The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, invites applications for one Consultant in its Policy Planning & Research (PP&R) Division in New Delhi. The detailed advertisement, No. Q/PF/575/32/2025 dated 15 October 2026, specifies a full-time contractual appointment for one year.
Application receipt deadline: 5 November 2026 at 5:30 p.m. IST (1730 hours). Apply using the prescribed Annexure-I form by email or Registered Post. The detailed official PDF is linked below.
Notice at a glance
| Organisation | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Position | Consultant, Policy Planning & Research Division |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Location | MEA offices in New Delhi as assigned |
| Contract | One year; extension depends on performance, mutual willingness and requirement |
| Age | 23-40 years on the application closing date |
| Remuneration ceiling | Up to Rs 10,00,000 per annum, based on experience and profile, subject to taxes |
| Closing time | 5 November 2026, 5:30 p.m. IST |
Who is eligible?
Applicants must be Indian nationals and graduates of a recognised university in India or abroad, aged 23-40 on the closing date. The Ministry seeks specialised domain knowledge, evidence of original thinking and content writing, relevant work experience in a reputed university, think tank or research organisation, and strong writing and presentation skills.
Previous Government of India departmental experience is desirable. Other desirable expertise includes digital diplomacy, e-governance, digital transformation, digital public infrastructure, public policy, good governance and related international-relations specialisations.
What does the consultant do?
The role combines international-relations and policy research with foreign-policy content, graphic design and digital-content work. Duties include reviewing text, images and designs for PP&R publications and digital media, analysing published material, preparing reports on relevant seminars and conferences, and drafting assigned research documents.
How to apply by email or post
- Download the official advertisement and fill the Annexure-I proforma. Include the requested photograph and supporting qualification and experience documents.
- Email: Send the application and attachments to aopfsec@mea.gov.in. Clearly identify your name and the PP&R Consultant position in the subject.
- Registered Post: Address the envelope to Under Secretary (PF&PG), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D Janpath, New Delhi – 110011. Clearly mark the envelope for the Consultant position in the PP&R Division.
- Ensure the application is received by 5 November 2026 at 5:30 p.m. IST. Late, incomplete or non-proforma applications may be rejected.
Selection and engagement conditions
MEA reviews applications and shortlists candidates for interview and/or written test. Shortlisted candidates are informed by email of the date, time and venue. Applicants arrange their own travel to interview; no TA/DA is payable for attending.
The fee depends on the selected candidate’s experience and profile, with an annual ceiling of Rs 10 lakh; it is not a guaranteed flat salary. No HRA or regular-employee benefits such as provident fund, pension or gratuity are provided under this consultancy. Read all conditions in the official PDF.
Questions and answers
Is a postgraduate degree compulsory?
The essential academic condition in this advertisement is graduation from a recognised university. Applicants must also meet the age, nationality, domain-knowledge, relevant-experience and writing/presentation requirements.
Is online application a portal form?
The detailed advertisement’s online route is email to aopfsec@mea.gov.in with the prescribed form and supporting documents. Registered Post is the alternative route.
Is this a permanent MEA appointment?
No. It is a full-time consultancy for one year, with extension subject to the stated conditions.
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Qaskme editorial summary reviewed on 28 October 2026. Official notices and corrigenda take precedence.
