Organization Name	Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Vacancies	2
Job Description	The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has invited applications for Consultant (Legal Cell) posts on a contract basis. Selected candidates will provide legal advice, handle litigation matters, draft legal documents, examine contracts, assist in legal policy matters, and support the Ministry in various legal and administrative functions. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced legal professionals to work with the Central Government.
Place of Posting	Ministry of External Affairs Headquarters, New Delhi.
Educational Qualification	Candidates must possess LL.B./B.L. (3-year or 5-year course) from a recognized university with at least 5 years of post-enrolment experience as an Advocate. Preference will be given to candidates with LL.M. and experience as a Legal Advisor in a Government Ministry/Department/PSU.
Selection Process	Selection will be based on Scrutiny of Applications, Shortlisting, Interview and/or Written Test.
Application Fee	Nill
Job Type	Central Govt Jobs
Age Limits	25 to 55 years
From Date	2026-07-28
To Date	2026-08-19
Official Website	https://www.mea.gov.in/
How to Apply	1. Step 1: Visit the official MEA website: https://www.mea.gov.in/ 2. Step 2: Download and read the Consultant (Legal Cell) Recruitment 2026 notification carefully. 3. Step 3: Prepare your bio-data with personal, educational, and professional experience details. 4. Step 4: Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph. 5. Step 5: Mention "Application for Consultant (Legal Cell)" in the email subject line. 6. Step 6: Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification before 19 August 7. Step 7: Keep a copy of the sent email and attached documents for future reference. 8. Step 8: Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview/written test by the Ministry.