DRAT Kolkata Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 — 63 Vacancies

About This Job

DRAT Kolkata is filling 63 deputation posts for Assistant, Stenographer Grade-I, Upper Division Clerk and Account Assistant roles. Serving officers from Central Government, State Government, Courts or Tribunals can apply through proper channel. The last date for the hard-copy application to reach the office is 19 July 2026 by 5:30 PM. Pay is up to Rs. 1,12,400 per month depending on the post and pay level.

Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal Kolkata Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 63 Posts

Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata (DRAT Kolkata) works under the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. This recruitment is for DRAT Kolkata and Debts Recovery Tribunals under its jurisdiction, including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Cuttack, Guwahati and Siliguri. The key point is that this is a deputation-based vacancy circular, so only serving government, court or tribunal staff who meet the service conditions should apply.

The selected staff will join on deputation for an initial period of 1 year. The period can be extended up to a maximum of 3 years as per the notice and applicable deputation rules. Departmental officials in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for this deputation appointment.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Assistant: 26 posts, Group B Non-Gazetted, Pay Level 6
• Stenographer Grade-I: 17 posts, Group B Non-Gazetted, Pay Level 6
• Upper Division Clerk: 11 posts, Group C Non-Gazetted, Pay Level 4
• Account Assistant: 9 posts, Group B Non-Gazetted, Pay Level 6

Total vacancies: 63. The notice also says that the number of vacancies and place of posting may change.

Posting Locations

• West Bengal: Kolkata and Siliguri
• Telangana: Hyderabad
• Andhra Pradesh: Visakhapatnam
• Odisha: Cuttack
• Assam: Guwahati

The posting will be in DRAT Kolkata or DRTs under its jurisdiction. You should be ready for posting at any of these listed tribunal locations.

Who Can Apply?

Assistant

• Service condition: You must be an officer under the Central Government, State Government, Courts or Tribunals.
• Route 1: Holding an analogous post or level on a regular basis in your parent cadre or department.
• Route 2: You should have 10 years of regular service as UDC in Level 4 or equivalent.

Stenographer Grade-I

• Service condition: You must be an officer under the Central Government, State Government, Courts or Tribunals.
• Route 1: Holding an analogous post or level on a regular basis.
• Route 2: You should have 10 years of regular service as Stenographer Grade-II in Level 4 or equivalent.

Upper Division Clerk

• Service condition: You must be an officer under the Central Government, State Government, Courts or Tribunals.
• Route 1: Holding an analogous post or level on a regular basis.
• Route 2: You should be an LDC with 8 years of regular service in Level 2 or equivalent.

Account Assistant

• Service condition: You must be an officer under the Central Government, State Government, Courts or Tribunals.
• Route 1: Holding an analogous post or level on a regular basis.
• Route 2: You should have 10 years of regular service in Level 4 or equivalent.
• Accounts training: You should have training in Cash and Accounts work from ISTM or an equivalent Central Government institute.

Age Limit

• The maximum age should not be more than 56 years.
• Age will be checked on the closing date, 19 July 2026.

Salary

• Assistant: Pay Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to 1,12,400 per month.
• Stenographer Grade-I: Pay Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to 1,12,400 per month.
• Upper Division Clerk: Pay Level 4, Rs. 25,500 to 81,100 per month.
• Account Assistant: Pay Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to 1,12,400 per month.
• Other pay and allowances will be regulated as per deputation rules and applicable government instructions.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The vacancy circular is for deputation appointment. The notice does not mention any written exam for these posts.

1. Application through proper channel: Your parent department must forward the application in the prescribed proforma.
2. Service record check: DRAT will consider your service details, post held, pay level and experience against the post requirement.
3. Vigilance and APAR check: Your parent office must send vigilance clearance and attested APAR copies for the last 5 years.
4. Penalty and integrity review: The forwarding authority must certify integrity and share major/minor penalty details for the last 10 years.
5. Final deputation appointment: Selected staff will be appointed initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years.

How to Apply

1. Download or use the prescribed application proforma from the vacancy circular.
2. Fill in your service details, educational details, present employment status and preferred post.
3. Attach attested APARs for the last 5 years and required employer certificates.
4. Send the application through your parent department or controlling authority.
5. The parent office must confirm vigilance clearance, integrity, penalty status and immediate relieving if selected.
6. The hard copy should reach The Registrar, DRAT Kolkata, 9 Old Post Office Street, 7th Floor, Kolkata - 700001.
7. Make sure it reaches the office before 19 July 2026 by 5:30 PM. Advance copy or email copy alone will not be acted upon.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 May 2026
• Application Start: 4 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 19 July 2026 by 5:30 PM
• Exam Date: No written exam mentioned

• Handle tribunal files, registers and official records for assigned cases
• Prepare letters, notices, statements and routine office documents
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence through proper office channels
• Assist officers with administrative, accounts, stenography or clerical work based on the post
• Keep APAR, service and vacancy-related records in proper order
• Follow DRAT and DRT office procedures for confidential documents
• Coordinate with government offices, courts and tribunals when required