Young Professional | Associate | Consultant | Recruitment 2026 | Department of Commerce, New Delhi

Independent Consultant Recruitment 2026 in Department of Commerce, New Delhi: Eligibility, Vacancies, Salary, and Application Process

The Department of Commerce, Government of India, has released an official advertisement dated 30 April 2026 for the engagement of Independent Consultants on a contractual basis in New Delhi. This opportunity is ideal for professionals in economics, law, management, and data science who wish to contribute to India’s trade policy and economic development.

About the Department of Commerce, New Delhi

The Department of Commerce operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It plays a crucial role in shaping India’s global trade strategy and economic relations.

Key Functions

• Formulation and implementation of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)
• Promotion of exports and trade facilitation
• Management of Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
• Handling bilateral and multilateral trade relations
• Regulation and development of export-oriented industries
• Monitoring global and domestic economic trends

The department regularly updates trade policies to adapt to changing global economic conditions and strengthen India’s position in international markets.

Nature of Engagement

• Positions are purely contractual
• Engagement is based on official guidelines dated 21 November 2025
• No permanent employment rights are granted

Available Positions and Vacancies

Total Vacancies: 41

Stream-wise Distribution

• Young Professional
  • Economics: 8
  • General Management: 1
  • Legal: 1
  • Data Science: 2
• Associate
  • Economics: 7
  • General Management: 1
  • Legal: 3
  • Data Science: 3
• Consultant
  • Economics: 5
  • General Management: 1
  • Legal: 3
  • Data Science: 2
• Senior Consultant
  • Economics: 1
  • General Management: 1
  • Legal: 1
  • Data Science: 1

Note: Vacancies are tentative and may change.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• Economics
  • Master’s degree in economics (preferably with International Trade)
• Legal
  • LLB or LLM
  • PG Diploma in any legal subject
• General Management
  • MBA (from top 100 NIRF-ranked institutions)
  • Master’s in Public Policy / International Affairs / International Trade
  • NICMAR Construction Management considered equivalent
• Data Science
  • B.Tech / B.E / MCA
  • Master’s in Data Science / Data Analytics / Computational Mathematics
• Foreign degrees will be evaluated based on QS/Times rankings

Experience and Age Limit

• Young Professional
  • Age: Up to 35 years
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year
• Associate
  • Age: Up to 45 years
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years
• Consultant
  • Age: Up to 50 years
  • Experience: Minimum 8 years
• Senior Consultant
  • Age: Up to 65 years
  • Experience: 15+ years
• Ph.D. can be counted as up to 3 years of experience

Selection Process

• Applications will be shortlisted
• Only three times the number of vacancies will be called for interviews
• Final selection is based on performance in the interview

Salary and Benefits

• Monthly remuneration as per government guidelines
• Subject to TDS and professional tax deductions
• No additional allowances or benefits

Key Terms and Conditions

• Initial tenure: 2 years (extendable by 1 year only)
• Maximum tenure: 3 years
• Working hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Leave: 1.5 days per month
• Maternity leave applicable as per law
• No job security or future employment guarantee

Additional Conditions

• Mandatory police verification and medical certificate
• Signing of Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
• Governed by the Official Secrets Act, 1923
• Possible termination with 30 days’ notice
• Travel across India may be required

Important Instructions

• No hard copy submission required
• False information leads to immediate termination
• Candidates must maintain confidentiality and professional integrity

How to Apply

• Apply online through the official portal
• Application windows open on a rolling basis:
  • 1st to 15th of May
  • August
  • November
  • February
• Apply Online: Click Here
• Notification: Click Here
• For queries: recruitment-e2@gov.in