DGFT Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DGFT) has notified vacancies for Young Professional posts on a contract basis for an initial engagement of one year. The position offers a pay of Rs. 56,000 per month and requires candidates to hold an LLM/LLB and PG Diploma in any legal subject or MBA or equivalent from NIRF ranking institution or Masters in Public Policy/International Trade, with the age limit specified as below 35 years as on 1 August 2026. Applicants must fill the Google link and submit the signed application form along with the required documents by email on or before 20 October 2026. The selection process consists of Document Verification.

DGFT Young Professional at a Glance

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply

Candidates must meet the specific educational qualification, experience, and age criteria set for the Young Professional position.

Pay and Tenure

The Young Professionals will be paid a consolidated fee of Rs. 56,000/- per month (minus Professional Tax/TDS as applicable), subject to periodic completion of work certified by the controlling Officer. They will not be entitled to any other allowance or facility in addition to the consolidated fee. The engagement shall be initially for a period of one year which may be extended up to three years. After three years no further extension will be permissible under any circumstances, and the engagement will be purely on a temporary basis.

How to Apply for DGFT Young Professional

1. Fill out the application form provided in the official Google link mentioned in the notification.
2. Fill out the printed application form given in the notification with your details and attach a passport-size photo.
3. Compile the signed Application Form along with your Resume, copy of PAN card, Aadhar card, and copies of relevant qualification and experience documents.
4. Send the scanned copy of the application and documents via email to [email protected] on or before 20.10.2026 with the subject: Application for Young Professional.
5. Send a hard copy of the application along with supporting documents by post to the following address: O/o Joint DGFT, BSNL Bhawan, Old CTO Compound, Residency Area, Indore 452001.

Selection and Interview

The notification states that the engagement is subject to verification of documents related to educational qualification and experience. If any information or documents submitted by Young Professionals are found false/wrong at any stage, his/her engagement will be terminated immediately and appropriate action will be taken. The notification does not mention a written examination or formal interview stage.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Working hours shall normally be from 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM during working days including half an hour lunch break.
• Young Professionals may be required to sit late and may be called on Saturday, Sunday, and other holidays in exigencies of work.
• Young Professionals will be eligible for 18 days leave during the period of one year, on pro-rata basis subject to prior written approval.
• Young Professionals will be governed by the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and will not disclose any information/data to unauthorized persons.
• Young Professionals will be required to submit a police verification report from their concerned police station and a medical-cum-fitness certificate prior to engagement.
• The engagement can be terminated at any time by the Department by giving 30 days notice or pay in lieu thereof, and similarly by the Young Professional.
• While on tour, TA/DA will be admissible as to Assistant Section Officer of the Central Government.

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