Consultant – MEA

Delhi, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
Qualification
Qualification: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree with specialization in a domain of relevance of disarmament and international security from a reputed/recognised institution from India or abroad. Alternatively, applicants can be retired Government of India employees with pay level 14 or above as per the 7th CPC.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of work experience in think-tanks, academia, or research organizations dealing with disarmament and international security.
Application Mode
Application Mode: Hybrid Application
Deadline
Deadline:

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is inviting applications for 1 Consultant position in the D&ISA Division. This full-time contractual role offers a maximum annual remuneration of Rs. 18 lakh. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in disarmament and international security or be a retired government employee at Pay Level 14 or above, with relevant experience in the field.

  • 1 vacancy available for Consultant in the D&ISA Division.
  • Maximum pay of Rs. 18 lakh per annum for the Consultant role.
  • Requires a doctoral degree in disarmament and international security or retired government service at Pay Level 14 or above.
  • Age limit for fresh applicants is 32-56 years, and up to 63 years for retired government employees.
  • The engagement is on a full-time contractual basis for one year, extendable based on performance and requirement.
Notification Job Expired

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Additional Salary Information

The remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate, subject to a maximum of Rs. 18 lakh per annum. For retired Government of India officials, remuneration will be as per prevailing norms of Department of Expenditure.

Important Dates

Last date for receiving applications 24th April, 2026 (1730 Hrs)

Selection Process

Review of applications
Shortlisting of candidates
Interview / Written Test

Application Fees

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Reservation

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How to Apply

  • Applicants must submit their application as per the proforma at Annexure I.
  • Documents and certificates supporting educational qualifications and government service experience should be attached.
  • Applications can be submitted via registered post or email.
  • For offline applications, send to: Under Secretary (PF&PG), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi-110011, in an envelope labeled "Application for the position of Consultant in the D&ISA Division of Ministry of External Affairs."
  • For online applications, email to aopfsec@mea.gov.in with the subject clearly mentioning the candidate's name and the position.
  • Incomplete applications or those received without supporting documents will be rejected.
  • The Ministry will review applications, shortlist candidates, and intimate them via email for interview/written test.

Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum salary for the Consultant in the D&ISA Division is Rs. 18 lakh per annum. For retired Government of India officials, remuneration will be as per prevailing norms of Department of Expenditure.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree with specialization in disarmament and international security, or be a retired Government of India employee with pay level 14 or above.

Applicants should be at least 32 years of age but not more than 56 years. Retired Government of India employees should not be more than 63 years of age.