About
The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) is one of the six departments under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It is the nodal agency of the Union Government responsible for formulating and monitoring the country's economic policies and programmes affecting domestic and international economic management. Key Functions: Macro-economic Policy Management: Manages macro-economic policies, fiscal policy, inflation control, and public debt management. Union Budget Preparation: Prepares and presents the Union Budget to Parliament and budgets for state Governments under President's Rule and Union Territory administrations. Capital Markets: Regulates and oversees capital markets and financial market development. External Financial Relations: Enhances external financial relations through engagement with G20, BRICS, SAARC, and other international forums. Indian Economic Service: Manages the Indian Economic Service (IES) cadre. Investment Promotion: Oversees foreign direct investment (FDI), National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). Currency and Mint Operations: Manages the production of currency, postal stationery, and stamps. Headquarters: Kartavya Bhawan-1, New Delhi-110001 The Department provides services primarily to Central Government Ministries, Agencies, State Governments, and government employees, playing a crucial role in India's economic governance and development.
Mission
To formulate and monitor India's economic policies and programmes, prepare and present the Union Budget to Parliament, manage macro-economic policies, regulate capital markets, and enhance India's external financial relations for sustained economic growth and development.
Focus areas
Special Assignment Consultant
ClosedThe Special Assignment Consultant will take on strategic and specialized assignments aligned with the Ministry's priority areas and national policy objectives. This role is designed for senior-level professionals with deep subject matter expertise who can provide high-impact contributions on complex, specialized projects. The position offers the opportunity to work at the highest levels of government, influencing policy and program design across critical economic and financial sectors.
Senior Consultant
ClosedThe Senior Consultant position is a specialized contractual role within the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. This role offers an opportunity to work on significant economic policy, project appraisal, and financial management initiatives at a senior level. The incumbent will contribute expertise in complex economic and financial matters while providing strategic guidance to policy formulation and implementation efforts. This is a high-level advisory and specialist position that combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to support key government economic objectives.
Consultant
ClosedThe Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, seeks experienced Consultants for contractual engagement to provide specialized expertise in policy formulation, economic analysis, and project appraisal. Consultants bring substantive experience (minimum 3+ years) to support complex economic initiatives and provide strategic guidance on fiscal policy, capital markets regulation, and international financial coordination. Consultants will work on specific, time-bound projects across various divisions including Financial Markets, Economic Division, Infrastructure Planning, and Budget Division. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to India's macroeconomic policy framework and support high-level decision-making. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct advanced economic and financial analysis • Provide expert appraisal of complex projects and policies • Support policy formulation and implementation • Manage specialized projects and assignments • Coordinate with international financial institutions
Young Professional
ClosedThe Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, seeks Young Professionals for contractual engagement to support specific and time-bound initiatives across various divisions. This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates and early-career professionals to contribute to India's economic policy formulation, financial markets regulation, and infrastructure development. Young Professionals will work alongside senior officials in various divisions including Infrastructure Policy & Planning, Financial Markets, Economic Division, Budget Division, and others. The role offers valuable experience in policy analysis, financial appraisal, economic research, and administrative support in a government setting. Key Focus Areas: • Policy formulation and economic analysis • Financial and project appraisal • Budget preparation and monitoring • Statistical analysis and data research • Inter-ministerial coordination • Speech drafting and presentation preparation