MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Consultant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official MEA website. The last date to submit the application form is 16-01-2026. 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 Offline application form.

MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 Overview

MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Qualifications:
  • The applicant should only be an Indian national.
  • The applicant should possess LLB from a University with a rating of at least A+ by NAAC.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience post LLB.
  • At least 2 years’ experience dealing with financial and legal matters associated with procurements and contracts, in companies or government departments engaged in the infrastructure space.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Post LLB specialization in contract law, corporate law.
• Age: Between 27 years and 45 years as on the date of advertisement (23.12.2025).

Salary/Stipend

• The remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate.
• Maximum monthly remuneration: Rs. 83,300/- (subject to deduction of applicable taxes).
• The fixed consultancy fee shall remain unchanged during the term of engagement.
• No HRA or any other regular employee benefits (PF, Pension, Gratuity, Medical) are admissible.
• Paid leave of absence is allowed at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service.

Age Limit (as on 23-12-2025)

• The applicant should be below the age of 45 years and above the age of 27 years as on the date of this advertisement (23 December 2025).

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Ministry of External Affairs will review the applications and shortlist the candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview / written test.
• Date, time, and venue of the interview will be conveyed through email.
• The decision of the Government regarding the selection of the candidate will be final.

General Information/Instructions

• The engagement is strictly contractual and on a full-time basis for one year initially.
• The contract may be terminated on one month’s notice from either side.
• Working hours are generally 0900 to 1730 hrs (Saturdays/Sundays off), but extra work may be required in exigencies without extra allowance.
• The consultant shall not accept any other professional appointment, paid or otherwise, during the term of engagement.
• Applicants will have to make their own arrangements to reach the place of interview; no TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.

How To Apply

• Applicants must submit their application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I).
• Attach documents/certificates in support of educational qualifications and experience.
• Submit applications via Offline Mode (Registered Post to Under Secretary (PF&PG), MEA, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, New Delhi-110011) or Online Mode (Email to [email protected]).
• The email subject line must clearly mention the candidate's name and the position applied for.
• Incomplete applications or those received after the last date will be summarily rejected.

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