Overview
Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata (Ministry of Defence, Government of India) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Principal Private Secretary, Private Secretary, Junior Accounts Officer (JAO), Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-1), Junior Accountant and other posts (20 (added up from the post table) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before 09th December 2026 (Wednesday), the last date for the application to reach the office.
Key Details
- Organization
- Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata (Ministry of Defence, Government of India)
- Qualification
- Varies by post: regular service in an analogous or feeder post, plus 10th, 12th or Bachelor's Degree for some posts
- Vacancies
- 20 (added up from the post table)
- Last date to apply
- 09th December 2026 (Wednesday), the last date for the application to reach the office
Important Dates
| Last Date | 09th December 2026 (Wednesday), the last date for the application to reach the office |
| Date of circular | 07th Oct 2026 |
| Last date for the application to reach AFT Kolkata | 09th December 2026 (Wednesday) |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal Private Secretary (PPS) (General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted, Ministerial) | 01 |
| Private Secretary (General Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted, Non Ministerial) | 01 |
| Junior Accounts Officer (JAO) (General Central Service Group 'B' Non Gazetted, Non Ministerial) | 01 |
| Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-1) (General Central Service Group 'B' Non Gazetted, Ministerial) | 02 |
| Junior Accountant (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) | 01 |
| Upper Division Clerk (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial) | 03 |
| Lower Division Clerk (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial) | 03 |
| Staff Car Driver (General Central Service Group 'C' Non Gazetted, Non Ministerial) | 02 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) | 03 |
| Stenographer Grade-II (Steno Grade 'II') (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial) | 03 |
| Total | 20 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
All posts are filled on deputation or absorption, except Junior Accounts Officer and Junior Accountant, which the notice lists under "Deputation" only. For every post, the age limit for appointment by deputation (or absorption) must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. For every post, the period of deputation, including any deputation in another ex-cadre post held just before this appointment in the same or another organisation or department of the Central Government, shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Post: Vacancies | Pay Principal Private Secretary (PPS) (General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted, Ministerial): 01 | Pay Matrix Level 11 (Rs.67700-208700) Private Secretary (General Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted, Non Ministerial): 01 | Pay Matrix Level 7 (Rs.44900-142400) Junior Accounts Officer (JAO) (General Central Service Group 'B' Non Gazetted, Non Ministerial): 01 | Pay Matrix Level 6 (Rs.35400-112400) Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-1) (General Central Service Group 'B' Non Gazetted, Ministerial): 02 | Pay Matrix Level 6 (Rs.35400-112400) Junior Accountant (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial): 01 | Pay Matrix Level 5 (Rs.29200-92300) Upper Division Clerk (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial): 03 | Pay Matrix Level 4 (Rs.25500-81100) Lower Division Clerk (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial): 03 | Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs.19900-63200) Staff Car Dr…
Selection Process
The circular does not set out one selection procedure for all posts. It names these post-specific tests: • Staff Car Driver: appointment is on the results of a driving test that judges suitability against the standards of competence essential for staff car drivers. • Data Entry Operator: the competent authority will judge the speed of 8000 key depressions per hour by a speed test on Electronic Data Processing (EDP) machine(s). • Stenographer Grade-II: the skill test norms are on computer, with dictation of 10 minutes at 80 words per minute and transcription of 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). • Lower Division Clerk: the typing speed is 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer, with 10 minutes allowed. The declaration in Annexure-1 states that the Selection Committee will assess the information in the CV, together with the supporting documents on essential qualification and work experience, at the time of selection.
Important Instructions
• Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation. Similarly, a deputationist in the Armed Forces Tribunal is not eligible for appointment through the promotion channel. • Applications without supporting documents or photographs, unsigned applications and applications incomplete in any manner will be summarily rejected. • Only eligible officials who can be spared if selected should be forwarded. • In Annexure-1, do not enter pay band or grade pay granted under ACP/MACP as the pay of the post, because it is personal to the officer. Enter only the pay band and grade pay/pay scale of the post held on regular basis, and give ACP/MACP details separately in the table provided. • The office is not yet enlisted with the Directorate of Estate for allotment of GPRA (General Pool Residential Accommodation). • The number of vacancies may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 20 UDC, LDC and More Posts?
Last Date: 09th December 2026 (Wednesday), the last date for the application to reach the office; Date of circular: 07th Oct 2026; Last date for the application to reach AFT Kolkata: 09th December 2026 (Wednesday)
What is the age limit?
Must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
What is the selection process?
The circular does not set out one selection procedure for all posts. It names these post-specific tests: • Staff Car Driver: appointment is on the results of a driving test that judges suitability against the standards of competence essential for staff car drivers. • Data Entry Operator: the competent authority will judge the speed of 8000 key depressions per hour by a speed test on Electronic Data Processing (EDP) machine(s). • Stenographer Grade-II: the skill test norms are on computer, with dictation of 10 minutes at 80 words per minute and transcription of 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). • Lower Division Clerk: the typing speed is 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer, with 10 minutes allowed. The declaration in Annexure-1 states that the Selection Committee will assess the information in the CV, together with the supporting documen…