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Vacancy Details
- Consultant: 9 vacancies
Qualification: Retired from Assistant Section Officer/Section Officer/Under Secretary to the Government of India or equivalent; substantive secretariat experience (noting/drafting/typing); proficient in MS-Word/PPT/Excel; in good health and clear from vigilance at retirement.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 63 years
How to Apply
- Fill in the printed application form titled ‘Application for the post of Consultant on contract basis’ with personal, retirement and experience details.
- Paste your photograph in the space provided on the form.
- Sign the undertaking with place and date declaring particulars are true, that you were clear from vigilance at retirement, and accepting the terms; agree to give references for assignments in the last three years.
- Attach required documents: copy of PPO, last salary slip, Aadhaar card, and the photograph on the form.
- Email the completed application to [email protected] by 05 November 2026.
- Alternatively, send a hard copy to: Deputy DGFT(HRD), O/o Addl.DGFT, Nishtha Bhavan, 48, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400020.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Date of Vacancy Circular:
- Last date to apply by email:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the DGFT Mumbai Consultant posts?
Only retired Central Government officers who retired from the rank of Assistant Section Officer, Section Officer, Under Secretary to the Government of India, or an equivalent rank are eligible. Applicants must have substantive secretariat experience and be in good health.
What qualifications are required for the Consultant position?
The official notification does not specify a minimum educational qualification. The circular requires retired officers with substantive secretariat experience and proficiency in MS-Word/PPT/Excel.
How and by when should applications be submitted?
Applications should be emailed to [email protected] by 05 November 2026. A hard copy may also be sent by post to Deputy DGFT(HRD), O/o Addl.DGFT, Nishtha Bhavan, 48, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400020.
What is the selection process for these Consultant posts?
The official notification does not specify the detailed selection process. The circular notes that the decision of the Selection Committee will be final and binding on all applicants.
What is the pay scale or remuneration for the Consultants?
Remuneration is the last pay drawn minus pension plus the TA drawn at the time of retirement, with no D.A. component. Consultants are paid under Department of Expenditure OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020.
