Ministry of Heavy Industries has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Consultant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Ministry of Heavy Industries website. The last date to submit the application form is 18-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Ministry of Heavy Industries 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.
Ministry of Heavy Industries Consultant Recruitment 2026 Overview
Ministry of Heavy Industries Consultant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification (Essential): Master’s Degree in relevant subject or possessing other relevant professional Degree earned after a study of 4 years or more acquired after 10+2. In case of Retired officers, irrespective of their educational qualifications, officers Retired as Development Officers/Industrial Advisor or equivalent posts retired from Technical Divisions of the Ministry/Departments having relevant experience will be considered subject to the guidelines of Department of Expenditure dated 9.12.2020.
- Desirable: Persons with M.Phil, M.S, LLM, Ph.D additional qualifications, research experience, published papers and post qualification additional experience in the relevant field will be given preference.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years. Candidate should have experience of working in PSU/ Government Organization/ Research/ Industry/ Manufacturing Industry/ Capital Goods/ Heavy Engineering & Machine Tools department relevant to the job description. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in a Govt. department relevant to the job description.
Salary / Stipend
- Remuneration: Consultant (Grade-I) - Rs. 1,00,000/- (Initial) per month.
- The yearly enhancement in remuneration may be as per the following:
- Performance only routine/assigned work: Nil
- Consultant who have made significant contribution in his/her domain and have shown exceptional output in providing the desired quality: Up to 5% of the remuneration with the approval of Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary of the concerned authorities.
- In exceptional cases, where the individual Consultant demonstrated exemplary performance and have made significant contribution in policy making: Up to 10% of the remuneration with the approval of Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries.
- The total enhancement in remuneration shall not exceed 10% in any case.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: Below 45 years
- In case of Retired Government Servant, the ceiling of age is relaxed as per DoE’s OM dated 9.12.2020.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Short listed candidates who meets the Qualification / Experience criteria for the above vacancies will be called for interview through online or offline mode.
General Information / Instructions
- Mode of recruitment: Contract Basis.
- Period of engagement: For a period of two years, which may be further extended one year at a time. Duration of employment will not exceed 04 years and extension will not be given beyond the age of 65 years. The above extension will be as per Admin. MHI guidelines dated 27.08.2024.
- Remuneration will also be regulated in terms of DoE’s OM dated 9.12.2020. A fixed amount shall be admissible at the time of retirement, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn. The amount of remuneration so fixed shall remain unchanged during the term of the contract. There will be no annual increment/percentage increase during the contract.
- Prior to appointment as consultant, the individual will have to submit a statement of Good Health from a recognized physician and during the tenure as Consultant Grade-I, he/she will not be entitled for any medical benefits from the Ministry.
- TA/DA for travels for official purposes: Mode of Journey - Air in Economy class or by Rail in AC Two Tier. Reimbursement of hotel, taxi and food bills - Hotel Accommodation up to Rs. 2250/- per day, taxi charges up to Rs. 338/- per day for travel within the city and food bills not exceeding Rs. 900/- per day shall be allowed as per Short listed candidates MHI admin guidelines dated 27.08.2024.
- Other terms and conditions not mentioned above will be as per the Admin. MHI guidelines dated 27.08.2024.
- Place of posting: New Delhi.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates may apply online within 15 days from the date of publication of advertisement on the MHI website (www.heavyindustries.gov.in).
- Applications will be accepted in online mode only.
- The application link for Consultant Grade-I (International Trade) is enclosed (as per the notification).
Ministry of Heavy Industries Consultant Recruitment 2026 Important Links
