Overview
Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India (HEI Division) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Consultant Grade-II (01 (One) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before Within 15 days from publication on the MHI website (about 17 November 2026).
Key Details
- Organization
- Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India (HEI Division)
- Qualification
- B. Tech in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or any other branch or equivalent stream, with 8 years' relevant experience
- Vacancies
- 01 (One)
- Advertisement No
- F.No. 1(1)/2024 - HEI, dated 02.11.2026
- Last date to apply
- Within 15 days from publication on the MHI website (about 17 November 2026)
Important Dates
| Last Date | Within 15 days from publication on the MHI website (about 17 November 2026) |
| Date of notice | 02.11.2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 01.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15 days from publication on the MHI website (about 17 November 2026) |
Important Links
Eligibility
The vacancy is for one Consultant Grade-II, engaged on contract basis. The notice prints no category-wise break-up.
Age Limit
Candidates should be below 50 years of age as on 1 October 2026. The attached MHI guidelines state that in the case of a retired Government servant, the ceiling of age limit may be relaxed. Retired Government servants who fulfil the eligibility criteria with requisite experience in the relevant sector/field can also participate through the competitive process in line with rule 177 of GFR, 2017. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.
Selection Process
Short-listed candidates who meet the qualification/experience criteria for the post will be called for interview through online or offline mode. Under the attached MHI guidelines, a Screening Committee of the concerned Division (Director/Deputy Secretary as Chairman, with the Under Secretary and SO as members) shortlists eligible applicants and recommends a panel. The shortlisted applications go before a Selection Committee chaired by an Additional Secretary/JS or equivalent officer, which may include outside experts and may devise its own method of selection. The Selection Committee recommends the selected candidate along with a list of reserve candidates valid for one year from the date of finalization of the panel.
Important Instructions
• The initial tenure is 02 (Two) years, subject to extension up to 01 (One) more year on the basis of performance evaluated every year. Under the guidelines, no extension will be given beyond the age of 65 years. • Prior to appointment, the selected person must submit a statement of Good Health from a recognized physician; no medical benefits from the Ministry are available during the tenure. • Police verification is mandatory; if it is negative, the contract ceases immediately without notice. • Normal working hours are 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM; the Consultant may have to sit late or attend office on holidays/weekends for time-bound work. • Leave is one day for each completed month, with no accumulation beyond a calendar year. • The Consultant shall not take up any other assignment during the contract. • No residential telephone/mobile bill reimbursement, no use of Staff Car for private purposes or residence-office journeys, and no residential accommodation from the Central Government Pool. • Income Tax is deducted at source; GST, as applicable, shall be admissible. • MHI can terminate the contract at any time; in the normal course it gives one month's notice, and the Consultant can also seek termination with one month's notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Ministry of Heavy Industries Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date: Within 15 days from publication on the MHI website (about 17 November 2026); Date of notice: 02.11.2026; Age reckoned as on: 01.10.2026; Last Date to Apply: Within 15 days from publication on the MHI website (about 17 November 2026)
What is the age limit?
Below 50 years as on 01.10.2026
What is the selection process?
Short-listed candidates who meet the qualification/experience criteria for the post will be called for interview through online or offline mode. Under the attached MHI guidelines, a Screening Committee of the concerned Division (Director/Deputy Secretary as Chairman, with the Under Secretary and SO as members) shortlists eligible applicants and recommends a panel. The shortlisted applications go before a Selection Committee chaired by an Additional Secretary/JS or equivalent officer, which may include outside experts and may devise its own method of selection. The Selection Committee recommends the selected candidate along with a list of reserve candidates valid for one year from the date of finalization of the panel.