TRAI Assistant Recruitment 2026 on Deputation: Regional Office Bhopal, Pay Level-6

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) wants to fill the post of Assistant at its Regional Office, Bhopal, on deputation on foreign service terms (No. 1-12/2026-HR, dated 25 September 2026). The post is at Pay Level-6 (Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400) and the deputation runs initially for three years. Eligible government employees apply online at vacancies.trai.gov.in. The hard copy, forwarded through the employer, must reach TRAI by 3 November 2026.

TRAI Assistant Deputation Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

The circular refers to “the post” of Assistant in the singular and does not state a separate vacancy count.

Who Can Apply

Officers of the Central Government, State Governments, UT Administrations, autonomous bodies, statutory organisations, PSUs, recognised universities or recognised research institutions who meet the conditions below.

Educational Qualification / Eligibility

• (A)(i) Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or
• (A)(ii) Five years of regular service as Upper Division Clerk at Level-4 (Rs 25,500 – 81,100); or
• (A)(iii) Ten years of regular service as Lower Division Clerk at Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – 63,200); and
• (B) Proficiency in computers, including office applications.

Age Limit

The maximum age for appointment on deputation must not exceed 56 years on the last date of submission of applications.

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Application Fee

The circular does not mention any application fee.

Salary

Pay on deputation follows DoP&T OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17 June 2010, as amended.

Selection Process

• Scrutiny of applications forwarded by parent departments, along with APARs and clearances.
• Selection on deputation as decided by TRAI.
• If a selected officer returns to the parent organisation before completing the tenure, they are barred from TRAI vacancies for 3 years.

Documents Required

• Hard copy of the online application form (downloaded from vacancies.trai.gov.in), attested
• Attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years
• Vigilance/disciplinary clearance
• Cadre clearance

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Apply online at https://vacancies.trai.gov.in.
2. Download the filled online application form.
3. Submit it to your department, which forwards it with APARs (last 5 years), vigilance clearance and cadre clearance.
4. The envelope, marked with the post name, must reach the Senior Research Officer (HR), TRAI, World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Tower-F, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110029, on or before 3 November 2026.

Why You Should Apply

Deputation to a statutory regulator like TRAI gives government clerical staff varied experience in telecom regulation, at Level-6 pay, while keeping their lien in the parent department.

Preparation Tips

• Get your APARs, vigilance and cadre clearances ready early – departments often take time to forward them.
• Make sure you meet the exact service condition (5 years as UDC or 10 years as LDC).
• Show proof of computer proficiency if you have it.

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FAQs – TRAI Assistant Deputation 2026

Q1. Which post has TRAI advertised?

Assistant at the TRAI Regional Office, Bhopal, on deputation.

Q2. What is the pay?

Level-6, Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400, plus DA, HRA and other allowances.

Q3. Can freshers apply?

No. Only serving government, PSU, autonomous body or university employees are eligible.

Q4. What service is required?

An analogous regular post, or 5 years as UDC (Level-4), or 10 years as LDC (Level-2), plus computer proficiency.

Q5. What is the maximum age?

56 years on the last date of application.

Q6. What is the last date?

The forwarded hard copy must reach TRAI by 3 November 2026.