Department of Commerce Recruitment 2026: Young Professionals, Associates, Consultants [Economics, Legal, Data Science, Management] [41 Positions] [Apply 1st-15th May]

About the Opportunity

Department of Commerce invites applications for Young Professionals, Associates, Consultants, and Senior Consultants on contractual basis in Economics, General Management, Data Science, and Legal streams. Positions support policy, trade advisory, and legal work under Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

Eligibility

Economics: Master’s in Economics (International Trade preferred). Legal: LLB/LLM + postgraduate diploma in relevant legal field. General Management: MBA/top NIRF 100 equivalent, Master’s in Public Policy/International Affairs/Trade. Data Science: B.Tech/BE/MCA/Master’s in Data Science/Analytics/Computational Mathematics.

Age and Experience

• Young Professional: ≤35 years, min 1 year experience
• Associate: ≤45 years, min 3 years
• Consultant: ≤50 years, min 8 years
• Senior Consultant: ≤65 years, min 15 years

Vacancies

Economics: YP(8), Assoc(7), Cons(5), Sr Cons(1);

Legal: YP(1), Assoc(3), Cons(3), Sr Cons(1);

Gen Mgmt: YP(1), Assoc(1), Cons(1), Sr Cons(1);

Data Sci: YP(2), Assoc(3), Cons(2), Sr Cons(1).

Total: 41 positions.

Application Period

1st–15th May, August, November, February annually. Current cycle: 1st–15th May 2026.

Selection Process

Shortlisting (3x vacancies per stream) based on eligibility/experience; interviews for final selection.

Key Details

Online applications only; no hard copies. Detailed ads on website before each cycle.

Application Procedure

Apply online via www.commerce.gov.in under Engagement of Independent Consultants. Queries: recruitment-e2@gov.in.

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