Ministry of External Affairs Consultant (Legal) Recruitment 2026 – Eurasia Division
About Recruitment Details
The Ministry of External Affairs invites applications for one contractual Consultant (Legal) position in its Eurasia Division, New Delhi, for an initial period of one year, extendable subject to requirements and performance. Responsibilities include coordinating court cases, handling notices and summons, drafting affidavits and replies, liaising with government law officers, and tracking court proceedings. Knowledge of international legal affairs and diplomatic processes is desirable.
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Important Dates
Application Start Date: 20 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply: 26 Oct 2026
Exam Date: To be announced soon
Result Date: To be notified later
Salary / Stipend: Up to ₹10,00,000 per annum, subject to experience and profile; applicable taxes will be deducted.
Eligibility Criteria
Indian nationals with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and at least 5 years of legal experience, including 5 years’ experience in court-case processes. Maximum age: 45 years. Retired Government of India employees with a legal background must be below 63 years and meet the prescribed pay-level criteria. Knowledge of international law, diplomatic procedures, computer operations, and social media communication is required.
Required Documents
Prescribed application form (Annexure I), educational certificates, experience certificates, government service documents (where applicable), and other supporting documents.
Application Procedure
Apply online by emailing the prescribed application form and supporting documents to
aopfsec@mea.gov.in, with the candidate’s name and position in the subject line. Alternatively, send the application by registered post to the Under Secretary (PF&PG), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi–110011. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
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Published on: 20 October 2026, 03:04 AM
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