The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is accepting applications for 8 posts in New Delhi. The current APTEL Careers page lists the recruitment as Active and gives 28 October 2026 as the last date for submission.
The vacancies cover senior administrative, court, legal-support, library and stenography roles. The recruitment is principally for experienced officers through deputation / absorption under APTEL's applicable service rules.
APTEL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Power, Government of India |
| Recruitment | Administrative, court, legal-support, library and stenography posts |
| Total vacancies | 8 |
| Recruitment basis | Deputation / absorption |
| Circular date | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date shown by APTEL | 28 October 2026 |
| Application mode | Offline / through proper channel |
| Job location | New Delhi |
| Maximum deputation age | 56 years on the closing date |
| Official status | Active |
APTEL Vacancy 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar (Anticipated) | 1 | Level 12 |
| Director (Administration) | 1 | Level 12 |
| Principal Private Secretary | 1 | Level 11 |
| Court Master | 2 | Level 7 |
| Judicial Assistant (Filing) | 1 | Level 6 |
| Librarian | 1 | Level 6 |
| Stenographer Grade-D | 1 | Level 4 |
| Total | 8 | — |
The vacancy total adds up to 8. APTEL also reserves the right under its service/recruitment framework to vary vacancies where applicable.
Pay Levels
| Post | 7th CPC Pay Range |
|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Director (Administration) | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Principal Private Secretary | ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 |
| Court Master | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Judicial Assistant (Filing) | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Librarian | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Stenographer Grade-D | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
Because the recruitment contains several pay levels, a single combined salary range would be misleading and is not used as the overall job salary.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Current vacancy circular date | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date on APTEL Careers page | 28 October 2026 |
Candidates should use 28 October 2026 as the controlling deadline unless APTEL itself publishes a corrigendum or extension. Some third-party pages display a later date; the current APTEL Careers page should take priority.
Who Can Apply?
This recruitment is mainly aimed at officers already serving in eligible government, court, tribunal, PSU, autonomous-body or comparable organisations and meeting the post-specific regular-service conditions for deputation / absorption.
The precise feeder-grade service requirement differs by post, so candidates should check the current APTEL vacancy circular and the applicable APTEL service rules before forwarding an application.
Post-wise Eligibility Guide
Deputy Registrar
APTEL's recent recruitment rules/circulars require a degree in Law from a recognised university or equivalent together with the prescribed regular service in an analogous or eligible feeder post. Eligible routes include service in specified higher pay levels or qualifying judicial/registry service, depending on the source cadre.
Director (Administration)
The Director (Administration) post is a senior administrative position. APTEL's service rules/recent official circulars prescribe eligible regular service in an analogous or feeder-level post and experience in areas such as administration, personnel management, establishment matters, accounting and protocol.
Principal Private Secretary
The post requires the prescribed government/court service background. APTEL's rules also require English stenography speed of 120 words per minute and knowledge of computers for the deputation/absorption route.
Court Master
The Court Master post requires a Bachelor's degree, eligible regular service in the prescribed grade, English stenography at 100 words per minute, and computer knowledge under APTEL's recent official recruitment rules.
Judicial Assistant (Filing)
Applicants need the prescribed eligible service background together with a degree in Law from a recognised university or equivalent and knowledge of computers.
Librarian
The Librarian post requires the prescribed deputation service eligibility, a degree in Library Science, five years' experience as Librarian or Assistant Librarian in an eligible institution, and knowledge of computers.
Stenographer Grade-D
The current vacancy includes one Stenographer Grade-D post. Applicants applying through the notified deputation/absorption route must satisfy the applicable feeder-service and skill conditions under APTEL's recruitment rules. Candidates should verify the exact current circular before relying on direct-recruitment age or skill-test provisions.
Age Limit
For appointment on deputation, APTEL's service rules state that the candidate should not exceed 56 years of age on the closing date for receipt of applications.
For this recruitment, candidates should therefore calculate age as on 28 October 2026.
You can use Regal Naukri's Age Calculator for the date calculation, but APTEL's own determination of eligibility is final.
Deputation / Absorption Terms
APTEL's recent official vacancy circulars state that:
- deputation is governed by applicable Central Government / DoPT instructions;
- the deputation period, including immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation where applicable, is generally five years;
- absorption is governed by the relevant recruitment rules;
- officers must satisfy the service conditions for the particular post;
- selection is based on scrutiny under the applicable recruitment rules and competent selection process.
This is not a normal open competitive examination recruitment for fresh candidates.
Selection Process
The current recruitment is based on deputation / absorption eligibility and scrutiny of service records. APTEL's service rules provide for selection through the competent committee for the respective post.
No separate competitive written examination is stated on the current APTEL Careers entry.
Application Fee
The current APTEL Careers listing does not state an application fee for these deputation/absorption posts. Candidates should not make any payment based on an unofficial website or message.
Documents to Prepare
APTEL's recent official deputation circulars require applications to be sent through proper channel with service-record documents. Candidates should be ready to submit:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Prescribed application / bio-data form | Main application |
| APAR/ACR for the last five years | Service-record scrutiny |
| Vigilance clearance | Departmental clearance |
| Integrity / cadre clearance if required | Proper-channel processing |
| Educational qualification proof | Post-specific eligibility |
| Service / experience details | Feeder-grade and experience verification |
| Stenography / computer credentials where relevant | PPS / Court Master / Stenographer posts |
| Library experience evidence where relevant | Librarian post |
Use the Government Job Document Checklist as an organising aid only; the documents required by APTEL and the forwarding department remain controlling.
How to Apply for APTEL Recruitment 2026
- Open the official APTEL Careers page and locate the active recruitment for Deputy Registrar, Director (Administration), Principal Private Secretary, Court Master, Judicial Assistant, Librarian and Stenographer Grade-D.
- Open the Download attached to that current Careers entry and read the complete vacancy circular and prescribed proforma.
- Identify the exact post and confirm the required feeder grade, regular service, qualification, stenography/computer requirement or library experience applicable to that post.
- Check your age as on 28 October 2026. Regal Naukri's Age Calculator can help with the date arithmetic.
- If your eligibility depends on a minimum period of regular service or professional experience, calculate the duration carefully with the Work Experience Calculator.
- Complete the prescribed application and arrange APAR/ACR records, vigilance clearance and the other certificates required for proper-channel forwarding. The Government Job Document Checklist can help you organise the enclosure set.
- Have the application forwarded through the proper channel by your cadre-controlling / parent authority as required.
- Send the completed application to The Registrar, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, Core-4, 7th Floor, SCOPE Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003, so it reaches within the current APTEL deadline.
- Keep a full copy of the application and forwarding documents for your records.
Before relying on feeder-grade, pay-level or qualification wording, read Regal Naukri's How to Read a Government Job Notification. It is a preparation guide only; the current APTEL circular and recruitment rules remain final.
Candidate Checklist Before Forwarding
| Check | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Correct recruitment | Current APTEL 8-post vacancy |
| Correct post | One of the seven listed post categories |
| Service eligibility | Analogous / feeder-grade service matches the current circular |
| Qualification | Post-specific degree/skill requirement is satisfied |
| Age | Not above the notified deputation limit on 28 Oct 2026 |
| APAR/ACR | Required period attached / arranged |
| Vigilance clearance | Obtained through parent department |
| Proper channel | Application forwarded by competent authority |
| Address | Registrar, APTEL, SCOPE Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 |
| Deadline | 28 October 2026 unless APTEL officially revises it |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official APTEL Careers page | Open APTEL Careers |
| APTEL official website | Open APTEL Website |
| Age calculation | Age Calculator |
| Experience calculation | Work Experience Calculator |
| Document preparation | Government Job Document Checklist |
| Notification-reading guide | How to Read a Government Job Notification |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in APTEL Recruitment 2026?
The current APTEL Careers page lists 8 active vacancies across seven post categories.
What is the last date to apply?
The current official APTEL Careers page shows 28 October 2026 as the last date for submission.
Which post has two vacancies?
Court Master has two vacancies. The other listed posts have one vacancy each.
What is the maximum age for deputation?
APTEL's recruitment rules provide a maximum age of 56 years on the closing date for appointment on deputation.
Is this recruitment open to fresh candidates?
The current vacancy is principally a deputation / absorption recruitment for eligible serving officers. Candidates should not treat it as a general fresh-candidate recruitment.
Is there an online application?
No online application portal is used in this package. Candidates must follow the offline/proper-channel instructions attached to the current APTEL Careers entry.
Where will the posts be located?
The APTEL office is at Core-4, 7th Floor, SCOPE Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
Why is no advertisement number shown here?
Current reproductions disagree on part of the circular reference number. To avoid publishing an incorrect identifier, candidates should read the number directly from the current PDF available through APTEL's Careers page.