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The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), Kolkata Recruitment 2026 Apply Now

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The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), Regional Bench, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released a recruitment notification for Various posts. The vacancies include Principal Private Secretary, Private Secretary, Junior Accounts Officer, Tribunal Master, Junior Accountant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Staff Car Driver, Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Stenographer Grade-II.

The recruitment will be conducted through deputation or absorption for eligible serving government employees. Interested candidates must submit their applications through their respective parent departments. The last date for the application to reach the AFT Kolkata office is 9 December 2026.

AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026: Overview

  • Organization: Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata
  • Ministry: Ministry of Defence
  • Advertisement No.: 56(1)/AFT/KB/RR/2019/VOL-VI
  • Appointment Type: Deputation / Absorption
  • Job Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Last Date: 9 December 2026

Vacancy Details

  • Principal Private Secretary
  • Private Secretary
  • Junior Accounts Officer
  • Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-I)
  • Junior Accountant
  • Upper Division Clerk (UDC
  • Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
  • Staff Car Driver
  • Data Entry Operator (DEO)

The number of vacancies may change according to administrative requirements.

Educational Qualification and Eligibility

Required qualifications and service experience vary by post.

  • Principal Private Secretary: Officers holding an analogous post or having the prescribed regular service in Pay Level 7 or Level 8.
  • Private Secretary: Stenographers holding an analogous post or having five years of regular service in Level 6.
  • Junior Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s Degree with the prescribed regular service and experience in cash and accounts work.
  • Tribunal Master: Stenographers holding an analogous post or having the prescribed regular service in Level 4.
  • Junior Accountant: Bachelor’s Degree with the prescribed regular service in an analogous or feeder post.
  • UDC: Government or court employees holding an analogous post or having the required regular service in Level 2.
  • LDC: 12th Pass, computer typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi, and a computer training certificate of at least six months.
  • Staff Car Driver: 10th Pass, valid driving licence, minimum three years of driving experience and knowledge of motor mechanism.
  • DEO: 12th Pass, computer/IT qualification and data-entry speed of at least 8,000 key depressions per hour.
  • Stenographer Grade-II: 12th Pass, computer training certificate and the prescribed stenography skill-test qualification.

Important: Most posts require regular service in an analogous or feeder government post. Educational qualifications alone are not sufficient.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Candidates must also fulfil the prescribed deputation or absorption conditions.

Salary / Pay Scale

The pay scale varies according to the post:

  • Principal Private Secretary: ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 (Level 11)
  • Private Secretary: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level 7)
  • Junior Accounts Officer: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level 6)
  • Tribunal Master: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level 6)
  • Junior Accountant: ₹29,200–₹92,300 (Level 5)
  • UDC: ₹25,500–₹81,100 (Level 4)
  • LDC: ₹19,900–₹63,200 (Level 2)
  • Staff Car Driver: ₹19,900–₹63,200 (Level 2)
  • DEO: ₹19,900–₹63,200 (Level 2)
  • Stenographer Grade-II: ₹25,500–₹81,100 (Level 4)

Application Fee

The official notification does not specify any application fee.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on eligibility, service records, and the prescribed assessment for the respective post. Skill tests may be conducted where required.

  • Staff Car Driver: Driving test
  • LDC: Computer typing test
  • DEO: Data-entry skill test
  • Stenographer Grade-II: Stenography skill test

How to Apply

  1. Download the official notification and prescribed application form (Annexure-I).
  2. Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and service details.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates and other required documents.
  4. Submit the application to your parent department or cadre-controlling authority.
  5. The department must forward the application with the required NOC, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and ACRs for the last five years.
  6. The completed application must reach the AFT Kolkata office before the deadline.

Application Address:

The Registrar-in-Charge, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata – 700022.

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 7 October 2026
  • Last Date for Receipt of Application: 9 December 2026

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