DEA Budget Press Recruitment 2026 — 6 Deputation Posts

The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance is filling up 6 Budget Press posts on a deputation or deputation/absorption basis. Eligible serving Central Government officers can apply for posts ranging from Pay Level 2 to Level 6. Applications must reach DEA within 60 days of publication in Employment News (last date: 30 June 2026). The posting is in New Delhi.

Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Budget Press Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has issued Vacancy Circular No. A.12011/4/2025-Admn.VI dated 20 April 2026 to fill up 6 vacant posts in the Budget Press, New Delhi. The recruitment is strictly on a deputation or deputation/absorption basis — only serving Central Government officers in the relevant pay levels can apply. Selection is offline through proper channel; no online portal is involved.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Total Vacancies: 6 Posts

Who Can Apply?

Only officers from the Central Government are eligible. Each post has its own service and qualification requirement.

Press Assistant (Maintenance) — Level 6

• Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre, OR
• 3 years' regular service in Pay Level 5 of 7th CPC
• Direct recruit qualifications (subject to trade test): Matriculation + Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering + 5 years' experience in maintaining offset press equipment
• Desirable: 3 years in offset printing machine operation and knowledge of camera/platemaking

Foreman Bindry (Supervisory) — Level 6

• Holding analogous post, OR
• 6 years' regular service in Pay Level 5, OR
• 10 years' regular service in Pay Level 4
• Direct recruit qualifications: 10th Pass + Diploma in Printing with 2 years' binding experience, OR Apprenticeship under Apprentices Act 1961 with 3 years' binding experience
• Maximum age on deputation: 56 years as on the closing date

Offset Machineman Grade II — Level 5

• Persons in analogous posts in other Government Departments or Government Press, OR
• 5 years' regular service in Pay Level 4, OR
• 13 years' regular service in Pay Level 2
• Direct recruit qualifications (subject to trade test): Matriculation + Diploma in Printing (Offset) with 3 years' practical experience on single/double colour offset machines, OR Apprenticeship under Apprentices Act 1961 with 6 years' experience on offset printing machines

Platemaker — Level 4

• Holding analogous post on regular basis, OR
• 8 years' regular service in Pay Level 2
• Direct recruit qualifications (subject to trade test): Matriculation + Apprenticeship Certificate under Apprentices Act 1961 + 3 years' platemaking experience in a press of repute

Bindry Assistant — Level 2

• Holding analogous post, OR
• 3 years' regular service in Pay Level 1
• Direct recruit qualifications (subject to trade test by Budget Division): (A) Matriculation + Apprenticeship Certificate under Apprentices Act 1961, OR (B) 12th pass + 1 year experience as Binder in a well-established printing press

Salary

• Press Assistant (Maintenance) and Foreman Bindry: Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 per month)
• Offset Machineman Grade II: Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300 per month)
• Platemaker: Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 per month)
• Bindry Assistant: Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200 per month)
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process

Selection is on the basis of:

1. Application Screening: Applications received in duplicate through proper channel will be screened by DEA.
2. Shortlisting: A panel will be prepared on the basis of CR dossiers, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, cadre clearance, and the major/minor penalties statement of the last 10 years.
3. Trade Test (where applicable): For posts marked subject to trade test (Press Assistant, Offset Machineman, Platemaker, Bindry Assistant).
4. Final Selection: By a duly constituted Departmental Committee.

Note: Period of deputation will ordinarily not exceed three years.

How to Apply

1. Download the vacancy circular and the application proforma (Annexure-A) from the DEA portal at dea.gov.in/offerings-vacancies.
2. Fill the application form in duplicate in the prescribed proforma.
3. Attach all required documents (see Required Documents section).
4. Forward the application through proper channel only.
5. Send the application by post so it reaches DEA within 60 days of publication in Employment News.
6. Mailing address: Under Secretary (Admn.VI), Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Work Hall: 15051, A Wing, Kartavya Bhawan-1, New Delhi - 110001.
7. Email queries: santosh.kumar78@nic.in | Phone: 011-2401 2872.

Applications received incomplete, otherwise than through proper channel, without the required documents, or after the due date will not be entertained. Once applied, withdrawal of candidature is not allowed.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 April 2026
• Application Mode: Offline (by post through proper channel)
• Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026 (within 60 days of Employment News publication)

• Operate and maintain offset printing machines, plate-making equipment, and bindery machines in the Budget Press
• Supervise printing and binding work for Union Budget documents and Ministry publications
• Carry out preventive maintenance and minor repairs of printing and binding equipment
• Prepare printing plates, set up colour offset machines, and ensure print quality
• Handle book binding, stitching, cutting, and finishing as per the press schedule
• Maintain logs of machine operations, consumables used, and output produced
• Follow safety guidelines and quality control standards in the printing press
• Train junior staff and apprentices in offset printing and bindery operations