MEA Section Officer RPO Recruitment 2026
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PSP Division has released deputation notification for appointment of 60 Section Officer or equivalent posts in 20 Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) across India. Officers working in Central Government Ministries/Departments/Offices holding analogous posts in Level 8/10 are eligible to apply through proper channel before 17 July 2026.
| Organisation | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) |
| Division | PSP Division |
| Post Name | Section Officer or Equivalent |
| Advertisement Number | CDR-II/575/02/2025 |
| Total Vacancy | 60 |
| Vacancy Distribution | 03 Posts per RPO |
| Pay Level | Level 8/10 of Pay Matrix |
| Job Type | Deputation Basis |
| Posting Location | 20 Regional Passport Offices Across India |
| Application Mode | Offline Through Proper Channel |
| Notification Date | 22 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.mea.gov.in |
| Eligibility Type | Details |
| Department Eligibility | Officers working in Ministries/Departments/Offices of Central Government. |
| Post Requirement | Holding analogous posts in Level 8/10 of Pay Matrix on regular basis. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years as on 01.01.2026. |
| Managerial Skills | Candidates should possess good managerial and interpersonal skills. |
| Communication Skills | Good noting, drafting and communication abilities required. |
| Experience Requirement | Experience in administration, establishment, policy, court cases, RTI, finance & accounts, audit and public dealing preferred. |
| Service Experience | Should have served as Section Officer or equivalent in Government of India offices. |
| Regional Passport Office | Vacancy |
| Amritsar | 3 |
| Bengaluru | 3 |
| Bhubaneswar | 3 |
| Chennai | 3 |
| Cochin | 3 |
| Coimbatore | 3 |
| Guwahati | 3 |
| Jalandhar | 3 |
| Kozhikode | 3 |
| Madurai | 3 |
| Mumbai | 3 |
| Nagpur | 3 |
| Panaji | 3 |
| Pune | 3 |
| Srinagar | 3 |
| Surat | 3 |
| Trichy | 3 |
| Trivandrum | 3 |
| Vijayawada | 3 |
| Vishakhapatnam | 3 |
| Total | 60 |
| Stage | Process |
| Stage 1 | Scrutiny of Applications |
| Stage 2 | Verification of APARs and Vigilance Clearance |
| Stage 3 | Selection by Competent Authority |
| Stage 4 | Deputation Appointment |
| Component | Details |
| Pay Level | Level 8/10 of Pay Matrix |
| Pay & Allowances | As per DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17.06.2010 amended from time to time |
| Employment Type | Deputation Basis |
| Tenure | Initially for 2 years extendable as per rules |
| Complete Salary Breakdown | Check MEA Section Officer RPO Recruitment 2026 Salary 2026 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Application Submission | Applications must be forwarded through proper channel only. |
| Advance Copy | Advance copy may be emailed to sopspcadre@mea.gov.in. |
| Incomplete Forms | Incomplete applications will not be considered. |
| Mandatory Service | Selected officers must complete deputation tenure. |
| Immediate Relieving | Selected officers must be relieved immediately after selection. |
| APAR Requirement | Last five years APARs/ACRs must be attested by Group A Officer. |
| Penalty Disclosure | Details of penalties imposed in last 10 years must be furnished. |
| Application Deadline | Applications must reach before 17 July 2026. |
| Step 1 | Download and fill prescribed application proforma. |
| Step 2 | Attach attested APARs/ACRs of last five years. |
| Step 3 | Obtain Cadre Clearance and Vigilance Clearance. |
| Step 4 | Attach details of penalties, if any. |
| Step 5 | Forward application through proper channel. |
| Step 6 | Send completed application to Administrative Officer (Cadre), PSP Division, MEA, Room No. 26, Patiala House, New Delhi. |
| Step 7 | Optional advance copy may be sent to sopspcadre@mea.gov.in. |
| How many vacancies are announced in MEA Section Officer RPO Recruitment 2026? | A total of 60 vacancies have been announced. |
| What is the mode of recruitment? | The recruitment is on deputation basis. |
| What is the maximum age limit for deputation? | The maximum age limit is 56 years as on 01 January 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to submit applications is 17 July 2026. |
| What is the deputation period? | Initially two years, extendable as per rules. |
| Who can apply for the post? | Central Government officers holding analogous posts in Level 8/10 on regular basis can apply. |
