Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary for 7 Posts
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released a vacancy circular dated 11th February 2026. This is a significant opportunity for government officers looking for deputation/absorption roles in New Delhi. The tribunal is filling 7 vacancies across various administrative and judicial levels, including Deputy Registrar, Principal Private Secretary, Court Master, and Stenographer.
Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on merit and eligibility criteria (Deputation/Absorption/Promotion). No competitive written examination is conducted for these posts; selection is based on the screening of applications and eligibility verification.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) |
| Post Name | Deputy Registrar, Court Master, Stenographer, etc. |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Application Start Date | 11th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24th March 2026 |
| Job Location | New Delhi, India |
| Official Website | www.aptel.gov.in |
| Serial No. | Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Recruitment Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Registrar | Level-12 | 78,800 - 2,09,200 | Deputation/Absorption |
| 2 | Principal Private Secretary | Level-11 | 67,700 - 2,08,700 | Deputation/Absorption |
| 3 | Court Master | Level-7 | 44,900 - 1,42,400 | Promotion > Deputation > Direct Recruitment |
| 4 | Judicial Assistant (Filing) | Level-6 | 35,400 - 1,12,400 | Deputation/Absorption |
| 5 | Personal Assistant | Level-6 | 35,400 - 1,12,400 | Promotion > Deputation > Direct Recruitment |
| 6 | Librarian | Level-6 | 35,400 - 1,12,400 | Deputation > Direct Recruitment |
| 7 | Stenographer Grade-D | Level-4 | 25,500 - 81,100 | Deputation > Direct Recruitment |
Deputy Registrar:
Principal Private Secretary:
Court Master:
Judicial Assistant (Filing):
Personal Assistant:
Librarian:
Stenographer Grade-D:
Since this is a recruitment based on Deputation/Absorption/Promotion, there is no competitive examination.
Not Specified in the Notification. Candidates should refer to the official PDF or contact the tribunal office for fee details if applicable for direct recruitment modes.
The Registrar,
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity,
Core-4, 7th Floor, SCOPE Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
Q1: Is there an exam for APTEL Recruitment 2026?
Ans: No, this recruitment is for deputation/absorption based on eligibility and service record, not a competitive exam.
Q2: Can private sector employees apply?
Ans: No, only officers from Central/State Govt, High Courts, Autonomous Bodies, PSUs, and Tribunals are eligible.
Q3: What is the age limit?
Ans: Maximum age is 56 years as on 24th March 2026.
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary for 7 Posts
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New Delhi | 24th March, 2026 | View Details |
| Job Details | Closing Date |
|---|---|
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Court Master and Various Posts
( 06 Posts) Posts • Lodhi Road, New Delhi
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3rd September 2025 |
The APTEL comprises a Chairperson who has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or Chief Justice of a High Court, one Judicial Member who has been or qualified to be a judge of High Court, two Technical Members who are electricity sector experts and one Technical Member who is an expert from petroleum and natural gas sector. Each bench has at least one Judicial and one Technical Member – creating a very effective combination of legal and industry (technical/financial) expertise. This has been an important factor responsible for effective and expeditious disposal of appeals within the stipulated time frame of 180 days.
The Appellate Tribunal was established at an appropriate time when the liberalisation of electricity industry under the Electricity Act was being implemented. Previously, the electricity activities were generally controlled by an integrated State Electricity Board. The State Electricity Boards have since been re-organised with generation, transmission and distribution of electricity being undertaken by different entities. There are also other significant developments in pursuance of the Electricity Act, 2003 such as de-regulation of generation, encouragement of captive generation, implementation of the concept of Open Access,involvement of substantial number of private generators and private players in other areas, electricity trading being allowed, involvement of Power Exchange, integration of the national grid etc. There has also been establishment of large power generating stations in pursuance of a Competitive Bid Process under Section 63 of the Electricity Act,2003. There has been, therefore, a natural growth of substantial litigations involving complex issues of unprecedented nature. These could not be adjudicated even under the bilateral arbitration because of the overall interest of the consumers, which is to be protected.