If you found this recruitment while searching for Stenographer, LDC or MTS vacancies, the first thing to understand is that this Andaman & Nicobar Command notice is an absorption vacancy, not a general open-market recruitment. The posts are being filled from persons already working in similar, equivalent or higher grades in the civil posts of the Defence Services and related establishments specified in the notice. That point matters because it decides who can actually apply.
The advertisement covers 10 Group C non-gazetted posts at Headquarters, Andaman & Nicobar Command, Sri Vijaya Puram: 4 Stenographer Grade-II posts, 1 Lower Division Clerk post and 5 Multi-Tasking Staff (Office & Training) posts. The selection process is document-based merit assessment by the Selection Committee, and the notice specifically says that no interview will be held.
This page focuses on the practical details you need before applying: who is eligible, what educational qualifications and skill tests are required for each post, the age limit, how the closing date is counted, what documents must be forwarded through proper channel, and the exact postal address for submission. Since incomplete or wrongly routed applications can be rejected, these details matter more here than general vacancy summaries.
What this recruitment is and why the absorption condition matters
This recruitment is for Group C posts at Headquarters, Andaman & Nicobar Command, Sri Vijaya Puram, and it is being conducted by absorption. That means the notice is not meant for unrestricted fresh applications from the general public in the usual sense.
The official advertisement states that applications are invited through proper channel from persons working in similar, equivalent or higher grades in the civil posts of the Defence Services, subject to the post-wise eligibility conditions. So the first step for any applicant is to check whether their current service position matches this requirement.
The notice also states that only offline applications will be accepted and that no interview will be held for this recruitment.
Post-wise vacancy details and pay levels
The notification includes 10 vacancies in total across three posts.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 4 | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 - 81,100 |
| Lower Division Clerk | 1 | Level-2 | Rs. 19,900 - 63,200 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Office & Training) | 5 | Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 - 56,900 |
| Total | 10 | - | - |
All posts are under Headquarters, Andaman & Nicobar Command, Sri Vijaya Puram. The advertisement also notes that the vacancies are provisional and may be increased, reduced or even made nil without assigning reasons.
Who is actually eligible to apply
The recruitment is not framed as a regular direct open-entry recruitment. The eligibility column in the notice is tied to current service status in Defence-related civil posts.
- For Stenographer Grade-II, the eligible pool is persons working in similar, equivalent or higher grades in the civil posts of the Defence Services, including Armed Forces Headquarters Secretarial Service.
- For Lower Division Clerk, the eligible pool is persons working in similar, equivalent or higher grades in the civil posts of the Defence Services, including Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Services.
- For Multi-Tasking Staff (Office & Training), the eligible pool is persons working in similar, equivalent or higher grades in the civil posts of the Defence Services, including Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army, Navy & Air), Integrated Defence Headquarters and Inter Service Organisations under the Ministry of Defence.
The application must also be forwarded through proper channel, which is another indication that the candidate is expected to be serving in an eligible establishment at the time of application.
Post-wise educational qualifications and skill requirements
The basic qualification changes by post, and some posts also carry skill test norms.
| Post | Essential qualification | Skill requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 12th Class or equivalent from a recognized Board or University | Dictation for 10 minutes at 80 words per minute and transcription in 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi on computer |
| Lower Division Clerk | 12th class pass from a recognized Board or University | Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer, with 10 minutes allowed |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Office & Training) | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or Institute | No separate skill test norm is specified in the absorption notice |
Applicants should match both the educational standard and the service-side eligibility condition. Meeting only the school qualification is not enough for this absorption notice.
Age limit and the crucial date rule
The age limit in the notice is straightforward: the applicant must not be more than 56 years old on the closing date for receipt of applications.
The notice does not print a single fixed calendar date inside the advertisement body. Instead, it states that the last date and crucial date for determining eligibility will be counted 30 days after excluding the first date of publication in Employment News.
That means candidates should count the deadline from the actual Employment News publication date connected to this notice, rather than relying only on summaries elsewhere. The closing date also becomes the crucial date for determining eligibility and qualifying service for the post.
How selection will be done
The most important selection point in this advertisement is that no interview will be held. The notice expressly states this at the top of the recruitment document.
It also states that the Curriculum Vitae supported by documents will be assessed by the Selection Committee while selecting candidates for appointment on absorption basis. HQ Andaman & Nicobar Command reserves the right to shortlist applications if needed, and mere submission of the application does not guarantee shortlisting or selection.
Provisionally selected candidates will be considered on merit, subject to verification of documents, medical examination and other applicable Government requirements. Only provisionally selected candidates will be informed after the selection process.
How to apply offline and where to send the application
The application has to be prepared on plain paper of A4 size in the prescribed format. It may be neatly handwritten or typed. A recent passport-size colour photograph, duly self-attested, must be affixed.
The envelope should be clearly superscribed for the post and should mention that the application is for Stenographer Grade-II, Lower Division Clerk or Multi-Tasking Staff (Office & Training) by absorption.
The application has to be sent through proper channel by Registered Post or Speed Post to the following address:
The Officer-in-Charge, Civilian Recruitment Cell, Naval Ship Repair Yard, PO-Haddo, Sri Vijaya Puram - 744102, South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Applications sent in other forms of mailing are not accepted under the notice.
Documents that must go with the application
The notice lists a specific set of supporting documents, and these are important because this is a through-proper-channel absorption process.
- CR dossier in original or photocopies of APARs for the last five years, duly attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India or above
- Disciplinary or vigilance clearance certificate
- Integrity certificate
- Statement of major or minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last ten years
- Cadre clearance certificate
- Self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets in support of educational, technical and other qualifications
- Passport-size photograph duly attested on the reverse side by the current employer
The notice also contains an employer or cadre controlling authority certification format. In practice, this means candidates should coordinate with their office before the deadline instead of waiting for the final week.
Common reasons an application can be rejected
The notice is quite clear that incomplete applications can be summarily rejected. This is especially relevant in service-related recruitment where forwarding documents and certificates takes time.
- Application not forwarded through proper channel
- Missing supporting certificates or service records
- Late receipt after the closing date
- Application not in the prescribed format
- Insufficient details in the bio-data or CV
- False, incorrect, incomplete or dubious documents
- Canvassing or bringing outside influence
HQ ANC also reserves the right to shortlist applications and to cancel part or whole of the recruitment process at any stage. So the safest approach is to submit a complete, properly certified application well before the closing date.
Practical points before you apply
Before sending the application, make sure you are reading this notice correctly. The biggest mistake candidates can make here is treating it like a normal fresh-entry vacancy. The wording of the advertisement shows that this is meant for eligible serving personnel in the specified civil posts of Defence establishments.
Next, check the post carefully. Stenographer Grade-II and Lower Division Clerk both require 12th pass qualification, but the skill norms are different. MTS requires matriculation and has a different service-side eligibility wording. If you are applying for LDC or Stenographer, your skill requirement should also be clearly supportable.
Finally, start document movement through your office early. Since the application has to go through proper channel and includes APAR, vigilance, integrity and cadre clearance related papers, the administrative lead time may be longer than in standard offline recruitment notices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. This notice is for absorption through proper channel and is meant for eligible persons already working in similar, equivalent or higher civil posts in Defence Services and related establishments mentioned in the advertisement.
There are 10 vacancies in total: 4 Stenographer Grade-II, 1 Lower Division Clerk and 5 Multi-Tasking Staff (Office & Training) posts.
The age limit is not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
The official notice ties the closing date to Employment News publication. It is 30 days after excluding the first date of publication in Employment News.
No. The notice clearly states that no interview will be held for this recruitment.
The application must be sent offline through proper channel by Registered Post or Speed Post to the Civilian Recruitment Cell, Naval Ship Repair Yard, PO-Haddo, Sri Vijaya Puram - 744102.
The minimum educational qualification is Matriculation for Multi-Tasking Staff. Stenographer Grade-II and Lower Division Clerk require 12th pass, with post-specific skill norms.