The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), a think tank and advisory centre established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced recruitment for Young Professional, Associate and Consultant positions on a contractual basis. A total of five posts are on offer. Selected candidates will work at CTIL in New Delhi, providing legal and technical inputs on international trade and investment law issues, including WTO matters, free trade agreements and dispute settlement.
CTIL Recruitment 2026 - Young Professionals, Associates and Consultants Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026CRITES-11013/5/2026-CTIL
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09 Oct
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Applications closed on 09 Oct 2026
- Notification25 Sept
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About CTIL Young Professionals, Associates and Consultants Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Centre for Trade and Investment Law
- Advertisement No.
- CRITES-11013/5/2026-CTIL
- Post Name
- Young Professional (without prior experience), Young Professional (with prior experience) and 2 more
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Candidates must be Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year, extendable based on performance and requirements
Vacancy Breakdown
Young Professional (without prior experience)
1
Young Professional (with prior experience)
1
Associate
2
Consultant (with/without PhD)
1
Total5
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Young Professional (without prior experience) | 1 |
| Young Professional (with prior experience) | 1 |
| Associate | 2 |
| Consultant (with/without PhD) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 5 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Young Professional (without prior experience)1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB.) or a Master's degree in economics, diplomacy, international relations, public policy, data science, general management, cost accounting or a related discipline from a university in the top 25 ranks of the latest NIRF, or from a reputed university or a discipline within a university in the top 100 ranks of a recognized World University Ranking.
- Experience
- Prior work experience is not a requirement.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 28 years
Young Professional (with prior experience)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in economics, law, international law, public policy, data science, cost accounting or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% at bachelor's and master's levels.
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
Associate2 posts
- Qualification
- Master's degree in economics, law, international law, public policy, data science, cost accounting or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% at bachelor's and master's levels.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of 1 year must be in the relevant field such as international trade and allied fields.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
Consultant (with/without PhD)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in economics, law, international law, public policy, data science, cost accounting or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% at bachelor's and master's levels.
- Experience
- Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of 3 years must be in the relevant field such as international trade and allied fields.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 50 years
- Designation
- Candidates with a PhD will be considered for Senior Research Fellow (with PhD); candidates without a PhD will be considered for Senior Research Fellow (without PhD)
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years for Young Professional (without prior experience), 35 years for Young Professional (with prior experience), 45 years for Associate and 50 years for Consultant
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are evaluated and shortlisted; if there are many applicants CTIL/IIFT may shortlist in any manner and no reason for rejection will be communicated.
- 2Written Test
Assesses the candidate's competence and skills in international trade law, international investment law or the wider disciplines of international economic law.
- 3Interview
Only candidates shortlisted for the second round are contacted by email; original testimonials are verified at the interview.
Salary Structure
Young Professional (without prior experience)
Pay: Rs. 50,000 per month
Young Professional (with prior experience)
Pay: Rs. 60,000 per month
Associate
Pay: Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month
Consultant (with/without PhD)
Pay: Rs. 1,45,000 to Rs. 2,65,000 per month for PhD candidates and Rs. 1,37,500 to Rs. 2,65,000 per month for candidates without a PhD
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Young Professional (without prior experience) | Rs. 50,000 per month |
| Young Professional (with prior experience) | Rs. 60,000 per month |
| Associate | Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month |
| Consultant (with/without PhD) | Rs. 1,45,000 to Rs. 2,65,000 per month for PhD candidates and Rs. 1,37,500 to Rs. 2,65,000 per month for candidates without a PhD |
How to Apply
- 1Open the application link for the post you are eligible for on the CTIL/IIFT portal
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 3Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 4Review all the details entered in the form
- 5Submit the application and save or print a copy for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature and certificates in the prescribed format
•Original testimonials at the time of interview
Important Details
- All posts are on a contract basis for one year, extendable based on performance and requirements.
- The number of posts advertised is indicative and CTIL/IIFT may increase or decrease the number of posts at any point or decide not to fill them.
- If there are a large number of applicants, CTIL/IIFT may shortlist applicants in any manner it considers appropriate and no reason for rejection will be communicated.
- Documents will be verified against original testimonials at the time of interview.
- Only applications received through the official links will be considered.
General Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be Indian nationals and should preferably hold a master's degree in law
- Must have excellent legal professional skills with a demonstrated interest or experience in international law, international trade law, investment law and related fields
- Must have strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills in English
- Must be able to provide sound legal analysis and have strong research, drafting and legal analytical skills
- Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in trade negotiations and settlement of international trade disputes
Post Qualification Experience
PQE means work experience obtained after successful completion of a degree in law. Experience includes up to three years for a PhD holder, provided that no work experience is counted during those three years.
Remuneration Fixation
Remuneration for selected candidates is fixed based on the range proposed for the position, years of experience, and last pay drawn, which is considered only in exceptional cases as decided by the Selection Committee.
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