DoT CCA Mumbai Deputation Recruitment 2026 – 31 Posts

DoT CCA Mumbai Deputation Recruitment 2026

The Office of the Controller of Communication Accounts, Maharashtra & Goa Circle, Mumbai, under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, has invited applications to fill 31 posts on deputation basis. These posts are open only to serving Government and Public Sector employees, not to fresh job seekers. Interested and eligible officials should check the full details on the official website before applying through their own department. This article explains the vacancy details, eligibility, pay scale and application process for this recruitment.

Important – Who Can Apply

This recruitment is only for filling posts on deputation. It is not open to fresh candidates or the general public. Only eligible and willing officials already working in Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, or Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings can apply, and only through the proper channel of their current employer.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details (Cadre-wise)

Place of Posting

The primary place of posting is Mumbai. Officials selected for these posts may also be posted to the Aurangabad and Nagpur Regional Offices, if required, at the discretion of the Competent Authority.

How to Apply

1. Eligible and willing officials should obtain the eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, application proforma, and the certificate format to be filled by the employer from the website www.cgca.gov.in/ccamh.
2. Fill in the application as per the prescribed proforma and arrange for the certificate to be recorded by the current employer, as required for deputation applications.
3. Submit the application only through Proper Channel, meaning it must be forwarded by the applicant’s parent department or organisation, not sent directly by the individual.
4. Applications must reach the concerned office on or before 30 September 2026 to be considered for deputation.

Advantages of Applying on Deputation

For a serving Government or PSU employee, a deputation post like this one can offer several benefits. It gives exposure to a different work environment and location, which can add valuable experience to a career. It can also open the door to promotion opportunities that may not be available in the parent department at that time. Since the pay scale on deputation is usually protected or matched to the employee’s own pay level, most employees do not lose out financially by moving on deputation, though the exact pay protection rules depend on the applicable Central Government deputation guidelines.

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Important Terms and Conditions

• This recruitment is for filling posts on deputation basis only, for a period of three years.
• Applications will be considered only if they are received through Proper Channel, that is, forwarded by the applicant’s current employer.
• The location of posting is primarily Mumbai, with the possibility of posting to Aurangabad or Nagpur Regional Office, as required.
• Applications received after 30 September 2026 will not be considered for this deputation cycle.

About This Recruitment

The Controller of Communication Accounts (CCA), Maharashtra & Goa Circle, is a wing of the Department of Telecommunications responsible for accounts, billing and financial matters related to telecom licensing and revenue in the state. Filling posts through deputation, rather than direct recruitment, allows the department to bring in experienced officials from other Central Government, State Government or Public Sector organisations for a fixed term, while keeping the option open to return them to their parent department after the deputation period ends.

What Deputation Means

Deputation is a system where an employee from one Government office or Public Sector organisation is temporarily sent to work in another office, while remaining on the rolls of their original (parent) department. During the deputation period, the employee works under the new office and follows its rules, but their lien, or right to return, stays with their parent department. At the end of the fixed deputation term, usually three years as in this case, the employee normally goes back to their parent office, unless the deputation is extended with proper approval.

Why Departments Fill Posts on Deputation

Government offices often use deputation to fill certain posts quickly with people who already have relevant work experience, instead of waiting for a fresh, lengthy recruitment process. It also gives capable officials from other departments a chance to gain experience in a different office and location, which can help their own career growth. For the Department of Telecommunications, filling 31 posts through deputation allows the CCA Mumbai office to bring in experienced Stenographers, Accountants and Clerks from other Central or State Government offices without running a completely new recruitment exercise.

Documents Usually Needed for a Deputation Application

While the exact list is given in the application proforma on the official website, deputation applications of this kind typically need the candidate’s service record, a vigilance clearance certificate, an integrity certificate, details of any penalty or punishment in the last 10 years, and a certificate from the current employer confirming there is no objection to releasing the employee on deputation. Candidates should collect these documents from their own office in advance, since delays in getting these certificates are one of the most common reasons deputation applications reach the receiving office late.

About the Cadres on Offer

The 5 cadres in this recruitment cover a mix of office support and accounts-related roles. Stenographer Grade-I and Grade-II handle dictation, typing and secretarial support at different seniority levels. Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant handle accounts, billing and financial record work, which fits naturally with the CCA office’s core function of managing telecom-related accounts. Lower Division Clerk, the cadre with the most vacancies at 15 posts, covers general clerical and file-handling work across the office. Together, these roles support the day-to-day accounts and administrative functioning of the CCA Maharashtra & Goa Circle office.

About the Department of Telecommunications

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, is responsible for policy, licensing and regulation of telecom services in the country. The Controller of Communication Accounts offices, set up circle-wise across states, handle the accounts side of this work, including collection of licence fees and spectrum charges from telecom operators. The Maharashtra & Goa Circle office in Mumbai is one such office, and this deputation drive is meant to strengthen its accounts and clerical staff strength across its Mumbai headquarters and Aurangabad and Nagpur regional offices.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many posts are being filled through this recruitment?

31 posts, across 5 cadres – Stenographer Grade-I, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, Stenographer Grade-II, and Lower Division Clerk.

2. Who is eligible to apply?

Only officials already working in Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Autonomous Bodies or Public Sector Undertakings, applying on deputation basis.

3. Can a fresh candidate apply for these posts?

No, this recruitment is only for filling posts on deputation from existing Government/PSU employees, not for fresh or first-time job seekers.

4. What is the last date to apply?

30 September 2026.

5. How should the application be submitted?

Only through Proper Channel, meaning the application must be forwarded by the candidate’s current employer, not sent directly.

6. What is the deputation period?

Three years.

7. Which cadre has the most vacancies?

Lower Division Clerk, with 15 posts, followed by Junior Accountant with 11 posts.

8. Where is the place of posting?

Primarily Mumbai, with possible posting to Aurangabad or Nagpur Regional Office, if required.

9. What is the age limit?

Up to 56 years.

10. Where can eligible officials get more details and the application form?

On the official website, www.cgca.gov.in/ccamh.

11. What happens to an official after the 3-year deputation period ends?

The official normally goes back to their parent department once the deputation term is over, unless the deputation is extended with the required approvals.

12. Can an application be sent directly by the candidate instead of through the employer?

No, applications must be received through Proper Channel, meaning they must be forwarded by the candidate’s current employer, not sent directly by the individual.

13. Who signs off on the officials’ eligibility for deputation?

The candidate’s current employer records the required certificate as part of the application, confirming details such as service record and vigilance clearance, before forwarding it through proper channel.

14. Is the pay on deputation the same as the candidate’s current pay?

Deputation pay is generally protected or matched as per applicable Central Government deputation rules, so employees do not usually lose out financially, though the exact figure depends on their current pay level and cadre.

15. Who should applicants contact for more information?

The Deputy Controller of Communication Accounts at the contact numbers and email address given in the official notification, or through their own department’s establishment section.