CTIL Hiring Young Professionals, Associates & Consultants | Salary Up to ₹2.65 Lakh | Apply by March 9
About the Opportunity
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law intends to engage five legal professionals to work on trade-related legal and policy matters across multilateral and bilateral agreements.
Selected candidates will contribute to research and policy work in areas including:
- Trade in Goods and Trade in Services
- Trade and Sustainable Development
- Intellectual Property Rights and Geographical Indications
- Trade Remedies and Dispute Settlement
- Regulatory Practices and Competition
- Government Procurement and Transparency
- Rules of Origin and Trade Facilitation
- Non-Tariff Measures
- Investment Protection
- Agriculture and MSME policy
Number of Vacancies
Total 05 positions are available:
- 01 Associate
- 03 Young Professionals
- 01 Consultant
Eligibility Criteria
Young Professional
- Master’s degree in Economics, Law, International Law, Public Policy, Data Science, Cost Accounting, or related discipline
- Minimum 55% marks in bachelor’s and master’s degrees
- Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience
- Experience in international trade, international law, investment, or public policy is desirable
Associate
- Master’s degree in Economics, Law, International Law, Public Policy, Data Science, Cost Accounting, or related field
- At least 55% marks in academic qualifications
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, including 1 year in relevant fields such as international trade or economic policy
Consultant
- Master’s degree in relevant disciplines
- Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience
- At least 3 years of experience in international trade or allied areas
Additional Eligibility Considerations
- Candidates with a PhD may be considered for Senior Research Fellow (with PhD) positions
- Candidates without PhD may be considered for Senior Research Fellow (without PhD)
Candidates must hold degrees from:
- Universities ranked in the Top 25 of the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), or
- Institutions ranked within the Top 100 of global rankings such as QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Salary / Remuneration
| Category | Salary |
|---|---|
| Young Professional (without prior experience) | ₹50,000 |
| Young Professional | ₹60,000 |
| Associate | ₹80,000 – ₹1,45,000 |
| Consultant (without PhD) | ₹1,37,500 – ₹2,65,000 |
| Consultant (with PhD) | ₹1,45,000 – ₹2,65,000 |
Last Date to Apply
9 March 2026
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must apply through the official recruitment links:
Young Professional (without experience):
https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=YP(w)_Mar2026
Young Professional (with experience):
https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=YP_Mar2026
Associate:
https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=ASSOCIATE_Mar2026
Consultant (without PhD):
https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=CONSULTANT(w)_MAR2026
Consultant (with PhD):
https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=CONSULTANT_MAR2026
Official Notification:
https://www.iift.ac.in/iift/docs/vacanciesdoc/Advertisement%20for%20the%20post%20of%20Young%20Professional,%20Associate,%20Consultant%20dated%20-%2023.02.2026_23022026.pdf
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