TRAI Senior Associate Consultant Recruitment 2026

TRAI has released notification for 1 Senior Associate Consultant Grade-I (Technical) post in the QoS-II Division at TRAI HQ, New Delhi. Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication or Computer Science along with a Master's Degree or PG Diploma in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence can apply online. Last date to apply is 14 April 2026. Monthly remuneration is Rs. 1,20,000 (fixed) plus Rs. 8,000 Transport Allowance.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Senior Associate Consultant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released Vacancy Circular No. C-13/2025-26 dated 24 March 2026 for engagement of one Senior Associate Consultant Grade-I (Technical) on contract basis in the QoS-II Division at its headquarters in New Delhi. TRAI is a statutory body established under the TRAI Act, 1997 to regulate telecommunications services and protect the interests of service providers and consumers. This is a specialized AI/ML role where you will work on designing and validating analytical models, building backend systems, and integrating cloud-based tools for regulatory purposes. Professionals with four years of experience in AI/ML development, data analytics, and cloud deployment should consider applying.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Educational Qualification: You need two degrees to be eligible for this post:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Electronics & Communication or Computer Science from a recognized university, AND
  • A Master's Degree or Post Graduation Diploma in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence from a recognized university.
• Essential Experience: You must have at least 4 years of post-qualification work experience in the following areas:
  • AI/ML application development
  • Software and backend engineering
  • Data analytics
  • Cloud deployment
  • Handling of large datasets
  • Predictive modelling and system scalability
• Skills Required: You should possess effective analytical, communication (including technical writing), and interpersonal skills. TRAI expects candidates to be dynamic and self-motivated professionals.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: Below 35 years as on the date of issue of vacancy circular (24 March 2026).
• This means you must have been born on or after 25 March 1991 to be eligible.

Salary

• Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 1,20,000 per month (fixed)
• Transport Allowance: Rs. 8,000 per month (fixed)
• Total monthly take-home: Rs. 1,28,000 per month
• If your contract gets extended, you will receive an annual increment of Rs. 10,000 on each renewal.
• The initial contract is for one year from the date of joining, extendable up to a maximum of four years based on performance and TRAI's requirements.

Selection Process

1. Interview/Interaction: Selection will be based on your overall performance during the interview or interaction with the Selection Committee. There is no written examination for this post.
2. Document Verification: Your educational qualifications, experience certificates, and other documents will be verified during the selection process.

Note: Selection will not be based merely on experience and educational qualifications. Your overall performance during the interview matters significantly.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official TRAI recruitment portal at https://vacancies.trai.gov.in.
2. Find the vacancy for Senior Associate Consultant Grade-I (Technical) in QoS-II Division.
3. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience carefully.
4. Upload self-attested copies of all required documents (see list below).
5. Review your application thoroughly before submitting it.
6. Submit your application before the deadline. Applications through postal mail, email, or any other mode will not be accepted.

Important: Incomplete applications or those submitted without the required supporting documents will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 24 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 14 April 2026

• Design, evaluate, and validate AI/ML-based analytical models for regulatory monitoring and decision-making processes at TRAI.
• Develop and assess backend systems and APIs to support data-driven regulatory functions and telecom sector analysis.
• Perform data analytics for regulatory monitoring purposes and provide decision support to senior officials using large telecom datasets.
• Integrate cloud-based tools and build scalable architectures tailored to TRAI's regulatory use cases and data requirements.
• Handle large datasets related to telecom sector metrics, consumer data, and service quality parameters using modern data engineering practices.
• Assist in predictive modelling and system scalability projects to support TRAI's technology-driven regulatory initiatives.
• Carry out any other related technical and analytical work as assigned by Senior Officers from time to time.