MoEFCC PA, Assistant & Steno Recruitment 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is looking to fill 3 posts - Personal Assistant, Assistant, and Stenographer Grade II - at its Regional Office in Chandigarh on a deputation basis. This opportunity is open only to serving Central or State Government employees who meet the eligibility criteria. You need to apply through the proper channel with your parent department's recommendation. Applications should reach the office within 45 days of the Employment News publication, with the deadline expected around 23 September 2026. Pay ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month depending on the post.

MoEFCC Personal Assistant, Assistant & Stenographer Grade II Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Regional Office, Chandigarh has issued a vacancy circular to fill 3 vacant posts on deputation (including short-term contract) or composite method. This includes 1 Personal Assistant, 1 Assistant, and 1 Stenographer Grade II post. Only current government employees are eligible - this is not open to fresh candidates from outside government service. Officers currently working in Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Autonomous or Statutory Organizations, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, or Recognized Research Institutions can apply if they meet the eligibility norms. The deputation period is initially for 2 years, extendable as per government rules. MoEFCC's Regional Office in Chandigarh coordinates environmental and forest-related administrative work for Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the neighbouring Union Territories, so these posts offer exposure to a wide administrative area outside your current cadre. A deputation stint like this can also be a good career step, letting you gain experience with a central Ministry before returning to your parent department.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Since this is a deputation vacancy, eligibility depends on your current post, pay level and years of regular service rather than a fresh entrance exam. Read the requirement for the exact post you are interested in below.

For Personal Assistant (Deputation):

• You must be a Group 'B' Non-Gazetted officer under Central/State Government, a Union Territory, a recognized research institution, university, PSU, or an autonomous/statutory organization.
• You should be holding an analogous post on a regular basis, OR have 10 years of regular service in Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) or equivalent.

For Assistant (Composite Method - Deputation plus Promotion):

• You should be holding an analogous post on a regular basis, OR have 6 years of service in Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300), OR 10 years of service in Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100).
• You also need a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.

For Stenographer Grade II (Deputation):

• You should be a Central Government official holding an analogous post on a regular basis.
• Minimum qualification is a 12th class pass from a recognized board.
• You must clear the skill test: dictation for 10 minutes at 80 words per minute, and transcription in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on a computer.

Age Limit

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

Salary

• Personal Assistant and Assistant posts carry a salary of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month under Level-6 of the 7th Pay Commission.
• Stenographer Grade II carries a salary of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month under Level-4.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per central government rules.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Since this is a deputation posting, there is no written exam. Selection happens in these steps:

1. Application Screening: Your application is forwarded through your parent department along with self-attested copies of your APARs/ACRs for the last 5 years, Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity Certificate.
2. Skill Test (Stenographer Grade II only): A dictation and transcription test on computer.
3. Selection by Competent Authority at MoEFCC based on your eligibility and service record.

Since applications must be forwarded through the proper channel, it helps to inform your parent department early so that your papers and clearances are ready well before the deadline.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-II) from the vacancy circular.
2. Fill in your personal, service and educational details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your APARs/ACRs for the last 5 years, Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate.
4. Get your application forwarded through your parent department/office (proper channel).
5. Send the application by post to the Head of Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Regional Office, Bays No. 24-25, Sector-31A, Chandigarh-160030.
6. Make sure your application reaches within 45 days of the Employment News publication date.
7. Applications that arrive late, or without the recommendation of your parent department, or without the required certificates, will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Vacancy Circular Date: 26 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 23 September 2026 (45 days from Employment News publication)

• Handle official correspondence, files and records of the Regional Office
• Take dictation and prepare typed documents accurately (Stenographer Grade II)
• Assist senior officers with day-to-day administrative work
• Maintain confidentiality of official and sensitive documents
• Schedule meetings, appointments and manage the office diary
• Process applications, letters and official notices on time
• Keep service records and files updated as per office procedures
• Coordinate with other government departments as required