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

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AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

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, Hastin
Job LocationKolkata, West Bengal
Last Updated22 Oct 2026

AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

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ParticularsDetails
OrganisationArmed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata (Ministry of Defence, Government of India)
Circular Reference (F. No.)56(1)/AFT/KB/RR/2019/VOL-VI/ dated 07th Oct 2026
Post(s)Principal Private Secretary, Private Secretary, Junior Accounts Officer (JAO), Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-1), Junior Accountant and other posts
Vacancies20 (added up from the post table)
Mode of AppointmentDeputation/Absorption for a period of three years
PayPay Matrix Level 2 to Level 11, depending on the post
QualificationVaries by post: regular service in an analogous or feeder post, plus 10th, 12th or Bachelor's Degree for some posts
Age LimitMust not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Job LocationArmed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata
Apply ByPrescribed proforma (Annexure-1), forwarded through the parent department to the Registrar-in-Charge, AFT Kolkata
Last Date09th December 2026 (Wednesday) , the last date for the application to reach the office

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. 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. Paste your latest photograph in the box on the proforma and sign the declaration. Attach self-certified photocopies of all educational and other testimonials and certificates. Submit the application to your parent department. The Competent Authority

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. Stenographer in the Central Government, State Government, Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts, District Courts or Statutory/Autonomo
PostVacanciesPay
Principal Private Secretary (PPS) (General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted, Ministerial)1Pay Matrix Level 11 (Rs.67700-208700)
Private Secretary (General Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted, Non Ministerial)1Pay Matrix Level 7 (Rs.44900-142400)
Junior Accounts Officer (JAO) (General Central Service Group 'B' Non Gazetted, Non Ministerial)1Pay Matrix Level 6 (Rs.35400-112400)
Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-1) (General Central Service Group 'B' Non Gazetted, Ministerial)2Pay Matrix Level 6 (Rs.35400-112400)
Junior Accountant (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)1Pay Matrix Level 5 (Rs.29200-92300)
Upper Division Clerk (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial)3Pay Matrix Level 4 (Rs.25500-81100)
Lower Division Clerk (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial)3Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs.19900-63200)
Staff Car Driver (General Central Service Group 'C' Non Gazetted, Non Ministerial)2Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs.19900-63200)
Data Entry Operator (DEO) (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)3Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs.19900-63200)
Stenographer Grade-II (Steno Grade 'II') (General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial)3Pay Matrix Level 4 (Rs.25500-81100)
Total20

AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process & Exam Pattern

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 essen

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.

AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates & Timelines

EventDate
Date of circular07th Oct 2026
Last date for the application to reach AFT Kolkata09th December 2026 (Wednesday)

AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 : 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 vacanci

AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 : 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.

AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1How many vacancies are there in AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
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There are 20 vacancies across 10 posts. The Upper Division Clerk, Lower Division Clerk, Data Entry Operator and Stenographer Grade-II posts have 3 vacancies each, Tribunal Master and Staff Car Driver have 2 each, and the other four posts have 1 each. The number of vacancies may vary.
Q2What is the last date to apply for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
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The application, forwarded by the parent department, must reach the Registrar-in-Charge, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata by 9 December 2026 (Wednesday). Applications received after the last date will not be considered.
Q3What is the qualification for the AFT Kolkata deputation posts?
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The qualification depends on the post. Most posts need regular service in an analogous or feeder post. Lower Division Clerk, Data Entry Operator and Stenographer Grade-II also need 12th Class pass, Staff Car Driver needs 10th standard pass, and Junior Accounts Officer and Junior Accountant need a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
Q4What is the age limit for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
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For appointment by deputation or absorption, the age must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. This limit applies to every post.
Q5What is the pay for the posts in AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
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The pay ranges from Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs.19900-63200) for Lower Division Clerk, Staff Car Driver and Data Entry Operator up to Level 11 (Rs.67700-208700) for Principal Private Secretary. For deputationists, pay and allowances follow DoP&T Office Memorandum No 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended.
Q6How do I apply for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
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Fill in the Annexure-1 proforma and submit it through your parent department. The department forwards it with the No Objection Certificate, vigilance clearance, the no-disciplinary-action certificate and the last five years' ACRs to the Registrar-in-Charge, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata 700 022.
Q7Is the AFT Kolkata appointment permanent?
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No. The posts are filled on deputation or absorption for a period of three years. The deputation period, including any deputation in another ex-cadre post held just before, shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Q8Is there a test for the Staff Car Driver post at AFT Kolkata?
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Yes. Staff Car Drivers are appointed on the results of a driving test that judges suitability against the standards of competence essential for staff car drivers.
Q9Can Armed Forces personnel apply for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
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Yes, for the Lower Division Clerk, Staff Car Driver, Data Entry Operator and Stenographer Grade-II posts. Armed Forces personnel due to retire, or to be transferred to the reserve, within one year who have the required experience and qualifications will be considered on deputation terms.
Q10Can feeder-grade officers of AFT apply on deputation?
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No. Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation.
Q11How can I apply for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 20 UDC, LDC and More Posts?
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Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 20 UDC, LDC and More Posts on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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