ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 — 42 Vacancies

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) is hiring 42 Senior Private Secretary and Private Secretary staff (both Group B Gazetted) across its Benches in India. If you have a Bachelor's Degree, a 120 WPM English Shorthand speed, and working knowledge of computers, you can apply online before 16 August 2026. The age limit is 35 years. Senior Private Secretary pays Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 per month (Pay Level 8) and Private Secretary pays Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month (Pay Level 7).

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Senior Private Secretary & Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 42 Posts

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), under the Ministry of Law & Justice, has released a vacancy circular for 42 posts — 22 Senior Private Secretary and 20 Private Secretary — to fill existing and anticipated vacancies at its Benches across the country. Selected candidates can be posted at any ITAT Bench in India, and if you apply for both posts, a single application and a single exam covers both — your final post depends on your rank in the merit list. This is a solid opportunity for graduates with strong shorthand and typing skills who want a stable Group B Gazetted government job.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Senior Private Secretary: 22 posts (SC: 1, ST: 5, OBC: 4, EWS: 5, General: 7) — includes 3 horizontal vacancies for PwBD candidates
• Private Secretary: 20 posts (SC: 5, ST: 2, OBC: 0, EWS: 3, General: 10) — includes 2 horizontal vacancies for PwBD candidates

The number of vacancies may increase further as more posts get revived, and the category-wise split may change accordingly.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent
• Shorthand Speed: 120 WPM in English Shorthand
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers, including MS Office, Excel and Page-maker software

The same eligibility criteria apply for both Senior Private Secretary and Private Secretary posts.

Age Limit

• You should not be more than 35 years old to apply.
• Age Relaxation: Standard relaxation applies for Government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Central Government rules.
• The age limit is calculated as on the 30th day from the date the advertisement is published in Employment News. The same crucial date applies to candidates from Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi (Chamba district, HP), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.

Salary

• Senior Private Secretary: Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 per month, under Pay Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Private Secretary: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, under Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process

ITAT will select candidates through 3 stages:

1. Written Examination: Paper-1 General English (100 marks — essay of at least 250 words, letter writing, precis writing, grammar) and Paper-2 General Knowledge & Reasoning (100 marks — GK/GS, logical reasoning, current affairs). The exam is in English medium only.
2. Skill Test (100 marks): English Shorthand at 120 WPM and English Typing at 45 WPM. Only candidates who clear the written exam's qualifying marks get their skill test evaluated.
3. Personal Interview (75 marks): Only candidates shortlisted after the skill test are called for interview.

Qualifying Marks: General category candidates need 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate; OBC/EWS need 35% and 45%; SC/ST/PwBD need 30% and 40%.

The written exam and skill test will be held at 9 centers — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. You can choose 2 preferred centers, though ITAT may cancel a center if it does not get enough applications and reassign you to your second choice. Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years from the date of joining, and the appointing authority's decision on eligibility and selection will be final.

Applications that are incomplete, missing self-attested documents, or filed by candidates with a pending criminal case will be rejected outright. SC/ST candidates who are not already working in Government/PSU service will be reimbursed 2nd Class train or bus fare (shortest route) for attending the exam, skill test and interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ITAT recruitment portal at itat.gov.in/recruitments.
2. Register and fill in the online application form.
3. Upload self-attested copies of your Matriculation certificate, Graduation certificate/marksheets, and category certificates (if applicable).
4. If you want to apply for both Senior Private Secretary and Private Secretary, submit a single combined application.
5. Submit the form before the deadline.

All communication — including admit cards and interview call letters — will be sent only by email, so double-check your email address before submitting. Any dispute regarding this recruitment falls under the jurisdiction of courts in Mumbai.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 18 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 16 August 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Take dictation from tribunal members and prepare accurate shorthand notes
• Type official orders, judgments and correspondence in English
• Manage the tribunal member's daily schedule, meetings and appointments
• Handle confidential files, case papers and official records
• Draft routine letters, notices and office memos
• Coordinate with other ITAT Benches and government offices as needed
• Maintain records using MS Office, Excel and other computer applications