Press Council of India Recruitment 2026 for Stenographers / Grade C, Principal Private Secretary Post

Latest notifications for Press Council of India recruitment 2026 updated today are listed here. Below is the complete list of all Press Council of India recruitment in India for the current year 2026 where you can find information on how you can apply and register for various opportunities:

Press Council of India Recruitment 2026 for 02 Stenographer Grade C Posts | Last Date: 30th March 2026

Press Council of India (PCI), a statutory autonomous body established under the Press Council Act, 1978, has released a notification for recruitment to 02 posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ on Deputation Basis (Foreign Service Terms). This recruitment is open to eligible officers currently serving in Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, High Courts, PSUs, and other eligible institutions. The post is based in New Delhi and offers a pay scale under Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Selection will be based on eligibility scrutiny and service records. There is no written examination involved in this deputation recruitment.

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Salary

Pay Level: Level-6 Pay Matrix (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).
Pre-revised Scale: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200.
HRA and other allowances will be applicable as per Central Government rules for Delhi/New Delhi.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Candidates must not have attained the age of 56 years on the closing date (within 45 days from 14 February 2026).
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India deputation rules.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on Deputation norms.

Applications will be scrutinized based on service records, APARs, and eligibility criteria.
Shortlisted candidates may be called for interaction/interview if required.
There is no competitive written examination for this recruitment.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-A) from the official website https://presscouncil.nic.in.
2. Fill the application form in BLOCK letters and affix a recent self-attested photograph.
3. Attach up-to-date APAR dossiers for the last 5 years.
4. Obtain Vigilance Clearance Certificate and Integrity Certificate from the parent department.
5. Ensure the application is forwarded through proper channel by the Cadre Controlling Authority.
6. Send the completed application to:
   The Secretary,
   Press Council of India,
   Soochna Bhawan, 8 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
   New Delhi – 110003.
7. Ensure the application reaches within 45 days from 14 February 2026 (approximately 30 March 2026).
8. An advance copy may be sent via email to secy.pci@nic.in, but it must be followed by official forwarding through proper channel.

Important Dates

Application form, details & registration

Press Council of India Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Principal Private Secretary Post | Last Date: 25th February 2026

The Press Council of India, an autonomous statutory body established under the Press Council Act, 1978, has released a recruitment notification inviting applications for the post of Principal Private Secretary (PPS). The position is to be filled on a deputation basis, and the vacancy is open to qualified officers serving in the Stenographic Cadre under the Central Government. This is a great opportunity for eligible candidates already working in various levels of stenographic services. The last date to apply is within 45 days from the date of notification (8th December 2025), i.e., by 25th February 2026.

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Education

Applicants must be serving in the Stenographic Cadre of the Central Government and must meet any one of the following criteria on a regular basis:

1. Holding the post of Principal Private Secretary or analogous post in Level-11, OR
2. 5 years or more in Level-10, OR
3. 7 years or more in Level-9, OR
4. 8 years or more in Level-8, OR
5. 9 years or more in Level-7

Salary

• Pay Level 11 (as per 7th CPC)
• Pre-revised Pay Band-3: ₹15,600 – 39,100 + GP ₹6,600

Age Limit

• As per deputation rules (typically, maximum 56 years)

Application Fee

• No application fee

Selection Process

• Deputation basis under Government of India norms
• Evaluation based on service profile and length of experience

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format from www.presscouncil.nic.in
2. Fill the form carefully with all required information
3. Attach self-attested copies of supporting documents including:
   • Date of birth certificate
   • Experience certificates
   • Service history as per eligibility criteria
4. Send the complete application by post to:Secretary
   Press Council of India
   Soochna Bhawan, 8 CGO Complex
   Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
5. Ensure the application reaches by 25th February 2026 (within 45 days from 08/12/2025)

Important Dates

Application form, details & registration

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