MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

A one-year contract as Consultant (Legal) in the Diaspora Engagement (DE) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (Administration Division), New Delhi, pays a maximum of Rs. 83,300 per month with no HRA. Applicants need a Graduate degree in law and court practice experience, and must be Indian nationals aged 27-40 years. Applications go by registered post or email ([email protected]) and must be received by 24 November 2026 (1730 Hrs).

MEA Consultant (Legal) in DE Division at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About the Ministry of External Affairs Notice

The notice is issued by the Administration Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, from Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, New Delhi, and is dated 3 November 2026. It invites applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I) for engagement of one Consultant in the MEA, New Delhi. The engagement is strictly contractual.

Who Can Apply

The notice does not print any age relaxation. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions.

Pay and Tenure

The remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate, subject to a maximum of Rs. 83,300/- (Rupees Eighty Three Thousand and Three Hundred only) per month 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.

• Period of consultancy: 01 (One) year. The contract can be extended further depending on assessment of performance, mutual willingness and the requirement.
• The contract may be terminated on one month's notice from either side or on payment of one month's pay in lieu thereof. Unauthorized absence may lead to termination of the engagement.
• The engagement is full time. Normal working hours are 0900 to 1730 hrs and are subject to change from time to time. Saturdays and Sundays remain closed as weekend off.
• In exigencies, the Consultant may be required to work beyond office hours and/or on holidays, with no extra allowance or remuneration.
• Paid leave of absence may be allowed at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service. Leave cannot be claimed as a matter of right and will not be allowed for more than 10 days at a time. Leave encashment is not permissible, and unspent leave lapses on commencement of the notice period.
• If the Consultant travels as part of duties, the Ministry will take care of travel, accommodation and per-diem costs as per Ministry's guidelines.

MEA Consultant (Legal) in DE Division Job Description

• Handling of various court cases in which Ministry/DE Division is party.
• Seeking legal opinion in various marital disputes, child abduction and matter related to Indian students abroad.
• Seeking legal opinion on various bills of DE Division including NRI Marriage bill.

The job location is the Ministry of External Affairs (including Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Patiala House, ISIL Building and Kartavya Bhavan), New Delhi.

How to Apply for MEA Consultant (Legal) in DE Division

1. Prepare the application in the proforma at Annexure I of the advertisement.
2. Attach documents and certificates in support of educational qualifications and experience in Govt. service.
3. For the offline mode, send the application by registered post in an envelope labelled "Application for the position of Consultant (Legal) in DE Division of Ministry of External Affairs".
4. Address it to: Under Secretary (PF&PG), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi-110011.
5. For the online mode, send the application by email to [email protected], with the subject clearly mentioning the name of the candidate and the position applied for.
6. Make sure the application reaches the Ministry by 24 November 2026 (1730 Hrs).

Documents named in the notice

• Application in the Annexure I proforma, with a passport size photo pasted on it and signed by the candidate
• Documents or certificates in support of educational qualifications (for all qualifications listed)
• Documents in support of experience in Govt. service
• Supporting documents for employment details, on a separate sheet if the space is insufficient
• A CV or separate sheet, if needed for additional information in support of suitability

The Annexure I proforma asks for name, gender, nationality, father's name, marital status, spouse's name, date of birth, educational qualifications, mobile number, email ID, address for communication, employment details, languages known, courses or training attended, previous consultancy, additional information and remarks.

Selection and Interview

The Ministry of External Affairs will review the applications and shortlist candidates for interview / written test. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email. The date, time and venue of the interview will be conveyed through email at the address given by the applicant. The decision of the Government regarding selection of candidate will be final.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications and those received without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
• Applications received after the closing date, without the prescribed documents, found incomplete or not in the prescribed proforma will be rejected and no correspondence will be entertained.
• Applicants must make their own arrangements to reach the place of interview.
• No TA/DA will be payable by the Ministry to applicants for attending interview.
• The engagement will not confer any other benefits. The Consultant is not entitled to Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority, Promotion or any other benefits available to regular employees of the Ministry.
• The Consultant shall not accept any other professional appointment, paid or otherwise, in government or private sector or in any organization of any kind during the term of engagement.
• The selected person must enter into a contract with the Ministry in a prescribed format with effect from the actual date of engagement as Consultant.

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