EdCIL Young Professionals Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 07 Posts
Educational Consultants India Limited (EdCIL) has released a notification for 07 Young Professional posts under the Ministry of Education. Selected candidates will receive a ₹70,000 per month salary on a one-year contractual basis. The vacancies are available in General, Statistics, Economics, and Legal fields. The maximum age limit is 32 years, and the last date to apply is 17 March 2026. This is a good opportunity to work with the central government in the education sector.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 24 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 17 March 2026 (05:00 PM)
Organization: Educational Consultants India Limited (EdCIL India Ltd.)
Department: Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Job Location: Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
Application Mode: Online
Last Date to Apply: 17 March 2026 (up to 05:00 PM IST)
Salary: ₹70,000 per month (consolidated)
Contract Duration: Initially 1 year (extendable based on performance & requirement)
🧑💼 Vacancy Details
A total of 07 Young Professional posts have been announced:
- Young Professional (General) – 04 Posts
- Young Professional (Statistics) – 01 Post
- Young Professional (Economics) – 01 Post
- Young Professional (Legal) – 01 Post
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
1️⃣ Young Professional (General) – 04 Posts
- B.Tech / M.Tech
OR - BE / B.Tech / LLB / LLM
OR - Master’s Degree in Non-Technical Course
- Degree must be from:
- IITs / IIMs / IIITs / NITs
- Top 200 NIRF ranked institutions (Engineering/University/College category – 2025)
- Top 125 NIRF Management institutes
- Top 40 NIRF Law institutes
- QS Top 200 International Universities (2025)
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2️⃣ Young Professional (Statistic) – 01 Post
- Graduation / Master’s in Statistics or Operational Research
- From Top 200 NIRF ranked University/College or equivalent listed institute.
3️⃣ Young Professional (Economics) – 01 Post
- Graduation / Master’s in Economics / Public Policy / Development Studies
- From recognized Top NIRF ranked institutions.
4️⃣ Young Professional (Legal) – 01 Post
- Graduation / Master’s Degree in Law
- From Top 40 NIRF ranked Law institutions.
🔹 Desirable Qualifications
- Research background
- Published papers
- Data analytics & report writing
- Policy making / Scheme rollout
- Impact assessment & field surveys
- Proficiency in MS Office tools
- Experience in Education sector preferred
📊 Age Limit
- Maximum 32 years as on 31 December 2025.
(Reservation and age relaxation will be as per Government of India rules.)
📝 Selection Process
Selection will be based on academic credentials, experience, knowledge and skill sets. Depending on the number of applicants, the process may include:
- Written Test
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
💼 Salary Details
- Consolidated Monthly Pay: ₹70,000
- Contractual Engagement: Initially for 1 year
- Extension: Possible based on performance and organizational needs.
🔗 How to Apply
- Visit the official EdCIL careers portal on the EdCIL website: edcilindia.co.in/careers
- Find the notification titled “Engagement of 07 Young Professionals on Contract Basis”
- Complete the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents and submit before the deadline.
🔔 Note: No application fees are required for this recruitment

📌 General Conditions
- Engagement is full-time during Ministry business hours.
- Initial contract period: 1 Year (extendable yearly based on performance).
- YPs may be required for field visits.
- Original documents must be produced at interview stage.
- Mere eligibility does not guarantee selection.
- Communication will be sent via registered email only.
- Employer reserves right to increase/decrease posts or cancel recruitment.
- Government/PSU candidates must apply through proper channel.
- Updates/corrigendum will be available only on official website.

