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| Recruiting authority | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PSP Division, New Delhi |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 17 Jul 2026 |
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- The latest Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Section Officer or equivalent posts on Deputation basis in 20 Regional Passport Offices (RPOs)! Published vide No. CDR-II/575/02/2025 dated 22-05-2026 by PSP Division, MEA, this vacancy circular offers 60 posts (03 Section Officers per RPO across 20 RPOs) for eligible Central Government Officers. 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 can apply through proper channel latest by 17-07-2026. Find all details about the MEA Section Officer Deputation new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, application procedure, and vacancy circular PDF here.
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Ministry of External Affairs Section Officer Deputation Recruitment 2026 Overview
- MEA is filling up 60 Section Officer or equivalent posts on deputation basis across 20 Regional Passport Offices in India, last date for forwarding applications 17 July 2026.
MEA Section Officer Deputation Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
MEA Section Officer Deputation Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
- A total of 60 vacancies have been announced for the post of Section Officer or equivalent at Level 8/10 of Pay Matrix, distributed as 03 posts per Regional Passport Office across 20 RPOs in India. The list of 20 RPOs is as per Annexure-II of the circular.
MEA Section Officer Deputation Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
- Desirable Criteria
MEA Section Officer Deputation Recruitment 2026 - 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.
MEA Section Officer Deputation Recruitment 2026 - 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.
How to Apply for MEA Section Officer RPO Deputation 2026
- Eligible and interested Central Government Officers must apply in the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-I of the Circular). The complete application form must be sent through proper channel to the address below latest by 17-07-2026. An advance copy may also be mailed to [email protected] — however, only applications complete in all aspects and forwarded through proper channel will be considered.
- Documents to be Submitted along with Application (through Proper Channel):
- Application in prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-I) — in duplicate copy, signed by the volunteering officer and forwarded through proper channel with due Cadre Clearance
- Up-to-date copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years — duly attested on each page by a Group A Officer
- Cadre Clearance from the Cadre Controlling Authority
- Vigilance Clearance
- Details of minor/major penalty imposed on the officer by the Competent Authority for the last 10 years (if any)
- Statement of Bio-data in prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-I) — in duplicate copy, signed by the volunteering officer
- Information to be filled in the Application Pro-forma (Annexure-I):
- Name & Designation
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Educational Qualifications
- Mobile No. and E-mail ID
- Service/Batch
- Details of employment in chronological order (Department/Institution/Organization, Post held, From–To, Scale of Pay and basic, Nature of duties performed)
- Details of current employment
- Basic Pay & Pay Level
- Details of courses/training programmes attended (if any)
- Details of publications (if any)
- Languages known
- Details of previous ex-cadre deputation (if any)
- Preferences of RPOs (3 stations in order of preference)
- Additional information in support of suitability for the post (if any)
- Remarks
- The application must be accompanied by the certification by the Head of Department (with stamp) confirming that: particulars furnished are correct; no disciplinary case is pending or contemplated; no major or minor penalty was imposed during the last 10 years; integrity is beyond doubt.
- Send Application to: Administrative Officer (Cadre), PSP Division, MEA, Room No. 26, Patiala House, New Delhi.
- For queries: Contact AO (PSP-Cadre), PSP Division, MEA. Email: [email protected]
Important Instructions for MEA Section Officer RPO Deputation 2026 Candidates
- This is a deputation vacancy — only serving Central Government Officers holding analogous posts in Level 8/10 of the Pay Matrix on regular basis are eligible.
- It is mandatory to serve the full deputation term. Premature relieving will not be considered except in rare or exceptional circumstances.
- Applications must be forwarded through proper channel — applications not sent through proper channel will not be considered.
- The forwarding Ministry/Department must verify and certify that particulars furnished by the officer are correct and must confirm that if selected, the officer shall be relieved on immediate basis.
- Only applications complete in all aspects will be considered — incomplete applications will be rejected.
- ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years must be duly attested on each page by a Group A Officer.
- Officers must state their preference of up to 3 RPO stations from the list of 20 in Annexure-II.
- Advance copies may be mailed to [email protected] — but this alone does not constitute a valid application.
- Pay and allowances will be admissible as per DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.06.2010 and amendments.
- Selected officers may be required to travel within India.
- The last date for forwarding applications through proper channel is 17-07-2026.
MEA Section Officer RPO Deputation Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
- Application Pro-forma (Annexure-I): Click here
- Advance Copy Email: [email protected]
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Q2. How many vacancies are there and in which RPOs under MEA Section Officer Deputation 2026?
- There are 60 vacancies in total, with 3 Section Officer posts in each of the 20 Regional Passport Offices such as Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Guwahati, Jalandhar, Kozhikode, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Pune, Srinagar, Surat, Trichy, Trivandrum, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam. The exact distribution is provided in Annexure-II of the vacancy circular.
Q4. What is the age limit for MEA Section Officer Deputation Recruitment 2026?
- The maximum age limit is 56 years as on 01-01-2026 for appointment on deputation. There is no separately prescribed minimum age other than being a serving eligible Central Government officer, but any officer who has attained more than 56 years on 01-01-2026 is ineligible.
Q6. What are the desirable qualifications and experience for MEA Section Officer RPO posts?
- Desirable attributes include good managerial and interpersonal skills, strong noting and drafting abilities, and the capacity to liaise with other Ministries, Departments and organizations. Preference is given to officers who have worked as Section Officer or equivalent in Central Government offices and handled Administration & Establishment, Policy, Court Cases, RTI, Finance & Accounts, Audit, and public dealing.
Q7. What is the pay scale and allowances for MEA Section Officer Deputation in RPOs?
- The posts are in Level 8 or Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, depending on the officer’s present analogous grade. Pay and allowances during deputation will be governed by DoPT’s O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.06.2010 and subsequent amendments, which regulate deputation pay, allowances, and related benefits.
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