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DA&FW DMI Stenographer Grade I (Sub-Office Cadre) 2026

Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Domain: Clerical Services
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Miscellaneous - Special Notices

Posted: 7 days ago

Posts: 7

Location: CENTRAL

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Job Details

Draft amended Recruitment Rules regulate recruitment to Stenographer Grade‑I in the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection under DA&FW. The post is General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non‑Gazetted, Ministerial; a selection post in Pay Matrix Level‑6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400). The schedule indicates 07 posts (2026), subject to variation dependent on workload. Recruitment is by 45% promotion (from Stenographer Grade‑II in Level‑4 with ten years’ regular service) failing which by deputation (including short‑term contract), and 55% by deputation. No direct recruitment is prescribed; probation is two years for promotees. For deputation, officers holding analogous posts or with prescribed service in Level‑5/Level‑4 are eligible; maximum age for deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Consultation with UPSC is not necessary; the Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee considers confirmation.

Level:
central

Job Summary

DA&FW’s DMI has published draft Recruitment Rules, 2026 for Stenographer Grade‑I and invited public comments. The rules specify pay level, number of posts, method of recruitment (promotion/deputation), probation, and eligibility for promotion/deputation.

Important Dates

  1. Office Memorandum date

  2. Comment submission windowNextEstimated

Dates not announced

  • Commencement of Rules

Eligibility Criteria

1. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

2. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years
Direct recruitsNot applicable (no provision for direct recruitment).
Deputation age limitMaximum age 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

3. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Method of recruitment45% by promotion failing which by deputation (including short term contract) and 55% by deputation (including short term contract).
Deputation conditionsDepartmental officers in direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation/absorption and deputationists are not eligible for promotion; period of deputation ordinarily not to exceed three years.
Selection postPost is classified as Selection.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 7

1. Stenographer Grade‑I (Sub‑Office Cadre)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Classification: General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non‑Gazetted, Ministerial.
  • Direct recruitment: Not applicable; educational and age criteria for direct recruits are not prescribed.
  • Promotion channel: From Stenographer Grade‑II in Pay Level‑4 with ten years’ regular service; qualifying‑service relaxations/notes as per draft RRs.
  • Deputation channel: Stenographers from Central/State/UT Govts., Universities, recognized research institutes, PSUs, Semi‑Govt./Autonomous/Statutory organizations holding analogous posts or with prescribed service in Level‑5/Level‑4.

Age Limitations:

  • Age for direct recruits: Not applicable.
  • Age for deputation: Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Salary Details

> Salary Range: 35,400 - ₹1,12,400 Monthly

Other Information

  • Pay Matrix level: Level‑6 for Stenographer Grade‑I (as per 7th CPC).

How to Apply

1. Submission mode:
Email comments to kumari.sarla@gov.in or ho.admn2-dmi@gov.in.
2. Deadline:
Within one month from the date of uploading of the draft on the website.

Selection Process

1. Recruitment method:
45% by promotion failing which by deputation (including short term contract) and 55% by deputation (including short term contract).
2. Promotion details:
From Stenographer Grade‑II in Level‑4 with ten years’ regular service; qualifying‑service notes provided in the draft RRs.
3. Deputation details:
Analogous posts or with 6 years’ service in Level‑5 or 8 years’ service in Level‑4; period ordinarily not exceeding three years; maximum age 56 years; departmental officers in direct line of promotion not eligible for deputation and deputationists not eligible for promotion.
4. UPSC consultation:
Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.
5. DCC (confirmation):
Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation): Director (Administration), DMI Faridabad — Chairman; Under Secretary (Admin), DMI Faridabad — Member; Under Secretary (Marketing), New Delhi — Member.

Reservation Details

1. Reservations:
Reservations and other concessions for SC/ST and other categories will be as per Central Government orders (Saving clause).

Disqualification Criteria

1. Marriage disqualification:
A person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or who having a spouse living has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, is ineligible; the Central Government may grant exemption for sufficient reasons.

Probation Period

1. Promotees:
Two years.

Other Information

1. Short title of rules:
Directorate of Marketing & Inspection General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non‑Gazetted, Ministerial, Erstwhile Stenographer Grade‑I, Recruitment Rules, 2026.
2. Enclosure:
Draft amended Recruitment Rules schedule enclosed with the OM.

Important Links

Contact Details

Address: Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, Head Office, N.H.-IV, Faridabad – 121001

Other Information

  • Issuing officer: Under Secretary to the Government of India (Sarla Kumari).

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