ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 42 Posts

The ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 is here, and it’s a big one for anyone with strong shorthand and typing skills. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), functioning under the Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India, has released Vacancy Circular No. F.301-Ad(ATD)/DR/2026-27 to fill 42 posts of Senior Private Secretary (SPS) and Private Secretary (PS) — both Group ‘B’ Gazetted positions.

These vacancies are spread across ITAT Benches all over the country, which means you could end up posted anywhere from Delhi to Chennai. If you’re a graduate with 120 WPM shorthand speed and decent computer skills, this is a genuine shot at a prestigious, secure central government job with 7th CPC pay.

Here’s everything you need — dates, eligibility, pay scale, exam pattern, and how to apply — broken down in plain language.

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ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

*A few portals list the closing date as 14 or 16 August 2026, since ITAT has tied it to 30 days from the Employment News publication. Treat 17 August 2026 as the working deadline, but always cross-check the exact date on the official notification before you plan your submission.

Important Dates

⚠️ Government recruitment portals tend to slow down badly in the last two or three days before the deadline. With ITAT covering all of India, don’t leave your ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 application for the final day — apply well in advance.

Vacancy Details

Out of the 42 total posts, the split is:

• Senior Private Secretary (SPS): 22 posts
• Private Secretary (PS): 20 posts

You don’t need to choose between the two while applying — a single common application and a single written exam cover both posts. Based on where you land in the consolidated merit list, ITAT will offer you either the SPS or PS post. A category-wise breakup (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) hasn’t been published in the short notice yet, so check the detailed notification PDF once it’s live for the exact reservation matrix.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

To apply for the ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026, you need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university (any stream)
• English Shorthand speed of 120 words per minute (WPM)
• English Typing speed of 45 WPM
• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Office, Excel, and Page-Maker

✅ There’s no mention of a specific typing test software or exam pattern subject weightage in the short notice — that detail will come with the full advertisement.

Age Limit (as on the crucial date)

The maximum age to apply is capped at 35 years, with standard relaxation for reserved categories. Here’s how it breaks down:

The crucial date for calculating your age is the 30th day from the date the advertisement was published in Employment News.

Application Fee

The official short notice for the ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 does not mention any application fee. If ITAT introduces a fee structure in the detailed advertisement, category-wise details (with SC/ST/PwBD/women exemptions, as is standard practice) will be added here.

ITAT Private Secretary Salary 2026

This is the part everyone wants to know, and the numbers here are solid for a Group B Gazetted role:

On top of the basic pay, you’ll get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA) as applicable to your posting city. Factoring in current DA and HRA rates, a fresh Private Secretary can expect an in-hand monthly salary in the broad range of ₹65,000 to ₹80,000, rising further for Senior Private Secretary and with each DA revision.

💡 Pro Tip: Since ITAT postings can be at any Bench across India, your actual HRA slab — and therefore your in-hand pay — will depend on whether you land a metro, Tier-2, or Tier-3 posting.

Selection Process

Getting selected for the ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 involves three stages:

1. Written Examination — An objective and descriptive test to screen candidates on general ability and language skills.
2. Skill Test — Only candidates who clear the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam move here. This tests your actual shorthand (120 WPM) and typing (45 WPM) speed.
3. Personal Interview — Carries 75 marks. Only candidates shortlisted after the Skill Test are called for interview.

The final merit list is prepared using the combined marks of the Skill Test and Personal Interview — your written exam score qualifies you for the next round but doesn’t directly count toward the final ranking.

The written exam and skill test will be held at 9 centres: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. You’ll need to pick two centres in order of preference — if your first choice doesn’t get enough candidates, ITAT can shift you to your second option.

How to Apply

Here’s how to submit your application for the ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official ITAT recruitment portal at itat.gov.in/recruitments.
2. Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number.
3. Log in with your new credentials and fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and category details.
4. Choose your two preferred exam centres, in order of priority.
5. Upload self-attested copies of your documents — age proof, educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), EWS/OBC/PwBD certificate, and NOC if you’re already a government employee.
6. Review every field carefully, then submit the form.
7. Download and save a copy of your submitted application for future reference.

💡 Pro Tip: Have your photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) scanned and saved in the correct format before you start — it makes the whole process much smoother and avoids last-minute upload errors.

Remember: candidates applying for both SPS and PS need to submit only one application, since a common exam covers both posts.

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Summing up…

The ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 is a rare opportunity to land a Group ‘B’ Gazetted central government post with a respectable 7th CPC pay scale, provided you’ve got the shorthand and typing chops to back it up. With 42 vacancies on offer and applications opening 18 July 2026, now’s the time to get your documents, photo, and signature ready. Don’t wait until the last date — apply early, double-check your centre preferences, and start brushing up your shorthand speed for the skill test.

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Disclaimer: The information in this article on ITAT Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 has been compiled from publicly available sources for the convenience of job seekers. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, candidates are strongly advised to verify all details — including dates, eligibility, and fee structure — from the official ITAT website (itat.gov.in) and the official notification before applying. Govtserviceinfo.com is not responsible for any discrepancy between this article and the official notification.