Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Recruitment 2026

APEDA Associate (Trade) Recruitment 2026

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has issued an advertisement for the engagement of an Associate (Trade) on a contractual basis at APEDA, New Delhi. The notification is dated 11.08.2026 and carries File No. F. No.: PAD-2023-24-000091.

The engagement is for one vacancy in the discipline of Economics / International Trade. Eligible applicants with a Master's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, International Trade or a related field and the required post-master's work experience may be considered for the position.

Organization Details

APEDA Associate (Trade) Vacancy Details

Designation and Job Profile

Type and Tenure of Engagement

1. The engagement shall be at the level of Associate (Trade).
2. The engagement shall be purely on a contractual basis.
3. The engagement shall initially be for a period of one year, including a probation period of three weeks.
4. The tenure of engagement may be extended on a year-to-year basis, depending on the performance evaluation.
5. After completion of three years, no further extension will be permissible under any circumstances.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification

1. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, International Trade or a related field.
2. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience after the Master's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics or International Trade.

Required Work Experience and Skills

Applicants considered for the position of Associate (Trade) must have the prescribed post-master's work experience along with experience in the following areas:

• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools.
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or similar tools.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in presentation suites.

Desirable Experience

The following experience is desirable for applicants applying for the Associate (Trade) position:

• Prior experience in Market Intelligence
• Prior experience in Data Analysis
• Prior experience in Agriculture
• Prior experience in Market Access

Age Limit

Remuneration and Monthly Salary

The remuneration for the Associate (Trade) position shall be inclusive of all applicable taxes. No other facility or allowance will be allowed.

Travel Allowance and Daily Allowance

The Associate (Trade) may be required to travel to any place in India in connection with the work assigned.

While on tour, TA/DA will be admissible to officials at Pay Level 10 of the Central Government.

Working Hours and Leave

The normal working hours shall be from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM during working days.

• Normal office hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• The normal office schedule includes a half-hour lunch break.
• In exigencies of work, the Associate (Trade) may be required to sit late.
• The Associate (Trade) may be required to attend office/work on Saturday.
• The Associate (Trade) may be required to attend office/work on Sunday.
• The Associate (Trade) may also be required to attend office/work on other holidays.

Important Dates

Application Process

The notification specifies that the last date for submission of the application is 24.08.2026.

Applicants should refer to the official APEDA notification for the prescribed application format, submission instructions and other applicable requirements.

Application Fee

The notification information provided does not specify an application fee.

Reservation Details

The provided recruitment information does not specify category-wise reservation details for the Associate (Trade) contractual engagement.

Selection Process

The provided recruitment information does not specify the detailed selection process for the Associate (Trade) position.

Job Location and Office Address

Employment Type and Contract Conditions

• The position is an Associate (Trade) engagement.
• The engagement is purely contractual.
• The initial tenure is one year.
• The initial tenure includes a three-week probation period.
• Extension may be granted on a year-to-year basis.
• Extension is dependent on performance evaluation.
• No further extension is permissible after three years under any circumstances.

Eligibility Criteria

Other Important Terms and Conditions

• The engagement is on a contractual basis and is for the position of Associate (Trade).
• The initial contract period is one year, including a three-week probation period.
• The engagement may be extended from year to year based on performance evaluation.
• No extension will be permissible beyond three years under any circumstances.
• The monthly remuneration ranges from ₹80,000 to ₹1,05,000.
• The remuneration is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• No other facility or allowance will be allowed.
• The Associate (Trade) may be required to travel to any place in India.
• During official tours, TA/DA will be admissible to officials at Pay Level 10 of the Central Government.
• Normal office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM during working days, including a half-hour lunch break.
• In exigencies of work, the Associate (Trade) may be required to sit late.
• The Associate (Trade) may be required to attend office/work on Saturday, Sunday and other holidays when required.

Contact Information

Official Notification