AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 20 UDC, LDC and More Posts

The Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata (Government of India, Ministry of Defence) is filling 20 posts on deputation or absorption for three years. The posts are Principal Private Secretary, Private Secretary, Junior Accounts Officer, Tribunal Master, Junior Accountant, Upper Division Clerk, Lower Division Clerk, Staff Car Driver, Data Entry Operator and Stenographer Grade-II. Only serving officials who meet the deputation conditions may apply. The parent department must forward the application to the Registrar-in-Charge, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata 700 022, and it must reach that office by 9 December 2026 (Wednesday). Applications received after the last date will not be considered.

AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About AFT Kolkata

The Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata is a regional bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal under the Government of India, Ministry of Defence. Its office is at O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata-700022. The circular was issued by the Registrar (C) of the Bench.

Where and How to Send

Fill in the application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-1, "Bio-Data/Curriculum Vitae Proforma") printed with the circular. Applicants do not send it themselves. Their department forwards it to this address: Registrar-in-Charge, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata 700 022.

1. Fill in Annexure-1: the post applied for, choice of station in order of preference, personal details, date of entry into service, date of retirement, qualifications and experience (essential and desirable), employment history in date order, ACP/MACP details, nature of present employment, deputation history, present pay and category.
2. Paste your latest photograph in the box on the proforma and sign the declaration.
3. Attach self-certified photocopies of all educational and other testimonials and certificates.
4. Submit the application to your parent department. The Competent Authority there routes it to AFT Kolkata.
5. The employer or cadre controlling authority completes Part 4, "Certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority", and countersigns it with its seal.
6. The department forwards the application with the No Objection Certificate, vigilance clearance certificate, a certificate that no disciplinary action or inquiry is pending or contemplated, and photocopies of the ACRs for the last five years.
7. The application must reach the Registrar-in-Charge by 9 December 2026 (Wednesday).

Office contact details printed on the circular: Tele 033-22236834, Fax 033-22236832, E-mail [email protected].

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

All posts are filled on deputation or absorption, except Junior Accounts Officer and Junior Accountant, which the notice lists under "Deputation" only. For every post, the age limit for appointment by deputation (or absorption) must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. For every post, the period of deputation, including any deputation in another ex-cadre post held just before this appointment in the same or another organisation or department of the Central Government, shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

For officials selected on deputation, pay, allowances and other terms and conditions will follow Department of DoP&T Office Memorandum No 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.

Principal Private Secretary

• Stenographer in the Central Government, State Government, Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts, District Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensioner benefits, who is:
• (a) holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or
• (b) with six years' regular service in the parent cadre or department in posts in Level-8 of the Pay Matrix, or
• (c) with seven years' regular service in the parent cadre or department in posts in Level-7 of the Pay Matrix.
• Desirable: Knowledge in computer operation.
• Educational qualification: not specified in the notice for this post.

Private Secretary

• Stenographer in the Central Government, State Government, Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensioner benefits, holding:
• (i) an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or
• (ii) a post in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix (Rs 35400-112400) with five years' regular service in the grade.
• Educational qualification: not specified in the notice for this post.

Junior Accounts Officer (JAO)

• Officials working under the Central Government, State Government, Supreme Court, High Court, Subordinate Courts or Statutory Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits:
• (a)(i) holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department, or
• (a)(ii) with six years' service in Level-5 of the Pay Matrix (Rs 29200-92300), rendered after regular appointment to that level,
• (a)(iii) possessing a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University, and
• (b) who have undergone training in cash and accounts work at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, or an equivalent course from a recognized institute, and have two years' experience of cash accounts and budget work.
• Desirable: Knowledge of maintaining account book/ledger, double entry system and bank reconciliation, maintaining all accounts-related documents, working in Excel sheets on computer, etc.

Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-1)

• Stenographer of the Central Government, Armed Forces, State Government, Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits, holding:
• (i) an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or
• (ii) a post in Level-4 of the Pay Matrix (Rs 25500-81100) with 10 years' regular service in the grade.
• Educational qualification: not specified in the notice for this post.

Junior Accountant

• Officials working under the Central Government, State Government, Supreme Court, High Court, Subordinate Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits:
• (a)(i) holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or
• (a)(ii) with five years' regular service in posts in Level-4 of the Pay Matrix (Rs 25500-81100), and
• (b) possessing a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
• Desirable: Knowledge of maintaining account book/ledger, double entry system and bank reconciliation, maintaining all accounts-related documents, working in Excel sheets on computer, etc.

Upper Division Clerk

• Officials working under the Central Government, State Government, Tribunals, Commissions, Statutory/Autonomous bodies or Courts having pensionary benefits:
• (i) holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or
• (ii) holding a post in Pay Matrix Level-2 with eight years' regular service in the grade.
• Educational qualification: not specified in the notice for this post.

Lower Division Clerk

• Officials holding analogous posts on regular basis in the Central Government, State Government, Tribunals, Commissions, Statutory bodies or Courts.
• Essential (a): 12th Class pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University.
• Essential (b): Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer. 35 and 30 words per minute correspond to 10500 and 9000 key depressions per hour, at an average of 05 key depressions for each word. Time allowed: 10 minutes.
• Essential (c): Computer training course of at least six months' duration.
• Desirable: Graduate from a recognized university.

Staff Car Driver

• Selection is on the results of a driving test designed to judge suitability for the post against the standards of competence considered essential for drivers of staff cars. The candidates are drawn from:
• (a) persons holding analogous posts of staff car driver on regular basis in Ministries or Departments of the Central Government, State Governments, Tribunals, Commissions, Statutory Bodies or Courts, or
• (b) regular Despatch Riders (Group C) in Pay Matrix Level-2 who hold a valid driving licence, or
• (c) regular employees in Level-1 of the Pay Matrix with three years' experience, of the Central Government, State Government, Tribunals, Commissions, Statutory Bodies or Courts located where the concerned Bench of the Tribunal is functioning.
• Essential Qualification: (a) 10th standard pass from a recognized Board; (b) experience of driving a motor car for at least three years; (c) a valid driving licence for motor cars; (d) knowledge of motor mechanism (should be able to remove minor defects in the vehicle).

Data Entry Operator (DEO)

• Officials from the Central Government, State Governments, Tribunals, Commissions, Statutory Bodies or Courts:
• (a) holding an analogous post on regular basis, or
• (b) holding post(s) in Pay Band 1 Rs 5200-20200 plus Grade Pay of Rs 1900/-, with two years' regular service in the grade.
• Essential Qualification: (a) 12th Class Pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution or Board, and (b) Diploma or Certificate in Information Technology or Computer field, and (c) knowledge of Data Entry/Computer operation, with a speed of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour for data entry work.
• Desirable: Graduate from a recognized University.

Stenographer Grade-II

• Officials holding an analogous post on regular basis in the Central Government, State Governments, Tribunals, Commissions, Statutory Bodies or Courts.
• Essential (a): 12th Class pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University.
• Essential (b): Skill Test Norms on computer: Dictation of 10 minutes at 80 words per minute; Transcription of 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi).
• Essential (c): Computer training course of at least six months' duration.

Armed Forces Personnel

This applies to the Lower Division Clerk, Staff Car Driver, Data Entry Operator and Stenographer Grade-II posts. Armed Forces personnel who are due to retire, or to be transferred to the reserve, within one year and who have the required experience and qualifications will also be considered. If selected, they will be given deputation terms until the date they are due for release from the Armed Forces, and they may then be continued on re-employment.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, check the official notification.

Selection Process

The circular does not set out one selection procedure for all posts. It names these post-specific tests:

• Staff Car Driver: appointment is on the results of a driving test that judges suitability against the standards of competence essential for staff car drivers.
• Data Entry Operator: the competent authority will judge the speed of 8000 key depressions per hour by a speed test on Electronic Data Processing (EDP) machine(s).
• Stenographer Grade-II: the skill test norms are on computer, with dictation of 10 minutes at 80 words per minute and transcription of 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi).
• Lower Division Clerk: the typing speed is 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer, with 10 minutes allowed.

The declaration in Annexure-1 states that the Selection Committee will assess the information in the CV, together with the supporting documents on essential qualification and work experience, at the time of selection.

Enclosures

• Application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-1), signed, with the latest photograph
• Self-certified photocopies of all educational and other testimonials and certificates
• Photocopies of the Annual Confidential Reports for the last five years
• No Objection Certificate
• Vigilance clearance certificate
• Certificate that no disciplinary action or inquiry is pending or contemplated against the official
• Certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority (Part 4 of the proforma), countersigned with seal. It confirms that the details are correct, that the applicant will be relieved immediately if selected, that no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or contemplated, and that the applicant's integrity is certified. It also confirms that either the CR Dossier in original or photocopies of the ACRs for the last 5 years, attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary of the Govt. of India or above, are enclosed, and that no major or minor penalty was imposed in the last 10 years (or a list of such penalties is enclosed).
• For officials already on deputation: the application is forwarded by the parent cadre/department with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and an integrity certificate
• For applicants from an organisation that does not follow the Central Government pay scale: the latest salary slip showing basic pay with scale of pay and rate of increment, dearness pay/interim relief/other allowances (with break-up), and total emoluments
• A separate sheet, authenticated by signature, for employment details if the space on the form is not enough

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation. Similarly, a deputationist in the Armed Forces Tribunal is not eligible for appointment through the promotion channel.
• Applications without supporting documents or photographs, unsigned applications and applications incomplete in any manner will be summarily rejected.
• Only eligible officials who can be spared if selected should be forwarded.
• In Annexure-1, do not enter pay band or grade pay granted under ACP/MACP as the pay of the post, because it is personal to the officer. Enter only the pay band and grade pay/pay scale of the post held on regular basis, and give ACP/MACP details separately in the table provided.
• The office is not yet enlisted with the Directorate of Estate for allotment of GPRA (General Pool Residential Accommodation).
• The number of vacancies may vary.

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