Kudumbashree (കുടുംബശ്രീ), Kollam is filling 14 posts in eight CDSs of Kollam district: 6 IFC Anchor posts and 8 Senior CRP posts under the Integrated Farming Cluster (IFC) scheme. Applications must reach the District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree District Mission Office, Anandavalleeswaram, Kollam 13 by 7 November 2026. You can send them by post or hand them in. The posts pay an honorarium and last three years.
Kudumbashree Kollam Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Kudumbashree District Mission, Kollam |
| Advertisement No. | KSKLM/189/2026-K2 |
| Post(s) | IFC Anchor, Senior CRP |
| Vacancies | 14 (IFC Anchor – 6, Senior CRP – 8) |
| Pay | Honorarium basis |
| Qualification | IFC Anchor: Degree/Diploma in Agriculture, Allied Science with one year's experience. Senior CRP: two years' experience as Krishi Sakhi/Pashu Sakhi/Agri CRP. |
| Job Location | Eight CDSs in Kollam district |
| Apply By | Post or in person |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the age limit, the application fee, the amount of the honorarium, the selection process, or an educational qualification for the Senior CRP post.
About Kudumbashree Kollam
The Kudumbashree District Mission Office in Kollam is headed by the District Mission Coordinator. It is located on the floor above the Civil Supplies Office at Anandavalleeswaram, Kollam. In the 2026-27 financial year, it is starting four Integrated Farming Clusters (IFCs) under the Chathannoor, Poruvazhi, Panayam and Thevalakkara CDSs. These CDSs come under the Ithikkara, Sasthamcotta, Chittumala and Chavara blocks.
Where and How to Send
Write your application on white paper. Attach your biodata, copies of your certificates and a certificate from your CDS. Send the application by post or hand it in at this address by 7 November 2026:
District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree District Mission Office, Upper Floor of Civil Supplies Office, Anandavalleeswaram, Kollam 13
The notice does not give an application form or say what to write on the envelope.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
For each of the four new clusters, the notice fills one IFC Anchor post and one Senior CRP post. The rest are existing vacancies: Senior CRP posts in the Pooyappally, Kulakkada, Edamulakkal and Thalavoor CDSs, and IFC Anchor posts in the Kulakkada and Thalavoor CDSs.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| IFC Anchor | 6 | Honorarium basis |
| Senior CRP | 8 | Honorarium basis |
| Total | 14 |
CDS-wise Vacancies
| Sl. No. | CDS | Posts and Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chathannoor | IFC Anchor – 1, Senior CRP – 1 |
| 2 | Poruvazhi | IFC Anchor – 1, Senior CRP – 1 |
| 3 | Panayam | IFC Anchor – 1, Senior CRP – 1 |
| 4 | Thevalakkara | IFC Anchor – 1, Senior CRP – 1 |
| 5 | Kulakkada | IFC Anchor – 1, Senior CRP – 1 |
| 6 | Thalavoor | IFC Anchor – 1, Senior CRP – 1 |
| 7 | Pooyappally | Senior CRP – 1 |
| 8 | Edamulakkal | Senior CRP – 1 |
IFC Anchor
- Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Agriculture, Allied Science, with one year's work experience in agriculture or farm-based livelihood.
- Preference: candidates with work experience in extension and marketing.
- If no candidates with this qualification are available, candidates with Plus Two/VHSE (Agri) will be considered. These candidates must have two years' work experience in the agricultural sector.
- Candidates from the block and grama panchayats concerned will get preference.
- Pay: honorarium basis. The notice does not mention the amount.
Senior CRP
- Experience: two years' work experience as a Krishi Sakhi, Pashu Sakhi or Agri CRP.
- The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification for the Senior CRP post.
- Preference: candidates who have completed the training for CRPs.
- Pay: honorarium basis. The notice does not mention the amount.
Check the official notification for the full eligibility details of each post.
Enclosures
- Biodata
- Copies of certificates: education and experience certificates, proof of Kudumbashree membership, and identity proof
- Certificate from the CDS
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice (digitally signed) | 24-10-2026 |
| Last date to apply (by post or in person) | 7 November 2026 |
Important Instructions
- The IFC scheme runs for three years, so these posts are also for three years.
- Each year during this period there will be an appraisal. Candidates who perform well will be given continued appointment.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Kudumbashree Kollam IFC Anchor and Senior CRP Notification PDF | Official notice KSKLM/189/2026-K2 |
| Click Here | Official Website |
