Centre for New and Emerging Systems for Trade, Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Contractual / Regular

DGFT Young Professional Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 22, 2026
Young Professional

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
02 Posts
Pay Scale
₹60,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years as on 28th October 2026
Job Location
Telangana17Hyderabad9

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 21, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 4, 2026

Application Window21 – 28 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date4 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a degree in any of the following disciplines with a minimum of 65% marks from a recognized university:

  • Economics: Master's in Economics (min 65%).
  • Management: Master's in Business Administration (MBA) (min 65%).
  • Engineering: B.Tech / B.E. / MCA (min 65%).
  • Commerce: Master's in Commerce (M.Com) (min 65%).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age of the candidate must not exceed 35 years as on 28th October 2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

Offline/ScrutinyQualifying Only

Written Examination (10:00 AM on 04.11.2026)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (04.11.2026)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through initial screening of online Google Form applications based on the 65% academic criteria. Shortlisted candidates are informed by email to appear for the written examination on 04.11.2026 at 10:00 AM at the Office of Additional DGFT, CGO Towers (4th Floor), Kavadiguda, Hyderabad, followed by an interview on the same day. Final empanelment is determined by combined written test and interview performance.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Screening Test

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer or as specified on question booklet

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Foreign Trade Policy, Export-Import Regulation & Indian Economy3030
General Mental Ability, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude2020
Domain Knowledge (Economics / Management / Engineering / Commerce)3030
English Comprehension & Descriptive Trade Analysis / Memo Drafting220
Total82100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Fast-paced policy facilitation and trade administration role at the Regional Authority of DGFT in Hyderabad (CGO Towers, Kavadiguda). Young Professionals provide analytical, quantitative, and operational support to Addl. DGFT and Deputy DGFT officers. Daily duties include scrutinizing exporter applications, verifying fulfilment of export obligations under Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes, reviewing export data across Telangana industries (pharmaceuticals, IT, textiles), and assisting in grievance redressal. Standard working hours are 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM on weekdays, with occasional late hours during export drive deadlines.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the Office of the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Hyderabad, Telangana. The initial contractual engagement is for 1 year, extendable annually up to a maximum ceiling of 3 years subject to work performance and efficiency. After 3 years, no further extension is permissible under any circumstances. Engagement is strictly temporary and does not confer any right to regular civil service absorption.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed-term contractual professional engagement without standard administrative cadre hierarchies. Annual appraisal and contract renewal (up to the 3-year cap) are decided based on performance benchmarks certified by the controlling officer. On official domestic travel/tour, TA/DA is reimbursed at rates admissible to an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in the Central Government.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Young Professional (Economics / Management / Engineering / Commerce)02
Total Vacancies02 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

A fixed monthly consolidated fee of ₹60,000/- per month. No other allowances or facilities are admissible.

Consolidated remuneration fee of ₹60,000/- per month (minus applicable Professional Tax/TDS), certified by the controlling officer. Entitled to TA/DA equivalent to Assistant Section Officer (ASO) when on official tour in India.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Verify academic eligibility: ensure possession of a Master's in Economics, MBA, B.Tech/B.E./MCA, or M.Com with at least 65% aggregate marks and ensure your age does not exceed 35 years as on 28th October 2026.
  2. Access the official Google Form application link using a valid Gmail account at https://forms.gle/mvvLemYJHmCCRkLu9.
  3. Fill out all mandatory personal and academic details, and upload scanned self-attested copies of educational certificates, mark sheets proving minimum 65% marks, and photo ID.
  4. Submit the completed online application form before 5:00 PM on 28th October, 2026.
  5. Shortlisted candidates will receive an email intimation to report for the written examination and interview on 04.11.2026 at 10:00 AM at the Office of Additional DGFT, 4th Floor, CGO Towers, Kavadiguda, Hyderabad. Note: No TA/DA is admissible for attending the test/interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is prescribed in the official advertisement).

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