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Excellent Recruitment Opportunities at IIFT: Vacancies for Young Professionals, Associates, and Consultants..
Shikha Saxena | April 7, 2026 6:15 PM CST

IIFT Vacancy: There is good news for those aspiring to work at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), one of the country's premier business schools. The institute has announced recruitment for a total of 10 positions across the roles of Young Professional, Associate, and Consultant. The online application process for this recruitment drive has already commenced. The deadline for submitting applications is April 10. Consequently, eligible and interested candidates planning to apply for these positions are advised to submit their registration forms as soon as possible, well within the stipulated deadline.

Candidates applying for these positions must possess a Master's degree or a Ph.D. from a recognized institution or university, relevant to the specific post for which they are applying. Additionally, it is mandatory for candidates to fulfill other prescribed eligibility criteria, possess the requisite skills, and have the specified number of years of professional experience.

**Educational Qualifications and Experience**

**Consultant (With Ph.D.) / Consultant (Without Ph.D.)**

**Salary:** ₹1,45,000 – ₹2,65,000 (For candidates with a Ph.D.)
₹1,37,500 – ₹2,65,000 (For candidates without a Ph.D.)
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Economics, Law, International Law, Public Policy, Data Science, Cost Accounting, or a related discipline.

Candidates must maintain a consistently strong academic record, securing a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
A minimum of 8 years of post-qualification professional experience is required, of which at least 3 years must be specifically within the relevant field (e.g., International Trade, etc.).
Work experience or research work in the fields of International Trade, Economics, Economic Diplomacy, International Law, Investment, Public Policy, or a related area is considered desirable.
Candidates holding a Ph.D. will be designated as Senior Research Fellows (With Ph.D.).

Candidates without a Ph.D. will be designated as Senior Research Fellows (Without Ph.D.). Associate

Must hold a Master's degree in Economics, Law, International Law, Public Policy, Data Science, Cost Accounting, or a related discipline.
Must possess a strong academic record with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Must have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience, of which at least 1 year must be in a relevant field (e.g., International Trade, etc.).
Work experience or research work in International Trade, Economics, Economic Diplomacy, International Law, Investment, Public Policy, or a related field is desirable.

Young Professional

Must hold a Master's degree in Economics, Law, International Law, Public Policy, Data Science, Cost Accounting, or a related discipline.
Must possess a strong academic record with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Must have a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience.
Work experience or research work in International Trade, International Law, Investment, Public Policy, or a related field is desirable.

Age Limit, Selection Process, and Salary

The age limit for candidates has been set between 35 and 50 years, depending on the specific post; age will be calculated as of the time of recruitment. Furthermore, eligible candidates will be selected based on merit through a process involving shortlisting, interviews, and document verification. Following this, the monthly salary for selected candidates will range from ₹50,000 to ₹2,65,000, depending on the specific post.

How to Apply

To apply online, candidates must first visit the official website of IIFT. Once on the homepage, click on the active application link corresponding to the relevant post. Next, register and log in. Then, enter all the details requested in the application form. Upload all the required documents in the specified file size/format. After reviewing the application form, submit it. Finally, take a printout of the registration form for future reference.

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