Centre for WTO Studies, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Recruitment 2026

Candidate holding a degree in Ph.D. Agricultural Economics. Agriculture negotiations in the WTO. Work relating to notifications under the Agreement on Agriculture. Review of compliance with relevant WTO Agreements. Matters relating to the WTO Committee on Agriculture. Preparation and coordination relating to WTO Ministerial Conferences. Work relating to the Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) and General Council of the WTO. Matters relating to Indias participation in the WTO Public Forum, Inter-Parliamentary Union, and other relevant international forums. WTO-related matters concerning the G-20, OECD, and World Economic Forum. Preparation of background material on important WTO issues.

Rs. 1,45,000 to Rs. 2,65,000 per month (consolidated)

Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment

Candidate holding a degree in Ph.D. Agricultural Economics. Agriculture negotiations in the WTO. Work relating to notifications under the Agreement on Agriculture. Review of compliance with relevant WTO Agreements. Matters relating to the WTO Committee on Agriculture. Preparation and coordination relating to WTO Ministerial Conferences. Work relating to the Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) and General Council of the WTO. Matters relating to Indias participation in the WTO Public Forum, Inter-Parliamentary Union, and other relevant international forums. WTO-related matters concerning the G-20, OECD, and World Economic Forum. Preparation of background material on important WTO issues.

Must have a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of 3 years must be in the relevant field, for example, international trade and allied fields.

Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, economics, economic diplomacy, international law, investment, public policy, or in a related discipline is desirable. Candidates should have sound knowledge of computer applications and packages including MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with a good command of English (spoken and written) and experience in research activities.

A candidate applying for the position must be a citizen of India. Candidates must fulfill the following essential and desirable qualifications, experience, and age criteria to apply for the Consultant with Ph.D post: Age Limit: Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. Educational Qualification: Must hold a Masters degree in areas such as economics. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at both bachelors and masters levels. Ph.D. Degree: Must hold a Ph.D. degree. Post-Qualification Experience: Must have a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of 3 years must be in the relevant field, for example, international trade and allied fields. Additional Requirements: Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, economics, economic diplomacy, international law, investment, public policy, or in a related discipline is desirable. Candidates should have sound knowledge of computer applications and packages including MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with a good command of English (spoken and written) and experience in research activities.

The engaged Consultant with Ph.D will undertake research activities, contribute to trade negotiations and policy matters, prepare background material on important WTO issues, and assist in WTO-related committees, ministerial conferences, and international forums.

Ensure eligibility criteria are met and prepare the curriculum vitae (C.V.), all testimonials, list of publications, and last pay certificates combined into a single PDF file, specifying the position and name of the applicant. Government officers applying in response to the advertisement must also obtain and submit a letter from the appropriate authority sanctioning cadre clearance. Visit the official application portal using the designated online link before the last date of 30 October 2026. Submit the application online, ensuring it clearly indicates the post applied for, specific area of work, details of employment over past years, and the list of publications.

The appointment is purely on a contractual basis for a period of 1 (one) year, which can be extended after a review of performance and the requirement of the Centre. The selection process involves the evaluation of applications received through the official online link. Fulfilling the minimum qualifications does not entitle an applicant to be called for the recruitment process. In case of a large number of applicants, IIFT reserves the right to shortlist applicants in any manner considered appropriate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for the second round, which comprises a written test and an interview. The written test will assess the candidates competence and skills in international trade, economics, and economic diplomacy. Candidates attending the interview must make their own arrangements for travel and stay. No reasons for rejection of applications will be communicated in any case. The number of posts advertised is indicative; the Centre/IIFT reserves the right not to fill up the posts and may increase or decrease the number of posts at any point in time. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained regarding postal delays, conduct and result of the interview, or reasons for not being called for the interview. Documents will be verified with original testimonials at the time of the interview for called applicants. Outside candidates must make their own travel and stay arrangements; the Centre shall bear no expenditure on this account.

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