Job Description
Overview
The Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata, operating under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced a recruitment drive to fill 20 administrative and technical positions. These roles are offered on a deputation or absorption basis for a tenure of three years. This opportunity is specifically designed for serving government officials who meet the requisite experience and service criteria to contribute to the tribunal's operations in West Bengal.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing administrative files and maintaining official records for the tribunal bench.
- Assisting in the preparation of legal documents and correspondence for judicial proceedings.
- Handling financial accounts, ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliation tasks for the accounts department.
- Performing data entry operations and maintaining digital databases with high accuracy.
- Providing stenographic support for senior officials during meetings and court sessions.
- Operating official vehicles and ensuring the maintenance of motor mechanisms for staff cars.
Why Apply
Joining the Armed Forces Tribunal offers a unique opportunity to work within a specialized judicial environment under the Ministry of Defence. Selected candidates will benefit from structured pay scales and the professional experience of working in a high-stakes legal setting, which can significantly enhance their career trajectory within the government sector.
Important Dates
- Circular Date: 07 October 2026
- Application Deadline: 09 December 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 20
- Pay Scale: Level 2 to Level 11
- Location: Kolkata
- Category: Other Govt. Exams
AFT Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 20 UDC, LDC and More Posts Overview
Registration Date
07 Oct 2026 –
09 Dec 2026
Salary
₹19,900 - ₹2,08,700
Vacancies
20
Eligibility
10th, 12th, Any Graduate
Vacancy Details
- Principal Private Secretary: 01
- Private Secretary: 01
- Junior Accounts Officer: 01
- Tribunal Master: 02
- Junior Accountant: 01
- Upper Division Clerk: 03
- Lower Division Clerk: 03
- Staff Car Driver: 02
- Data Entry Operator: 03
- Stenographer Grade-II: 03
How to Apply
- Download the official circular and the Annexure-1 proforma from the AFT website.
- Fill in all personal details, employment history, and qualification information accurately in the proforma.
- Paste a recent passport-sized photograph and sign the declaration.
- Attach self-certified photocopies of all educational certificates, testimonials, and ACRs for the last five years.
- Submit the completed application to your parent department for verification and forwarding.
- Ensure the Competent Authority completes Part 4 of the proforma and attaches the No Objection Certificate and vigilance clearance.
- The parent department must send the application to the Registrar-in-Charge, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata 700 022.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application for your personal records.
Cutoff Marks
Not applicable as this is a deputation-based selection.
Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment process.
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years as on 09-12-2026.
Selection Process
The selection process is based on the assessment of the candidate's service record and professional suitability. For specific roles, practical tests are mandatory. Staff Car Drivers must pass a driving test to demonstrate competence. Data Entry Operators undergo a speed test on an Electronic Data Processing machine to verify their 8000 key depressions per hour capability. Stenographers must clear a skill test involving dictation and transcription. Lower Division Clerks are evaluated on their typing speed on a computer. The Selection Committee reviews the CV and supporting documents to finalize the appointments.
Exam Pattern
The recruitment does not follow a traditional competitive exam pattern. Instead, it relies on post-specific skill assessments such as typing tests for LDC, driving tests for Staff Car Drivers, and stenography skill tests for Stenographers, combined with a review of the candidate's professional experience and Annual Confidential Reports.
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Organization
The Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata, is a specialized judicial body established under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It functions to adjudicate disputes and complaints regarding the service conditions of personnel in the Armed Forces. Located at O-6, Clyde Row, Hastings, Kolkata, the tribunal plays a critical role in ensuring justice and administrative oversight for military personnel. It operates under the mandate of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act to provide a dedicated forum for legal redressal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No. Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation.
