📋 Complete Notification Details
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 Name | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) |
| Post Name | Senior Policy Specialist in MER Division |
| No. of Posts | 02 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16/01/2026 (up to 17:30 Hrs) |
| Official Website | mea.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Policy Specialist in MER Division | 2 | Up 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.
Important Links
Important Links:
Apply Online/Offline: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
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).