CEA Recruitment 2026: 2 Private Secretary & Stenographer Grade-I Posts – Apply Offline by 7 December 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy, Age Limit and Pay Scale

Age is calculated as on the closing date of receipt of applications. The number of posts is indicative and subject to change as per the requirement of the Organization.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Private Secretary: Candidates must be officers holding the post of Stenographer under the Central Government. Eligibility is met by either holding the analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or by having completed 5 years of regular service in the Stenographers Grade in Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
• Stenographer Grade-I: Candidates must be officers holding the post of Stenographer under the Central Government. Eligibility is met by either holding the analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or by having completed 10 years of regular service in Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
• Common Eligibility: Open only to officers holding the post of Stenographer on a regular basis under the Central Government.
• Not Eligible: Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation. Deputationists are not eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

Selection for both posts will be made on a deputation basis from among eligible officers holding analogous posts. The screening will assess the candidate's regular service record, APARs, vigilance clearance, and cadre compliance. There is no written examination or walk-in interview for this recruitment. Applications must be forwarded through proper channel along with all supporting documents. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for any stage of the selection process.

Terms of Engagement (Deputation)

• The period of deputation will ordinarily be 3 years as per Government of India rules.
• The deputation period, including immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation in the same or other Central Government organisation, shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.
• Pay Band and Grade Pay granted under ACP/MACP are personal and should not be shown as the pay of the post held on regular basis.
• Officers on deputation who keep a lien in their parent cadre must provide information on parent office and substantive post.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

1. Application in the prescribed proforma (Application form for the Deputation Post) enclosed with the notification.
2. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent cadre/department.
3. Vigilance Clearance Certificate from the parent department.
4. APARs for the last five years, authenticated by the competent authority.
5. Cadre Clearance and Integrity Certificate (mandatory for officers already on deputation).
6. Separate sheet authenticated by signature if the form space is insufficient.
7. Forward the complete application through proper channel so that it is received at the address below by 07-12-2026.

Address: Deputy Director (Pers.), Central Electricity Authority, Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date for CEA Private Secretary and Stenographer Grade-I recruitment?

The last date for receipt of complete applications at CEA is 07 December 2026. Applications received after this date will not be entertained.

2. Where and how should the CEA deputation application be submitted?

Applications must be sent by post or delivered in person to Deputy Director (Pers.), Central Electricity Authority, Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066. The application must be forwarded through proper channel along with NOC, Vigilance Clearance, and APARs for the last five years.

3. Is there any application fee for CEA recruitment 2026?

No. The official notification does not mention any application fee for these deputation posts.

4. What is the employment nature of these posts?

Both posts are filled on a deputation basis. The engagement period is ordinarily up to 3 years as per Government of India deputation rules. This is not a direct-recruitment permanent appointment but a temporary posting of an existing Central Government officer.

5. What is the salary for Private Secretary and Stenographer Grade-I?

Private Secretary: Level-7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400) per month in the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix. Stenographer Grade-I: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) per month. DA, HRA, and other allowances are applicable as per Government rules for the place of posting.

6. What documents must accompany the CEA deputation application?

The application must be accompanied by NOC, Vigilance Clearance, APARs for the last five years, and for officers already on deputation, Cadre Clearance and Integrity Certificate. The prescribed application form enclosed with the notification must be used.