TRAI Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Deputation)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is filling 1 Assistant post at its New Delhi headquarters on deputation on foreign service terms. If you are a serving Central or State Government employee (or work in an autonomous body, statutory organisation, PSU, or recognized university/research institution) and meet the eligibility norms, you can apply through your parent department. The pay is at Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400) as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Applications must reach TRAI on or before 23 August 2026.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Deputation Basis

TRAI, the statutory body that regulates India's telecom and broadcasting sectors, has invited applications from eligible government officers to fill the post of Assistant at its New Delhi headquarters. The appointment is on deputation on foreign service terms for an initial period of three years. This is not a direct recruitment drive — only serving officers from central/state government departments, union territory administrations, autonomous bodies, statutory organisations, PSUs, or recognized universities and research institutions who meet the eligibility criteria can apply, routed through their parent department.

Who Can Apply?

You are eligible if you meet both criteria (A) and (B) below:

(A) You must satisfy one of these service conditions:

• Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in your parent cadre or department; OR
• Have 5 years of regular service after appointment as Upper Division Clerk in Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100); OR
• Have 10 years of regular service after appointment as Lower Division Clerk in Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200)

(B) You must also have:

• Proficiency in computer including office applications

Age Limit

• You should not be more than 56 years old as on the last date of submission of applications.

Salary

• The post carries Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400) in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per government rules.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

This is a deputation posting, so there is no written exam:

1. Eligibility Screening: Your parent department verifies you meet the eligibility criteria
2. Document Forwarding: Your department sends your application, ACR/APAR records, and clearances to TRAI
3. Selection by TRAI: TRAI reviews forwarded applications and selects the candidate for deputation

How to Apply

1. Go to vacancies.trai.gov.in and fill the online application form.
2. Download the filled application after submitting it online.
3. Get the application duly attested by your parent department.
4. Attach attested copies of your ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, vigilance/disciplinary clearance, and cadre clearance.
5. Send the complete application in an envelope marked with the post applied for to the Senior Research Officer (HR), TRAI, World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Tower-F, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110029 on or before 23 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 23 August 2026

• Handle official correspondence, files, and records at TRAI headquarters
• Assist in drafting notes, letters, and administrative reports
• Support day-to-day office coordination between divisions
• Maintain records related to establishment, HR, and general administration
• Process routine administrative and clerical tasks using computer applications
• Coordinate with other ministries, departments, and PSUs on official matters
• Follow government rules and procedures for file processing and documentation