MEA Recruitment 2025: Senior Policy Specialist (MER Division) – Apply Now
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi invites applications for 02 Senior Policy Specialist posts in Multilateral Economic Relations (MER) Division on contractual basis. Candidates with a Master's degree and relevant experience can apply before 16th January, 2026.
Job Overview
Organization
Ministry of External Affairs
Total Posts
2 Posts
Salary Range
Up to Rs. 2.75 lakh per month
Qualification
Any Post Graduate
Application Start Date
December 26, 2025
Last Date to Apply
January 16, 2026
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Policy Specialist (MER Division) | Up to Rs. 2.75 lakh per month |
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Senior Policy Specialist (MER Division) Qualification: Masters’ and above from a reputed Indian or International Institution/University in Economics, Development Cooperation, Development Partnership, International Relations, International Law, International Development, Strategic Studies, Public Administration, International Trade, Environment and Climate, Trade, Agriculture, Labour Economics, Energy, Health, Disaster Management, Anti-corruption or related subject.
Experience: At least five years of experience in handling multilateral work in UN agencies, International Organizations, International consultancy organizations or Government of India in relevant fields. Preferably experience of participating in international meetings. Good writing and analytical skills. Experience in policy making or advocacy, speech writing, analytical writing, and preparing negotiation strategy.
Skills: Proficiency in the use of computers (Word, excel, PowerPoint etc.). Good writing and analytical skills. Policy making and negotiation strategy.
Registration:
Recognition:
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | -- |
| OC | -- |
| SC_ST_BC_EWS_PwD_ExServicemen | -- |
| Mode of payment | -- |
Selection Process
- 1 Shortlisting
- 2 Interview and/or Written Test
Document Required
- 1 Educational qualification certificates
- 2 Experience certificates
- 3 Application proforma (Annexure I)
- 4 CV/Additional information (if any)
Age Limit
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| General | Not more than 45 years as on the last date of application submission (16th January, 2026) |
| Manager Level | -- |
| Relaxation | SC/ST/BC/EWS: PH: Others: |
How to apply
- 1Download and fill the application proforma (Annexure I) as per notification.
- 2Attach all supporting documents/certificates in respect of educational qualifications and experience.
- 3Submit applications through either OFFLINE mode (by registered post to Under Secretary (PF&PG), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi-110011) or ONLINE mode (email to aopfsec@mea.gov.in with subject mentioning candidate name and post applied for).
- 4Ensure applications are complete and submitted before the last date (16th January, 2026, 1730 Hrs).
- 5Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/written test, to be informed by email.
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