Consultant engagement terms: contractual duties, confidentiality, notice and conflict of interest obligations govern policy consultancy.
Engagement as Consultant for Export Import Policy is offered for one year or until services are required, with duties to examine policy cases, prepare briefs and analyse proposals under the controlling officer. A consolidated monthly fee is payable (subject to tax deductions) with no other allowances; normal working hours apply but attendance beyond hours and on holidays may be required. The consultant gets eight days' leave per year; the Department or consultant may terminate the engagement on 15 days' notice or pay in lieu. The consultant must maintain confidentiality under the Official Secrets Act, avoid conflicts of interest, uphold professional integrity, cooperate with investigations, and is accountable under vigilance and departmental norms.