DRAT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 37 Stenographer, UDC and More Posts

The Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, Allahabad (Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services) is filling 37 posts on deputation basis in DRAT, Allahabad and the Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) under its jurisdiction. The posts are Section Officer, Private Secretary, Assistant, Account Assistant, Stenographer Grade I and Upper Division Clerk. Officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Courts and Tribunals may apply. Applications go through proper channel to the Secretary/Registrar at Prayagraj and must reach by 28 December 2026, 05:30 PM.

DRAT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification, the application fee or the selection process.

About DRAT Allahabad

Where and How to Send

Your parent office/department forwards the application through proper channel. It must reach this address on or before 28 December 2026 by 05:30 PM:

The Secretary/Registrar, Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, First Floor, E-10 B Building, BSNL Premises, Patrika Marg, Civil Lines, Prayagraj -211001 (U.P.)

1. Fill in the application pro-forma at Annexure-I, which is in the vacancy circular. At the top, write the post you are applying for and the place of posting you want.
2. Affix your latest passport size photograph in the box on Annexure-I.
3. In Annexure-I, give your service particulars, experience, educational qualification and the place of posting you are applying for. Then sign the declaration and add your address, mobile number and email ID.
4. Attach attested photocopies of your APARs for the last five years.
5. Submit the application to your parent office/department. That office fills in and signs the Annexure-II certificate (vigilance clearance, integrity, penalties, no-objection to relieve you).
6. The parent office/department forwards the application with Annexure-II to the Secretary/Registrar, DRAT, Prayagraj. It must reach by 28 December 2026, 05:30 PM.

Only willing and eligible candidates who could be spared immediately may be forwarded. No action will be taken on an advance copy. The vacancy circular is also on the E DRT Portal at drt.gov.in, under Notices, then Public Notice, then DRAT, Allahabad.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

DRAT Allahabad is filling all 37 posts on deputation basis. Each row of the circular's post table is shown below.

The circular notes that the place of posting and the number of vacancies may undergo change.

Age Limit

For all posts, the maximum age of the applicant should not exceed 56 years on the closing date (28 December 2026).

Section Officer

Officers under the Central Government or State Government or Courts or Tribunals:

• (i) holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
• (ii) with five years regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400) or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department.

Private Secretary

Officers under the Central Government or State Government or Courts or Tribunals:

• (i) holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
• (ii) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Stenographer Grade I in Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400) or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department.

Assistant

Officers under the Central Government or State Government or Courts or Tribunals:

• (i) holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
• (ii) with ten years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department.

Account Assistant

Only officers under the Central Government:

• (a) (i) holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) with ten years regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department; and
• (b) who has undergone training in cash and account work in the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or an equivalent Institute of the Central Government.

Stenographer Grade I

Officers under the Central Government or State Government or Courts or Tribunals:

• (i) holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
• (ii) with ten years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department.

Upper Division Clerk

Officers under the Central Government or State Government or Courts or Tribunals:

• (i) holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
• (ii) Lower Division Clerk with eight years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level-2 in the pay matrix (Rs. 19900-63200) or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department.

Educational Qualification

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. Applicants list their educational qualifications from SSLC/Xth onwards in Annexure-I, and the forwarding authority certifies in Annexure-II that the applicant has the educational qualifications and experience mentioned in the vacancy circular. Check the official notification for the eligibility rules of each post.

Enclosures

From the applicant:

• Application in the prescribed pro-forma at Annexure-I, with your latest passport size photograph affixed
• A separate signed sheet for any additional information supporting your suitability, if the space in the form is not enough
• A separate sheet on the nature of duties in each past job, if required
• Attested photocopies of APARs for the last five years

From the employer/head of office/forwarding authority (Annexure-II, signed with name, designation and office seal). The authority strikes out any item that does not apply:

• Certificate that the information you have given is correct and that you have the educational qualifications and experience mentioned in the vacancy circular
• No vigilance case is pending or contemplated against you
• Your integrity is beyond doubt
• No major or minor penalties have been imposed on you during the last 10 years
• The office has no objection to relieving you immediately if you are selected
• Copies of APARs for the last 5 years, duly attested on each page
• List of major penalties imposed on you during the last 10 years

Details Asked in the Annexure-I Form

• Post applied for and place of post applied for
• Name, designation and office address (in block letters)
• Date of birth (in Christian Era), date of entry into service, and date of retirement under Central/State Government rules
• Educational and other qualifications from SSLC/Xth onwards (High School/Xth, Intermediate/XIIth, Degree, Post-graduation, any other), with year of passing and percentage of marks/grade
• Employment details in chronological order: office/institution, post held, period (from and to), revised pay (7th CPC) and nature of duties
• Nature of present employment (Adhoc/Temporary/Permanent)
• If you are now on deputation: date of initial appointment, period of appointment on deputation, and your present office/organisation
• Whether you work under the Central Government, a State Government or a Tribunal
• Whether you belong to SC/ST/OBC
• Your complete official address, including telephone number
• A signed declaration that the information is true and that no material facts bearing on your selection have been suppressed or withheld

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The selected candidate will be appointed on deputation basis initially for a period of up to 03 years. This may be extended as per norms, subject to satisfactory performance and other terms and conditions.
• The terms of deputation are governed by Department of Personnel and Training O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 and O.M. No. 2/6/2016-Estt(Pay-II) dated 17.02.2016, as amended from time to time.
• The period of deputation, including any deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment (in the same or another Organization or Department of the Central Government), shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
• Departmental officials in the feeder grade who are in direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation.
• A deputationist in the DRAT/DRTs under the jurisdiction of DRAT, Allahabad is not eligible for absorption or promotion.
• Officials who volunteer for a post will not be allowed to withdraw their names later.
• No action will be taken on an advance copy of the application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in DRAT Allahabad Recruitment 2026?

There are 37 vacancies: Section Officer 1, Private Secretary 2, Assistant 7, Account Assistant 6, Stenographer Grade I 13 and Upper Division Clerk 8. The number of vacancies may undergo change.

What is the last date for DRAT Allahabad Recruitment 2026?

Applications must reach the Secretary/Registrar, Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, Prayagraj through proper channel on or before 28 December 2026 by 05:30 PM.

Who is eligible for the DRAT Allahabad deputation posts?

Officers under the Central Government, State Government, Courts or Tribunals who hold an analogous post on a regular basis, or who have the regular service each post requires in the feeder grade. For example, Assistant needs ten years in Level-4. The Account Assistant post is open only to Central Government officers who have also had cash and account training at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or an equivalent Central Government institute.

What is the age limit for DRAT Allahabad Recruitment 2026?

The applicant's maximum age should not exceed 56 years on the closing date, 28 December 2026.

What is the salary for DRAT Allahabad posts?

Section Officer and Private Secretary are in Level-7 (Rs. 44900-142400/-). Assistant, Account Assistant and Stenographer Grade I are in Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-). Upper Division Clerk is in Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100/-).

How do I apply for DRAT Allahabad Recruitment 2026?

Fill in the Annexure-I pro-forma and attach attested photocopies of your APARs for the last five years. Your parent office then sends it through proper channel, with the Annexure-II certificate, to the Secretary/Registrar, Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, First Floor, E-10 B Building, BSNL Premises, Patrika Marg, Civil Lines, Prayagraj -211001 (U.P.).

How long is the deputation in DRAT Allahabad?

The appointment is on deputation basis initially for a period of up to 03 years, which may be extended as per norms subject to satisfactory performance. The period, including any immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation, shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

Where will the selected officers be posted?

Section Officer is posted at Lucknow and Private Secretary at Dehradun & Jabalpur. Assistant postings are at Lucknow, Allahabad, Jabalpur and Dehradun. Account Assistant, Stenographer Grade I and Upper Division Clerk postings are at Allahabad, Lucknow, Dehradun, Jabalpur, Patna and Ranchi. The place of posting may undergo change.

Can feeder-grade officials in the DRAT or DRTs apply?

No. Departmental officials in the feeder grade who are in direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation. A deputationist in the DRAT/DRTs under DRAT, Allahabad is not eligible for absorption or promotion.

Can I withdraw my name after applying?

No. The circular asks forwarding departments to make sure that officials who volunteer for the post are not allowed to withdraw their names later.