DRAT Recruitment 2026: 37 Posts of Stenographer, UDC, Assistant and Others
DRAT is recruiting for 37 posts, covering Section Officer, Private Secretary, Assistant, Account Assistant, Stenographer Grade I and Upper Division Clerk. Applications are made offline, and the closing date is 28 December 2026. Candidates can check the official notification for post-wise eligibility and submit their forms before the deadline.
- 37
- 28 Dec 2026
- 46 days left
Important dates
| Last date to apply | 28 Dec 2026 | 46 days left |
|---|
Age limit
Up to 56 years
Official links
Posts and qualification
| Post | Qualification required | Age | Pay | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section Officer | Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) with five years regular service in the grade in Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) or equivalent. | up to 56 yrs | Level-7 in Pay matrix- Rs. 44900-142400/- | 1 |
| Private Secretary | Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) with five years service in Stenographer Grade I in Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) or equivalent. | up to 56 yrs | Level-7 in Pay matrix- Rs. 44900-142400/- | 2 |
| Assistant | Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) with ten years service in the grade in Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent. | up to 56 yrs | Level-6 in Pay matrix- Rs. 35400-112400/- | 7 |
| Account Assistant | Only Central Government officers: (a)(i) analogous post on regular basis; or (ii) ten years regular service in Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent; and (b) training in cash and account work in Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or equivalent Central Government Institute. | up to 56 yrs | Level-6 in Pay matrix- Rs. 35400-112400/- | 6 |
| Stenographer Grade I | Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) with ten years service in the grade in Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent. | up to 56 yrs | Level-6 in Pay matrix- Rs. 35400-112400/- | 13 |
| Upper Division Clerk | Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) Lower Division Clerk with eight years service in Level-2 (Rs. 19900-63200) or equivalent. | up to 56 yrs | Level-4 in Pay matrix- Rs. 25500-81100/- | 8 |
- Section Officer1 seat
- Qualification
- Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) with five years regular service in the grade in Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) or equivalent.
- Age
- up to 56 yrs
- Pay
- Level-7 in Pay matrix- Rs. 44900-142400/-
- Private Secretary2 seats
- Qualification
- Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) with five years service in Stenographer Grade I in Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) or equivalent.
- Age
- up to 56 yrs
- Pay
- Level-7 in Pay matrix- Rs. 44900-142400/-
- Assistant7 seats
- Qualification
- Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) with ten years service in the grade in Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent.
- Age
- up to 56 yrs
- Pay
- Level-6 in Pay matrix- Rs. 35400-112400/-
- Account Assistant6 seats
- Qualification
- Only Central Government officers: (a)(i) analogous post on regular basis; or (ii) ten years regular service in Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent; and (b) training in cash and account work in Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or equivalent Central Government Institute.
- Age
- up to 56 yrs
- Pay
- Level-6 in Pay matrix- Rs. 35400-112400/-
- Stenographer Grade I13 seats
- Qualification
- Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) with ten years service in the grade in Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent.
- Age
- up to 56 yrs
- Pay
- Level-6 in Pay matrix- Rs. 35400-112400/-
- Upper Division Clerk8 seats
- Qualification
- Officers under Central Government/State Government/Courts/Tribunals: (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; or (ii) Lower Division Clerk with eight years service in Level-2 (Rs. 19900-63200) or equivalent.
- Age
- up to 56 yrs
- Pay
- Level-4 in Pay matrix- Rs. 25500-81100/-
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From this notice
- The last date to apply is 28 Dec 2026. Apply well before it closes.
General checklist (not from this notice)
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- Keep the payment receipt and your application number after you submit.
What it pays at joining
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