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IIFT Recruitment 2026: Head, Centre for WTO Studies Vacancy – Apply Before 25 November

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IIFT Recruitment 2026 for Head, Centre for WTO Studies (CWTOS). Check eligibility, 10 years’ experience criteria, Academic Pay Level 14, selection process and application procedure. Apply by 25 November 2026.

Date Posted: 14 November 2026

Organisation: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi

Organisation Profile

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a Deemed to be University and an autonomous institution under the Department of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Established by the Department of Commerce, IIFT is a premier institution for education, training and research in international business.

The Centre for WTO Studies (CWTOS) was established in 1999 to provide research and analytical support to the Government of India on matters relating to the World Trade Organization (WTO), including trade negotiations and WTO-mandated committees. The Centre currently functions under the Centre for Research on International Trade (CRIT), which is part of IIFT.

Job Title / Designation

Head, Centre for WTO Studies (CWTOS)

Number of Vacancies

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies.

Nature of Appointment

  • Contract basis
  • Deputation basis

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

Applications are invited from academicians, professionals from industry and eligible government officers.

A. Academicians

  1. Direct or indirect experience in international trade, economics, economic diplomacy, international law, investment, public policy or a related discipline.
  2. Minimum 10 years of sectoral (Officer Level) experience or research and teaching experience in the relevant fields.
  3. Of the required 10 years, eight years should be at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.
  4. Experience at the Associate Professor level will carry greater weight.
  5. For candidates with relevant research or teaching experience, at least four years as an Associate Professor should be in a premier institution such as IITs, IIMs, IISc, National Law Schools, Central Universities or other comparable institutions.
  6. Ph.D. is essential.
  7. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels in a related discipline.
  8. Published work, particularly research papers in peer-reviewed journals, is desirable.

B. Candidates from Industry

  1. At least three years of extensive direct experience in international trade, economics, economic diplomacy, international law, investment, public policy or a related discipline.
  2. Relevant professional experience should be significant and recognised at the national or international level.
  3. Ten years of managerial experience in industry or profession is desirable.
  4. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade at Graduation and Post-Graduation levels.

C. Candidates on Deputation

From Government:

  • Officers from the Central Government, State Governments, attached and subordinate offices, Public Sector Undertakings, autonomous bodies and local bodies may apply.
  • Selection will be based on length of service and expertise in international trade, economics, economic diplomacy, international law or a related discipline.

From Academic / Research / Training Institutions:

Eligible officers from the academic, research and training institutions mentioned in the notification may also apply on deputation.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 40 years old at the time of appointment.

The notification does not specify a maximum age limit.

Job Responsibilities

The Head of the Centre for WTO Studies will serve as the Chief Executive of the Centre.

Major responsibilities include:

  • Planning, implementing and monitoring the Centre’s annual work programme.
  • Supervising the day-to-day functioning of the Centre.
  • Ensuring that the objectives of the Centre are effectively fulfilled.
  • Undertaking research to assist India’s trade negotiators and policymakers in WTO-related matters.
  • Supporting India’s participation in multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations.
  • Enhancing stakeholders’ understanding of important trade issues through outreach and dissemination activities.
  • Supporting consensus building and developing capacities in India and other developing countries.
  • Organising training programmes on WTO and other trade-related issues.

Salary / Pay Scale

Academic Pay Level 14

The selected candidate will be placed in Academic Pay Level 14, subject to revision.

The notification does not mention a specific monthly salary amount.

Tenure of Appointment

Contract Appointment:

  • Initial appointment for three years.
  • Initial probation period of one year.
  • Based on performance and the future requirements of the Centre, the contract may be extended for up to three years or for another appropriate period decided by the Chairperson of CRIT.

Deputation Appointment:

  • Initial deputation period of three years.
  • Extension will be governed by the applicable Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) instructions.

Joining: The selected candidate will be required to join immediately.

Selection Process

  1. Applications and CVs will be scrutinised based on the prescribed qualifications and experience.
  2. Eligible and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
  3. Interviews will be conducted by the Selection Committee at New Delhi.
  4. The interview date and time will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by email.

In case of a large number of applications, the scrutiny committee may adopt higher shortlisting benchmarks than the minimum eligibility requirements.

Candidates attending the interview must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. IIFT will not reimburse these expenses.

Application Fee

Application fee: Not specified in the notification.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their application and CV by email to the Registrar, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.

Application procedure:

  1. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant qualifications, professional experience, research contributions and achievements.
  2. Prepare a brief one-page write-up explaining why you consider yourself suitable for the position of Head, Centre for WTO Studies.
  3. Send the CV and one-page write-up by email to recruitment@iift.edu.
  4. Clearly mention “Application for the post of Head, Centre for WTO Studies” in the application/email subject.
  5. Submit the application before the prescribed deadline.

Important: Applications received without the mandatory one-page suitability write-up will be rejected.

Additional Documents for Government Officers

Government officers applying through deputation must submit their applications through the proper channel along with:

  • Attested photocopies of APARs / Confidential Reports for the last five years, authenticated by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India.
  • Vigilance and Cadre Clearance.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent organisation.

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Date 21 October 2026
Last Date for Application 25 November 2026

Last date: Applications must reach the institute by 25 November 2026.

Important Links

Contact Details

Registrar
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
Email: recruitment@iift.edu

Address

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
B-21, Qutab Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110016, India.