Senior Private Secretary / Private Secretary – Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

• Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
• Speed of 120 w.p.m. in English Shorthand
• Working knowledge of computers, including software like Microsoft Office, Excel, Page-maker

Salary

• Senior Private Secretary: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100, Pay Level-8 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
• Private Secretary: ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400, Pay Level-7 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years (as on crucial date - 30th day from Employment News publication)
• Standard relaxation for Govt servants and SC/ST/OBC as per Central Government instructions
• Crucial date same for candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi Sub Division of Chamba (HP), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep

Vacancy Details

• Senior Private Secretary: 22 posts (General-7, SC-1, ST-5, OBC-4, EWS-5); PWD horizontal-3
• Private Secretary: 20 posts (General-10, SC-5, ST-2, OBC-0, EWS-3); PWD horizontal-2

Application Fee

• Not specified in notification
• Payment mode: Online (via ITAT recruitment portal)

Selection Process

• Stage 1: Written Examination (Paper-1: General English - 100 marks; Paper-2: General Knowledge & Reasoning - 100 marks)
• Stage 2: Skill Test (English Shorthand @120 WPM, English Typing @45 WPM - 100 marks)
• Stage 3: Personal Interview (75 marks)

How To Apply

• Step 1: Visit itat.gov.in/recruitments and register
• Step 2: Fill online application form (single application for both posts if applying for both)
• Step 3: Upload self-attested documents: Matriculation certificate, Graduation Degree/Marksheets, Caste certificate (if applicable), Non-Creamy Layer certificate (if applicable), Income & Asset Certificate for EWS (if applicable), Disability certificate (if applicable), NOC from parent department (if applicable)
• Step 4: Submit application within 30 days from date of publication in Employment News

Important Notes

• Single examination conducted for both posts; final post offered based on rank in consolidated merit list
• Written Examination and Skill Test conducted at 9 stations: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad; candidates opt for 2 preferred centers
• Qualifying marks: General-40% each paper/50% aggregate; OBC/EWS-35% each paper/45% aggregate; SC/ST/PWD-30% each paper/40% aggregate
• Written Examination and Skill Test conducted in English medium only
• No TA/DA for appearing in exams; SC/ST candidates not in government service get 2nd Class railway/bus fare reimbursement
• Selected candidates on probation for 2 years; liable to be posted at any ITAT Bench across India
• All disputes subject to jurisdiction of courts at Mumbai
• All communications via email only; candidates advised to regularly check email and official website