EdCIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 07 Posts, Eligibility, Salary

EdCIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 07 Posts, Eligibility, Salary

EdCIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Detailed Notification

Recruitment Overview

Educational Consultants India Limited (EdCIL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Education, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 07 Young Professional Posts. This recruitment is being conducted on behalf of the Department of Higher Education. It is an excellent opportunity for candidates with B.Tech, Masters, or Law degrees from premier institutions (IITs, IIMs, NITs, NIRF Top 200) to work with a government undertaking on a consolidated salary of Rs. 70,000 per month.

Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on academic merit, aptitude, and interview performance. No competitive written examination (Prelims/Mains) is mentioned; selection involves a Written Test/Group Discussion/Interview depending on the number of applicants.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Post-wise Distribution)

The total number of vacancies is 07. The distribution is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess qualifications from institutions ranked in NIRF 2025 or QS Top 200 International. Qualifications are post-specific:

• Young Professional (General) – 04 Posts: B.Tech/M.Tech OR Master’s in Non-Technical course OR BE/B.Tech/LLB/LLM OR Master’s degree from IITs/IIMs/IIITs/NITs/Institutes of Eminence. Must be from Top 200 NIRF (Engineering/Universities/Colleges), Top 125 NIRF Management, Top 40 NIRF Law, or QS Top 200.
• Young Professional (Statistic) – 01 Post: Graduation or Master’s degree in Statistics or Operational Research from Top 200 NIRF Universities/Colleges or QS Top 200 or Top 125 NIRF Management.
• Young Professional (Economics) – 01 Post: Graduation or Master’s degree in Economics or Public Policy or Development Studies from Top 40 NIRF Law category or equivalent.
• Young Professional (Legal) – 01 Post: Graduation or Master’s Degree in Law from Top 40 NIRF Law category.

Desirable Skills: Research background, published papers, Data Analytics, report writing, policy making, Scheme Rollout, Impact Assessment, Field Surveys, and proficiency in MS-Office.

2. Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 32 years.
• Age Calculation Date: Age is calculated as of 31 December 2025.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on the following stages:

1. Screening: Based on Academic qualifications, aptitude, depth of knowledge, and experience.
2. Assessment: Written Test / Group Discussion / Interview (decision depends on the number of applicants).
3. Final Merit: Based on performance in the interview/assessment.

Note: Call letters for the interview/GD will be sent to shortlisted candidates strictly via email.

Salary and Emoluments

• Pay: Rs. 70,000 per month (Consolidated).
• Contract: Initial engagement is for one year, extendable based on performance and organizational requirements.
• Benefits: No other allowances/perks are mentioned; this is a consolidated lump-sum payment.

Application Fee

According to the notification, No fee is required for applying to these posts.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official EdCIL website: www.edcilindia.co.in.
2. Navigate to the Careers section and search for the Young Professional notification.
3. Click on the Apply Online link.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully with accurate details.
5. Ensure all required details are filled before the deadline.
6. Submit the application before 17th March 2026 (17:00 Hours).
7. Keep a printout or screenshot of the submitted application for future reference (though no hard copy needs to be sent immediately).

Important Dates

Important Links Section

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Click Here to Apply Online (Link active on official site)
• Visit Official Website

Instructions for Candidates

• Only online applications are accepted.
• Qualifications and experience must be acquired on or before 31.12.2025.
• Mere submission does not guarantee a call for an interview.
• Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.
• Candidates working in Government/PSU must forward applications through proper channels.
• Ensure your email ID and mobile number are active for receiving communication.