Job Opportunity: Deputy Registrar At Armed Forces Tribunal

Table of Contents

• About AFT and the post
• Vacancy snapshot
• Eligibility criteria (deputation)
  • Eligible parent organisations
  • Service/grade eligibility (any one route)
  • Experience requirement
  • Desirable qualification
• Role expectations (what a Deputy Registrar typically handles)
• Application process and documents
  • How to apply
  • Common enclosures (typical deputation dossier)
• Why this opportunity matters
• Quick reference table

Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), Principal Bench, New Delhi has invited applications for one Deputy Registrar post on deputation (including short‑term contract), in Pay Matrix Level‑11 (₹67,700–2,08,700), with applications to reach the Principal Registrar by 19 December 2025.

About AFT and the post

The Armed Forces Tribunal is a specialised statutory tribunal that adjudicates service matters and appeals arising from court‑martial proceedings for members of the Armed Forces, making registry leadership roles like Deputy Registrar central to timely case-flow and judicial administration. The Deputy Registrar at the Principal Bench supports both administrative and judicial functioning—often coordinating listing, filings, orders, and staff supervision within sections assigned by the Principal Registrar.

Vacancy snapshot

• Post: Deputy Registrar (Deputation/Short‑Term Contract).
• Number of posts: 01.
• Pay scale: Pay Matrix Level‑11 (₹67,700–2,08,700).
• Posting: AFT, Principal Bench, West Block‑VIII, Sector‑I, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066.
• Last date: 19 December 2025 (receipt of applications).

Eligibility criteria (deputation)

The eligibility is structured to attract experienced government/court administration officers with proven judicial/administrative work exposure.

Eligible parent organisations

Applicants must be officers from:

• Central Government or State Government, or
• Supreme Court/High Courts/District Courts, or
• Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits.

Service/grade eligibility (any one route)

Candidates must meet one of the following service conditions in the parent cadre/department:

• Holding an analogous post on regular basis; or
• Five years’ regular service in posts in Level‑10; or
• Six years’ regular service in posts in Level‑8; or
• Seven years’ regular service in posts in Level‑7.

Experience requirement

• Must have at least five years’ experience in personnel and administrative work or judicial work.

Desirable qualification

• Degree in Law from a recognised university is desirable (not mandatory), indicating preference for candidates comfortable with tribunal procedures and legal documentation.

Role expectations (what a Deputy Registrar typically handles)

While exact section allocation depends on the Principal Registrar, a Deputy Registrar in a tribunal setting generally supports:

• Registry and case-flow management: scrutiny of filings, ensuring completeness of pleadings, defects management, and compliance tracking.
• Court/bench support: coordination for cause lists, record availability, and post-hearing follow-ups for orders and directions.
• Administrative leadership: staff supervision, work allocation, and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed in assigned branches/sections.
• Judicial administration: maintaining confidentiality and integrity of records, ensuring time-bound communication to parties/counsels, and supporting digitisation/e-office workflows where implemented.

Given the AFT’s high-stakes service jurisprudence and strict timelines, the role demands strong procedural discipline, stakeholder coordination, and file management skills.

Application process and documents

How to apply

Interested and eligible officers must submit their application in the prescribed format (Annexure/Proforma) to:

Principal Registrar
Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench,
West Block‑VIII, Sector‑I, R.K. Puram,
New Delhi – 110 066.

Applications must be forwarded through proper channel by the parent department/organisation, and candidates should ensure their department is willing to relieve them in case of selection (a common deputation requirement).

Common enclosures (typical deputation dossier)

Based on the AFT vacancy circular practice, the forwarding dossier usually includes:

• Vigilance clearance / integrity certificate.
• Copies of APARs/ACRs for the last five years, duly attested.
• Cadre clearance / NOC from the parent department.
• Major/minor penalty statement, if any.
• Proof of service in relevant pay level/grade and experience certificate indicating judicial/administrative work exposure.

Why this opportunity matters

For court/tribunal officers and government administrators, a Deputy Registrar position at AFT Principal Bench offers:

• High-value exposure to tribunal administration at the national level in New Delhi, with direct interface with judicial members and registry processes.
• Strong career signalling for future registrar-level roles, given the procedural rigor and specialised jurisdiction of AFT.
• A structured pay level (Level‑11) under 7th CPC with deputation benefits as admissible under DoPT norms through the parent cadre.

Quick reference table

Official Notification: https://aftdelhi.nic.in/vacancy/vac-aftpb-14nov.pdf