The Armed Forces Tribunal Recruitment 2026 has been announced through a vacancy circular issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Defence for recruitment in the Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Chandigarh. The notification invites applications from eligible officers and officials for various administrative and ministerial posts to be filled on a deputation or absorption basis.
Armed Forces Tribunal Recruitment 2026 provides opportunities for candidates serving in the Central Government, State Governments, the Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts, Tribunals, Commissions, and Statutory or Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits. The recruitment is intended to fill multiple posts, including Principal Private Secretary, Tribunal Officer/Section Officer, Assistant, Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-I), Junior Accountant, Stenographer Grade-II, Upper Division Clerk, Lower Division Clerk, Data Entry Operator, Staff Car Driver, and Multi-Tasking Staff.
The Armed Forces Tribunal Recruitment 2026 notification states that the appointments will be made on deputation or absorption for a period of three years. Eligible officers who fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions may apply through the proper channel. The selection will be conducted in accordance with the conditions specified in the vacancy circular issued by the Armed Forces Tribunal.
As per the Armed Forces Tribunal Recruitment 2026 notification, the Regional Bench is located at Chandimandir near Tank TCP, Panchkula, Haryana. The recruitment process requires applications to be forwarded by the concerned department along with supporting documents such as Annual Confidential Reports and Vigilance Clearance Certificates. Applications that are incomplete, unsigned, or submitted without required supporting documents will be rejected.
The Armed Forces Tribunal Recruitment 2026 further specifies that the maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications. The notification also clarifies that the pay of officers selected on deputation will be governed by the relevant Department of Personnel and Training orders.
Candidates interested in Armed Forces Tribunal Recruitment 2026 are required to submit their applications in the prescribed pro forma through the proper channel to the Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Chandigarh. The application must reach the office within the prescribed deadline mentioned in the vacancy circular.
Recruitment Overview
Particular
Details
Organization
Armed Forces Tribunal
Ministry
Ministry of Defence
Bench
Regional Bench, Chandigarh
Recruitment Type
Deputation/Absorption
Deputation Period
Three Years
Maximum Age Limit
56 Years
Application Mode
Through Proper Channel
Focus Keyword
Armed Forces Tribunal Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
Event
Date
Vacancy Circular Date
12 February 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application
13 April 2026
Vacancy Details
Sl. No.
Post Name
Number of Posts
1
Principal Private Secretary
06
2
Tribunal Officer / Section Officer
03
3
Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-I)
05
4
Assistant
02
5
Junior Accountant
09
6
Stenographer Grade-II
60
7
Upper Division Clerk
06
8
Lower Division Clerk
03
9
Data Entry Operator
08
10
Staff Car Driver
05
11
Multi-Tasking Staff
02
Eligibility Details
Post
Eligibility
Principal Private Secretary
Deputation/Absorption from Central Government, State Government, Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts, or Statutory/Autonomous bodies holding analogous posts or specified service in Pay Matrix Level 8 or Level 7. Desirable: Knowledge in computer operation.
Tribunal Officer / Section Officer
Degree from a recognized university with two years of experience in personnel, administrative, or judicial work. Desirable: Degree in Law.
Tribunal Master (Stenographer Grade-I)
Stenographers holding an analogous post or specified service in Pay Matrix Level 4.
Assistant
Degree from recognized university with two years experience in establishment, administration or accounts.
Junior Accountant
Bachelor’s degree from recognized university.
Stenographer Grade-II
12th pass with stenography skill test and computer training course of at least six months duration.
Upper Division Clerk
Holding analogous post or specified service in Pay Matrix Level-2 with eight years regular service.
Lower Division Clerk
12th pass with typing speed requirement and computer training course of at least six months duration.
Data Entry Operator
12th pass with diploma or certificate in information technology or computer field and data entry speed requirement.
Staff Car Driver
10th pass with a valid driving license and experience of driving a motorcar for at least three years.