The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, released this recruitment notification on 15 July 2026 from its headquarters at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. As per notification No. F.No.A-51011/1/2023-HRD-II, applications are open now and close on 30 July 2026. This is for candidates with a postgraduate degree or professional qualification in Economics, Law, Management or Data Science who want short-term experience in a central government policy office.
DGFT has not given a fixed number of vacancies in this notification. It says only that Young Professionals will be engaged across its various Divisions during 2026, based on need. A full discipline-wise qualification breakdown follows below. The place of posting is DGFT Headquarters, New Delhi. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official DGFT notification No. F.No.A-51011/1/2023-HRD-II dated 15 July 2026.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
| Post | Young Professional (YP) |
| Salary | Rs. 70,000 per month (consolidated, minus Professional Tax/TDS) |
| Application Mode | Online, through Google Form, with CV and documents emailed to hrd2-dgft@gov.in |
| Eligibility | Master’s/professional degree in Economics, Law, Management or Data Science; below 35 years as on 1 July 2026; minimum 1 year post-qualification experience |
| Selection Process | Application screening and document verification (see Selection Process section) |
| Place of Posting | DGFT Headquarters, Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Last Date | 30 July 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Postgraduates/professionals in Economics, Law, Management or Data Science, below 35 years, with 1 year relevant experience |
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About DGFT
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade formulates, implements and monitors India’s Foreign Trade Policy, which sets the framework for promoting exports and trade. It also handles multilateral and bilateral commercial relations, Special Economic Zones, state trading, trade facilitation, and regulation of certain export-oriented industries. DGFT works under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. For a Young Professional, this means direct exposure to national trade policy work, not routine clerical duties.
Working at DGFT Headquarters, New Delhi
The DGFT head office is at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, in the same government office belt as Udyog Bhawan and Shastri Bhavan, close to Central Secretariat metro station on the Yellow and Violet lines. Candidates from Gurugram, Noida or Faridabad can reach the office by metro in under an hour on most routes.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm exact reporting address with the hiring office.
DGFT also runs Young Professional recruitments through its regional offices in cities such as Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad, usually for single disciplines like Law or Data Science, at a consolidated pay of Rs. 56,000 to 60,000 per month. This Delhi HQ notification covers four disciplines together at Rs. 70,000 per month, a higher figure than most regional DGFT YP postings.
This comparison is added context based on other recent DGFT Young Professional notifications, not part of this official notification.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Application Start | 15 July 2026 (notification date; portal is live) |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 July 2026 |
The notification does not give a specific closing time on 30 July 2026. Applications received after the due date will be rejected, so candidates should not wait for the last day.
Vacancy Details and Salary
The notification does not break down the number of posts by discipline or give a total vacancy figure. It lists four disciplines candidates can apply under, each carrying the same pay and terms.
| Discipline | Qualification | Pay (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | Master’s Degree in Economics (preferably with International Trade) | Rs. 70,000 (consolidated) |
| Legal | LLM/LLB and PG Diploma in any legal subject | Rs. 70,000 (consolidated) |
| General Management | MBA or equivalent from an institution with NIRF ranking up to 100 in Management (or Times/QS ranking for foreign institutes), or Masters in Public Policy/International Trade | Rs. 70,000 (consolidated) |
| Data Science | B.Tech/B.E. in any discipline, or MCA, or Masters in Data Science/Data Analytics/Computational Mathematics | Rs. 70,000 (consolidated) |
Verified total: Not mentioned in the official notification (no discipline-wise or overall vacancy count is stated in the PDF).
The consolidated fee of Rs. 70,000 per month is fixed for all four disciplines. Young Professionals will not get any other allowance, such as HRA or DA, on top of this amount. This is higher than the Rs. 56,000–60,000 per month typically paid at DGFT’s regional offices, based on other 2025 DGFT Young Professional notifications, added here as context and not part of this official notification.
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Eligibility (Discipline-wise)
| Discipline | Required Qualification | Age Limit | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Master’s Degree in Economics, preferably with International Trade | Below 35 years as on 1 July 2026 | Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in the relevant field, with computer proficiency |
| Legal | LLM/LLB and PG Diploma in any legal subject | Below 35 years as on 1 July 2026 | Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience with computer proficiency |
| General Management | MBA or equivalent (NIRF rank up to 100 in Management, or Times/QS ranking for foreign institutes) / Masters in Public Policy / International Trade | Below 35 years as on 1 July 2026 | Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience with computer proficiency. Desirable: experience in multimedia content creation, graphic design and related tools |
| Data Science | B.Tech/B.E. in any discipline, or MCA, or Masters in Data Science/Data Analytics/Computational Mathematics | Below 35 years as on 1 July 2026 | Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience with computer proficiency |
For candidates with degrees from universities outside India, the notification says DGFT will consider the Times/QS ranking of that university instead of NIRF ranking.
Selection Process
The notification does not describe a written test or interview stage by name. Based on the terms given, the process works as follows:
- Candidates apply online through the Google Form with CV and supporting documents.
- DGFT screens applications against the qualification, age and experience criteria for each discipline.
- Shortlisted candidates go through verification of educational and experience documents. If any submitted document is found false, the engagement is terminated immediately.
- Selected candidates must submit a police verification report and a medical fitness certificate before joining.
Exam pattern or interview details are not mentioned in the official notification.
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How to Apply
- Prepare a CV and keep supporting documents ready in scanned format.
- Open the Google Form at the link given in the Important Links section below.
- Fill in the form using a valid, working email ID.
- Attach the CV and supporting documents as required by the form.
- Also email the CV and documents to hrd2-dgft@gov.in.
- Submit before 30 July 2026. No hard copy needs to be sent to DGFT.
Documents to keep ready:
- Updated CV
- Educational qualification certificates (degree/PG diploma as applicable to the discipline)
- Proof of post-qualification experience (minimum 1 year)
- Proof of date of birth (for the age limit check)
- Computer proficiency proof, if available
- Police verification report and medical fitness certificate (required after selection, before joining)
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Important Links
For queries, candidates can write to hrd2-dgft@gov.in or call 011-23038825.
Should You Apply?
This role suits postgraduates or law/management/data science professionals with about a year of relevant experience who want direct exposure to India’s trade policy work, on a one-year contract that can extend up to three years. It does not suit candidates looking for permanent government employment; the notification is clear that the engagement gives no claim to future employment with DGFT or any other department, and it can end with 30 days’ notice from either side.
FAQs
What is the total number of Young Professional posts in this DGFT notification?
The notification does not give a specific number of posts, either discipline-wise or in total. It only states that DGFT will engage Young Professionals across its Divisions in 2026 based on requirement. Candidates should confirm the current vacancy count with hrd2-dgft@gov.in before applying.
Is the DGFT Young Professional salary the same across all four disciplines?
Yes. The notification sets one consolidated fee of Rs. 70,000 per month for Economics, Legal, General Management and Data Science, with no separate allowances. This is higher than the Rs. 56,000–60,000 range typically seen in DGFT’s regional office YP notifications, based on past recruitments and not stated in this notification.
Can the DGFT Young Professional engagement lead to a permanent government job?
No. The notification states clearly that the period of engagement does not give any claim or right to future employment with DGFT or any other government department. It is a temporary, contractual role for up to three years.
How much leave does a DGFT Young Professional get?
The notification allows 1.5 days of leave for each completed month in the first year, with prior written approval, and this cannot be carried forward. Up to one month of leave without pay can also be considered with approval. Women Young Professionals are eligible for maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017.
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