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AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026: 20 Principal Private Secretary & 19 Other Posts – Apply Offline @ aft.gov.in
- Recruiting Body: Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata (Ministry of Defence, Government of India)
- Advertisement No: F. No. 56(1)/AFT/KB/RR/2019/VOL-VI/ dated 07th Oct 2026
- Total Posts: 20
- Post Names: Principal Private Secretary, Private Secretary, Junior Accounts Officer, Tribunal Master, Junior Accountant, Upper Division Clerk, Lower Division Clerk, Staff Car Driver, Data Entry Operator, Stenographer Grade-II
- Employment Nature: Deputation / Absorption for three years
- Application / Interview Mode: Offline Application (forwarded through parent department)
- Last Date to Reach Office: 09 December 2026 (Wednesday)
- Venue / Address: Registrar-in-Charge, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata 700 022
- Application Fee: Not specified in the notification
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Private Secretary (PPS) | 01 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 11 (Rs.67,700-2,08,700) |
| Private Secretary | 01 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 7 (Rs.44,900-1,42,400) |
| Junior Accounts Officer (JAO) | 01 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 6 (Rs.35,400-1,12,400) |
| Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-1) | 02 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 6 (Rs.35,400-1,12,400) |
| Junior Accountant | 01 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 5 (Rs.29,200-92,300) |
| Upper Division Clerk | 03 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 4 (Rs.25,500-81,100) |
| Lower Division Clerk | 03 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs.19,900-63,200) |
| Staff Car Driver | 02 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs.19,900-63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 03 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs.19,900-63,200) |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 03 | Not exceeding 56 years | Pay Matrix Level 4 (Rs.25,500-81,100) |
| Total | 20 | - | - |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Principal Private Secretary: Stenographer holding analogous post regularly, or 6 years in Level-8, or 7 years in Level-7. Desirable: Computer operation knowledge.
- Private Secretary: Stenographer holding analogous post regularly, or Level-6 post with 5 years' regular service.
- Junior Accounts Officer: Analogous post regularly, or 6 years in Level-5, plus Bachelor's Degree, plus training in cash/accounts at ISTM or equivalent and 2 years' cash accounts & budget experience.
- Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-1): Analogous post regularly, or Level-4 post with 10 years' regular service.
- Junior Accountant: Analogous post regularly, or 5 years in Level-4, plus Bachelor's Degree.
- Upper Division Clerk: Analogous post regularly, or Level-2 post with 8 years' regular service.
- Lower Division Clerk: Analogous post regularly; 12th pass; typing 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi; computer course 6 months.
- Staff Car Driver: Analogous staff car driver post, or Despatch Rider Level-2 with valid licence, or Level-1 with 3 years driving experience; 10th pass, 3 years driving experience, valid driving licence, motor mechanism knowledge.
- Data Entry Operator: Analogous post regularly, or Pay Band 1 + GP 1900 with 2 years' service; 12th pass, IT/Computer diploma/certificate, 8000 key depressions per hour.
- Stenographer Grade-II: Analogous post regularly; 12th pass; skill test: dictation 10 mins @ 80 wpm, transcription 50 mins English / 65 mins Hindi; computer course 6 months.
- Age Limit: Must not exceed 56 years as on 09 December 2026 for all posts.
- Note: Only serving officials who meet deputation conditions may apply. Departmental officers in feeder grade in direct line of promotion are not eligible.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Selection is based on the CV, supporting documents, and post-specific tests where applicable.
- Staff Car Driver: Driving test to judge suitability against essential competence standards.
- Data Entry Operator: Speed test on Electronic Data Processing (EDP) machine(s) for 8000 key depressions per hour.
- Stenographer Grade-II: Computer skill test: dictation 10 minutes at 80 words per minute; transcription 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi).
- Lower Division Clerk: Typing test: 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi, 10 minutes allowed.
- For other posts, the Selection Committee assesses the CV and documents at the time of selection.
- No TA/DA will be paid.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Application in prescribed proforma (Annexure-1), signed, with latest photograph pasted.
- Self-certified photocopies of all educational and other testimonials and certificates.
- Photocopies of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the last five years.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parent department.
- Vigilance clearance certificate.
- Certificate that no disciplinary action or inquiry is pending or contemplated.
- Certification by Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority (Part 4 of Annexure-1), countersigned with seal.
- For officials already on deputation: Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and integrity certificate forwarded by parent cadre/department.
- Applications must reach the Registrar-in-Charge, AFT Kolkata, O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata 700 022 by 09 December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
A: The application must reach the office by 09 December 2026 (Wednesday).
Q2. Is this a walk-in interview?
A: No. It is an offline deputation recruitment. Applications are forwarded through the parent department; candidates do not apply directly.
Q3. What is the application fee?
A: The official notification does not specify any application fee.
Q4. What is the employment nature?
A: Deputation or absorption for a period of three years.
Q5. What is the pay scale?
A: Pay Matrix Level 2 to Level 11 depending on the post (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 2,08,700).
Q6. Can fresh candidates apply?
A: No. Only serving officials meeting the deputation conditions may apply.
For full details, download Armed Forces Tribunal Kolkata deputation recruitment official notification PDF.