Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

• English Name: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
• Hindi Name: विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय (डीजीएफटी)
• Department: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
• Location: Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Designation Details

• Designation: Young Professional (YP)
• Designation (Hindi): युवा पेशेवर (वाईपी)

Vacancy and Salary

• Number of Vacancies: To be decided later
• Base Salary: ₹70,000 per month (consolidated, minus Professional Tax/TDS)
• Employment Type: Contractual (initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years)

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Candidates must be below 35 years of age as on 1st July 2025.

Application Process

• Candidates must apply via email with a valid email ID.
• Send CV and supporting documents to: hrd2-dgft@gov.in
• CC to: kr.asingh@gov.in, arunkr.dua@nic.in
• Also fill the application form at: Google Form Link
• No hard copy is required to be sent.
• Last Date to Apply: 10th July 2025

Selection Process

The selection will be based on scrutiny of educational qualifications and experience submitted by the candidates. No specific details about tests or interviews have been provided in the notification.

Working Hours and Leave Policy

• Working hours: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days, including a half-hour lunch break.
• In case of work exigencies, YPs may be required to work on Saturdays/Sundays/holidays and sit late hours.
• Leave entitlement: 1.5 days of leave per completed month (non-cumulative).
• Up to 1 month leave may be allowed without pay, with prior approval.
• Maternity leave as per Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 applies for women YPs.

Other Terms and Conditions

• Engagement is purely temporary and contractual.
• Initial term is for one year, extendable up to three years total.
• No claim or right for further engagement or permanent government job shall be entertained.
• Required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement and Non-Compete Agreement with a cooling-off period.
• Must submit a Statement of Good Health and Medical-cum-Fitness Certificate from an authorized medical practitioner.
• Must submit Police Verification Report from local police station prior to engagement.
• Shall abide by the Official Secrets Act, 1923 and maintain confidentiality of all official data and documents.
• Shall not represent or publicize their engagement with DGFT for any commercial advantage.
• Termination clause: Either party may terminate the engagement with a 30-day notice or pay in lieu thereof.
• Engagement commences from the date of joining at DGFT.
• In case of death, illness, or injury during engagement, no compensation or appointment is promised to the YP or next of kin.

Travel & Tour Requirement

Young Professionals may be required to travel anywhere in India. During official tours, they will be entitled to TA/DA as per the entitlement of an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in the Central Government.

Reservation and Application Fees

• Reservation Policy: Not specified in the notification
• Application Fee: No application fee required

Contact Details for Queries

• Phone: 011-23038825
• Email (Primary): hrd2-dgft@gov.in
• CC Emails: kr.asingh@gov.in, arunkr.dua@nic.in

Important Links

• DGFT Official Website: https://www.dgft.gov.in
• Official Notification Page: https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=vacancy
• Online Application Form: Google Form - Apply Here