VACANCY CIRCULAR
1. Applications are invited from willing and eligible individuals for following two (02) positions Scientific Consultants Grade-I (purely on contractual basis) in Climate Change Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (herein after MoEFCC).
(i) Scientific Consultant Grade-I (Legal): 01 (one)
(ii) Scientific Consultant Grade-I (Finance/Economics): 01 (one)
2. Details of Educational and Desirable Qualifications, Experience, Terms of Reference (ToR), Remuneration, application format, etc. are annexed.
3. Interested candidates should apply in the prescribed format and send the application, strictly by post and in a manner that the application is reached to the Ministry by due date and time, along with the supporting documents, clearly superscribing on envelope “Scientific Consultant Grade-I (Mention discipline here in the bracket) in Climate Change Division, MoEFCC” to:
Under Secretary, Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Climate Change Division, 3rd Level, P-328, Prithvi Wing, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi; Pin- 110003Â
4. The duly signed hard copies of the application should be submitted by post within 30 days from the date of uploading this Vacancy Circular on the website of the Ministry, which in this case will be August 2025 (5:30PM).
5. Note:
(i) Applications received after the due date (01/08/2025) and time (5.30 PM) shall summarily be rejected.
(ii) The applications received in the Ministry will be scrutinized and only shortlisted candidates shall be called for the interview. Preference will be given to those who have adequate qualifications and experience in the field of climate change.
(iii) The Applications which are incomplete, unsigned, not submitted in the prescribed format and received after due date and time shall also be summarily rejected.
(iv) No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview. The request for virtual interview shall not be considered.
(v) The Place of work will be MoEFCC, HQ at New Delhi.
(vi) The MoEFCC has the prerogative to cancel the engagement process at any stage and no query will be entertained in this regard.
Further details on VACANCY CIRCULAR for two position of Scientific Consultant Grade-I in the discipline of Finance/Economics and Legal (purely on contractual basis) in Climate Change Division
1. Precise Objective: Assist the Climate Change Division in compiling, synthesising, and analysing the research papers, reports, articles, etc. published from time to time by reputed organisations on the various aspects of climate change and assist in discharge of functions of the Division.
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Scientific Consultant Grade-I (Economics/Finance)
Essential Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Economics
Desirable Qualifications: Ph.D. or M.Phil. on the above subject. Experience (> 05 years) in the relevant field Climate Finance Excellent Communication-writing skills
Consolidated monthly remuneration: Rs.90,000/-Â
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Scientific Consultant Grade-I (Legal)
Essential Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Legal Studies (Master of Law)
Desirable Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or M.Phil. on the above subject.
- Experience (>05 years) in the relevant field
- Legal Science and in field of climate change
- Knowledge of International Laws on the Environment and Climate Change
- Excellent Communication-writing skills
Consolidated monthly remuneration: Rs.90,000/-
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3. Experience:
a) More than 05 years and up to 10 years experiences in research and/ or in the field of climate change.
i. The candidate should be well versed with the science and impacts of climate change.
ii. The candidate should be well versed with current policy framework of the central and state governments to combat climate change.
iii. He/she should be familiar with the International Conventions/Treaties on Climate Change including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCС).
iv. He/she should have the proven ability to coordinate and deliver multidisciplinary, multi-institutional programmes and projects for climate change adaptation, its impacts, associated vulnerabilities, and mitigation of climate change.
v. The candidate should also have the proven ability to synthesize the information thus generated for informed decision making at the policy level.
vi. The candidate should also have publications in the relevant areas of climate change in recognized peer reviewed scientific journals.
Good luck!
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