MEA Policy Specialists Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Policy Specialists 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 Policy Specialists 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 Policy Specialist Recruitment 2026 Overview

MEA Policy Specialist Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant should only be an Indian national.
• The applicant should possess a higher qualification (Masters’ and above) from a reputed Indian or International Institution/University in Economics/Development Cooperation/Development Partnership/International Relations/International Law/International Development /Strategic Studies /Public Administration /International Trade/Environment and Climate/Trade/Agriculture/Labour Economics/Energy/Health/Disaster Management/ Anti corruption.
• At least three years of experience in handling multilateral work in UN agencies or International Organizations or International consultancy/Consultancy Organizations /Government of India as Consultant/Advisor, in relevant fields.
• The applicant should preferably have experience of participating in international meetings.
• The applicant should possess good writing and analytical skills and have experience in policy making or advocacy. Experience in speech writing, analytical writing and preparing negotiation strategy.
• The applicant must be proficient in the use of computers (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)

Salary/ Stipend

• The remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate, subject to a maximum of Rs. 2.25 lakh per month each and deduction of applicable taxes. The amount of consultancy fee so fixed shall remain unchanged during the term of engagement.

Age Limit (as on 16-01-2026)

• The applicant should not be more than age of 40 years as on the last date submission of applications.

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.
• The date, time and venue of the interview will be conveyed through email at the email address provided by the applicants.
• The decision of the Government regarding selection of candidate will be final.

General Information/Instructions

• The engagement will be strictly contractual and will not confer any other benefits to the selected candidates.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applications received after the closing date and time or without the prescribed documents or otherwise found incomplete or not in the prescribed proforma will be rejected and no correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.

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 Policy Specialist in the MER 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]

MEA Policy Specialists Important Links

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