ITAT Senior Private Secretary & Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 — 42 Posts, Apply Online by 17 Aug (All India)

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), an independent quasi-judicial body under the Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India, has released the ITAT Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt No. F.301-Ad(ATD)/DR/2026-27) for 42 Group 'B' Gazetted vacancies of Senior Private Secretary and Private Secretary across its Benches nationwide. ITAT was established on 25 January 1941 and remains one of India's oldest and most respected judicial tribunals, adjudicating income tax disputes. As of July 2026, the ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 online application process opens on 18 July 2026 and closes on 17 August 2026. Selected ITAT Private Secretaries will assist judicial Members of the Tribunal in conducting hearings, recording proceedings, managing correspondence and providing secretarial support at ITAT Benches across India. The selection process for ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 consists of a Written Examination, followed by a Skill Test (Shorthand & Typing) and a Personal Interview, with the final merit list based on combined Skill Test and Interview marks. The salary for Senior Private Secretary 2026 is ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month at Pay Level 8 under the 7th Pay Commission, and Private Secretary is ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 at Pay Level 7, plus DA, HRA and other Central Government allowances. The ITAT Private Secretary 2026 online application is available at itat.gov.in/recruitments. The last date to apply for ITAT Recruitment 2026 is 17 August 2026 (within 30 days of publication in Employment News dated 18 July 2026). Candidates applying for both posts need to submit only one application. Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years and may be posted at any ITAT Bench across India. Candidates must read the complete official ITAT Recruitment 2026 notification before applying.

- Bachelor's Degree from a UGC-recognised University or equivalent qualification - English Shorthand speed of 120 Words Per Minute (WPM) - English Typing speed of 45 Words Per Minute (WPM) - Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office, Excel or PageMaker - Age: Maximum 35 years (as on closing date) - SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC — 3 years; Government Servants — as per Central Govt rules - Indian citizenship mandatory

To be announced in detailed notification. Candidates advised to check itat.gov.in before applying.

Senior Private Secretary: Pay Level 8 — ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month under 7th Pay Commission. Private Secretary: Pay Level 7 — ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month under 7th Pay Commission. Plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other Central Government allowances.

1. Visit the official ITAT recruitment portal at itat.gov.in/recruitments 2. Click on the ITAT Senior Private Secretary / Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 link 3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully 4. Click on the Apply Online link and register with your active email ID and mobile number 5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational and other required details accurately 6. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specified dimensions and file size 7. Pay the application fee (if any) online as per instructions in the official notification 8. Review all filled details carefully — candidates applying for both posts submit only one application 9. Submit the form and download the application confirmation receipt 10. Take a printout of the submitted application for future document verification reference