MoEFCC Consultant Recruitment 2026 Introduction
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has invited applications for MoEFCC Consultant Recruitment 2026 for filling 05 contractual posts under Sustainable Coastal Management Division (SCMD). The appointments are part of the central government's National Coastal Mission 2.0, which aims to protect the coastal ecosystem, support marine biodiversity, manage shorelines, conserve coral reefs, build resilience against climate change and plan and coordinate coastal activities. This notice is for both technical environmental professionals and experienced coordination/documentation candidates as it contains three Scientific Consultant jobs and two Non-Scientific consultant jobs. Selected candidates will be appointed on a contract basis in New Delhi and will get consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,75,000 depending on the post. The recruitment is directly conducted by MoEFCC and hence it provides great opportunity to those who are interested in joining on policy related coastal and marine management projects with the Government of India. Applications should be received by both Post and e-mail and the last date of receipt of applications is 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
MoEFCC Consultant Recruitment 2026: Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | MoEFCC Consultant Recruitment 2026 |
| Recruiting Organisation | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
| Division Name | Sustainable Coastal Management Division (SCMD) |
| Notification Number | F. No. 10020/13/2022-SCMD |
| Total Vacancies | 05 Posts |
| Post Type | Contractual / Consultancy |
| Post Names | Scientific Consultant Grade-IV, Scientific Consultant Grade-II, Scientific Consultant Grade-I, Non-Scientific Consultant-A, Non-Scientific Research Associate |
| Selection Process | Interview |
| Application Mode | Offline + Email |
| Last Date | Within 21 days from publication of advertisement in Employment News |
MoEFCC Consultant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number Of Posts |
|---|---|
| Scientific Consultant Grade-IV | 1 |
| Scientific Consultant Grade-II | 1 |
| Scientific Consultant Grade-I | 1 |
| Non-Scientific Consultant-A | 1 |
| Non-Scientific Research Associate | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
MoEFCC Recruitment: Selection Process
The selection of the candidate for MoEFCC Consultant Recruitment 2026 will be done based on Interview. Candidates' applications will be initially reviewed by the Ministry. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview based on Educational Qualifications, Experience and Suitability for the post after screening. The Merit of the applications received may be used to determine the number of candidates invited by the Ministry.
MoFCC Recruitment : Salary
| Post Name | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Scientific Consultant Grade-IV | Rs. 1,75,000/- |
| Scientific Consultant Grade-II | Rs. 1,20,000/- |
| Scientific Consultant Grade-I | Rs. 90,000/- |
| Non-Scientific Consultant-A | Rs. 60,000/- |
| Non-Scientific Research Associate | Rs. 40,000/- |
MoEFCC Consultant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Experience Required | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Consultant Grade-IV | Master’s in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Marine Science / Marine Engineering / Water Resources OR B.E./B.Tech in relevant field | More than 20 years in relevant field | 62 years |
| Scientific Consultant Grade-II | Master’s in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Marine Science / Marine Engineering / Water Resources OR B.E./B.Tech in relevant field | More than 10 years and up to 16 years | 45 years |
| Scientific Consultant Grade-I | Master’s in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Marine Science / Marine Engineering / Water Resources OR B.E./B.Tech in relevant field | More than 5 years and up to 10 years | 40 years |
| Non-Scientific Consultant-A | Master’s in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Marine Science / Marine Engineering / Water Resources OR B.E./B.Tech in relevant field OR Retired Government employee with Grade Pay Rs. 4600 and above with MS Office knowledge | More than 3 years and up to 5 years | 65 years |
| Non-Scientific Research Associate | Master’s in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering OR B.E./B.Tech in relevant field | 1 to 3 years | 65 years |
Desirable Qualifications and Additional Eligibility Conditions
- Scientific Consultant Grade-IV: Preference will be given to candidates who have PhD / M.Sc.Phil / M.Excellent background in coastal and marine environmental projects, holding either a Tech or MSc degree.
- Candidates with PhD / M. degree will be given preference for Scientific Consultant Grade-II.Phil / M.MSc GeoInformatics and Geospatial Science & Technology, Remote Sensing & GIS.
- Scientific Consultant Grade-I: Preference will be given to candidates who have a PhD / M.Phil / M.BSc in relevant areas (Tech) / MSc in relevant areas.
- Computer Knowledge: Good Knowledge of MS Office & Computer handling skills.
- Policy Understanding: The candidates should have an understanding of the policy framework of Central Government and State Government in the field of coastal, marine and environmental management.
- International Conventions: familiarity with international conventions and treaties relating to coastal and marine ecosystems will be helpful.
- Coordination Ability: The candidates should be able to coordinate multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary projects particularly with the Government and Technical Bodies.
- Research Preference: For shortlisting, research experience, published papers and strong post-qualification field experience might be considered a preference.
- PhD Experience Benefit: Duration of PhD period up to 3 years may be claimed as experience, the same number of years cannot be claimed as regular work experience.
- Qualified MoEFCC Consultants: Consultants who are already working in MoEFCC may apply for a higher consultancy position if they meet the prescribed eligibility requirements for the higher consultancy position.
Documents Required
- Completed Application Form on prescribed form.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- This will be done by the applicant's signature.
- A valid proof of date of birth / age proof.
- Qualification certificate/Mark sheet from
- school/college.School certificate/Mark sheet for educational qualification.
- Get certificates of experience from other organizations, Evidence of desirable qualifications, if any,
- Minority postgraduation: MSc certificate / supporting proof if claiming MSc experience weightage.Supporting piece of evidence – for PhD experience weightage or MSc experience weightage for minority postgraduation.
- Training programme certificates (if available)
- Retired applicants who apply on Consultant-A eligibility need to submit government service proof / retirement proof.
MoEFCC Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions
- The recruitment is purely contractual and does not give rise to a right to permanent appointment.
- Applications have to be submitted by both Post and e-mail.
- Submission may be incomplete, which could result in rejection.
- Any application received after the due date and time will be rejected and not be considered for further action.
- Incomplete applications that do not include self attested documents might be dealt with as such.
- The shortlisted candidates are only called for the interview.
- The interview can be virtual or physical as per the decision of Ministry.
- Attending the interview is not considered to be work for the TA/DA.
- The venue of the work place will be MoEFCC, New Delhi.
- Experience should be after qualification experience in the field of interest.
- Candidates are desired who have a knowledge of coastal and marine environmental policies, Government programmes and technical work in this area.
- There will be official rules and confidentiality norms to be adhered to by selected consultants.
How to Apply MoEFCC Recruitment
- 1Download or fill the Application form according to the official notification (Annexure-I).
- 2Fill in the required educational qualifications and desirable qualifications as required, Provide full work history with organisation name, dates and job description.
- 3State any training programs taken, publications and known languages if applicable.
- 4Submit all supporting documents with the application form which have been signed by the applicant.
- 5Attach a recent passport size photograph and sign the application form.
- 6On envelope, clearly write the name of the post applied for.
- 7Send the completed hard copy application by post to the address given below.
- 8Submit a scanned copy of your complete application and documents before the last date to the official e-mail ID
About Organisation
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the central ministry of Government of India, which is charged with environmental policy, forest administration, climate governance, conservation of biodiversity, coordinating efforts on pollution control and the ecological sustainability efforts of the nation. MoEFCC recruitment regularly involves professionals and experts to provide technical, policy, research and programme support in the field of environmental governance and natural resource management. About the Sustainable Coastal Management Division (SCMD) MoEFCC's Sustainable Coastal Management Division (SCMD) assists in the planning and policy coordination and implementation of the programmes on coastal and marine ecosystems in India. The division is responsible for activities related to Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans (ICZMPs), shoreline change studies, coral reef conservation, marine biodiversity, beach cleaning programs and coastal resilience planning as per the National Coastal Mission 2.0. MoEFCC Consultant Recruitment 2026 invites applications for recruitment to various posts of Scientific Consultant and Non Scientific Consultant in the division for strengthening the mission-based coastal management activities at the National level.
Tenure of Engagement
- Tenure will be initially for a period of 3 years on 1+1+1 basis.
- Continuation will be based on performance and requirement, post each year.
- The extension can be granted for additional 2 years based on a case-by-case basis and approval of the competent authority.
MoEFCC Application Submission Address
Under Secretary Sustainable Coastal Management Division (SCMD) Jal Wing, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan Jor Bagh Road, Aliganj New Delhi – 110003 Email: [email protected]
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