Job Overview
| Organization | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PSP Division, New Delhi |
| Post Name | Section Officer – 60 Posts |
| Qualification | Other |
| Age Limit | The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on 01-01-2026. No minimum age has been specified — the officer must be a serving Central Government employee. Category Age Limit All eligible Central Government Officers (Deputation) Maximum 56 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| Advt No | No. CDR-II/575/02/2025 |
| Post Date | 25/05/2026 |
| Last Date | 17-07-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
This is a deputation vacancy — only serving Central Government Officers are eligible. Applications from individuals not in Central Government service will not be considered. Only those applications that are complete in all aspects and forwarded through proper channel will be considered. While forwarding the applications, it must be verified and certified that particulars furnished by the officer are correct. It must also be confirmed that in the event of selection for appointment, the officer shall be relieved on immediate basis. Criteria Details Essential Eligibility Criteria Officers working in any Ministry/Department/Office of the Central Government and holding analogous posts in Level 8/10 of the Pay Matrix on regular basis will be considered eligible against the corresponding post. Job Description To work within the jurisdiction of any of the 20 Regional Passport Offices across India as per Annexure-II of the circular. Selected officers may be required to travel within India. Disciplinary/Vigilance Status No disciplinary case should be either pending or contemplated against the officer; no major or minor penalty should have been imposed on the officer during the last 10 years; integrity must be beyond doubt. Desirable Criteria Sl. No. Desirable Quality / Experience (i) Good managerial and interpersonal skills. (ii) Ability to liaise effectively with other organizations/Ministries/Departments/think tanks. (iii) Good noting and drafting skills and communication abilities. (iv) Previous service as Section Officer or equivalent in Ministries/Departments/Attached/Subordinate offices in the Government of India. (v) Previous experience of handling issues relating to Administration & Establishment, Policy, Court Cases, RTI, Finance & Accounts, Audit, and Public Dealing in Government of India. DON'T MISSRRB 6565 Technician Online Form 2026 (Short Notice)6,565 Posts • Technician • RRB29 Jul 20266,565 postsOSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 20265,989 Vacancies • Nursing Officer13 Jul 20265,989 postsGSRTC 4599 Driver Online Form 20264,599 Openings • GSRTC05 Jul 20264,599 postsCentral Bank of India 4,500 Apprentice Recruitment 20264,500 Posts • Central Bank of India28 Jun 20264,500 postsGSRTC 4318 Conductor Online Form 20264,318 Vacancies • Conductor • GSRTC05 Jul 20264,318 postsKSP Civil Police Constable Online Form 20263,991 Openings • Civil Police Constable03 Jul 20263,991 posts
Important Links
| Application Pro-forma (Annexure-I) | Click Here |
| Advance Copy Email | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
Selection Process
Selection will be based on scrutiny of applications forwarded through proper channel. Only complete applications forwarded through the proper channel will be considered. While forwarding, the Head of Department must verify and certify that the particulars furnished by the officer are correct and confirm that if selected, the officer shall be relieved on immediate basis. It is mandatory to serve the full deputation term — premature relieving will not be considered except in rare or exceptional circumstances. Stage 1 - Application Forwarding through Proper Channel Interested officers must submit their application in the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-I) through their Head of Department/Ministry/Cadre Controlling Authority. Applications not forwarded through proper channel will not be considered. Advance copies may be mailed to [email protected] — however, only applications forwarded through proper channel will be processed. Stage 2 - Scrutiny and Selection Received applications will be scrutinized for eligibility. Selection will be made by the Competent Authority of MEA based on the officer's service record, ACRs/APARs, Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, and other documents submitted with the application. Candidates may be required to state their preference of up to 3 RPO stations in the application form.