MoEFCC Scientific Consultant Grade-I Recruitment 2026

About This Job

MoEFCC is hiring 1 Scientific Consultant Grade-I (Finance/Economics) in its Climate Change Division at New Delhi. If you have a Master's Degree in Economics and more than 5 years of research experience in climate change, this is a great opportunity to work directly on India's climate policy. The consolidated salary is Rs. 90,000 per month. The last date to apply by post is 12 May 2026. Maximum age is 40 years.

MoEFCC Scientific Consultant Grade-I (Finance/Economics) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Climate Change Division, has invited applications for the post of Scientific Consultant Grade-I (Finance/Economics) on a purely contractual basis. The consultant will assist the Climate Change Division in compiling, analysing, and synthesising research on climate change and will support India's climate finance-related work under international frameworks like the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement. The post is based at MoEFCC Headquarters, New Delhi. This is a high-impact role suited to candidates with strong research backgrounds in climate finance and economics.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Economics from a recognised university
• Experience: More than 5 years and up to 10 years of research experience in the field of climate change

Desirable Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.Phil. in Economics
• Experience in climate finance
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Familiarity with UNFCCC, IPCC, and international climate treaties
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary programmes on climate change adaptation and mitigation
• Publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals on climate change topics

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 40 years as on the date of uploading the vacancy notice
• No age relaxation details mentioned in the notification

Salary

• Consolidated monthly pay: Rs. 90,000 per month
• This is an all-inclusive consolidated amount (no separate pay components)
• No TA/DA is provided for appearing in the interview
• No extra pay for working beyond office hours or on holidays
• Deductions may apply for late attendance
• Leave entitlement: 8 days per year

Selection Process

The selection is done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: All applications received will be scrutinised. Only candidates with the right qualifications and experience in climate change will be called for interview. Preference is given to those with stronger backgrounds in climate finance.
2. Interview (In-person): Shortlisted candidates will be called to MoEFCC, New Delhi for interview. Virtual or online interviews will not be considered. No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format from Annexure-II of the official notification at moef.gov.in.
2. Fill in all details including educational qualifications and work experience in DD/MM/YY format.
3. Attach supporting documents (degree certificates, experience certificates, list of publications).
4. Sign the application and write on the envelope: "Scientific Consultant Grade-I (Finance/Economics) in Climate Change Division, MoEFCC"
5. Send the application strictly by Speed Post or Registered Post to:
   Under Secretary, Climate Change Division, 3rd Level, P-328, Prithvi Wing, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi – 110003
6. Your application must reach the Ministry on or before 12 May 2026. Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Uploading Date (Vacancy Circular): April 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application by Post: 12 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Analyse research papers, reports, and articles on climate change published by reputed international organisations
• Prepare internal reports and briefs on climate finance, carbon markets, and climate mitigation strategies
• Examine schemes and programmes of Central and State Government Ministries relevant to India's climate action
• Prepare position papers, joint statements, and press briefs on India's Climate Action for bilateral and multilateral meetings
• Coordinate logistic arrangements for bilateral, plurilateral, and multilateral climate meetings
• Work on climate finance databases, including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement
• Review UNFCCC documents on emerging technologies, carbon capture, and modelled climate pathways
• Report to the Director/Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary under the overall supervision of Joint Secretary, MoEFCC