Indian Army Stenographer Grade-I Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Headquarters Northern Command, Indian Army is filling 8 Stenographer Grade-I posts in the Administrative Branch at Udhampur. This is a deputation including short term contract vacancy, so it is meant for serving officers from government, PSU, university, research or autonomous organisations. The maximum age is 56 years as on the closing date. Salary is Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month under Pay Level 6.

Headquarters Northern Command Stenographer Grade-I Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts

Headquarters Northern Command has released an official Army notification for Stenographer Grade-I posts on deputation basis. The official Indian Army article is dated 23 May 2026, and the PDF says the complete application must reach the office within 30 days from publication in Employment News. This is not a fresh direct recruitment exam; it is for officers already working in eligible organisations and applying through proper channel.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Stenographer Grade-I: 8 posts
• Place of posting: Udhampur, Headquarters Northern Command
• Appointment type: Deputation including short term contract
• Note: the number of vacancies may change as per the department's requirement.

Who Can Apply?

Service Eligibility

• Current post: You should be holding a Stenographer post under the Central Government, State Government, UT, PSU, recognised research institute, university, semi-government, statutory or autonomous organisation.
• Option 1: You can apply if you hold an analogous post on regular basis in your parent cadre or department.
• Option 2: You can apply if you have 10 years of regular service after regular appointment in Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100) or equivalent in your parent department.
• Through proper channel: Your application must go through your employer with cadre clearance/NOC and the required certificates.

Documents Your Office Must Forward

• Cadre Clearance / NOC: your parent office must confirm that you can be relieved if selected.
• Experience Certificate: attach proof of your regular service and Stenographer work.
• Education Certificate: attach copies of your educational qualification certificates.
• ACRs/APARs: include the last five years of records, properly attested.
• Integrity and Vigilance Clearance: your office must certify that no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or contemplated.
• Penalty Statement: include details of major/minor penalties for the last 10 years, or a nil statement if none.

Age Limit

• Maximum age for deputation appointment is 56 years.
• Age cut-off: age is counted as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
• The notification does not list separate category-wise age relaxation because this is a deputation/short term contract vacancy.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 6 in the 7th CPC pay matrix.
• Pay range: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month.
• Pre-revised reference: Grade Pay Rs. 4,200.
• Pay fixation and deputation allowance will follow DOP&T instructions as amended from time to time.

Application Fee

• The official notification does not mention any application fee for this deputation vacancy.
• You should focus on sending the correct documents through proper channel before the deadline.

Selection Process

The selection process is based on document scrutiny and interaction/interview by the Selection Committee or Board of Officers. There is no written exam mentioned in the notification.

1. Application through proper channel: Your employer must forward the application with NOC, cadre clearance and vigilance/integrity details.
2. Document Scrutiny: Headquarters Northern Command will check service, experience, qualification and APAR/ACR records.
3. Interaction / Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interaction or interview with the selection committee.
4. Final Appointment: Selected candidates will be appointed on deputation for an initial period of 3 years, extendable based on post availability and work requirement.

No TA/DA will be paid if you are called for interaction or interview. Canvassing in any form can disqualify you, and Headquarters Northern Command can choose not to fill one or more vacancies.

How to Apply

1. Download the official PDF and use the Annexure-II application format.
2. Fill the form with your personal details, service details, educational qualification and employment history.
3. Attach Cadre Clearance/NOC, experience certificate, educational qualification certificate and other required documents.
4. Ask your employer or cadre controlling authority to countersign and forward the application through proper channel.
5. Send the complete application to Adm Branch, Headquarters Northern Command, PIN-908545, C/o 56 APO.
6. Make sure it reaches within 30 days from publication in Employment News. Based on the official Army article date of 23 May 2026, treat 22 June 2026 as the working deadline unless your department gives a later Employment News date.
7. Important: applications without employer recommendation or required employer certificates can be rejected, so check the forwarding documents before dispatch.

Important Dates

• Official Army Article Date: 23 May 2026
• Application Start: 23 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: within 30 days from Employment News publication; use 22 June 2026 based on the Army article date
• Interview / Interaction Date: To be announced

• Handle stenography and secretarial work for Headquarters Northern Command
• Prepare notes, drafts, minutes and official correspondence for the Administrative Branch
• Keep records, files and confidential documents in proper order
• Assist officers during meetings, briefings and official communication work
• Follow Army office procedures, security rules and confidentiality requirements
• Manage typing, transcription and documentation work within official timelines