MoEFCC Young Professional (Technical) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is hiring 1 Young Professional (Technical) on contract basis at the NATCOM Cell, New Delhi. If you have a Master's degree in Environmental Studies, Climate Change, Development Studies or a B.Tech in Environmental Engineering with 3 to 5 years of experience, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 27 May 2026. Salary is Rs. 70,000 per month.

MoEFCC Young Professional (Technical) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, has released a notification for 1 Young Professional (Technical) post at the Integrated Project Management Unit (IPMU) of NATCOM Cell. The position supports GEF-UNDP-MoEFCC Projects for preparing India's National Communications and Biennial Transparency Reports to UNFCCC. Initial engagement is for 2 years, extendable up to 3 years (until 2028) based on performance.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification (Essential)

• Master's Degree from a recognised institution in Environmental Studies, Climate Change, Development Studies or related fields
• OR B.Tech in Environmental Engineering or related fields

Experience (Essential)

• More than 3 years and up to 5 years of post-qualification experience in climate change and related fields
• Experience must be in the relevant field of specialised work with good computer skills
• For PhD holders, up to 3 years can be counted as experience (no additional experience needed during PhD years)

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience in project coordination or relevant internships
• General understanding of climate change issues and sustainability
• Familiarity with climate change adaptation and mitigation measures

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 32 years

Salary

• Consolidated remuneration: Rs. 70,000 per month
• Salary is paid through UNDP on the recommendation of the National Project Director
• Annual increment between 0% to 8% based on performance
• Paid leave of 1.5 days per completed month of service
• Female consultants get maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

Selection Process

Selection is done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: All applications will be scrutinised and shortlisted by UNDP in association with NATCOM Cell. A list of suitable candidates in 1:5 ratio will be sent to the Selection Committee.
2. Interview: The Selection Committee finalises candidates based on interview. A waitlist of nearly twice the vacancy will be kept on panel for three years for replacements.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application proforma (Annexure-I) from the MoEFCC website at moef.gov.in.
2. Fill the application form completely with all details and self-attested documents.
3. Attach: PhD certificate (if any), Master's degree, Bachelor's degree, experience certificates and age proof. Total attachments must not exceed 10 MB.
4. Send the completed application by email to natcom.india@undp.org with subject line "Application for the position of Young Professional (Technical)".
5. Submit before 27 May 2026. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 27 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Assist the National Project Director and PMU technical staff in coordinating project activities and tracking progress
• Coordinate with partner institutions for collation of data and information related to project activities
• Organise and maintain project-related data and documentation
• Maintain meeting minutes, progress reports and project study outputs
• Support preparation of project reports and presentations
• Assist in coordinating stakeholder consultations and feedback mechanisms
• Contribute to knowledge sharing efforts and dissemination of climate change information
• Submit fortnightly progress reports on assigned tasks