MEA Under Secretary Recruitment 2025 – Apply for D&ISA Post on Deputation Basis
Posted on: July 15, 2025The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has released a notification for the recruitment of Under Secretary (D&ISA) on a deputation basis at its headquarters in New Delhi. Qualified officers currently serving in Central Government departments with the required experience and eligibility can apply. The deputation is initially for two years and can be extended as per DoP&T rules. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed pro-forma through the proper channel by 8th August 2025. The selected officer will be deployed in the Disarmament and International Security Affairs (D&ISA) Division, handling strategic trade controls and may have to travel domestically or internationally.
Vacancy Details for the MEA Under Secretary Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Location | Total Post |
| Under Secretary (D&ISA) | MEA HQ, New Delhi | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Under Secretary (D&ISA) |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: July 10, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: August 8, 2025
Age Limit
- Maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on 01 January 2025.
Application Fee
- Not applicable for any category.
- Application Mode: Offline through proper channel; advance copy via email to aopa3@mea.gov.in.
Pay Scale
- Level 11 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
- Allowances admissible as per DoP&T guidelines
How to Apply for the MEA Under Secretary Recruitment 2025
- Download and fill the application form in the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure) as mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the application is forwarded through the proper channel by the parent department/organization.
- Attach attested copies of ACRs/ APARs for the last five years, each page duly certified by a Group A officer.
- Include cadre clearance from the competent authority.
- Attach vigilance clearance certificate.
- Provide a statement of major/minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last 10 years.
- Include a signed bio-data in duplicate, verified by the forwarding authority.
- Send the complete application to: Administrative Officer (PA-III), Room No. 4093, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi – 110001.
- Ensure the application reaches the above address on or before 8th August 2025.
- An advance copy of the application may also be emailed to aopa3@mea.gov.in, but only applications received through proper channel will be considered.
FAQs
The MEA Under Secretary Recruitment 2025 is open to officers working in Central Government departments who hold analogous posts in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix. Candidates must have strong drafting and communication skills, along with relevant experience in international cooperation, foreign trade or multilateral organizations.
Interested candidates must ensure that their applications are submitted through the proper channel by 8th August 2025. Advance copies may be emailed, but only properly forwarded applications will be considered.
The deputation for the MEA Under Secretary (D&ISA) position is initially for a period of two years, with the possibility of extension as per existing DoP&T rules.
Important Links for the MEA Under Secretary Recruitment 2025
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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Last date to apply
8 Aug, 2025
