MEA Consultant Legal Drafting Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has released notification for 1 Consultant (Legal/Legislative Drafting) post in the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Division, New Delhi. Candidates who hold an LLB degree with specialization in legislative drafting and have minimum 7 years of High Court practice can apply. Last date to apply is 06 April 2026. Salary goes up to Rs. 10 lakh per annum.

MEA Consultant (Legal Drafting) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has invited applications for 1 Consultant post in its Passport Seva Programme Division at New Delhi. This is a contractual engagement for 1 year, extendable based on performance and mutual agreement. The role involves handling legal matters related to Regional Passport Offices across India and Indian Missions abroad. Experienced lawyers with a strong background in legislative drafting, international law, and government legal work should consider this opportunity.

Who Can Apply?

• Nationality: You must be an Indian national.
• Qualification: You need a Graduate degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution in India or abroad, with specialization in drafting of legislation.
• Experience: You must have at least 7 years of practice at the High Court level, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in drafting and amendment of legislative and policy matters.
• Government Experience: You should have experience working for the Government, with knowledge of International Law, International Legal Affairs, and diplomatic norms and processes.
• Preference: Lawyers with a 5-year integrated law degree will be given preference.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in Supreme Court practice
• Diploma in Immigration Law or Constitutional matters

Age Limit

• You should be between 30 and 45 years old as on the last date of application submission.
• You must be of sound health.

Salary

• The consultancy fee will be decided based on your experience and profile, up to a maximum of Rs. 10,00,000 per annum (approximately Rs. 83,333 per month).
• Applicable taxes will be deducted from the fee.
• Note: This is a contractual engagement. No PF, Pension, Gratuity, HRA, Medical benefits, or any other government employee benefits are applicable.
• If you need to travel on duty, the Ministry will cover your travel, accommodation, and per-diem costs.
• Paid leave at the rate of 1.5 days per completed month of service. Maximum 10 days leave at a time.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: MEA will review all applications and shortlist candidates based on qualifications and experience.
2. Interview / Written Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or written test. The date, time, and venue will be communicated via email.
3. Document Verification: Your educational certificates and experience documents will be verified.

No TA/DA will be paid by MEA for attending the interview. You will need to make your own travel arrangements.

How to Apply

You can apply through either of these two modes:

Online Mode (Email)

1. Download the application proforma (Annexure-I) from the official notification PDF.
2. Fill in the application form completely.
3. Attach all supporting documents for educational qualifications and experience.
4. Send the application by email to aopfsec@mea.gov.in with the subject line clearly mentioning your name and the position.

Offline Mode (By Post)

1. Download and fill the application proforma (Annexure-I).
2. Attach all supporting documents.
3. Send by registered post in an envelope labelled "Application for the position of Consultant in the PSP Division of Ministry of External Affairs" to:

Under Secretary (PF&PG), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi-110011

Incomplete applications or those received without supporting documents will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 06 April 2026 (5:30 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Vet pleadings, affidavits, and replies to legal notices related to Regional Passport Offices in India and Indian Missions abroad
• Monitor and track deadlines of High Court and Supreme Court notices concerning Passport Issuing Authorities
• Coordinate with Central Government Counsels to ensure timely filing of replies and appeals by Passport Issuing Agencies
• Prepare case summaries for review and advice by concerned Passport Issuing Agencies
• Handle legal correspondence between the Ministry and various passport offices across India and abroad
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legislative and policy documents for the PSP Division
• Keep track of ongoing court cases and maintain an updated case database