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Last updated: 05 Nov 2026Official NotificationCentral GovernmentContractual

MEA Consultant (Legal, Diaspora Engagement) Recruitment 2026 - 01 Post, Max Rs.83,300 | Apply by 24 Nov

Diaspora Engagement (DE) Division, Ministry of External Affairs

Delhi - New Delhi

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19 days left
PositionCodeGradeAgeLast DateVacancies
Consultant (Legal)——27–40—1
Total Vacancies1

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Ministry of External Affairs Important Dates 2026

Application Start Date3 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply24 Nov 2026
Latest UpdateEmail to [email protected] or registered post to Under Secretary (PF&PG), Room 4071, JNB, 23-D Janpath, New Delhi-110011 by 24 Nov 2026 5:30 PM.

Ministry of External Affairs Application Fee 2026

Nil

Ministry of External Affairs Age Limit 2026

Minimum Age

27 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.

Ministry of External Affairs Salary / Pay Scale 2026

Max Rs. 83,300/- per month

Ministry of External Affairs Post Details

S.No.Position TitleVacanciesSalaryQualificationsExperienceAge Limit
1Consultant (Legal)1
Max Rs. 83,300/- per month
Law degree + Session 5 yrs / HC 3 yrs / SC 2 yrs; age 27-40
—40 yrs
Total Vacancies1

Ministry of External Affairs Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown

S.No.Post / TradeTotal (no category split notified)Total Vacancies
1Consultant (Legal)11
Total11

Ministry of External Affairs Eligibility Criteria 2026

  • Law graduate + 5 yrs Session / 3 yrs HC / 2 yrs SC practice
  • Age 27-40 years; max remuneration Rs.83,300/m

Ministry of External Affairs Qualification / Education

  • Law graduate + 5 yrs Session / 3 yrs HC / 2 yrs SC practice
  • Age 27-40 years; max remuneration Rs.83,300/m

Ministry of External Affairs Job Details & Overview

Ministry of External Affairs (Administration Division) — Advertisement No. Q/PF/575/35/2022 dated 03.11.2026: invites applications for engagement of 01 Consultant (Legal) in Diaspora Engagement (DE) Division, initially 1 year (extendable based on performance/mutual agreement/requirement; terminated on 1 month notice or 1 month pay).

Duties: Handling of court cases in which Ministry/DE Division is party; seeking legal opinion in marital disputes/child abduction/Indian students abroad; seeking legal opinion on bills including NRI Marriage Bill.

Essential: Indian national; Graduate degree in law + experience of practice in Sessions Court for 5 years / High Court for 3 years / Supreme Court for 2 years; age 27–40 years on closing date. Desirable: domain knowledge of IPC/BNS laws.

Remuneration: commensurate with experience, max Rs. 83,300/- p.m. (TDS applicable); no HRA/PF/pension/gratuity/medical. 0900–1730 (may change); 1.5 days leave per month; leave up to 10 days at a time; no other leave/encashment. Apply: registered post to Under Secretary (PF&PG), Room 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D Janpath, New Delhi-110011, or email [email protected] with subject mentioning name and position, by 24th November 2026 (17:30 Hrs). Shortlist by email.

How to Apply for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Diaspora Engagement (DE) Division, Ministry of External Affairs's MEA Consultant (Legal, Diaspora Engagement) Recruitment 2026 - 01 Post, Max Rs.83,300 | Apply by 24 Nov before applying.
  2. Apply for this Diaspora Engagement (DE) Division, Ministry of External Affairs recruitment offline, following the submission process given in the official notification (such as by registered post or in-person submission at the office address mentioned in the notice).
  3. Prepare the documents asked for in the notification and keep their photocopies or scans ready.
  4. Pay the application fee of Nil using the method stated in the official notification, such as a demand draft.
  5. As directed in the notification, submit or send your application to the office address given in it on or before 24 Nov 2026.

Ministry of External Affairs Documents Required

  • Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
  • Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
  • Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
  • Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
  • Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.

Ministry of External Affairs Important Instructions

  • Apply only through the official link for this Diaspora Engagement (DE) Division, Ministry of External Affairs recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
  • Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Diaspora Engagement (DE) Division, Ministry of External Affairs notification before submitting.
  • Complete and pay before the last date, 24 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
  • Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
  • Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.

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Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment FAQs

What is MEA Consultant (Legal, Diaspora Engagement) Recruitment 2026 - 01 Post, Max Rs.83,300 | Apply by 24 Nov?

MEA Consultant (Legal, Diaspora Engagement) Recruitment 2026 - 01 Post, Max Rs.83,300 | Apply by 24 Nov is a government recruitment notification published by Ministry of External Affairs. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.

When do applications open for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026?

Applications for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026 open on 03 November 2026.

What is the last date to apply for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the application for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026 is 24 November 2026.

What is the application fee for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026?

Nil

What is the age limit for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026?

Maximum age limit for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026 is 40 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.

What is the qualification required for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026?

Law graduate + 5 yrs Session / 3 yrs HC / 2 yrs SC practice Age 27-40 years; max remuneration Rs.83,300/m

How to apply for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026?

Apply for Ministry of External Affairs Recruitment 2026 offline, using the submission method and address given in the official notification above (such as registered post or in-person submission). Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.

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