DGFT Young Professional Recruitment 2026

DGFT Young Professional Recruitment 2026

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced recruitment for Young Professionals on a contract basis in its Guwahati office. This is an opportunity to work on the implementation of schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Job Highlights

The DGFT is looking for candidates to fill two vacancies for the post of Young Professional. The engagement is on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, which may be extended up to three years.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 02 vacancies are available for the post of Young Professional.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the specified educational qualifications and age limit to be eligible for the Young Professional position. The candidate must possess the required qualifications on the date of the advertisement.

The essential qualifications for the Young Professional post are as follows:

• Economics: Master's Degree in Economics (preferably with International Trade).
• Legal: LLM/LLB and PG Diploma in any legal subject.
• General Management: MBA or equivalent from an institution having NIRF ranking up to 100 in Management category as per the latest NIRF ranking, or Masters in Public Policy, or International Trade.
• Technical: B.Tech/B.E. in any discipline, or MCA, or Masters in Data Science or Data Analytics or Computational Mathematics.

Desirable Qualification: For candidates applying under the General Management discipline, experience in multimedia content creation, graphic design, and proficiency in relevant multimedia tools/software will be desirable.

Candidates should be below 35 years of age as on 01 July 2026.

A minimum of one year of post-qualification experience in a relevant field is required, along with proficiency in computer skills.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated fee of Rs. 56,000/- per month. This amount is subject to deduction of Professional Tax/TDS as applicable. No other allowances or facilities will be provided.

Selection Process

Selection of candidates will be based on an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email to appear for the interview. Requests for changing the interview date or time will not be entertained.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply by emailing their application along with supporting documents. The application must be sent to the specified email address on or before the last date.

Important Instructions for Application:

• Use a valid email ID for application.
• Attach all supporting documents.
• The subject line of the email should be: "Application for Young Professional".
• Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will be rejected.

Documents Required

It is mandatory to submit the signed Application Form along with the following documents:

• Resume
• Copy of PAN card
• Copy of Aadhar card
• Copies of relevant educational qualification documents

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely on a temporary basis.
• The engagement is subject to verification of documents related to educational qualification and experience. If any information or documents are found false or wrong at any stage, the engagement will be terminated immediately.
• Candidates may be required to submit a Statement of Good Health from a recognized physician before starting work.
• Working hours are normally from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days, but candidates may be required to work late or on weekends/holidays in case of exigencies.
• Young Professionals will be governed by the Official Secrets Act, 1923.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the DGFT Young Professional recruitment?
A1: The last date to apply is 16.09.2026.

Q2: How many vacancies are available for Young Professionals?
A2: There are 02 vacancies available.

Q3: What is the age limit for the Young Professional post?
A3: Candidates should be below 35 years of age as on 01 July 2026.

Q4: What is the monthly salary for a Young Professional?
A4: The monthly consolidated fee is Rs. 56,000/-.

Q5: How will candidates be selected?
A5: Selection will be based on an interview of shortlisted candidates.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here