Consultant (Audit) in the Integrated Finance Division (IFD)

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (MEA)
Job Category	Administrative
Eligibility Qualification	Graduate (graduate)
Number of Vacancies	1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	Remuneration as per prevailing Government of India norms for contractual consultants. The amount of consultancy fee will remain unchanged during the term of engagement.
Age Limits	Maximum 63 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	Retired Government of India officials at pay level 10 or above with experience in handling financial and audit matters.
Application Fee	- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Engagement of 01 (One) Consultant (Audit) in the Integrated Finance Division (IFD) of the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
- Contract duration: 01 (one) year, extendable based on performance, mutual willingness, and requirement.
- Contract may be terminated with one month’s notice or payment of one month’s pay in lieu thereof.
- Unauthorized absence may lead to termination of engagement.
- Job location: Ministry of External Affairs (Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Patiala House, Kartavya Bhavan), New Delhi.
- Normal working hours: 0900 to 1730 hrs (Monday to Friday), subject to change. Saturdays/Sundays are closed as weekend off.
- Consultant must work full-time and cannot accept any other professional appointment during the term of engagement.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Applicant must be an Indian national.
- Applicant must be a graduate in any discipline.
- Applicant must be a retired Government of India official at pay level 10 or above with experience in handling financial and audit matters.
- Applicant must not be more than 63 years of age as on the last date of submission of applications.
- Applicant must be in good health condition.
- Applicant must possess basic computer efficiency.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Applications will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email for interview/written test.
- The date, time, and venue of the interview will be conveyed through email.
- Applicants must make their own arrangements to reach the interview location.
- No TA/DA will be payable by the Ministry for attending the interview.
- The decision of the Government regarding the selection of the candidate will be final.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

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📂 Required Documents

- Application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I).
- Supporting documents/certificates for educational qualifications.
- Supporting documents for experience in Government service.
- Relevant documents related to retirement from Government service (PPO, etc.).
- Passport-sized photograph pasted in the application form.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the Consultant (Audit) position in the Ministry of External Affairs?

The last date for receiving applications is 8th September 2026 (1730 Hrs).

Q. What is the maximum age limit for applicants for the Consultant (Audit) position?

The maximum age limit for applicants is 63 years as on the last date of submission of applications.

Q. Is there an application fee for the Consultant (Audit) recruitment?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification for this recruitment.

Q. What is the contract duration for the Consultant (Audit) position?

The contract duration is 01 (one) year, extendable based on performance, mutual willingness, and requirement.

Q. Where will the selected Consultant (Audit) be posted?

The selected Consultant will be posted at the Ministry of External Affairs, including Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Patiala House, or Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi.