What is the last date to apply for MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply is 17 Jul 2026.

Where is this job located?

The job is located in Pan India.

Section Officer MEA 2026 – 60 Posts

Job Description

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) invites applications for 60 Section Officer or equivalent posts on deputation basis in 20 Regional Passport Offices (RPOs).

MEA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

End Date

17 Jul 2026

Salary

Level 8/10

Vacancies

Eligibility

Central Government Officers

Vacancy Details

Regional Passport Office	Posts
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

How to Apply

Download the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-I).
Submit the application through proper channel to Administrative Officer (Cadre), PSP Division, MEA, Room No. 26, Patiala House, New Delhi.
Last date for submission is 17-07-2026.

Application Fee

N/A

Age Limit

Maximum 56 years as on 01-01-2026.

Selection Process

Scrutiny of applications forwarded through proper channel.
Assessment of service record, ACRs/APARs, and vigilance clearance.

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