Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India has released the official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for the position of Consultant in the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Division. The recruitment will be conducted for 1 vacancy at New Delhi.
The engagement will be purely on a contractual basis for a period of one year. The contract may be extended further depending on performance, mutual willingness and requirement of the Ministry.
Required qualification, experience, age limit and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned position.
Overview of MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) |
| Advt No. | Q/PF/575/49/2024 |
| Post Name | Consultant (Passport Seva Programme Division) |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Contractual (Consultancy) |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Application Mode | Offline / Email |
| Selection Process | Interview / Written Test |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, important dates and application procedure.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to this recruitment.
| Notification Date | 13 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 06 April 2026 (05:30 PM) |
Vacancy Details of MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Consultant (PSP Division) | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria of MEA Consultant Vacancy
Educational Qualification: Candidates must be a lawyer with a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Law (LLB or LLM) from a recognized institution in India or abroad with specialization in drafting legislation.
Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in drafting and amendment of legislative and policy matters.
Preference will be given to candidates who have worked as legal researchers or have experience related to administration issues.
Age Limit: The candidate must be between 30 to 50 years as on the last date of submission of application.
Other Requirements: Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English and Hindi languages.
Desirable Qualifications: Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Salary Details
| Post | Maximum Remuneration |
| Consultant | Up to Rs. 10,00,000 per annum |
The remuneration will depend on the experience and profile of the selected candidate. The engagement is purely contractual and will not provide benefits such as PF, pension, gratuity or other service benefits.
MEA Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Website: mea.gov.in
Official Notification & Application Form: DOWNLOAD PDF
Offline Application Address:
Under Secretary (PF & PG)
Ministry of External Affairs
Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan
23-D Janpath, New Delhi – 110011.