MEA Consultant (Legal) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now in New Delhi

Posted on: October 15, 2025
Category: Civil Service Jobs - How to Apply and Prepare
Qualification: LLB Government Jobs in India
Location: Delhi
Last date to apply: 7 Oct, 2025

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has notified MEA Consultant (Legal) recruitment for 2025 for qualified real Indians. Qualified candidates are invited to submit offline and online applications for essential qualifications, experience and skills by November 7, 2025. This post is under the Civil Services Jobs Central Government Ministries. Be qualified on the basis of educational qualification, age limit and experience. Choices for this post will be made through an interview/ written exam and successful candidates will be placed in New Delhi.

Vacancy Details

Post NameDivisionTotal Post
Consultant (Legal)Global Estate Management (GEM) Division01

Eligibility Criteria

Post NameEducational Qualification
Consultant (Legal)
  • LLB degree from a recognized university in India or abroad.
  • Fluency in English. Well versed with computer, internet etc.
  • Expertise in contract law, litigation, dispute resolution especially in handling construction,
    real estate and infrastructure related matters.
  • Previous experience in legal contractual matters, arbitration cases and International Law.

Important Dates

  • Application Begin: October 14, 2025
  • Last Date for Apply: November 7, 2025 (17:30 Hrs)

Age Limit (As on last date of application)

  • Maximum Age: 40 Years

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST: No Fee

Application Mode:

  • Offline (Post) or Online (Email)

Pay Scale

  • Minimum: Rs. 5 Lakh Per Annum
  • Maximum: Rs. 12 Lakh Per Annum

Selection Process

  • Applications will be reviewed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; qualifications will be checked and candidates shortlisted based on their prior experience and other supporting documents.
  • This shortlisted candidate will inform them through email for the next steps regarding the process, including the date, time and venue.
  • To prove their legal knowledge on contracts, arbitration, litigation and infrastructure, candidates may take a test to measure their ability in these fields.
  • The Ministry will conduct interviews to determine candidates’ capability, proficiency in the English language, ability to use computers and overall suitability for the job after the exams.
  • The final committee will be based on performance in the written examination/interview, desirable qualifications such as expertise in international law and the government’s decision, which is final.
  • No TA will be provided to participate in the process and incomplete applications will be rejected.

How to Apply for MEA Consultant Recruitment 2025

  • Visit the official site https://www.mea.gov.in/index.htm
  • Visit the ‘Careers’ section to find vacancies by “Consultant (Legal) for Gem Division” 2025.
  • Download and fill in the application form according to attachment I in the advertisement.
  • Attach support documents for educational qualification and experience.
  • Submit Applications via:
    • Offline: Of registered position to under Secretary (PF & PG), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi-110011. The envelope is overwritten “Application for the position as a consultant (Legal) in Gem Division”.
    • Online: e -post to aopfsec@mea.gov.in mention the name and post of the candidate together with Annexure I and documents.
  • The candidates who are on the list of interview/written test will be informed via e -post.
  • No take them for interview.
  • Take a print or hold e -post posts for reference.

FAQs

MEA Consultant Recruitment 2025 invites applications from qualified Indian citizens for the position of Consultant (Legal) in Global Estate Management (GEM) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. This agreement will be on a one -year contract basis, which can be expanded based on performance and requirements.

Interested candidates can search offline mode by sending their applications through registered posts or in online mode by sending them via e -post at aopfsec@mea.gov.in. Application submission must be in the prescribed form (Appendix I) together with all support documents. Applications will be accepted until November 7, 2025 (until 17:30 hours).

Candidates must have LLB from a recognized university, five years of legal experience and under 40 years as on the last date of application. Candidates will be given who have competence in contract law, arbitration and dispute resolution.

Important Links 

Official Notificationwww.mea.gov.in
Official Websitewww.mea.gov.in

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Qualification

LLB

Location

Delhi

Last date to apply

7 Oct, 2025

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