AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026: UDC, LDC, DEO, Steno and More on Deputation for Serving Staff
The Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata has issued a circular dated 7 October 2026 to fill 20 vacancies across ten posts. These include Principal Private Secretary, Private Secretary, Junior Accounts Officer, Upper Division Clerk, Lower Division Clerk, Data Entry Operator and Staff Car Driver. Pay runs from Level 2 to Level 11, and the posting is in Kolkata. Whether you work as a clerk, a stenographer, a driver or an accounts official, there is a post with a matching pay level.
Please read this first: this is not an open recruitment. Only serving government employees can apply, through their parent department, on deputation or absorption. The department must forward your form so that it reaches AFT by 9 December 2026. If you are a serving government employee looking for a central posting, read the full article before you ask your office to move your papers. It covers every post, the pay level, age limit, the conditions that can get an application rejected, and the exact address and steps to follow.
AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata (Ministry of Defence) |
| Circular Date | 7 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (sum of the post-wise table; the circular gives no grand total) |
| Posts | Ten posts across Group A, B and C |
| Mode | Deputation/Absorption for a period of three years |
| Job Location | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Who Can Apply | Serving officials only, through the parent department |
| Last Date | 9 December 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Private Secretary | 1 | Deputation/Absorption |
| Private Secretary | 1 | Deputation/Absorption |
| Junior Accounts Officer (JAO) | 1 | Deputation only |
| Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-1) | 2 | Deputation/Absorption |
| Junior Accountant | 1 | Deputation only |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 3 | Deputation/Absorption |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 3 | Deputation/Absorption |
| Staff Car Driver | 2 | Deputation/Absorption |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 3 | Deputation/Absorption |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 3 | Deputation/Absorption |
The circular says the number of vacancies may vary, so treat 20 as the figure today, not a promise. Two posts, Junior Accounts Officer and Junior Accountant, are deputation only, because the circular lists only deputation for them. The other eight are listed as deputation/absorption. It lists no category-wise reservation split, so none is shown here.
What Is the Eligibility for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
Most posts ask for regular service in a Central or State Government office, the Supreme Court, High Courts, subordinate or district courts, tribunals, commissions, or a statutory/autonomous body having pensionary benefits. The detail differs by post, so find your own row in the table below and match both your current post and your years of regular service.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Principal Private Secretary | Stenographer holding an analogous post on regular basis, or 6 years’ regular service in Level 8, or 7 years’ regular service in Level 7. Desirable: computer knowledge |
| Private Secretary | Stenographer holding an analogous post on regular basis, or a Level 6 post (Rs 35,400-1,12,400) with 5 years’ regular service in the grade |
| Junior Accounts Officer | Analogous post on regular basis, or 6 years in Level 5 (Rs 29,200-92,300). Also a Bachelor’s degree, training in cash and accounts work (ISTM or equivalent) and 2 years’ cash, accounts and budget experience |
| Tribunal Master | Stenographer of a Central/State Government office, the Armed Forces, a court or an autonomous body, holding an analogous post on regular basis, or a Level 4 post (Rs 25,500-81,100) with 10 years’ regular service in the grade |
| Junior Accountant | Analogous post on regular basis, or 5 years’ regular service in Level 4, plus a Bachelor’s degree |
| Upper Division Clerk | Analogous post on regular basis, or a Level 2 post with 8 years’ regular service in the grade |
| Lower Division Clerk | Analogous post on regular basis, 12th pass, typing speed 35 wpm English or 30 wpm Hindi (10 minutes allowed), and a computer course of at least 6 months. Graduate is desirable |
| Staff Car Driver | Analogous post, or Level 2 Despatch Rider with a valid licence, or a Level 1 employee with 3 years’ experience in an office located where the AFT Bench functions. 10th pass, 3 years’ car driving experience, valid licence for motor cars, and knowledge of motor mechanism (able to remove minor defects) |
| Data Entry Operator | Analogous post, or Pay Band 1 (Rs 5,200-20,200) with Grade Pay Rs 1,900 and 2 years’ regular service. 12th pass, diploma or certificate in IT/computers, and 8,000 key depressions per hour. Graduate is desirable |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Analogous post on regular basis, 12th pass, computer course of at least 6 months, and computer norms of dictation (10 minutes at 80 wpm) and transcription (50 minutes English, 65 minutes Hindi) |
For LDC, Staff Car Driver, DEO and Steno Grade-II, qualified Armed Forces personnel due to retire or move to reserve within one year are also considered. If selected, they get deputation terms until their release date and may then continue on re-employment. LDC and Steno Grade-II need an analogous post, not just a 12th pass, while the accounts posts need a graduate degree.
What Is the Age Limit for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All posts | 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications |
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The circular gives no minimum age and mentions no age relaxation. Your age is counted on 9 December 2026, the closing date, not on the day you apply. Please check your date of birth against that date before you start the paperwork. Anyone older than 56 on 9 December 2026 is over the limit.
What Is the Salary for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 Posts?
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Matrix (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Private Secretary | Level 11 | 67,700-2,08,700 |
| Private Secretary | Level 7 | 44,900-1,42,400 |
| JAO, Tribunal Master | Level 6 | 35,400-1,12,400 |
| Junior Accountant | Level 5 | 29,200-92,300 |
| UDC, Steno Grade-II | Level 4 | 25,500-81,100 |
| LDC, Staff Car Driver, DEO | Level 2 | 19,900-63,200 |
Pay and allowances on deputation follow the DoP&T Office Memorandum dated 17 June 2010, as amended. Ask your establishment section how deputation pay and allowances will work for you before you apply. Note one practical point: the office is not yet enlisted in the Directorate of Estates for GPRA (General Pool Residential Accommodation), so do not count on official housing in Kolkata.
What Is the Selection Process for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Document assessment | The proforma declares that qualifications and work experience will be assessed by the Selection Committee |
| Staff Car Driver | Test in driving to judge suitability |
| Data Entry Operator | Speed test on an EDP machine (8,000 key depressions per hour) |
| Lower Division Clerk | Typing speed of 35 wpm English or 30 wpm Hindi on computer |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Dictation (10 minutes at 80 wpm) and transcription on computer |
The circular does not describe a written examination or an interview. Do not assume either way, and keep an eye on the official site for any further instruction. For the skill-based posts, practise your typing, data entry or dictation speed now, because the stated norms are strict and are judged on a computer or EDP machine. Drivers should carry a valid licence for motor cars and be ready to show they can handle minor vehicle faults.
What Are the Important Dates for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular dated | 7 October 2026 |
| Application start | Not stated in the circular |
| Last date for applications to reach AFT | 9 December 2026 (Wednesday) |
The date is the deadline for the parent department to forward your application to the Registrar-in-Charge. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained, so ask your office to send yours well in advance. Government offices take time to collect ACRs, clearances and signatures, and a delay of a few days at your end can cost you the whole application.
Is There an Application Fee for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | No application fee is mentioned in the circular |
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late application | Applications received after the last date will not be entertained |
| Incomplete papers | Applications without supporting documents or photographs, unsigned, or incomplete in any way will be summarily rejected |
| Feeder-grade officers | Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation |
| Promotion | A deputationist in AFT is not eligible for consideration for appointment by the promotion channel |
| Tenure | Deputation, including any earlier ex-cadre deputation held immediately before, ordinarily cannot exceed three years |
| Spare-ability | Only officials who can be spared if selected should be forwarded |
| Clearances | The department must send a No Objection Certificate, a vigilance clearance and a certificate that no disciplinary action or inquiry is pending or contemplated, plus an integrity certificate and a certificate of no major/minor penalty in the last 10 years (or a list of penalties imposed) |
How to Apply for AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 Offline?
This is an offline process. There is no online application and no application link. The circular carries the proforma to be filled.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the circular (link in Essential Links below) and read the post you want |
| 2 | Fill the Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae proforma (Annexure-1) and paste a latest photograph |
| 3 | Attach self-certified copies of all educational and other certificates |
| 4 | Submit it to your parent department, which forwards it with photocopies of your ACRs for the last five years, attested by an officer of Under Secretary rank or above |
| 5 | The department sends it to the Registrar-in-Charge, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata 700 022, so that it reaches by 9 December 2026 |
Remember that you cannot post the form to AFT yourself; it must travel through your department. Keep the NOC, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate and your ACR copies ready, since the employer’s certificate on the proforma depends on them. If you are already on deputation, the form must come with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and an integrity certificate. The circular also lists the email aftkolkata@yahoo.in on its letterhead. For more such offers, see Other Govt Jobs and jobs in West Bengal.
AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download AFT Kolkata Circular PDF (Ten Posts, Deputation/Absorption)
- Visit AFT Kolkata Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join West Bengal Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a serving employee and match one of the ten posts, speak to your establishment section this week. The deadline is 9 December 2026, and a missing NOC or vigilance certificate can stop your papers at your own office. Don’t leave it to the last days. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates on central and West Bengal postings.