MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026

Published On 03-06-2026

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has recently released the official advertisement for the recruitment of 60 Posts under MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026. The Online Application window will remain open from 22 May 2026 To 17 July, 2026. Interested and Eligible Candidates can submit online application within this timeframe. Applicants are advised to read carefully the official notification Pdf of MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 before submitting their application.

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Important Dates :
Application Start Date	22 May 2026
Last Date	17 July 2026
Last Date For Payment Fee	17 July 2026
Correction Date	As Per Schedule
Admit Card	Before Exam
Exam Date	To Be Notified
Result Date	Notify Soon
Application Fees :
General/ OBC/ EWS	No Fee
SC/ ST/ PwBD	No Fee
Application Fee Payment Modes :- Online : Through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI and Net Banking. Offline : Through E Challan.

MEA Section Officer Vacancy 2026

Name of Post	No. of Post
Amritsar	03
Bengaluru	03
Bhubaneswar	03
Chennai	03
Cochin	03
Coimbatore	03
Guwahati	03
Jalandhar	03
Kozhikode	03
Madurai	03
Mumbai	03
Nagpur	03
Panaji	03
Pune	03
Srinagar	03
Surat	03
Trichy	03
Trivandrum	03
Vijayawada	03
Vishakhapatnam	03
Total	60

Eligibility Criteria:

Name of Post	Education Qualification
MEA Section Officer 2026	Only serving Central Government Officers are eligible for deputation. Officers holding analogous posts in Level 8/10 of Pay Matrix on regular basis can apply. Applications must be forwarded through proper channel. No disciplinary or vigilance case should be pending against the officer
Age Limit : As on 01.01.2026
Minimum Age	NA
Maximum Age	56 Years
Please Read the Official Notification for more information.

MEA Section Officer Salary 2026

Name of Post

Salary

MEA Section Officer 2026

Pay Scale -₹9,300/- to ₹34,800/-
Pay Band- 2
Initial Pay/ Basic Pay- ₹47,600/- to ₹1,51,100/-
Pay Level- 8
Grade Pay-₹4,800/-
TO
Pay Scale -₹15,600/- to ₹39,100/-
Pay Band- 3
Initial Pay/ Basic Pay- ₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/-
Pay Level- 10
Grade Pay-₹5,400/-

Please Read the Official Notification for more information.

How To Apply Online Form Of MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026

MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released, all interested candidates can Apply online from 22/05/2026 to 17/07/2026.
Visit the official website of the MEA-https://www.mea.gov.in/
Please download and carefully read the MEA Section Officer 2026 official notification before applying.
Candidates are suggested to read all the Special and general instructions carefully.
Click on the “Apply Online” link available on the homepage.
Complete the new registration process by entering basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
After registration, log in using the registration number and password.
Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including passport-size photograph and signature, in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Review the complete application form carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted form and fee receipt for future reference.

Selection Process :
Application Forwarding through Proper Channel. Scrutiny and Selection.

IMPORTANT LINKS :
Apply Online	CLICK HERE
Download Official Notification	CLICK HERE
Official Website	CLICK HERE

MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. When will the online application window open for MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 ?

Answer : The online application for MEA Section Officer will start from 22 May, 2026.

Q2. What is the last date for MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 ?

Answer : The last date to apply for MEA Section Officer is 17 July, 2026.

Q3. How many vacancies in MEA Section Officer 2026 ?

Answer : MEA Section Officer Vacancy 2026 released for 60 Post.

Q4. What is the starting salary of MEA Section Officer 2026 ?

Answer : The starting salary of MEA Section Officer is ₹47,600/- To ₹56,100/- Basic Pay.

Q5. What is the age limit for MEA Section Officer 2026 ?

Answer : The minimum age is NA and maximum is 56 years to apply for MEA Section Officer 2026.

MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026

MEA Section Officer Notification 2026