Passport Office Recruitment 2026 — Ministry of External Affairs | Complete Job Guide & How to Apply

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India has announced job vacancies at Regional Passport Offices across India in 2026. This is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a stable government job without any written examination. Read on for complete details.

Organization & Post Details

Organization: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India Post Name: Young Professional (YP), Consultant, Section Officer Application Mode: Email / By Post Application Fee: None Written Exam: Not required

Salary

Graduate candidates will receive ₹50,000 per month and Post-Graduate candidates will receive ₹60,000 per month. The contract is initially for 1 year and can be extended up to 3 years based on performance and organizational approval.

Eligibility Criteria

Education: Minimum Graduation degree from any recognized university. Post-graduates are eligible for higher remuneration.

Age Limit: 18 to 35 years as per notification. No relaxation mentioned for Young Professional posts.

Experience: Candidates with at least 1 year of work experience in a government office will be given preference. Freshers are also eligible to apply.

Nationality: Indian citizens only.

Documents Required

Updated Resume / CV
Graduation / Post-Graduation marksheets and degree certificates
Aadhar Card or any valid Photo ID proof
Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Passport size photographs
Caste / Category certificate (if applicable)
Officially prescribed application proforma

Step-by-Step How to Apply

Step 1 — Visit the Official Website Go to mea.gov.in or passportindia.gov.in and navigate to the “Vacancies” or “Career” section from the main menu.

Step 2 — Read the Official Notification Download and read the recruitment notification PDF carefully. Confirm your Regional Passport Office (RPO), last date of application, and eligibility conditions.

Step 3 — Download the Application Proforma Download the official application form provided in the notification. Fill it clearly in capital letters and do not leave any mandatory field blank.

Step 4 — Prepare Your Documents Collect self-attested photocopies of all required documents including educational certificates, ID proof, experience letter, and passport-size photographs.

Step 5 — Submit via Email or Post Send the completed application form along with all documents to the RPO’s official email address (e.g., rpo.hyderabad@cpo.gov.in) or dispatch by speed post to the postal address mentioned in the notification, well before the deadline.

Step 6 — Shortlisting and Interview The RPO will screen all received applications. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interaction or interview. Selection is purely based on merit, qualification, and experience — no written exam is held.

Step 7 — Appointment Letter Selected candidates will receive an offer letter and will be engaged on a contractual basis for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years.

Official Apply Links

Passport India Portal: https://www.passportindia.gov.in
Hyderabad RPO Email: rpo.hyderabad@cpo.gov.in
Hyderabad RPO Postal Address: Senior Superintendent (Admn.), Regional Passport Office, D.No. 8-2-215 to 219, Near Clock Tower, Adjacent to Prashanth Theatre, Kummarguda, Secunderabad – 500003, Telangana

Important Notice

Different Regional Passport Offices release vacancies at different times throughout the year. Always apply only through the official MEA website and avoid third-party or fake job portals. Application deadlines are typically 21 to 30 days from the date the advertisement is published. Always read the original notification before applying as details may vary by RPO and post.

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