MEA Consultant Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Consultant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official MEA website. The last date to submit the application form is 31-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the MEA Consultant Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.MEA Consultant Recruitment 2025 Overview

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MEA Consultant Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifications: The applicant should possess a Masters’ Degree in Economics/Political Science/International Relation with a specialization in trade/economics.
• Essential qualifications: The applicant should possess a Masters’ Degree in Economics/Political Science/International Relation with a specialization in trade/economics. The applicant should have a demonstrable research experience in the field of international trade, energy and climate change. The applicant should be in the age group of 26-45 years as on the last date of submission of application and should be of sound health.
• Desirable: M.Phil/Ph.D on related issues is desirable.
• Experience: The applicant should have a demonstrable research experience in the field of international trade, energy and climate change.

Salary/Stipend

• The remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate, subject to a maximum of Rs. 09 lakh per annum and deduction of applicable taxes. The amount of consultancy fee so fixed shall remain unchanged during the term of engagement.

Age Limit (as on 31-12-2025)

• Minimum Age: 26 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Ministry of External Affairs will review the applications and shortlist the candidates for interview / written test. The shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email.

General Information/Instructions

• The contract can be extended further depending on assessment of performance, mutual willingness and depending on 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 applicant should only be an Indian national.
• The engagement will be strictly contractual and will not confer any other benefits to the selected candidate.
• The Consultant shall not be entitled to any benefit like Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority, Promotion etc. or any other benefits available to the regular employees of the Ministry.
• No HRA shall be admissible.
• The engagement of the Consultant 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.
• The selected person will be required to enter into a contract with the Ministry in a prescribed format w.e.f. the actual date of engagement as Consultant.
• Incomplete application and those received without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
• The date, time and venue of the interview will be conveyed through email at the email address provided by the applicants.
• Applicants will have to 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 decision of the Government regarding selection of candidate will be final.

How to Apply

• The applicants who fulfil the eligibility criteria may submit application indicating their interest in working for the Ministry of External Affairs as per proforma at Annexure I.
• Documents / certificates in support of educational qualifications, experience in Govt. service should be attached with the application.
• Applications along with supporting documents can be submitted to the Ministry through either of the following modes:
• OFFLINE MODE:- By registered post in an envelope labelled as “Application for the position of Consultant in the ED Division of Ministry of External Affairs”. This is to be sent to the following address. Under Secretary (PF&PG) Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi-110011
• ONLINE MODE:- Through email with the subject clearly mentioning the name of the candidate and the position against which the application is being submitted. The email is to be sent to the following email address: [email protected]

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MEA Consultant Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply for MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply is 09/12/2025.

2. What is the last apply date for MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: Last apply date is 31/12/2025.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: The applicant should possess a Masters’ Degree in Economics/Political Science/International Relation with a specialization in trade/economics. The applicant should have a demonstrable research experience in the field of international trade, energy and climate change.

4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: 45 Years

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: Total 1 Vacancies.

6. What is the period of consultancy for MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: 01 (one) year

7. What is the nature of duties for MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: International Solar Alliance. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. Energy Security Issues including International Energy Agency and matters related to M/o Power, M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas, M/o New & Renewable Energy etc. New & Renewable Energy. Preparation of inputs for the Division in identified areas. Preparation of presentation/notes on policy announcements/reforms. Preparation of analytical notes for meetings on the above areas. Coordination and work related to Pravasi Bhartiya Divas. Coordination and work related to G-20. Any additional work assigned by HoD.

8. What are the desirable qualifications for MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: M.Phil/Ph.D on related issues is desirable.

9. What is the remuneration for MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: The remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate, subject to a maximum of Rs. 09 lakh per annum and deduction of applicable taxes.

10. What is the job location for MEA Consultant 2025?

Ans: Ministry of External Affairs (South Block/Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan/Sushma Swaraj Bhawan/Patiala House/ISIL Building/CCS Building), New Delhi.