The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Mumbai, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has released a fresh notification inviting applications for 16 Young Professional posts on a contractual basis. This is a significant opportunity for postgraduates and professionals in economics, law, management, and data science who want hands-on exposure to how India’s export-import policies and international trade regulations are shaped and implemented.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
DGFT is the government agency responsible for administering the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, and for formulating and implementing India’s Foreign Trade Policy. A Young Professional role here places candidates at the centre of national trade policy work, a rare vantage point for those interested in economics, trade law, or public policy.
Key highlights:
- Number of posts: 16
- Domains: Economics, Legal, General Management, and Data Science
- Location: DGFT, Mumbai
- Monthly consolidated salary: ₹60,000
- Age limit: Maximum 35 years as of the last date of application
- Last date to apply: 18 August 2026
- Mode of application: By email
- Engagement type: Contractual, fixed-term
WHO CAN APPLY
Eligibility is structured around four specialised domains, each with distinct qualification requirements:
- Economics: Master’s Degree in Economics, preferably with a specialisation in International Trade.
- Legal: LLM/LLB along with a PG Diploma in any legal subject.
- General Management: MBA or equivalent from an institution with a NIRF ranking up to 100 in the Management category, or a Master’s in Public Policy/International Trade. Experience in multimedia content creation, graphic design, and related tools is considered desirable for this stream.
- Data Science: B.Tech/B.E. in any discipline, MCA, or a Master’s in Data Science, Data Analytics, or Computational Mathematics.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
For economics, law, management, and data graduates aiming to build a career touching trade policy, regulation, or public administration, this opportunity offers:
- Direct exposure to the formulation and implementation of India’s Foreign Trade Policy, at a time when global trade dynamics are shifting rapidly.
- Job security within a central government organisation, along with the credibility of having worked at a key policy-making body.
- A competitive fixed monthly remuneration of ₹60,000, paid as per contractual norms.
- A strong, policy-relevant credential for those eyeing future roles in trade economics, international law, public policy, or government consulting.
- For General Management candidates, an added avenue to apply creative and multimedia skills within a formal policy environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Since this recruitment is conducted via email rather than an online portal, candidates should:
- Download and carefully read the official DGFT Mumbai Young Professional Notification 2026 PDF from the DGFT website (dgft.gov.in).
- Prepare the application in the prescribed format, clearly indicating the domain applied for (Economics, Legal, General Management, or Data Science).
- Attach scanned copies of educational certificates, experience documents (if any), age proof, and photograph as specified in the notification.
- Email the complete application to the designated DGFT Mumbai email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the application is sent well before the deadline of 18 August 2026, since late submissions are unlikely to be considered.
Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the sent email and attachments for their own records.
Application Format
A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
- DGFT has been running several parallel Young Professional recruitment drives across its regional offices (including New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Coimbatore) through 2026, each with its own vacancy count, deadline, and salary band. Candidates should apply strictly against the Mumbai notification and email address for this particular opportunity.
- This is a contractual, fixed-term engagement and does not confer any right to permanent government employment.
- No application fee is charged for any category.
FINAL WORD
For postgraduates in economics, law, management, or data science looking to gain first-hand experience in trade policy formulation at the national level, the DGFT Mumbai Young Professional recruitment offers a rare and well-paying entry point into one of the Government of India’s most consequential economic offices.
Candidates are advised to check the official DGFT website (dgft.gov.in) for the complete Mumbai notification, exact email address, and document checklist before the 18 August 2026 deadline.