Ministry of Heavy Industries Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

Ministry of Heavy Industries Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

Ministry of Heavy Industries Consultant Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Consultant Post (Grade-I) on a contract basis. This is a significant opportunity for experienced professionals or retired government officers to contribute to policy-making and technical divisions within the Ministry. The recruitment is for a specific role relevant to International Trade, Heavy Engineering, and Capital Goods.

Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on an Interview. There is no written competitive examination (Prelims/Mains) involved in the selection process.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Master’s Degree in a relevant subject OR possessing other relevant professional Degrees earned after a study of 4 years or more acquired after 10+2.
• Retired Officers: Irrespective of educational qualifications, officers retired as Development Officers/Industrial Advisor or equivalent posts from Technical Divisions of the Ministry/Departments having relevant experience will be considered (subject to DoE guidelines dated 09.12.2020).

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience is required.
• Must have experience in PSU/Govt Organization/Research/Industry/Manufacturing/Capital Goods/Heavy Engineering & Machine Tools.

Desirable Qualifications

Candidates with M.Phil, M.S, LLM, Ph.D, published papers, or additional research experience will be given preference.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: Below 45 years.
• Retired Government Servants: Age ceiling is relaxed as per DoE’s OM dated 09.12.2020.

Selection Process

The selection process is straightforward and does not involve a written exam.

1. Shortlisting: Candidates meeting the Qualification and Experience criteria will be shortlisted.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (Online or Offline mode).
3. Final Selection: Based on interview performance.

Salary and Remuneration

• Initial Pay: Rs. 1,00,000/- per month.
• Increments: The remuneration is fixed for the contract term. However, exceptional performance may lead to enhancements up to 5% or 10% with specific approvals.
• Contract Period: 2 years (extendable up to 4 years total, subject to age limit of 65 years).
• Benefits: No medical benefits from the Ministry. TA/DA is admissible as per guidelines (Air Economy/Rail AC 2-Tier).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: www.heavyindustries.gov.in.
2. Look for the "Careers" or "Recruitment" section.
3. Click on the link for Consultant Grade-I Recruitment 2026.
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
5. Upload necessary documents (Qualification, Experience, ID Proof).
6. Review and submit the application before the deadline.
7. Note: Applications are accepted in online mode only. No offline submission.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link (Active on Official Site)
• Visit Official Website