About the Organization
The Department of Commerce is responsible for formulating and implementing India’s Foreign Trade Policy, promoting exports, trade facilitation, Special Economic Zones, and managing bilateral and multilateral commercial relations.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Contractual Opportunity
The Department of Commerce has invited online applications for engagement of:
- Young Professionals
- Associates
- Consultants
- Senior Consultants
The engagement is purely contractual and available in the following streams:
- Economics
- General Management
- Data Science
- Legal
Legal Positions Available
Candidates with legal qualifications can apply for the following posts:
- Young Professional (Legal) – 1 Vacancy
- Associate (Legal) – 3 Vacancies
- Consultant (Legal) – 3 Vacancies
- Senior Consultant (Legal) – 1 Vacancy
Total Legal Vacancies: 8 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications (Legal Stream)
Applicants must possess:
- LL.B. or LL.M.
- Postgraduate Diploma in any legal subject
Experience Requirement
- Young Professional: Minimum 1 year of work experience
- Associate: Minimum 3 years of work experience
- Consultant: Minimum 8 years of work experience
- Senior Consultant: Minimum 15 years of work experience
Age Limit
- Young Professional: Up to 35 years
- Associate: Up to 45 years
- Consultant: Up to 50 years
- Senior Consultant: Up to 65 years
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates may work on:
- Legal research and policy support
- Trade and commerce-related legal matters
- Drafting and analysis of legal documents
- Regulatory and compliance issues concerning international trade
Mode of Work
Offline / On-site
Location: New Delhi
Working hours are generally from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days, with additional work on weekends and holidays if required.
Important Dates and Timelines
- Advertisement Date: 30 April 2026
- Application Window: 1 May 2026 to 15 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 May 2026
Stipend / Remuneration
Selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly remuneration as per the Department of Commerce guidelines, subject to applicable deductions such as TDS and Professional Tax.
Selection Procedure
- Applications will be shortlisted.
- Up to three times the number of vacancies in each stream/position will be called for interviews.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal of the Department of Commerce.
Application Portal: Department of Commerce Recruitment Portal
No hard copy of the application is required.
Contact Information
For any queries, candidates may contact:
- Email: recruitment-e2@gov.in
Important Notes / Additional Information
- The engagement is purely temporary and contractual.
- Young Professionals are initially appointed for two years, extendable by one additional year.
- Selected candidates must submit police verification and a medical fitness certificate before joining.
- The Department may terminate the engagement with 30 days’ notice.
- This engagement does not create any right to regular government employment.
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