Young Professional (Consultant A) Recruitment 2026 – Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management, Wildlife, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or allied fields.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in forestry, environmental management, training, or project coordination.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is recruiting for 2 Young Professional (equivalent to Consultant A) positions to support the JICA-funded project on Effective Forest Management. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay of ₹60,000 while working at the Project Management Unit in New Delhi. Applicants must hold a Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management, Forestry, or an allied field to be eligible for this high-impact role. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national biodiversity conservation and capacity-building initiatives within a central government framework.
- The initial contract duration is one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and project requirements.
- A consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹60,000 is provided as per JICA project norms with no additional allowances.
- Candidates must possess 3 to 5 years of experience in forestry, environmental management, or project coordination.
- The application process is entirely digital via email submission to the Research and Training Division.
- Selection will be conducted under Mission Recruitment Mode to ensure the timely filling of these critical project roles.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level equivalent to Consultant 'A' with a consolidated monthly fee of ₹60,000 as per JICA project norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on eligibility and experience Personal Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Reservation norms follow Government of India guidelines for contractual engagements under project-funded schemes.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format from Annexure-II of the official notification.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience accurately.
- Prepare self-attested copies of all supporting documents and certificates.
- Scan the completed application form and documents into a single PDF file.
- Email the application to rtdiv-mefcc@gov.in with a clear subject line.
- Ensure the email is sent within 21 days of the advertisement's publication in Employment News.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Young Professional (equivalent to Consultant A) receives a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹60,000.
Candidates must have a Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management, Wildlife, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or an allied field.
There are a total of 2 vacancies available for the Young Professional position under the JICA project.
