Overview
MEA Section Officer has released an official recruitment notification to recruit 60 Posts in 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 17-07-2026 through the official website.
This recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates looking for a stable government job in India. Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification and check their eligibility, age limit, application fee and the selection process. Rozgar Update has organised all the important details below along with the official links so you can verify everything and apply directly on the official website.
Quick Overview
| Organisation | MEA Section Officer |
|---|---|
| Post / Exam | Section Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 60 Posts |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Location | All India |
| Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 17-07-2026 |
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Regional Passport Office (RPO) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amritsar | 03 |
| 2 | Bengaluru | 03 |
| 3 | Bhubaneswar | 03 |
| 4 | Chennai | 03 |
| 5 | Cochin | 03 |
| 6 | Coimbatore | 03 |
| 7 | Guwahati | 03 |
| 8 | Jalandhar | 03 |
| 9 | Kozhikode | 03 |
| 10 | Madurai | 03 |
| 11 | Mumbai | 03 |
| 12 | Nagpur | 03 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification and age limit prescribed by MEA Section Officer for this recruitment. Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories (SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Ex-Servicemen) as per government rules. For the exact educational qualification, age limit and experience, please read the official notification carefully before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Circular | 22/05/2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
| Last Date for Forwarding Applications through Proper Channel | 17-07-2026 |
| Advance Copy Submission (Email) | On or before 17-07-2026 at [email protected] |
Application Fee
The application fee, including category-wise concessions, is mentioned in the official notification. The fee is usually paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. SC / ST / PwD and (in many exams) women candidates get a fee concession or exemption — check the notification for exact details.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Section Officer or equivalent (Deputation) | Level 8/10 of Pay Matrix (as per 7th CPC) |
|---|
How to Apply Online
- Open the official website using the link in the Important Links section below.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then log in to the recruitment portal.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational and contact details.
- Upload the required documents — recent photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form before the last date.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on the stages fixed by MEA Section Officer, which may include a written examination or computer-based test (CBT), skill / typing test, physical efficiency test (where applicable), document verification and a medical examination. The exact selection procedure, exam pattern and syllabus are given in the official notification. Candidates who clear each stage are shortlisted for the next.
Important Links
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