AFT Jabalpur Tribunal Officer, Junior Accounts Officer and Junior Accountant Recruitment 2026

AFT Jabalpur Recruitment 2026 — 3 posts on deputation

The Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Jabalpur, has invited applications for 3 posts — Tribunal Officer / Section Officer (1), Junior Accounts Officer (1) and Junior Accountant (1). All three posts are on deputation only, for a period of 3 years — this is not a direct recruitment, and only serving government officers who meet the deputation conditions can apply.

Posts and eligibility

Tribunal Officer / Section Officer (1 post, General Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted Non-Ministerial, Pay Matrix Level 7, Rs. 44,900–1,42,400): deputation/absorption of persons working under the Central Government / State Government / Supreme Court / High Court / Subordinate Courts / Statutory or Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits — holding an analogous post on a regular basis, OR a post in Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) with 5 years of regular service; a degree of a recognised University plus 2 years of experience in personnel, administrative or judicial work. A degree in Law is desirable.

Junior Accounts Officer (1 post, General Central Service Group 'B' Non-Gazetted Non-Ministerial, Pay Matrix Level 6, Rs. 35,400–1,12,400): deputation of Central Government officers holding an analogous post, OR with 6 years of service in Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) after regular appointment; training in cash and accounts work in the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or an equivalent course from a recognised institute, plus 2 years of experience of cash accounts and budget work.

Junior Accountant (1 post, General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted Non-Ministerial, Pay Matrix Level 5, Rs. 29,200–92,300): deputation from the Central Government — holding an analogous post on a regular basis, OR 5 years of regular service in Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100); a Bachelor's degree from a recognised University.

Deputation terms and how to apply

The period of deputation, including any ex-cadre deputation (including Short Term Contract) immediately preceding, shall not ordinarily exceed 3 years. Departmental officers in the feeder grade in the direct line of promotion are NOT eligible for deputation, and a deputationist in the Armed Forces Tribunal is not eligible for appointment by promotion. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. No minimum age is stated in the circular.

Applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I), routed through the parent department by the competent authority, with photocopies of the Annual Confidential Reports of the last five years, Vigilance Clearance Certificate and No Objection Certificate, must be forwarded to the Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Jabalpur, 106 Bhagat Marg, Old Chief Engineer Office, Near Sadar Bazar, Jabalpur Cantt – 482001, by the department latest by 10 December 2026. Pay is governed by DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17 June 2010, as amended. Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently, and incomplete or unsigned applications without supporting documents will be summarily rejected. No application fee is stated anywhere in the circular, so no fee card is shown.