Recruitment Circular: Deputation Vacancies at Armed Forces Tribunal, New Delhi
The Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, has issued a circular inviting applications for filling up several crucial positions on a deputation basis for a period of three years. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible officers from Central Government Departments, State Governments, Supreme Courts, High Courts, or Statutory/Autonomous bodies with pensionary benefits to serve in a key judicial/administrative body. The advertised roles span various levels, including high-level posts like Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer and essential support roles such as Deputy Registrar, Principal Private Secretary, and various other technical and administrative positions. Candidates must meet stringent eligibility criteria based on holding analogous posts or possessing requisite years of regular service in specific pay matrix levels, as detailed below. Interested officers should ensure their current department forwards the application in the prescribed pro forma (Annexure-I) by the stipulated deadline.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi
Positions: Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer, Deputy Registrar, Principal Private Secretary, Private Secretary, Assistant, Tribunal Master/Stenographer Grade-1, and Junior Accounts Officer.
Basis of Appointment: Deputation for a period of three years.
Application Deadline: 19 December, 2025
Details of Position
The following positions are available on a deputation basis:
| S. No. | Name of the Post | No. of Posts | Pay Scale (Rs.) / Pay Matrix Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted Non-Ministerial) | 01 | Level-13 (Rs 123100-215900) |
| 2. | Deputy Registrar (General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) | 01 | Level-11 (Rs 67700-208700) |
| 3. | Principal Private Secretary (General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted, Ministerial) | 03 | Level-11 (Rs 67700-208700) |
| 4. | Private Secretary (General Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted, Ministerial) | 01 | Level-7 (Rs 44900-142400) |
| 5. | Assistant (General Central Service, Group 'B' Non-Gazetted Ministerial) | 01 | Level-6 (Rs 35400-112400) |
| 6. | Tribunal Master/Stenographer Grade-'I' (General Central Services Group 'B' Non Gazetted Ministerial) | 04 | Level-6 (Rs 35400-112400) |
| 7. | Junior Accounts Officer (General Central Service Group 'B' Non- Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) | 01 | Level-6 (Rs 35400-112400) |
Eligibility Details
Eligibility is primarily determined based on Deputation or Short Term Contract/Absorption terms, requiring officers to hold analogous posts or possess specific years of regular service in corresponding Pay Matrix Levels within the Central Government, State Government, Supreme Court, High Courts, or Statutory/Autonomous bodies with pensionary benefits.
- Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer: Officer of the organized accounts cadre of the Central Government, holding analogous post OR with five years regular service in Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200).
- Deputy Registrar: Holding analogous post OR five years regular service in Level-10 OR six years regular service in Level-8 OR seven years regular service in Level-7 of the pay matrix. Desirable: Degree in Law.
- Principal Private Secretary: Holding analogous post OR six years regular service in Level-8 OR seven years regular service in Level-7 of the pay matrix. Desirable: Knowledge of computer operation.
- Private Secretary: Stenographer holding analogous post OR post in Level-6 (Rs 35400-112400) with five years regular service in the grade.
- Assistant: Holding analogous post OR Upper Division Clerks in Level 4 (Rs 25500-81100) with 10 years regular service in the grade. Must possess a Degree and two years' experience in establishment, administration, or accounts.
- Tribunal Master/Stenographer Grade-'I': Stenographer holding analogous post OR post in Level 4 (Rs 25500-81100) with 10 years regular service in the grade.
- Junior Accounts Officer: Holding analogous post OR six years service in Level-5 (Rs 29200-92300) AND must have undergone training in cash and accounts work (e.g., ISTM course) and have two years of experience in cash accounts and budget work.
- Age Criteria: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years with a residual service of four years on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Application Details
Deadline: 19 December, 2025
Method: Offline submission via forwarding by the current department.
Required Documents: The application must be in the prescribed pro forma (Annexure-I) and forwarded by the department along with photocopies of the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the last five years and the Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
Forwarding Address: The Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, West Block-VIII, Sector-I, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110 066.
Important Conditions
- Applications received incomplete, without supporting documents, photograph, or signature shall be summarily rejected.
- The period of deputation ordinarily shall not exceed three years for most posts, though exceptions apply for the Financial Adviser post (up to five years combined).
- Departmental officers in the feeder grade, who are in the direct line of promotion, are not eligible for deputation.
- The selection is strictly on a deputation basis; promotion channels are not considered for this advertisement.
- The Principal Registrar reserves the right to cancel or vary the vacancies without assigning reasons.
Mode of Selection
Selection will be based on the assessment of the information/details furnished in the Curriculum Vitae, supported by necessary documents regarding Essential Qualification/Work Experience, as evaluated by the Selection Committee.
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