grama panchayats also receive preference.
• IFC Anchor alternative eligibility: If candidates with the prescribed qualification are unavailable, Plus Two/VHSE (Agri) candidates with two years of agricultural-sector work experience may be considered.
• Senior CRP: Two years of work experience as a Krishi Sakhi, Pashu Sakhi or Agri CRP is required. No minimum educational qualification is specified.
• Senior CRP preference: Candidates who have completed CRP training receive preference.

• Read the official notification for advertisement KSKLM/189/2026-K2 and check the requirements for your chosen post.
• Prepare an application on white paper; the notice does not provide a prescribed application form.
• Attach your biodata, copies of educational and experience certificates, proof of Kudumbashree membership, identity proof and a certificate from your CDS.
• Submit the application by post or personally to: District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree District Mission Office, Upper Floor of Civil Supplies Office, Anandavalleeswaram, Kollam 13.
• Ensure that the application reaches the office by 7 November 2026.

Recruitment scope and appointment terms

Kudumbashree District Mission, Kollam has issued advertisement KSKLM/189/2026-K2 for appointments under the Integrated Farming Cluster scheme. The digitally signed notice is dated 24-10-2026. It covers 14 positions across eight CDSs, comprising 6 IFC Anchors and 8 Senior CRPs. These are honorarium-based posts linked to the three-year scheme period. The amount payable is not specified, and continued appointment depends on satisfactory performance assessed each year.

New clusters and existing vacancies

Four IFCs are being established during the 2026-27 financial year under Chathannoor, Poruvazhi, Panayam and Thevalakkara CDSs. These fall under Ithikkara, Sasthamcotta, Chittumala and Chavara blocks. Each new cluster has one vacancy in each role. The remaining positions cover existing vacancies in Kulakkada, Thalavoor, Pooyappally and Edamulakkal CDSs.

Check the requirements for your role

IFC Anchor applicants need an Agriculture or Allied Science degree or diploma with one year of experience in agriculture or farm-based livelihoods. Extension and marketing experience carries preference, as does belonging to the concerned block and grama panchayats. The Plus Two/VHSE (Agri) route requires two years of agricultural-sector experience and applies only when candidates with the prescribed qualification are unavailable.

Senior CRP applicants need two years of experience as a Krishi Sakhi, Pashu Sakhi or Agri CRP. Candidates who have completed CRP training receive preference. The notice does not prescribe a minimum educational qualification for this role.

Prepare and deliver the application

• Write the application on white paper and include your biodata.
• Enclose copies of educational and experience certificates, Kudumbashree membership proof and identity proof, along with a certificate from your CDS.
• Submit the complete application by post or in person to the District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree District Mission Office, Upper Floor of Civil Supplies Office, Anandavalleeswaram, Kollam 13.

The application must reach the office by 7 November 2026. No prescribed application form or envelope wording is provided. The notification also leaves the age limit, application fee and selection procedure unspecified.