MEA Consultant (Legal Cell) Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 19 August

MEA Consultant Recruitment 2026 is out. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has released Advertisement No. Q/PF/575/29/2026 for the engagement of 2 Consultants in its Legal Cell on a contract basis. This is a prestigious opportunity for experienced law professionals to work with India's foreign affairs ministry, handling legal advisory and litigation matters. Eligibility requires an LLB/B.L. degree (5-year or 3-year course) from a recognised institute in India with a good academic record, along with at least 5 years of work experience after enrolment as an advocate. A Master's in Law and experience as an advocate are preferred, and preference is given to candidates with experience as a legal advisor in a Government Ministry/Department or PSU. The age limit is 25 to 55 years, and the engagement carries a consolidated remuneration of up to ₹12,00,000 per annum each, subject to tax. The MEA Consultant (Legal Cell) 2026 application is submitted by email as per the official advertisement, and the last date to apply is 19 August 2026. Selection is through review of applications, shortlisting, and an interview/written test. Candidates must read the complete official MEA notification PDF carefully before applying and send their application with the required documents to the email address specified in the notification.

• LLB/B.L. (5-year or 3-year course) from a recognised institute in India with a good academic record
• Master's in Law and experience as an advocate preferred
• At least 5 years of work experience post-enrolment as an advocate
• Proficiency in computers
• Preference for working experience with a Government Ministry/Department or PSU as legal advisor, with litigation knowledge/experience in such organisations

Minimum 25 years, Maximum 55 years

• LLB/B.L. (5-year or 3-year course) from a recognised institute in India with a good academic record
• At least 5 years of work experience post-enrolment as an advocate
• Master's in Law and advocate experience preferred
• Computer proficiency
• Preference for legal-advisor experience with a Government Ministry/Department or PSU
• Age 25 to 55 years

No application fee

Up to ₹12,00,000 per annum each, subject to applicable tax deductions (consolidated remuneration on contract basis).

1. Visit the official Ministry of External Affairs website at https://www.mea.gov.in and open the Vacancy/Careers section
2. Download and read the complete official Consultant (Legal Cell) notification (Advt No. Q/PF/575/29/2026)
3. Confirm your eligibility against the LLB/B.L., experience and age criteria
4. Prepare your application in the prescribed format along with a detailed CV
5. Attach self-attested copies of your law degree, bar enrolment, experience and identity documents
6. Send the completed application by email to the address specified in the official notification
7. Ensure the application reaches on or before 19 August 2026
8. Retain a copy of the emailed application for future reference