Vacancy Circular 2026: Stenographer Gr-II & MTS, Competent Authority & Administrator, Chennai
Competent Authority Cell, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance | O.M. Dated: 06 August 2026
Deputation basis only — routed through parent department
What Is This Circular About?
The Competent Authority Cell, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, has issued an Office Memorandum (F. No. A-50050/208/2025-CA Cell-DOR-DOR, dated 06 August 2026) forwarding Vacancy Circular No. 03/2026-27 (dated 20.07.2026), received from the Office of the Competent Authority & Administrator, SAFEMA/NDPSA, Chennai, inviting applications to fill one post of Stenographer Grade-II and one post of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) in that office, on deputation basis.
Important: This is not a general public recruitment. It is a deputation vacancy circular addressed to serving Central/State Government employees, to be applied for through the officer's parent department — not via direct application by the public.
Post Details
| Name of Post | No. of Posts | Pay Level |
| Stenographer Grade-II (Group 'C') | 01 (One) | Pay Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (as per 7th CPC) |
| Multi-Tasking Staff / MTS (Group 'C') | 01 (One) | Pay Level 1, ₹18,000–₹56,900 (as per 7th CPC) |
Posting Office
Both posts are located in the Office of the Competent Authority & Administrator, SAFEM(FOP)A & NDPSA, Chennai — the Chennai-based office responsible for administering forfeiture proceedings under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 (SAFEMA), and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPSA).
Issuing Authority (This O.M.)
Competent Authority Cell
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
14108, Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi
Signatory: Avneesh Pratap Singh, Under Secretary to Government of India
Tel: 011-24012544
This is the Delhi-based Competent Authority Cell that forwarded the Chennai office's vacancy circular government-wide. Queries about the O.M.'s circulation/hosting can go here, while queries about the actual post/eligibility/application should go to the Chennai office directly (see "How to Apply" below).
Typical Eligibility & Documentation for This Office's Deputation Postings
Note: The specific text of Vacancy Circular No. 03/2026-27 (dated 20.07.2026) — which would carry the exact eligibility conditions for these two posts — was not directly available to us; only this forwarding O.M. was. Based on this office's previous, similarly-structured deputation circulars for Stenographer Grade-II and MTS posts, the following pattern is typical, though candidates must verify exact eligibility against the specific circular itself before applying.
- Applications are generally invited from officers working in Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), GST, Customs, Narcotics Department, Directorate of Enforcement, Central Police Organisations, and other Central/State Government Departments, holding the relevant grade/eligibility for the post applied for.
- For Stenographer Grade-II posts, this office has in the past required candidates to have regular service in the feeder grade (e.g., Stenographer Grade-III), along with a prescribed shorthand/typing speed.
- Applications must typically be submitted in the prescribed Bio-data/Proforma (Annexure-I), forwarded through the applicant's parent department/office (proper channel) — not submitted directly by the individual.
- Standard accompanying documents this office has required in the past: Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, a certificate confirming no major/minor penalty imposed during the last 10 years, and attested photocopies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years.
- Applicants who volunteer for the post are typically not permitted to withdraw their names at a later date.
- Only applications duly forwarded by the parent office, complete with all required certificates and documents, are typically considered.
- Deputation tenure for such posts at this office has typically been up to a maximum of 3 years (2 years for MTS posts), as per DoPT guidelines.
- The selected candidate can typically opt to draw either the pay of the post they're selected for, or their own pay plus deputation allowance, as per prevailing 7th CPC/DoPT rules.
- Terms and conditions of deputation are governed by prevailing Government of India rules and DoPT instructions.
How to Apply (Typical Process)
Based on this office's standard process, eligible and willing officers should route their application through their parent department/cadre-controlling authority to:
Office of the Competent Authority [SAFEM(FOP)A & NDPSA]
Shastri Bhawan, New Building Complex, 4th Floor,
No. 26, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 006
Phone: 044-28218159 / 28210519 / 28210535
Email: cachennai12@gmail.com
Only applications forwarded through proper channel, complete with all required certificates, are considered. Candidates should refer to the specific Vacancy Circular No. 03/2026-27 (dated 20.07.2026) for the exact last date and any post-specific conditions.
Circulation & Website Hosting
Per this Office Memorandum, the vacancy circular has been forwarded to and requested to be hosted on the websites of:
- All Ministries/Departments under the Government of India
- JS (Admin.), CBDT / JS (Admin.), CBIC
- Webmaster, CBDT, Directorate of Systems
- Webmaster, CBIC, Directorate of Systems
- Competent Authority & Administrators, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata
Copy also sent to: Competent Authority & Administrator, Chennai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can a general job seeker or private-sector professional apply for these posts?
No. These posts are filled purely on deputation basis, open only to serving Central/State Government employees meeting the eligibility criteria specified in the original Vacancy Circular No. 03/2026-27, and must be routed through the applicant's parent department.
Q2. How many posts are being filled?
Two — one Stenographer Grade-II (Group 'C') and one Multi-Tasking Staff/MTS (Group 'C').
Q3. What is the pay for these posts?
Stenographer Grade-II: Pay Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400). MTS: Pay Level 1 (₹18,000–₹56,900) — both as per 7th CPC.
Q4. Where are these posts located?
In the Office of the Competent Authority & Administrator, SAFEM(FOP)A & NDPSA, Chennai.
Q5. Can I apply directly, or does it have to go through my department?
Based on this office's standard process, applications must be forwarded through the applicant's parent department/office ("proper channel") — direct individual applications are typically not accepted for deputation postings of this kind.
Q6. Where can I find the exact eligibility criteria and last date?
This forwarding O.M. doesn't itself carry the full eligibility text — that's in the original Vacancy Circular No. 03/2026-27, dated 20.07.2026, from the CA&A Chennai office. Check with your parent department or the CA&A Chennai office directly for the complete circular.
Q7. Who issued this O.M., and who should I contact about its circulation?
This forwarding O.M. was issued by Avneesh Pratap Singh, Under Secretary to Government of India, from the Competent Authority Cell, Department of Revenue (14108, Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi, Tel: 011-24012544). For queries about the actual post/eligibility/application, contact the Chennai office directly (see "How to Apply" above).
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