The Department of Commerce, Government of India, has announced a recruitment drive for the year 2026, inviting applications for the engagement of Young Professionals, Associates, Consultants, and Senior Consultants on a contractual basis. This recruitment is open across multiple streams, including Economics, Legal, General Management, and Data Science. A total of 41 vacancies are to be filled through a rolling application process.
Application and Recruitment Timeline
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal of the Department of Commerce. The application windows are open during the first 15 days of May, August, November, and February, operating in rolling cycles. No hard copy submissions are required. The advertisement for each cycle is released before the start of the application window. Shortlisting will be limited to up to three times the number of vacancies per stream and position. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. For any queries, candidates can reach out via email at recruitment-e2@gov.in.
Streams and Eligibility Criteria
Applications are invited for four distinct streams. For Economics, candidates must hold a Master's degree in Economics, preferably with a specialization in International Trade. Legal applicants require an LLM or LLB degree along with a Post Graduate Diploma in any legal subject. General Management positions require an MBA or equivalent from institutions ranked up to 100 in the NIRF rankings, or a Master's degree in Public Policy, International Affairs, or International Trade. Data Science candidates should possess a B.Tech, BE, MCA, or a Master's degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, or Computational Mathematics.
Age Limit and Experience Requirements
The upper age limit varies by position: 35 years for Young Professionals, 45 years for Associates, 50 years for Consultants, and 65 years for Senior Consultants. Minimum experience requirements are as follows: one year for Young Professionals, three years for Associates, eight years for Consultants, and fifteen years or more for Senior Consultants.
Vacancies Across Streams
- Young Professional: Economics (8), General Management (1), Legal (1), Data Science (2) - Total 12
- Associate: Economics (7), General Management (1), Legal (3), Data Science (3) - Total 14
- Consultant: Economics (5), General Management (1), Legal (3), Data Science (2) - Total 11
- Senior Consultant: Economics (1), General Management (1), Legal (1), Data Science (1) - Total 4
Grand Total: 41 vacancies
Selection Process and Application Cycle
The shortlisting process will consider up to three times the number of vacancies in each stream and position. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview rounds conducted by the Department of Commerce. Applications are to be submitted through the Department of Commerce recruitment portal, with no hard copy required. Candidates are advised to check the official notification and website for detailed information.
Terms of Engagement and Working Conditions
Monthly remuneration will be as per Department guidelines, subject to statutory deductions, with no additional allowances or facilities. Working hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days, with possible extended duties in exigencies. One and a half days of leave per month is admissible with prior approval, and unutilized leave cannot be carried forward. Selected consultants must comply with the Official Secrets Act 1923 and maintain confidentiality of all government information. Engagement may be terminated with 30 days' notice or immediately in cases of non-performance or misconduct.
