Job Description:
The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has invited applications for the engagement of Young Professionals on a contractual basis. This is a unique opportunity for talented professionals from law, international relations, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, economics, and media backgrounds to contribute to India’s defence, national security, and strategic policy ecosystem.
Details:
• Organisation: Ministry of Defence, Government of India
• Position: Young Professional
• Total Vacancies: 06
• Location: New Delhi
• Mode of Recruitment: Open Market Selection (Contract Basis)
• Initial Tenure: 1 Year
• Extension: Up to 3 Years based on performance and organizational requirements
Domain-wise Vacancies:
• International Relations – 01 Post
• Cybersecurity / Artificial Intelligence – 01 Post
• International Law – 01 Post
• Defence Economics – 01 Post
• Media Handling – 02 Posts
Key Responsibilities:
• Support policy research and strategic initiatives within the Ministry of Defence
• Conduct domain-specific research, analysis, and advisory work
• Assist in the development of reports, briefs, and policy recommendations
• Contribute to projects relating to defence, national security, and emerging technologies
• Coordinate with stakeholders and support decision-making processes
• Undertake assignments relevant to the selected domain of expertise
Eligibility & Preference:
• Indian National
• Maximum Age: 35 Years (as on the last date of application)
• Educational qualifications as prescribed for the respective domain
• Strong research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Interest in public policy, national security, defence affairs, or strategic studies preferred
What This Offers:
• Opportunity to work directly with the Ministry of Defence
• Exposure to national security and strategic policy matters
• Experience in government decision-making and policy formulation
• Professional development in specialized domains
• Opportunity to contribute to India’s defence and security ecosystem
Application Process:
• Interested candidates should refer to the official Ministry of Defence notification for detailed eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines.
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