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MEA Senior Policy Specialist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 02 Posts

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Total Vacancies
2 Posts
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Selection / Apply Mode
Offline (Post)
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Closing Date
16 January 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Ministry of External Affairs 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. MinistryofExternalAffairs/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Permanent / Sanctioned Cadre 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Senior Policy Specialist in MER Division (2 Posts)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Offline (By Post) 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 16 January 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Ministry of External Affairs Regional Headquarters, New Delhi, Delhi, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
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MEA Senior Policy Specialist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 02 Posts

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Senior Policy Specialists in the MER Division. Interested and eligible Indian nationals with higher qualifications and relevant multilateral work experience can apply offline or online. The last date to submit the application form is 16th January 2026.


MEA Senior Policy Specialist Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company NameMinistry of External Affairs (MEA)
Post NameSenior Policy Specialist in MER Division
No. of Posts02
Last Date to Apply16/01/2026 (up to 17:30 Hrs)
Official Websitemea.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalary
Senior Policy Specialist in MER Division2Up to Rs. 2.75 lakh per month

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Senior Policy Specialist

  • Essential: Indian national with a Master's degree or higher 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 a 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.
  • Desirable: Experience of participating in international meetings; good writing and analytical skills; experience in policy making, advocacy, speech writing, analytical writing, and preparing negotiation strategy; proficiency in the use of computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Age Limit

Applicants should not be more than 45 years of age as on the last date of submission of application.


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Important Links:
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FAQs

Q: How to apply for MEA Senior Policy Specialist Recruitment 2026?
A: Candidates can apply via offline mode by registered post or online mode via email to [email protected].

Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: The last date is 16/01/2026 (up to 17:30 Hrs).

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