New Delhi: The Ministry of Finance has announced a major contractual recruitment drive, offering professionals an opportunity to work closely with India’s economic policymaking framework. With monthly remuneration going up to ₹1.5 lakh, the openings span several critical finance and policy divisions.
The recruitment has been initiated by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) to strengthen policy research, analytical support, and project-based work. In total, 57 contractual positions will be filled across divisions including Infrastructure, Financial Markets, Budget, and International Economic Relations (IER).
Posts and Salary Structure
- The vacancies are categorised into four levels based on educational qualifications and professional experience:
Young Professionals
- Eligibility: Below 30 years of age with a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, IT, MBA (Finance), or LLM
- Monthly remuneration: ₹70,000
Consultants
- Experience: 3 to 5 years
- Monthly remuneration: ₹1,00,000
Senior Consultants
- Experience: 5 to 9 years
- Monthly remuneration: ₹1,20,000
Special Assignment Consultants
For specialised and project-specific roles
- Monthly remuneration: ₹1,50,000
Special Focus on BRICS Chairship
The International Economic Relations (IER) Division is seeking to recruit six Senior Consultants specifically to support India’s BRICS Chairship. Selected professionals will be responsible for drafting concept notes, preparing background papers, and assisting in the development of outcome documents for BRICS-related meetings and engagements.
Tenure and Service Conditions
- Initial engagement will be for one year, extendable based on performance and departmental needs
- Continuous tenure for a position will not exceed three years
- Total engagement within the DEA is capped at five years
- Roles are strictly full-time; no other assignments are permitted during the contract period
- Consultants are entitled to eight days of leave per year on a pro rata basis
- No additional benefits such as Dearness Allowance, accommodation, or medical reimbursement will be provided. Travel and daily allowances will be applicable only for approved official domestic travel.
Selection Process and Deadline
Applications will be shortlisted by the respective divisions, followed by personal interaction or interviews for selected candidates.
Eligible applicants can apply through the official portal: mofapp.nic.in/cadre/
- Last date to apply: December 27, 2025 (by 5:00 PM)
- Ministry of Finance Recruitment 2025: Contractual Jobs with Salary Up to ₹1.5 Lakh
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