Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2025: Consultants & Policy Specialists for MER Division (offline & online)

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has invited applications for multiple contractual positions under its Multilateral Economic Relations (MER) Division and Integrated Finance Division (IFD). These engagements are aimed at supporting India’s work in BRICS and other multilateral economic platforms.

All positions are purely contractual, initially for one year, extendable based on performance and requirement.

Overview of Vacancies

Post-wise Details & Mode of Application

1. Consultant – MER Division (10 Posts)

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Engagement Type: Contractual (1 year)

Eligibility

• Indian national

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics / International Relations / Trade / Development / Strategic Studies / Public Administration or related fields

• Minimum 1 year experience as consultant in relevant field

• Strong analytical, drafting and policy support skills

• Upper age limit: 35 years (as on last date)

Remuneration

• Up to Rs. 10 lakh per annum (consolidated)

Job Location

• New Delhi (MEA offices)

Mode of Application

• Offline: Registered post

• Online: Email

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address:
Under Secretary (PF&PG),
Ministry of External Affairs,
Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan,
23-D, Janpath, New Delhi – 110011

Last Date: 16 January 2026 (up to 17:30 hrs) 

2. Senior Policy Specialist – MER Division (2 Posts)

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Engagement Type: Contractual (1 year)

Eligibility

• Indian national

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant international/multilateral policy disciplines

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in multilateral work (UN / IOs / GoI / international consultancies)

• Experience in international negotiations preferred

• Upper age limit: 45 years

Remuneration

• Up to Rs. 2.75 lakh per month (consolidated)

Mode of Application

• Offline: Registered post

• Online: Email

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: Same as above

Last Date: 16 January 2026 (up to 17:30 hrs) 

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3. Policy Specialist – MER Division (2 Posts)

Advertisement No.: Q/PF/575/55/2025
Engagement Type: Contractual (1 year)

Eligibility

• Indian national

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in multilateral policy or consultancy roles

• Strong drafting, coordination and analytical skills

• Upper age limit: 40 years

Remuneration

• Up to Rs. 2.25 lakh per month (consolidated)

Mode of Application

• Offline: Registered post

• Online: Email

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: Same as above

Last Date: 16 January 2026 (up to 17:30 hrs) 

4. Consultant – Integrated Finance Division (IFD) (1 Post)

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Engagement Type: Contractual (1 year)

Eligibility

• Indian national

• LLB from NAAC A+ rated university

• Minimum 5 years post-LLB experience, including 2 years in financial/legal matters related to contracts or procurement

• Age limit: 27 to 45 years

Remuneration

• Up to Rs. 83,300 per month (consolidated)

Mode of Application

• Offline: Registered post

• Online: Email

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address:
Under Secretary (PF&PG),
Ministry of External Affairs,
Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan,
23-D, Janpath, New Delhi – 110011

Last Date: 16 January 2026 (up to 17:30 hrs) 

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on applications

• Interview / written test (as decided by MEA)

• No TA/DA for interview

Important Notes

• Engagement is purely contractual

• No entitlement to PF, pension, gratuity, HRA or regular government benefits

• Applications must be submitted in prescribed proforma

• Incomplete or late applications will be rejected

Best of luck!