Independent Legal Consultants at Department of Commerce, Government of India [8 Vacancies, New Delhi] - Apply by May 15!

About the Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce functions under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and is responsible for formulating and implementing India’s Foreign Trade Policy, managing international trade relations, export promotion, and regulation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

About the Opportunity

The Department of Commerce is inviting applications for engagement of Independent Legal Consultants on a contractual basis. This opportunity is part of its expert hiring framework to support policy, legal, and trade-related advisory work.

Engagement Details

• Position: Independent Legal Consultants (Legal stream)
• Total Vacancies: 8 (various levels including Young Professional, Associate, Consultant, and Senior Consultant)
• Type: Contractual engagement

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in legal and policy research related to foreign trade and commerce
• Support drafting and analysis of trade-related legal frameworks and policies
• Contribute to advisory work on international and domestic trade matters
• Provide inputs on legal issues involving SEZs, trade agreements, and compliance

Eligibility Criteria

• LLB / LLM with relevant legal background
• Preference for candidates with specialization in international trade or related fields
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
• Additional qualifications such as PG Diploma in law or Ph.D. may be considered as experience

Location

New Delhi

Selection Process

Shortlisting will be limited to 3× the number of vacancies per stream, followed by interviews

Application Procedure

Apply online through the Department of Commerce recruitment portal:

Application Link: Click here to apply!

Application Window

1st to 15th May 2026 (rolling basis for this cycle)

Contact Info

Email: recruitment-e2@gov.in

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