DGFT Chennai Recruitment 2025: Apply for Young Professional (Legal) Post

The Office of the Zonal Additional Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) , Chennai (under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India), invites applications for the contractual position of Young Professional (Legal).

This is a prestigious opportunity for law graduates to contribute to India’s international trade system and gain exposure to foreign trade policy formulation, licensing, and legal compliance operations. Selected candidates will work closely with senior officials in DGFT, Chennai.

πŸ“… Last Date to Apply: 26 May 2025, 5:30 PM
πŸ“ Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ Post: Young Professional (Legal)
πŸ’Ό Organization: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
🌐 Official Website: https://dgft.gov.in

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πŸ“Œ Key Highlights

  • πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ Post: Young Professional (Legal)
  • 🧾 Vacancies: 01
  • πŸ•’ Engagement Duration: Initially for 1 year (extendable as per requirement)
  • πŸ’° Monthly Salary: β‚Ή60,000 (Consolidated)

βœ… Eligibility Criteria

πŸ§‘ Age Limit:

  • Must not exceed 30 years as on the closing date of application (26.05.2025)
  • Must be in good health to perform official duties effectively

πŸŽ“ Educational Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university

πŸ’΅ Remuneration

  • Consolidated Pay: β‚Ή60,000 per month
  • No additional allowances or facilities. Applicable taxes (TDS) will be deducted.

πŸ“„ Terms & Conditions

  • Engagement is on a purely contractual basis
  • Selection will be purely on merit
  • Standard working hours: 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM (Mon-Fri) with half-hour lunch
  • May be required to work overtime or on weekends as per office needs
  • May be required to travel across India (TA/DA applicable as per rules)

πŸ“¬ How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates must:

  1. Download the Application Form (Annexure-I) from the official notification.
  2. Send completed application along with relevant documents by email and hard copy: to
    Postal Address:
    Office of the Zonal Additional Director General of Foreign Trade,
    4th Floor, Shastri Bhavan Annexe,
    26, Haddows Road,
    Chennai – 600006

πŸ›‘ Note: Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

πŸ“… Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 16 May 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 26 May 2025 (by 5:30 PM)

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🧾 About DGFT

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is the apex policy-making body for India’s international trade operations. It plays a pivotal role in formulating and implementing the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), which is aimed at enhancing the country’s export competitiveness and improving its position in the global market.

DGFT facilitates trade by issuing licenses, authorizations, and scrips to exporters, ensuring compliance with policy frameworks, and simplifying procedures to promote ease of doing business. It monitors and manages trade obligations of exporters and importers through a robust network of 24 Regional Authorities and extension counters, including a presence in Union Territories like Puducherry.

As a key driver of economic diplomacy and trade development, DGFT works closely with various government departments, trade bodies, industry leaders, and international partners. The organization constantly evolves its digital infrastructure to provide end-to-end online services and has been at the forefront of policy-driven trade reform, digitization, and export facilitation.

For young professionals, especially those with legal, economic, or policy backgrounds, DGFT offers an exceptional platform to contribute meaningfully to India’s economic growth. The organization encourages innovation, strategic thinking, and policy research in a highly impactful administrative environment.

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