TRAI Principal Private Secretary Recruitment 2026

TRAI is filling 1 post of Principal Private Secretary at its headquarters in New Delhi, on deputation on foreign service terms for an initial period of 3 years. If you are a Central/State Government officer holding an analogous post, or have 6 years of regular service as Private Secretary in Level-7, you can apply. The last date to apply is 22 September 2026. The post carries Pay Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month) plus DA, HRA and other allowances.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Principal Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a statutory body set up under the TRAI Act, 1997 to regulate telecommunications services and to protect the interests of both service providers and consumers in the telecom sector. Since 2004, TRAI's mandate has also covered regulation of broadcasting and cable services, and the organization works to promote and ensure the orderly growth of the sector. TRAI has invited applications to fill 1 post of Principal Private Secretary at its headquarters in New Delhi. This is a deputation on foreign service terms post, open only to serving government officers from Central/State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organisations, Public Sector Undertakings, or recognized Universities/Research Institutions. The deputation will be governed by DoP&Trg OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17 June 2010, as amended from time to time. This is not a fresh/direct recruitment — only eligible in-service officers routed through their parent department can apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Eligibility: You must be an officer of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administration, Autonomous Body, Statutory Organisation, Public Sector Undertaking, or a recognized University/Research Institution.
• Route 1: Holding an analogous post (Principal Private Secretary or equivalent) on a regular basis in your parent cadre/department.
• Route 2: 6 years of regular service after appointment as Private Secretary on regular basis in Level-7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) or equivalent in your parent cadre.
• This post is only open to serving government employees on deputation — it is not a direct/open recruitment for the general public.

Age Limit

• The maximum age for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the last date of submission of applications.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month under Pay Level-11 in the Pay Matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Government of India rules.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

This is a deputation post filled through a screening process, not a written exam:

1. Application Screening: TRAI reviews the applications forwarded by your parent department, along with your ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, vigilance/disciplinary clearance and cadre clearance.
2. Selection on Deputation Basis: Eligible candidates are selected on deputation on foreign service terms for an initial period of 3 years.

How to Apply

1. Fill the online application form at vacancies.trai.gov.in.
2. Download and take a printout of your filled online application form.
3. Get your application duly attested and forwarded by your parent department, along with ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, vigilance/disciplinary clearance, and cadre clearance.
4. Place your attested application in an envelope superscribed with the post applied for — Principal Private Secretary.
5. Send the envelope by post to the Senior Research Officer (HR), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Tower-F, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110029, on or before 22 September 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22 September 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy by Post: 22 September 2026

• Manage the daily schedule, appointments and correspondence of the senior officer
• Draft, type and proofread official letters, notes and confidential documents
• Organize meetings, conferences and official travel arrangements
• Maintain and safeguard confidential files and records
• Coordinate with other departments and external agencies on behalf of the officer
• Take dictation and prepare minutes of meetings
• Handle telephone calls, visitors and official communication with discretion