1. Krishak Vikas Sansthan (KVS) is a non-profit organization in Ajmer, Rajasthan that works on agriculture, rural development, and societal projects. 2. KVS recruits staff through various sources like walk-ins, referrals, and job postings. The selection process includes a written exam, interview, and background checks. 3. The document provides recommendations to improve KVS's recruitment process, such as conducting job analyses to define roles and including job specifications in advertisements.

1. Assignment No.3
A Case Study of Recruitment and Selection Process of Krishak Vikas Sansthan
(KVS) a Non Government Organization (NGO), Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Name: Dr. Rajiv Kumar -5418
Subject: HRM (PGDCBM-VAMNICOM)
Krishak Vikas Sansthan: KVS having FCRA, 80G and 12A certified NGO & identified by
the NABARD, ICAR, DOA, World Bank-NAIP-ICAR, Women Development Department,
Ministry of Environment & Forest, and other premier institutes.
Background: It is a network of Agriculture & allied sector professionals in AJMER,
Rajasthan. It is non governmental organisation (NGO), nonprofit organization
incorporated in 2002 with registration number 103 at Ajmer on September 30th & run by
professionals ranging from experts in agriculture, rural development, food processing,
animal husbandry, forest & environment, research, agriculture-inputs and agricultural
extension services, vocational education etc. The organization takes into
consideration the need based programme for the development of the local and
rural people. The organization also has a good communication team for
disseminating the new technologies and messages from different institutes, scientists,
and about the new programmes. The organization’s support staffs, the field
workers, and every other member from top to bottom had played an important role
in achieving overall objectives of the organization. We engage in Agriculture, Animal
Husbandry, Environment & Forest, Rural Development and societal development
projects through our nationwide farmers network. We promote Self Help Group
Formation for economic development and rural upliftment by promoting fruit and
vegetable preservation, cultivation & processing of spices, fruit and flowers. In addition
to our work, Empowerment of Old Persons, Integrated Health and Nutrition Program for
ensuring nutritional security to the people. Promoting Farm Eco Tourism in Aravali region
by organizing the annual events like Pushkar Fair etc. Organic Agriculture Promotion in
Aravali region, Rajasthan, for production of safe food. JLG & SHG formation, women
farmer club establishment, Community tree planting for creating eco-friendly
environment, Health Camps, Value chain in major seed spices for domestic and export
promotion under National Agriculture Innovation Project are the key works. Skill
Development Programme and Capacity Building for Adoption of Technology from
NABARD to develop rural youth. CSR with Maruti Suzuki Ltd and Employment with
Education to Rural Youth etc.
Objectives of KVS:-

2.  To develop skills of farmers through modern technologies, laboratories, research
stations, innovations techniques and demonstrations of agricultural inputs farmer
day , farmer fair, agricultural campaigns , group discussions , seminars and
workshops, competition and various means of extensions provide information’s.
 To create awareness among the farmers regarding
o water conservations
o soil conservations
o forest management
o integrated pest management
o animal husbandry
o diversified and mix farming in place of conventional farming.
 Through exposure visits to garden, museums, and farmers visits over medicinal,
aromatic and spice crops farming and processing.
 To create awareness among the farmers regarding
o Importance to forest, development & conservations
o Agro-Forestry
o Horticultural crops
o Advance and new modern technology of irrigation.
o Horticultural crops which require the less water.
 To provide and upgrade knowledge to women, farmer and trainees of various
institutes.
 To provide information and awareness regarding advance organic agricultural
techniques and its reference among the farmers simultaneously stage of
agricultural production produce small and household stage.
 To aware the rural farmer the application and use of non-conventional energy
sources and environmental awareness including the harmful effects of pollution
and preventions awareness.
 To improve the livelihood of the farmer and common persons by provide
information and assistance them to start self employment activities like
agricultural food processing, handicrafts, small and micro household industry
and other industries. Based on Agricultural and other schemes of central and
state governments, various institutions and other developments schemes.

3.  To give latest information on naturopathy and technical educations to youth
and women and to encourage the women with agricultural co-activities and
coordinate with this to arts and culture. To encourage endangered folk, art and
cultural provide district, state, national and international level .
 To cover the economical and social benefits of farmers create in reference to
their benefits at various national and international level.
Projects: At Present KVS is handling the following projects successfully:-
 FORMATION AND NURTURING OF SIX FARMER PRODUCER ORGANISATION ( 6
FPOs)
 NATIONAL AGRICULTURE INNOVATION PROJECT
 LIVESTOCK BREED IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME
 SKILL UPGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
 PRIYADARSHNI WOMEN SELF HELP GROUP PROGRAMME
 NATUROPATHIC HEALTH CAMP ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS
 ART & CULTURAL CHARITY ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS
 BASELINE SURVEY FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, NRCSS
 CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ADOPTION Of TECHNOLOGY
 WOMEN SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
 YOUTH CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME
 FARMER CLUB PROGRAMME
 ENTERPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, RETAIL MANAGEMENT
 SPICE SEED MULTIPLICATION PROGRAMME
 WOMEN SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
KVS at present has following Staffing pattern:-
No. of technical staff 4 Full time ( Agriculture Extension,
Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Biotechnology)
1 Part time (Plant Pathology)
No. of administrative staff 1 Full time
No. of project staff 2 Technical ( Ag Extension )
1 Administrative
No. of non project staff 4 Technical ( 1 MSW and 3 PG Sociology)
1 Administrative

4. Recruitment & Selection Policy of KVS:-
Sources of Recruitment:- Whenever there is a vacancy in the KVS, generally it is to be
filled. To make the candidate available for filling those vacancies, their selection
procedure and placement on a proper job comes under the purview of recruitment. As
soon as the available vacancies are known, they are advertised through different
media and accordingly the applications are collected for the vacant posts. A group of
candidates interested in doing the job and are eligible to do, it is created through
recruitment.
The eligible and suitable candidates required for a particular job are available through
various sources. These sources can be divided into two categories:- ,
Selection Procedure adopted by KVS:-
The selection process always starts with a job opening. This job opening should have a
clearly defined function profile that includes criteria like minimum years of work
experience, educational background, and being proficient in certain skills.
Current Recruitment and Job openings in KVS:-
 Community Development Executive
 Field Supervisor
 SHG/JLG/FC Coordinator
 Liasoning Officer

5.  Part time trainers
 Computer Operator
KVS Selection Process:- Selection process carry two stages (i) Written Examination (ii)
Personal Interview.
I. Written Examination: For Community Development Executive, Part time
trainers, Liasoning Officer ,SHG/JLG/FC Coordinator, Field Supervisor
: Written test will consist of one paper separately. Paper divided into
Part I & II carrying a maximum of 200 marks of 200 questions (Part I –
100 Marks & Part II – 100 Marks) in the Duration of 3 hours for paper.
Part -I consists (General English & General Hindi) carries 100 Marks,
Paper-II (Current Affairs, Reasoning, Teaching/Training Methodology &
Subject Concerned) carries 100 marks (Total of 200 marks).
II. For the posts of Computer Operator: Typing Speed in Hindi & English &
Computer test is conducted to shortlist the suitable candidate for the
final interview.
III. Personal Interview: Those who qualified in Written Examination will be
called for Personal Interview.
Once this job opening is published and advertised, this is where the selection funnel
starts. The funnel consists of seven stages.
 Application
 Screening & pre-selection (Written Test – I & II)
 Interview
 Document Verification of the shortlisted candidates
 References and background check
 Job offer & contract
 Medical Test
 Induction & Orientation
Suggestion for Improvement the recruitment and selection procedure of KVS:-
In the context of analysis of above stated exercise and step wise procedure for the
recruitment and selection adopted by the KVS for recruiting and selecting the human
resources.
 It has been observed that the KVS have not conducted the job analysis for the
current openings which is very important to find the right person for right job. Thus

6. KVS should conduct the exercise of Job Analysis before advertising the jobs. The
job specification and description will help the organization to identify the
required job role and also will be helpful to acquire the profile of right candidate.
Thus through the job analysis KVS should mentioned the job specification and
description in the advertisement.
 KVS should try to acquire the trained and competitive human resource and
should try to acquire the manpower from the other similar FPOs/NGOs to gear up
the operation and function of the organization without delaying time on the
training.
Dr. Rajiv Kumar
Faculty Member
ICM Jaipur