National Green Tribunal (NGT) Recruitment 2026: Apply for Principal Private Secretary & Private Secretary

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Vacancy Details

The vacancies are distributed as follows:

Eligibility Criteria (Deputation Basis)

1. For Principal Private Secretary (Level-11)

• Essential Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
• Experience: Officers holding an analogous post on a regular basis in Central/State Govt., Courts, or Tribunals.
• OR Officers with 6 years of regular service in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800) with Grade Pay Rs. 4800 (Level 8).
• OR Officers with 7 years of regular service in Grade Pay Rs. 4600 (Level 7).
• OR Officers with 10 years of regular service in Grade Pay Rs. 4200 (Level 6).
• Speed Skills: Must possess a speed of 100 words per minute in Shorthand (English/Hindi).
• Computer Knowledge: Essential working knowledge of Computer Operations. Desirable: 6-month Computer Training Course.

2. For Private Secretary (Level-8)

• Essential Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
• Experience: Officers holding an analogous post on a regular basis in Central/State Govt., Courts, or Tribunals.
• OR Officers holding the post of Court Master or Stenographer Grade-I with 6 years of regular service in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800) with Grade Pay Rs. 4200 (Level 6).
• Speed Skills: Must possess a speed of 100 words per minute in Shorthand and 40 words per minute in Typewriting (English).
• Computer Training: Essential Computer Training Course of 6 months duration.
• Desirable: Degree in Law.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Age Limit: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Cut-off Date: Age is calculated as of 09 March 2026.
• Relaxation: Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC is generally not applicable for deputation posts unless specific DoPT orders are invoked, but candidates must check the official DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II).

Important Conditions

• Deputation Period: Ordinarily 3 years.
• Exclusion: Departmental officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible. Deputationists are not eligible for promotion consideration simultaneously.

Selection Process

This recruitment is for Deputation. The selection does not involve a written exam.

• Method: The eligibility of candidates will be scrutinized based on the documents submitted.
• Shortlisting: Candidates meeting the criteria will be shortlisted.
• Interview: An interview may be conducted by the Competent Authority (Details to be communicated to shortlisted candidates).
• Final Selection: Based on the assessment of experience, qualifications, and interview performance.

Application Fee

As this is a deputation-based vacancy for government employees, the advertisement does not specify an application fee. Candidates should verify this in the enclosed proforma or official notification PDF.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Interested eligible officers must apply Offline via Registered Post/Speed Post or by Hand.

1. Download Form: Obtain the prescribed application proforma from the official NGT website or use the one enclosed in the notification.
2. Prepare Documents: Gather the following:
   • Application in the prescribed proforma.
   • Copies of ACRs (Annual Confidential Reports) of the last 5 years.
   • Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
   • Integrity Certificate.
   • Copies of educational qualification and experience certificates.
3. Fill Details: Fill in all details accurately matching your service records.
4. Superscribe Envelope: Write "Application for the post of ____________" on the right-hand corner of the envelope.
5. Submission Address: Send the application to:
   Registrar General, National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi – 110001
6. Deadline: Ensure the application reaches by 09/03/2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications sent by post must account for delivery time.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 22 January 2026
• Application Start Date: 22 January 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 09 March 2026 (5:00 PM)

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Visit Official Website