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SSIFS MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Post

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Verified Notification Data
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Total Vacancies
01 Post
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Offline (Post)
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Closing Date
18 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization SSIFS 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. SSIFS/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count 01 (01 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Offline (By Post) 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 18 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
SSIFS Regional Headquarters, New Delhi, Delhi, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Master’s degree or higher from a recognized university in India or abroad. Preference for degrees in International Relations, Political Science, and Economics. 🌐 Authority Official Website Refer Official Notification Document

📋 Candidate Application Checklist

Candidates must verify and arrange the following documents in chronological order prior to submitting their application:

✅ Bio-data / Proforma: Duly completed, signed application form (per notification format).
✅ Original Certificates: 10th / Matriculation (DOB proof), Essential Degrees & Marksheets.
✅ Self-Attested Photocopies: Two complete sets of photocopies of all relevant testimonials.
✅ Passport Photographs: 2 to 4 recent passport-size colour photographs (same as bio-data).
✅ Valid Photo ID Proof: Original Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card.
✅ Experience & NOC: Experience certificates and "No Objection Certificate" if currently employed.

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📝 Preliminary Screening Test Clause (Turnout Contingency)

In the event of a disproportionately high candidate turnout for the selection process, the competent committee reserves the discretionary right to conduct an objective preliminary written / screening test to shortlist candidates before calling them for personal interview.

🚆 Traveling Allowance / Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) Disclosure

No TA/DA will be paid or admissible to any candidate for attending the written examination / document verification. Candidates are required to make their own arrangements for travel, boarding, and lodging.

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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.

OrganizationSSIFS, Ministry of External Affairs
Post NameConsultant
Total Vacancies01 Post
Application End Date18/02/2025 (1200 hrs)
Official WebsiteNot mentioned

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalaryEngagement Type
Consultant01Up to Rs. 10,00,000/- per annum (consolidated)Contractual, full-time (1 year extendable)

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)

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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.

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