Overview
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Private Secretary, Private Secretary (42 (22 + 20) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online, through itat's recruitment portal (itat.gov.in/recruitments) before Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in "Employment News".
Key Details
- Organization
- Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India
- Qualification
- • Degree of a recognized University or equivalent • Speed of 120 words per minute (WPM) in English Shorthand • Working knowledge of computers, with the ability to operate software such as Microsoft Office, Excel or Page-Maker These educational and other qualifications are common for both the Senior Private Secretary and Private Secretary posts, as per the official notification. Nationality: applicants must be Indian nationals as defined under the Constitution of India or any law made by Parliament to regulate citizenship rights.
- Vacancies
- 42 (22 + 20)
- Last date to apply
- Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in "Employment News"
Important Dates
| Date of Publication of Advertisement (Employment News) | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in "Employment News" |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Private Secretary | 22 |
| Private Secretary | 20 |
| Total | 42 |
Important Links
- official websiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Post: Total Vacancies | Category-wise Break-up | Horizontal Reservation Senior Private Secretary: 22 | SC-01, ST-05, OBC-04, EWS-05, General-07 | PWD-03 Private Secretary: 20 | SC-05, ST-02, OBC-06, EWS-03, General-10 | PWD-02 Total: 42 | - | - The number of vacancies is liable to increase or decrease as a result of revival, augmentation or relaxation of posts by the Government of India, as per the notification.
Eligibility
• Degree of a recognized University or equivalent • Speed of 120 words per minute (WPM) in English Shorthand • Working knowledge of computers, with the ability to operate software such as Microsoft Office, Excel or Page-Maker These educational and other qualifications are common for both the Senior Private Secretary and Private Secretary posts, as per the official notification. Nationality: applicants must be Indian nationals as defined under the Constitution of India or any law made by Parliament to regulate citizenship rights.
Age Limit
• For all candidates, age for applying to either post shall not exceed 35 years. • Standard age relaxation, as per instructions/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time, is applicable for Government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates. • The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the 30th day from the date of publication of the advertisement in "Employment News." • A separate crucial date consideration applies for candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Lahaul & Spiti district and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, as per the notification.
Salary
Post: Pay Scale Senior Private Secretary: ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 - Pay Level-8 (Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC) Private Secretary: ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 - Pay Level-7 (Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC)
Selection Process
Recruitment is through a Written Examination, Skill Test, followed by a Personal Interview.
How to Apply
• Visit the ITAT recruitment portal: itat.gov.in/recruitments • Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details • Applicants wishing to apply for both Senior Private Secretary and Private Secretary posts need to submit only a single application - a single examination will be conducted for both posts, and the post offered will depend on the rank secured in the consolidated merit list • Upload self-attested copies of all required documents as listed above • Submit the application within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in "Employment News" • Regularly check the registered email and the official ITAT website (https://www.itat.gov.in) for updates on admit cards, skill test/interview call letters and results, as all communication will be sent by email only Applications must be submitted online only; no other mode of application is accepted as per the notification.
Required Documents
• Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth • Graduation Degree Certificate/Graduation Mark Sheets for all semesters/years, along with Provisional Certificate • Caste certificate in respect of SC/ST, issued by the Competent Authority, wherever applicable • Latest Non-Creamy Layer certificate in respect of OBC, issued by the Competent Authority, wherever applicable • Latest Income & Asset Certificate in respect of EWS, issued by the Competent Authority, wherever applicable • Disability certificate in respect of Persons with Disability (PWD), wherever applicable, indicating nature and percentage of disability, issued by the Competent Authority • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent department, in the format provided with the Vacancy Circular, wherever applicable All documents must be uploaded as self-attested copies along with the online application.
Important Instructions
• Any physical correspondence, communication or queries from individual candidates regarding the Written Examination, Skill Test, Personal Interview or final result shall NOT be entertained by the office. • Admit cards, discrepancies in applications, call letters and results will be communicated to candidates through email only, at the address provided in the application; general notifications will also be uploaded on the official ITAT website. • Selected candidates shall be on probation for a period of 2 years from the date of joining the post. • Selected candidates shall be liable to be posted at any of the Benches of ITAT across the country. • All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Mumbai. • The decision of ITAT on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, and mode of selection, shall be final; no query or correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026: 42 Posts, Apply Online?
Date of Publication of Advertisement (Employment News): 18 July 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in "Employment News"
What is the age limit?
• For all candidates, age for applying to either post shall not exceed 35 years. • Standard age relaxation, as per instructions/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time, is applicable for Government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates. • The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the 30th day from the date of publication of the advertisement in "Employment News." • A separate crucial date consideration applies for candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Lahaul & Spiti district and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, as per the notification.
What is the selection process?
Recruitment is through a Written Examination, Skill Test, followed by a Personal Interview.