Indian Army Steno Grade-I Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Headquarters Western Command, Indian Army is recruiting Stenographer Grade-I posts on a deputation basis, including short-term contract. The notice lists postings at Chandimandir, Jalandhar, and Pathankot. You can apply if you already hold a stenographer post in an eligible government or public organization, or if you have 10 years regular service in Pay Level 4. The pay scale is Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 in Level 6.

Indian Army Stenographer Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Ministry of Defence has released Advertisement Notice No. SG-I/01/2026 for Stenographer Grade-I vacancies at HQ Western Command and two sub areas. This is not a freshers recruitment; it is for serving officers through proper channel. The application must reach the Central Recruiting Agency at Chandimandir within 30 days from Employment News publication.

Vacancy Breakdown

• HQ Western Command, Chandimandir: 3 posts
• HQ 91 Sub Area, Jalandhar: 1 post
• HQ 21 Sub Area, Pathankot: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

• Service background: You must be holding a stenographer post under the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory, PSU, recognised research institute, university, semi-government, statutory body, or autonomous organisation.
• Option 1: You hold an analogous post on regular basis in your parent cadre or department.
• Option 2: You have 10 years regular service after appointment in Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100) or equivalent.
• Application route: Your application must go through proper channel with employer certification and clearances.

Where the posts are located: The notification lists postings at Chandimandir in Haryana and at Jalandhar and Pathankot in Punjab. The application form asks you to give your location preference for these stations, so serving employees should discuss forwarding of the application with their department early and keep preference details ready.

Who should not treat this as a direct recruitment: This vacancy is meant for officers already working in eligible government, PSU, university, research, statutory, autonomous, or similar organisations. Fresh graduates and private-sector stenographers are not covered by the eligibility conditions in this deputation notice.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years.
• Age is counted as on the closing date for receipt of application.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 6.
• Pay scale: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month.
• Pre-revised Grade Pay: Rs. 4,200.
• Pay fixation and deputation allowance will follow DOP&T rules issued from time to time.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
• You must attach one self-addressed envelope with Rs. 25 postal stamp along with the application.

Deputation terms: The initial deputation period is 3 years. It may be extended depending on the availability of posts and work requirement. Pay fixation and deputation allowance will follow DOP&T rules, so candidates should check the forwarding note and service records through their parent office.

Selection Process

The notice does not announce a written exam. Selection will be based on scrutiny and interaction if required.

1. Application Scrutiny: The department will check service status, NOC, experience, ACR/APAR records, integrity, and vigilance clearance.
2. Interaction / Interview: Candidates may be called for an interaction or interview with the selection committee.
3. Final Appointment: Appointment will be on deputation for an initial period of 3 years, extendable depending on post availability and work requirement.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format and annexures from indianarmy.nic.in.
2. Fill the prescribed application form in Annexure I.
3. Attach Cadre Clearance/NOC, experience certificate, educational qualification certificate, last 5 years ACRs/APARs, integrity certificate, and vigilance clearance certificate.
4. Send the application through proper channel by Registered Post or Speed Post to Central Recruiting Agency (CRA), HQ PH & HP (I) Sub Area, Chandimandir Cantt, District Panchkula, Haryana, PIN 134107.
5. Make sure it reaches within 30 days from the Employment News publication date.

Documents are the key part of this application: Applications without recommendation or without the employer certificates can be rejected. Keep the last 5 years ACRs/APARs, integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, NOC, experience proof, and educational certificates ready before dispatch. The department also says it will not take responsibility for postal delay, so send the form well before the closing date.

Application form details: Annexure I asks for your service history, educational qualification, present employment type, pay scale, total monthly pay, SC/ST status, and location preference. Annexure II must be certified by the employer or cadre controlling authority. This certification confirms that the service details are correct, no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending, integrity is clear, and the officer can be relieved immediately if selected.

No TA/DA: If called for interaction or interview, you should not expect TA or DA from the department. Plan travel and departmental permission accordingly before the selection stage.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 9 June 2026
• Application Start: 9 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 9 July 2026
• Interview / Interaction Date: To be announced

• Handle stenography and confidential typing work for the assigned headquarters
• Prepare letters, minutes, notes, and official documents accurately
• Keep files, correspondence, and office records in proper order
• Assist senior officers with meetings, schedules, and administrative coordination
• Follow security and confidentiality rules for official communications
• Manage dispatch, receipt, and tracking of important documents