AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 20 Deputation and Absorption Posts

The Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata (Ministry of Defence, Government of India) has released an official notification for filling 20 vacancies on deputation or absorption basis. Eligible serving officials must submit their applications through their parent departments before the closing date.

Overview and Key Details

• Issuing Authority: Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata
• Notification / Circular Reference: Official Deputation / Absorption Notice 2026
• Total Vacancies: 20 posts
• Mode of Application: Offline (via parent department)
• Application Fee: Not specified
• Last Date to Apply: 9 December 2026 (Wednesday)

Available Posts and Vacancy Distribution

The recruitment drive covers 10 different designations. While exact breakdowns vary, specific posts include 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.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

• Age Limit: The maximum age for appointment by deputation or absorption must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Educational and Service Qualifications: Requirements vary significantly by post, ranging from 10th and 12th standard passes to Bachelor’s degrees, alongside mandatory regular service in analogous or feeder posts within central/state governments, courts, tribunals, or statutory bodies.

Selection Stages

Selection procedures are post-specific and may include:

• Driving tests for Staff Car Drivers.
• Speed and skill tests for Data Entry Operators and Stenographers.
• Typing tests for Lower Division Clerks (LDCs).
• Evaluation of confidential records, educational qualifications, and service history by a Selection Committee.

How to Apply and Verification Steps

1. Download the prescribed proforma (Annexure-1) from the official notification.
2. Fill in the required details accurately, attach a passport-sized photograph, and sign the declaration.
3. Gather self-certified copies of educational testimonials, experience certificates, and ACRs for the last five years.
4. Route the application through your parent department or cadre controlling authority for necessary certifications, No Objection Certificate (NOC), and vigilance clearance.
5. Ensure the application reaches the designated address by 9 December 2026:

Registrar-in-Charge, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata 700 022

Applicants should independently verify the official notification details, eligibility terms, and application formats directly from authorized government channels before submission.