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

This recruitment drive offers 37 vacancies across multiple ministerial, administrative, and stenographic cadres at the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) in Allahabad. The advertised positions include Section Officer and Private Secretary at Pay Level 7, Assistant, Account Assistant, and Stenographer Grade I at Pay Level 6, and Upper Division Clerk at Pay Level 4. Applicants with prior administrative, clerical, accounting, or court-reporting backgrounds will find these positions directly aligned with their experience.

Since the notification is administered under the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, candidates should verify whether specific roles require prior central government service or specific speed certifications, especially for Stenographer Grade I and Secretarial positions. Domicile restrictions are not stated in the notification, meaning eligible Indian citizens from across the country can apply provided they meet the requisite qualifications.

• Section Officer and Private Secretary: Pay Level-7, basic pay Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400.
• Assistant, Account Assistant, and Stenographer Grade I: Pay Level-6, basic pay Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.
• Upper Division Clerk: Pay Level-4, basic pay Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100.

Selected candidates receive central government allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance in accordance with prevailing central government orders. Assuming coverage under the National Pension System (NPS), the mandatory employee NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA, along with standard income tax deductions. Central government tribunal roles provide steady annual increments of 3%, high job security, and promotional avenues through departmental examinations or seniority quotas. To estimate your exact net monthly earnings across pay levels, utilize the salary calculator.

Following the screening and evaluation phase, shortlisted applicants are called for document verification where original educational certificates, service records, and identity proofs are verified. Appointed candidates undergo standard medical fitness assessments and character vigilance clearances as per Central Civil Services rules.

Upon formal appointment, personnel are assigned to their respective branches at DRAT Allahabad or subordinate Debt Recovery Tribunals. A probationary period or fixed deputation tenure applies depending on the appointment mode specified in the detailed appointment letter.

The Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Allahabad operates under the administrative superintendence of the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Established pursuant to the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act (RDB Act), 1993, the tribunal exercises appellate jurisdiction over multiple Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) functioning across northern India.

DRAT functions as a quasi-judicial body hearing appeals against orders passed by Presiding Officers of subordinate DRTs regarding the recovery of non-performing assets and debt disputes between financial institutions and borrowers. It serves as a vital component in preserving financial sector integrity and expediting non-performing asset resolution.

These positions represent the administrative backbone of the tribunal. Section Officers supervise registry operations and ensure smooth execution of administrative files, while Private Secretaries and Stenographers handle courtroom transcription, manage judicial cause lists, and draft confidential appellate orders.

Assistants and Upper Division Clerks process case paperwork, handle judicial filings, monitor correspondence, and manage daily bench operations. Account Assistants maintain tribunal financial ledgers, audit accounts, and process payroll. All these roles are non-uniform desk appointments centered on judicial administration, record compliance, and interaction with advocates, litigants, and banking representatives.