About Department of Commerce Legal Young Professionals
The Department of Commerce (DoC), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has issued an official advertisement dated 28 November 2025 announcing the engagement of Independent Consultants across various specialised divisions.
These consultants will support India’s Foreign Trade Policy, international trade negotiations, export promotion, data analytics, public policy, and legal compliance.
The recruitment will be carried out as per DoC Guidelines dated 21.11.2025.
Positions Available
The Department is hiring for the following consultant categories:
| Position | Upper Age Limit | Minimum Work Experience | Relevant Experience Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional | 35 years | 1 year | 0 years |
| Associate | 45 years | 3 years | 1 year |
| Consultant | 50 years | 8 years | 3 years |
| Senior Consultant | 65 years | 15+ years | 5 years |
Note: 🔹 Ph.D. holders will receive up to 3 years’ experience credit, but no employment during Ph.D. years will be counted.
Eligibility & Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
| Discipline | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Economics | Master’s degree in Economics (preferably International Trade) |
| Legal | LLB/LLM or PG Diploma in any legal field |
| Public Policy / International Affairs | Master’s in Public Policy, International Affairs or International Trade |
| General Management | MBA or equivalent from NIRF Top-100 institute / NICMAR Construction Management |
| Data Science | B.Tech/BE, MCA, or Master’s in Data Science / Analytics / Computational Mathematics |
Foreign degrees will be evaluated using Times Higher Education / QS World Rankings.
Selection Process
Application Submission → Shortlisting → Interview Call → Document Verification → Final Engagement
How Shortlisting Works
- Only 3 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted
- Criteria include:
- NIRF ranking of the institution
- Academic performance
- Relevant professional experience
Total number of vacancies will be notified separately.
Engagement Terms & Work Conditions
Working Hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
- May be required to work weekends/holidays depending on workload
Leave Rules
- 1.5 days leave per month
- Up to one month leave without pay (with approval)
- Maternity Leave as per Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
Remuneration
- As per DoC Guidelines, subject to TDS/Professional tax
- No additional allowances or benefits
Other Key Conditions
- Must submit:
- Police Verification Report
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Must sign:
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- Non-Compete Agreement
- Bound by Official Secrets Act, 1923
- No future claim for permanent government employment
Grounds for Termination
- Poor performance
- Misconduct or breach of confidentiality
- Conflict of interest
- False/forged documents
- Department may terminate with 30 days’ notice
- Consultant can also resign with 30 days’ notice
🛫 Travel Requirements
- Consultants may be assigned travel duties across India.
- TA/DA benefits will be provided as per DoC norms.
📝 Application Process
✔ Online Application Only
Eligible candidates must apply between: 1 December 2025 – 10 December 2025
Application Link: 👉 https://apps.commerce.gov.in/recruitment/
(Also accessible via commerce.gov.in → Engagement of ICs → Online Application)
Queries: recruitment-e2@gov.in
No hard copy submission required.
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