Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026

Masters Degree/Graduate Degree from a reputed Indian or International Institution/University on migration related issues

Rs. 10 lakh per annum

Minimum Age: 28 years Maximum Age: 63 years

5 years in Government (for Masters degree holders) OR 1-2 years of working in the Government (preferably MEA) OR Retired officers of Government of India (US/DS/Director Level)

Masters Degree/Graduate Degree from a reputed Indian or International Institution/University on migration related issues. Experience: 5 years in Government (for Masters degree holders) OR 1-2 years of working in the Government (preferably MEA) OR Retired officers of Government of India (US/DS/Director Level).

Candidates who wish to apply for MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below. Read the official notification carefully before applying. Download the application form from the official website: . Fill the application form carefully with correct information. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates. Check all details carefully before submission. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 28-04-2026. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Selection Process: Shortlisting of applications followed by Interview / written test. Application Fee: No application fee mentioned in the official notification.

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Doctoral degree with specialization in a domain of relevance of disarmament and international security from a reputed/recognised institution from India or abroad. OR retired Government of India employee with pay level 14 or above as per the 7th CPC at the time of their superannuation and should not be more than 63 years of age as on last date for submission of the application.

Minimum Age: 32 years Maximum Age: 56 years (for doctoral degree holders) Maximum Age: 63 years (for retired Govt. employees)

Strong written and spoken English skills.

Minimum of 5 years' work experience in think-tanks, academia etc. dealing with matters of relevance to disarmament and international security.

Strong written and spoken English skills.

Doctoral degree with specialization in a domain of relevance of disarmament and international security from a reputed/recognised institution from India or abroad. OR retired Government of India employee with pay level 14 or above as per the 7th CPC at the time of their superannuation and should not be more than 63 years of age as on last date for submission of the application. Minimum of 5 years' work experience in think-tanks, academia etc. dealing with matters of relevance to disarmament and international security. Strong written and spoken English skills.

Candidates who wish to apply for MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below. Read the official notification carefully before applying. Download the application form from the official website: . Fill the application form carefully with correct information. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates. Check all details carefully before submission. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 24-04-2026. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Applications can be submitted via Offline Mode (Registered Post) or Online Mode (Email).

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Post Graduate from a recognized university in India or abroad.

Remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate, subject to a maximum of Rs.10 lakh per annum and deduction of applicable taxes.

Minimum Age: 23 years Maximum Age: 35 years

Specialized domain knowledge/evidence of original thinking/evidence of content writing-peer-reviewed publications, journals, newspapers/media reports/experience of work in a reputed university, think-tank or research organization in the area of International Affairs/Public Policy. Evidence of wide-ranging experience in writing and presentation skills. Work experience in reputed academic institutions / international think-tanks/organizations (Desirable)

Post Graduate from a recognized university in India or abroad. Specialized domain knowledge/evidence of original thinking/evidence of content writing-peer-reviewed publications, journals, newspapers/media reports/experience of work in a reputed university, think-tank or research organization in the area of International Affairs/Public Policy. Evidence of wide-ranging experience in writing and presentation skills. Work experience in reputed academic institutions / international think-tanks/organizations (Desirable)

Candidates who wish to apply for MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below. Read the official notification carefully before applying. Download the application form from the official website: . Fill the application form carefully with correct information. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates. Check all details carefully before submission. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 16-04-2026. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.

The amount of consultancy fee so fixed shall remain unchanged during the term of engagement. No HRA shall be admissible. Engagement is on full time basis. Normal working hours will be from 0900 to 1730 hrs. Working hours is subject to change from time to time. Saturdays/Sundays will remain closed as weekend off. In exigencies, he/she may be required to work beyond office hours and/or on holidays. No extra allowance or remuneration for such work is admissible. He/She shall not accept any other professional appointment, paid or otherwise in government or private sector or in any other organization of any kind during the term of engagement with this Ministry. Paid leave of absence may be allowed at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service. Accumulation of leave beyond a calendar year may not be allowed. Leave cannot be claimed as a matter of right. Leave will not be allowed for more than 10 days at a time. Discretion is reserved to the Head of Division to refuse or revoke leave in the public interest. Leave encashment will not be permissible on unspent leave. Unspent leave will lapse on commencement of notice period. No other leave of any kind shall be admissible to him/her. In case he/she remains absent from duty beyond entitled leave, a proportionate deduction from the consolidated fee as applicable will be made. In case the Consultant is required to travel as part of his/her duties, the Ministry will take care of his/her travel, accommodation and per-diem costs, as per Ministry's guidelines. Selection Process: Review of applications and shortlist candidates Interview / written test. No TA/DA will be payable by the Ministry to applicants for attending the interview.

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Graduate/Post Graduate degree in law (LLB/LLM) from a reputed recognised institution from India or abroad with specialization in drafting of legislation. Minimum 05 years of experience in drafting and amendment of legislative and policy matters. Excellent writing skills in English and Hindi.

Minimum Age: 30 years Maximum Age: 50 years

Minimum 05 years of experience in drafting and amendment of legislative and policy matters.

Excellent writing skills in English and Hindi.

Graduate/Post Graduate degree in law (LLB/LLM) from a reputed recognised institution from India or abroad with specialization in drafting of legislation. Minimum 05 years of experience in drafting and amendment of legislative and policy matters. Excellent writing skills in English and Hindi.

Candidates who wish to apply for MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below. Read the official notification carefully before applying. Download the application form from the official website: mea.gov.in. Fill the application form carefully with correct information. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates. Check all details carefully before submission. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 06-04-2026. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate, subject to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakh per annum and deduction of applicable taxes. The amount of consultancy fee so fixed shall remain unchanged during the term of engagement. No HRA shall be admissible. Selection Process: Review of applications, Shortlisting, Interview / Written test. No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

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