The Ministry of Heavy Industries, a Government of India ministry based in New Delhi that oversees the heavy engineering, capital goods and machine tools sectors, has announced recruitment for the post of Consultant Grade-I (Technical) on a contract basis. There is one vacancy in total. The consultant will handle technical and policy work connected with the Capital Goods Scheme, heavy engineering and machine tool industry matters, and skill development assignments within the ministry.
Ministry of Heavy Industries Consultant Grade-I Recruitment 2026
Posted 05 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 20269/22/2021-HE&MT- Part(1)
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1
Last Date
20 Oct
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Last date 20 Oct 2026 · 2 days left
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About Ministry of Heavy Industries Consultant Grade-I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Ministry of Heavy Industries
- Advertisement No.
- 9/22/2021-HE&MT- Part(1)
- Post Name
- Consultant Grade-I - Technical
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 3 years experience working in PSU/Government/Research Organization/Industry, with familiarity in Manufacturing Industry/Capital Goods/Heavy Engineering & Machine Tools
- Pay Scale
- Consultant (Grade-I) - Rs. 1,00,000/- per month (initial)
- Tenure
- Initial engagement for two years, extendable one year at a time; total duration not exceeding 4 years and 6 months and no extension beyond the age of 65 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Consultant Grade-I - Technical
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Consultant Grade-I - Technical | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Qualification
Consultant Grade-I - Technical: Master's Degree in relevant subject or BE/B.Tech. Minimum 3 years experience of working in PSU/Government/Research Organization/Industry, with familiarity in the field of Manufacturing Industry/Capital Goods/Heavy Engineering & Machine Tools.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Consultant Grade-I - Technical: Master's Degree in relevant subject or BE/B.Tech. Minimum 3 years experience of working in PSU/Government/Research Organization/Industry, with familiarity in the field of Manufacturing Industry/Capital Goods/Heavy Engineering & Machine Tools. |
Age Limit
Below 45 years as on 01-12-2026
Age Relaxation
In case of retired Government Servants, the ceiling of age is relaxed as per Department of Expenditure OM dated 9.12.2020.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates who meet the qualification and experience criteria are shortlisted.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview conducted through online or offline mode.
Salary Structure
Consultant (Grade-I) - Rs. 1,00,000/- per month (initial)
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the link given in the advertisement on the MHI website within 15 days from the date of publication
- 2Fill the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 3Upload the required documents such as photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 4Review all details carefully and submit the form
- 5Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Important Details
- Retired officers are considered irrespective of their educational qualifications if they retired as Development Officer, Senior Development Officer, Industrial Advisor or equivalent posts from Technical Divisions of the Ministry or Departments with relevant experience, subject to Department of Expenditure guidelines dated 9.12.2020.
- For retired Government servants the remuneration is regulated under the same DoE OM, arrived at by deducting basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement, and stays unchanged during the contract with no annual increment.
- The selected candidate must submit a statement of good health from a recognised physician and is not entitled to any medical benefits from the Ministry.
- Applications are accepted online only.
- Consultant Grade-I - Technical: Master's Degree in relevant subject or BE/B.Tech.
- Minimum 3 years experience of working in PSU/Government/Research Organization/Industry.
- Should have familiarity with the field of Manufacturing Industry/Capital Goods/Heavy Engineering & Machine Tools.
- Desirable: M.Tech, M.S., additional qualifications, research experience, published papers and post qualification experience in the relevant field; good knowledge of MS Office applications.
Job Description
Technical examinations of various policies and projects related to Heavy Engineering and Machine Tool Industry, public policy for manufacturing industry, handling matters related to Skill Development and Skill Councils, work related to formulation of the scheme for Enhancement of Construction and Infrastructure Equipment (CIE) Manufacturing Ecosystem in India, monitoring of ongoing projects under the Capital Goods Scheme including review meetings, CG scheme portal and preparation of booklets, and work related to Capital Goods Policy 2025.
Annual Enhancement in Remuneration
Only routine/assigned work
Enhancement in remuneration: Nil
Significant contribution in the domain and exceptional quality in providing the desired output
Enhancement in remuneration: Up to 5% of the remuneration with the approval of Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary of the concerned division
Exemplary performance and significant contribution in policy making
Enhancement in remuneration: Up to 10% of the remuneration with the approval of Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries
| Performance | Enhancement in remuneration |
|---|---|
| Only routine/assigned work | Nil |
| Significant contribution in the domain and exceptional quality in providing the desired output | Up to 5% of the remuneration with the approval of Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary of the concerned division |
| Exemplary performance and significant contribution in policy making | Up to 10% of the remuneration with the approval of Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries |
TA/DA Entitlement
For official travel, air in economy class or rail in AC Two Tier. Reimbursement of hotel accommodation up to Rs. 2250 per day, taxi charges up to Rs. 338 per day for travel within the city, and food bills not exceeding Rs. 900 per day, as per MHI admin guidelines dated 27.08.2024.
Place of Posting
New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can retired government officers apply for the Consultant Grade-I post?
Yes. Retired officers from Technical Divisions of the Ministry or Departments who retired as Development Officer, Senior Development Officer, Industrial Advisor or equivalent are considered irrespective of educational qualifications, subject to Department of Expenditure guidelines dated 9.12.2020.
How long is the engagement and can it be extended?
The initial engagement is for two years and can be extended one year at a time. The total duration cannot exceed four years and six months, and no extension is given beyond the age of 65 years.
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