Consultant (Legal) Vacancy at Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi
The Ministry of External Affairs (Administration Division), New Delhi has invited applications for 1 post of Consultant (Legal) for its Eurasia Division. The engagement is contractual for one year. The last date to apply is 26 October 2026.
Position at a Glance
| Post | Consultant (Legal), Eurasia Division |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual (1 year, extendable on performance assessment, mutual willingness and requirement) |
| Location | New Delhi (Ministry of External Affairs, including Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Patiala House and Kartavya Bhavan) |
| Age Limit | Not more than 45 years as on the last date of submission of application (63 years for retired Government of India servants) |
| Application Mode | By registered post or by email |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 (5:30 PM) |
Eligibility
The applicant must be an Indian national holding at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, with at least 5 years of experience in the legal field and 5 years of experience in work related to court case processes. The applicant must have knowledge of International Law and International Legal Affairs, including sound knowledge of diplomatic norms and processes, and knowledge of computer operations and social media communication. For a retired government servant with a legal background, the minimum pay level will be Under Secretary. Desirable qualifications include experience of working for the Government with a legal background and knowledge of international affairs (preferably from the Legal and Treaties Division of the Ministry or the Ministry of Law and Justice, or previous experience heading a legal team in a Central Government Ministry), experience in International Law, and advanced computer skills. The remuneration will be commensurate with experience and profile, subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,00,000 per annum.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit the application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I to Advertisement No. Q/PF/575/50/2026 dated 5 October 2026), along with documents and certificates in support of educational qualifications and government service experience, either by registered post in an envelope labelled “Application for the position of Consultant (Legal) in Eurasia Division of Ministry of External Affairs” to Under Secretary (PF&PG), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi-110011, or by email to aopfsec@mea.gov.in with the subject mentioning the candidate’s name and the position applied for. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview or a written test.
Role and Importance
The Consultant (Legal) will handle active consular cases, including those sub judice, acting as a single window for all court cases pertaining to matters dealt with by the Eurasia Division — receiving and compiling court notices, summons, petitions and orders, assisting the Division in preparing replies, drafting affidavits and other inputs in consultation with Central Government Standing Counsels and Law Officers, and maintaining a status report of all ongoing court cases.
Deadline Alert
The last date to apply is 26 October 2026 (5:30 PM) — only 1 day remains. Applications received after the closing date and time, or without the prescribed documents, will be rejected.
Official Link: https://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/Vacancy/136_1_Eurasia_Legal__Consultant_.pdf
