SSIFS MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Post

SSIFS MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Post

The Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, Ministry of External Affairs (SSIFS MEA), has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Consultant Post. This is a contractual, full-time opportunity for candidates with a strong academic background in foreign policy and international affairs. Interested candidates must submit their applications by 18th February 2026.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility for Consultant

• Essential Qualification: Master’s degree or higher from a recognized university in India or abroad. Preference for degrees in International Relations, Political Science, and Economics.
• Experience: Experience of work in a reputed academic institution, think-tank, or research organization in the area of foreign policy or international affairs. Wide-ranging experience in writing and presentation skills is required.
• Desirable Skills: Specialized domain knowledge/evidence of original thinking. Evidence of content writing (peer-reviewed publications, journals, newspapers, media reports). Experience in academia, think-tank, or research organization in foreign policy, international affairs, or public policy.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30/01/2026
• Last Date for Receiving Applications: 18/02/2025 (1200 hrs)

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for SSIFS MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the application is 18th February 2026 by 12:00 PM.

Q2: How many vacancies are available?
A: There is 01 vacancy for the Consultant post.

Q3: What is the mode of application?
A: Applications can be submitted via Registered Post (Offline) or Email ([email protected]).

Q4: Is there an application fee?
A: No, the notification does not mention any application fee.