Scientific and Non-Scientific Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹40,000 - ₹175,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, Marine Engineering, Water Resources, or B.E./B.Tech in relevant fields. Retired government employees with specific grade pay are also eligible for certain roles.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements vary across posts, generally ranging from 1 to 20 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact role-wise criteria.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) is inviting applications for various consultant positions within its Sustainable Coastal Management Division to support the National Coastal Mission 2.0. This recruitment drive offers a unique opportunity for environmental professionals and researchers to contribute to national-level coastal resilience, marine biodiversity conservation, and sustainable tourism infrastructure projects. Ideal for candidates seeking high-impact roles in environmental policy and technical implementation, these contractual positions provide a platform to work at the heart of India's climate change and coastal management initiatives. Applicants should review the specific grade requirements and ensure their expertise aligns with the strategic goals of the National Coastal Mission before applying.
- These roles are specifically designed to support the implementation of the National Coastal Mission 2.0 through technical expertise and strategic coordination.
- The initial engagement is for three years, with potential extensions up to five years based on performance and project requirements.
- Selected candidates will be stationed at the MoEFCC Headquarters in New Delhi, working within the Sustainable Coastal Management Division.
- The application process requires a dual submission: a signed hard copy via post and a digital copy sent through the official departmental email.
- Candidates should prepare a comprehensive application including self-attested documents for educational qualifications, experience, and age proof as per the prescribed format.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly remuneration ranges from ₹40,000 to ₹1,75,000 depending on the specific post and grade. Remuneration is inclusive of all taxes and no other allowances like DA, HRA, or CGHS are provided.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Scrutiny of applications based on eligibility and experience.
Shortlisting of candidates for the interview process.
Interview (Virtual or Physical mode).
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
Reservation norms follow Government of India guidelines for contractual engagements where applicable.
How to Apply
- Download the application format provided in Annexure-I of the official notification.
- Fill in all required details including educational qualifications and work experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of degrees, experience certificates, and age proof.
- Send the duly signed hard copy by post to: Under Secretary, Sustainable Coastal Management Division, Jal Wing, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi-03.
- Simultaneously, send a scanned copy of the application and documents via email to scmd-moefcc@gov.in.
- Ensure the envelope is superscribed with the name of the post applied for.
- The application must reach the ministry within 21 days of publication in Employment News (Deadline: 10 July 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format both by post to the Under Secretary at the Sustainable Coastal Management Division in New Delhi and via email to scmd-moefcc@gov.in.
No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview, which may be conducted in either virtual or physical mode as decided by the Ministry.
The initial tenure is up to three years (on a 1+1+1 basis), which may be extended for an additional two years subject to performance and approval.
