ITAT Recruitment 2026
Post Names : Senior Private Secretary, Private Secretary
Total Vacancies : 42 (22 + 20)
Important Dates
Date of Publication of Advertisement (Employment News) : 18 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online : Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in “Employment News”Â
Vacancy Details 2026-27
| Post | Total Vacancies | Category-wise Break-up | Horizontal Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Private Secretary | 22 | SC-01, ST-05, OBC-04, EWS-05, General-07 | PWD-03 |
| Private Secretary | 20 | SC-05, ST-02, OBC-06, EWS-03, General-10 | PWD-02 |
| Total | 42 | – | – |
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The number of vacancies is liable to increase or decrease as a result of revival, augmentation or relaxation of posts by the Government of India, as per the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
Speed of 120 words per minute (WPM) in English Shorthand
Working knowledge of computers, with the ability to operate software such as Microsoft Office, Excel or Page-Maker
These educational and other qualifications are common for both the Senior Private Secretary and Private Secretary posts, as per the official notification. Nationality: applicants must be Indian nationals as defined under the Constitution of India or any law made by Parliament to regulate citizenship rights.
Pay Scale 2026-27
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Senior Private Secretary | ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 – Pay Level-8 (Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC) |
| Private Secretary | ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 – Pay Level-7 (Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC) |
Age Limit :
For all candidates, age for applying to either post shall not exceed 35 years.
Standard age relaxation, as per instructions/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time, is applicable for Government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates.
The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the 30th day from the date of publication of the advertisement in “Employment News.”
A separate crucial date consideration applies for candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Lahaul & Spiti district and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, as per the notification.
Selection Process 2026-27
Recruitment is through a Written Examination, Skill Test, followed by a Personal Interview.
Written Examination and Skill Test Centres
The written examination and skill test will be conducted at 9 stations: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. Candidates must opt for two centres of choice in order of preference. If a sufficient number of candidates is not received for a particular station, ITAT has the sole discretion to cancel that centre, and the candidate will be required to appear at the second centre chosen by them.
Written Examination Pattern :
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General English | 100 | Essay of minimum 250 words, Letter Writing, Precis Writing and Grammar |
| Paper 2 | General Knowledge & Reasoning | 100 | General Knowledge/General Studies, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs |
Skill Test Pattern
| Test | Marks | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Skill Test | 100 | English Shorthand @120 WPM, English Typing @45 WPM |
Personal Interview
The Personal Interview carries 75 marks. Only candidates shortlisted after the Skill Test will be called for the Personal Interview; the date and venue will be notified later.
Qualifying Marks (Written Examination)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Paper | Aggregate Marks of Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40% | 50% |
| OBC/EWS | 35% | 45% |
| SC/ST/PWD | 30% | 40% |
The Skill Test will be evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in the Written Examination. The overall merit list will be drawn on the basis of combined merit acquired in the Skill Test and the Personal Interview. Both the Written Examination papers and the Skill Test will be conducted in English medium only.
Reimbursement of Travel for SC/ST Government Servants
SC/ST candidates already in service of the Central/State Government, a Central/State Government Corporation, Public Sector Undertaking, Local Government Institute or Panchayat, etc., shall be reimbursed 2nd Class Ordinary/Sleeper Class railway fare or bus fare, on production of tickets as per Government of India guidelines, for appearing in the Skill Test and Personal Interview.
Documents Required
Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth
Graduation Degree Certificate/Graduation Mark Sheets for all semesters/years, along with Provisional Certificate
Caste certificate in respect of SC/ST, issued by the Competent Authority, wherever applicable
Latest Non-Creamy Layer certificate in respect of OBC, issued by the Competent Authority, wherever applicable
Latest Income & Asset Certificate in respect of EWS, issued by the Competent Authority, wherever applicable
Disability certificate in respect of Persons with Disability (PWD), wherever applicable, indicating nature and percentage of disability, issued by the Competent Authority
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent department, in the format provided with the Vacancy Circular, wherever applicable
All documents must be uploaded as self-attested copies along with the online application.
How to Apply for ITAT Recruitment 2026-27
Visit the ITAT recruitment portal: itat.gov.in/recruitments
Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details
Applicants wishing to apply for both Senior Private Secretary and Private Secretary posts need to submit only a single application – a single examination will be conducted for both posts, and the post offered will depend on the rank secured in the consolidated merit list
Upload self-attested copies of all required documents as listed above
Submit the application within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in “Employment News”
Regularly check the registered email and the official ITAT website (https://www.itat.gov.in) for updates on admit cards, skill test/interview call letters and results, as all communication will be sent by email only
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Applications must be submitted online only; no other mode of application is accepted as per the notification.
Important Instructions 2026-27
Any physical correspondence, communication or queries from individual candidates regarding the Written Examination, Skill Test, Personal Interview or final result shall NOT be entertained by the office.
Admit cards, discrepancies in applications, call letters and results will be communicated to candidates through email only, at the address provided in the application; general notifications will also be uploaded on the official ITAT website.
Selected candidates shall be on probation for a period of 2 years from the date of joining the post.
Selected candidates shall be liable to be posted at any of the Benches of ITAT across the country.
All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Mumbai.
The decision of ITAT on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, and mode of selection, shall be final; no query or correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
Disqualification Criteria
Applications will be rejected if they are:
Incomplete
Not supported by duly self-attested copies of relevant documents in support of age and educational qualifications
Not accompanied by relevant certificates issued by the Competent Authority regarding caste, non-creamy layer status, disability or EWS category, wherever applicable
Submitted by applicants against whom any criminal case is pending
The candidature of any candidate found resorting to malpractice or canvassing will be outrightly rejected.
Important Links
Notification :Â Click here
Official Website:Â Click here