MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application for 2 Posts

Age Limit

Not more than 50 years as on the last date of submission of the application.

Eligibility Details

• Essential Qualification: Graduate or higher degree in any field.
• Nationality: The applicant must be an Indian national.
• Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of the Chinese language (HSK level 4 to 6) is desirable. Relevant publications or writings in reputed journals/periodicals.
• Experience: Prior work relating to foreign policy/international relations, especially China-related issues. Extra credit may be given for experience with reputed universities, think-tanks, or research organizations in foreign policy, international affairs, or China-related topics.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09-02-2026
• Last Date for Receiving Applications: 03-03-2026

Application Fees

Not mentioned in the notification.

General Information and Instructions

• Engagement is contractual and does not confer benefits of regular employment.
• No Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, or other regular-employment benefits.
• No HRA; consultancy is on a full-time basis with typical working hours from 09:00 to 17:30, subject to change.
• Leave provisions and travel arrangements, if required, will follow the Ministry’s guidelines.
• The selected consultant will sign a contract from the date of engagement; the initial period is one year, extendable based on performance and requirements. One month’s notice or payment in lieu thereof may terminate the contract.
• Job Location: New Delhi (South Block, Patiala House, JNB, ISIL Building, SSB, CCS Building).
• Duties include monitoring information for policy formulation, summarizing and analyzing material, translation projects, attending seminars, and potential research on foreign policy issues.
• Applicants must submit complete applications with supporting documents; incomplete applications will be rejected. No TA/DA for interview.