Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Senior Associate Consultant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official TRAI website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the TRAI Senior Associate 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.
TRAI Senior Associate Consultant (Grade - I) Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification
- Essential: Graduation in Economics.
- Desirable: Post Graduation in economics
- Experience
- Essential: Relevant work experience of Four years.
- Desirable: (a) Work experience in domains of Telecom Policy /Regulation, Spectrum Economics and Modelling, Telecom Licensing Frameworks, Financial Modelling, Corporate Finance, Cost, Pricing & Tariffs etc.
- (b) Work experience with Economics / Financial / Sectorial Regulators in India, in above mentioned domains, shall be deemed valuable.
Salary/ Stipend
- ₹ 1,20,000/- per month (fixed) Plus Transport Allowance ₹ 8,000 per month (Fixed)
Age Limit (as on 13-01-2026)
- Below 35 years of Age as on the date of issue of vacancy circular
Important Dates
Selection Process
- The selection will not be based merely on experience and educational qualifications, but also on the overall performance of the candidate during the interview/interaction with the Selection Committee.
General Information / Instructions
- Applicants should possess effective analytical, communication (including technical writing), and interpersonal skills, and are expected to be dynamic and self-motivated professionals. The Authority reserves all rights pertaining to the engagement of Senior Associate Consultant Grade-I, and its decision in this regard shall be final and binding.
- Incomplete applications or applications submitted without the supporting documents mentioned in paragraph 6 (a to d) above will not be considered.
- TRAI reserves the right to cancel the selection/appointment process for the Senior Associate Consultant Grade-I (Economics) position described in this advertisement at any time without assigning any reason.
- The services of Senior Associate Consultant (Grade-I) will be governed as per Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Guidelines [Letter No. A-25/4/(3)/2021-A&P dated 05.08.2025]. General Terms and conditions of engagement are enclosed as Annexure- 'A'.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates desirous to be considered for the position of Senior Associate Consultant (Grade-I) in F&EA Division of TRAI HQ may send their application through online mode only on URL: https://vacancies.trai.gov.in.
- The applications received by other modes such as Postal / E-Mail etc shall not be considered.
- The last date for receipt of applications through online mode is 2nd February 2026.
- All eligible candidates are requested to upload self-attested copies of the following documents (which should be clearly legible) along with their online application:
- (a) Document showing Date of Birth [Secondary School Certificate or 10th Class Mark Sheet (showing date of birth), Birth Certificate. For applicants whose Secondary School Certificate does not include their date of birth, another valid government-issued document for age verification must be uploaded.].
- (b) Educational Qualifications [Mark sheets from 10th class onwards...Degree Certificate (Provisional or Final) - should be uploaded along with mark sheet of final semester showing marks obtained in degree].
- (c) Post-qualification experience/employment - Applicants must upload proper/relevant experience certificate(s) issued by their employer(s) (previous as well as their current) on the Company letterhead, clearly mentioning the date of joining, date of relieving or continuation, and details of duties performed during such employment. The experience mentioned in the application form should correspond to the period after acquiring the essential/required qualification.].
- (d) Any other relevant documents.
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