MEPZ SEZ Recruitment 2026 - 7 Assistant, JTO, Stenographer and UDC Posts, Apply now

The Office of the Development Commissioner, MEPZ Special Economic Zone (MEPZ SEZ) in Chennai under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced 7 vacancies on a deputation basis. The openings cover Assistant, Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Stenographer Grade II, Stenographer Grade III, and Upper Division Clerk (UDC) posts for serving government officials up to 56 years of age. This is an open advertisement valid for 1 year from its publication in Employment News, with applications processed and interviewed on a rolling monthly basis.

Who Should Apply

This recruitment is exclusively for serving government employees applying on deputation through their parent department:

• Assistant (1 Post, Group B Non-Gazetted): Serving officials holding an analogous post or having 3 years of regular service in Level 4 (PB-1 Rs. 5,200–20,200 + GP Rs. 2,400), with a recognized university degree, word processing skills, and a typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi.
• Junior Translation Officer (1 Post, Group C): Serving officials holding an analogous post, or 5 years of regular service in Level 4, or 13 years of regular service in Level 2. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Hindi or English (with the other as a main degree-level subject), or a Master's degree in any subject with a recognized translation diploma/certificate, or a Bachelor's degree with a translation diploma/certificate and 2 years of translation experience, alongside knowledge of word processing and Hindi software.
• Stenographer Grade II (1 Post, Group B Non-Gazetted): Serving officials holding an analogous post, or 3 years of regular service as a Stenographer in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 4,500–7,000, or 8 years in Rs. 4,000–6,000, with 100 wpm in English shorthand, 40 wpm in English typewriting, and word processing knowledge.
• Stenographer Grade III (1 Post, Group C): Serving officials holding an analogous post or working as an LDC (pre-revised Rs. 3,050–4,590) with 8 years of regular service, possessing 80 wpm in English shorthand, 30 wpm in English typewriting, and word processing knowledge.
• Upper Division Clerk (3 Posts, Group C): Serving officials holding an analogous post or working as an LDC in Level 2 (pre-revised PB-1 Rs. 5,200–20,200 + GP Rs. 1,800) with 8 years of regular service, along with 30 wpm in English typewriting and word processing skills.

Eligibility & Age Limit

All positions are filled strictly by deputation (including on a cost-recovery basis for the JTO and Stenographer posts) for an ordinary period not exceeding 3 years. Freshers without regular government service are not eligible to apply.

• Maximum Age Limit: The candidate's age must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of the application.
• Minimum Age Limit: Not specified in the official circular (governed by existing regular government service requirements) [check].
• Category Relaxation: Standard deputation age cap of 56 years applies across posts; specific category-wise age relaxation figures are not stated in the circular [check].

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay is governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix and standard Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) deputation rules (O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended):

• Assistant: Pay Level 6 (Pre-revised PB-2: Rs. 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,200).
• Junior Translation Officer (JTO): Pay Level 6 (Pre-revised PB-2: Rs. 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,200).
• Stenographer Grade II: Pay Level 6 (Pre-revised PB-2: Rs. 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,200).
• Stenographer Grade III: Pay Level 4 (Pre-revised PB-1: Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400).
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC): Pay Level 4 (Pre-revised PB-1: Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400).

Under standard 7th CPC scales, Level 4 corresponds to a basic pay range of Rs. 25,500–81,100 and Level 6 corresponds to Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 [VERIFY exact rupee band for Level 6 in PDF text], though a deputationist can opt for their parent cadre pay plus deputation duty allowance or the pay of the deputation post per DoPT norms.

Important Dates

Application Fee

The official vacancy circular does not state any application fee for any category.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted strictly offline and must be routed through the applicant's parent department (proper channel):

1. Download the official vacancy circular PDF from the MEPZ SEZ website (https://mepz.gov.in) and print the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-II).
2. Fill out the bio-data form in block letters, detailing the post applied for, date of birth, date of retirement, educational qualifications, present pay scale, complete service history, and SC/ST/OBC category status.
3. Submit the completed application to your Head of Department (HoD) to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and official forwarding.
4. Ensure your department attaches the required vigilance clearances, integrity certificate, penalty statement, and attested APAR copies for the last 5 years.
5. Forward the complete application packet through the proper channel via Registered Post or Speed Post to: The Development Commissioner, MEPZ Special Economic Zone, Administrative Office Building, G.S.T. Road, Tambaram, Chennai – 600 045.

Before submitting your form through your controlling officer, you can check your exact age as on the cut-off date to verify that you are under the 56-year deputation ceiling.

How Are Candidates Selected

Monthly Application Scrutiny: MEPZ SEZ collects offline applications received during each calendar month and checks them against the recruitment rules, regular service length, and clearance requirements. Applications sent directly without departmental forwarding or missing APAR/vigilance enclosures are rejected.

Personal Interview: Candidates whose applications pass scrutiny in a given month are called for an interview in the immediately succeeding month. This monthly cycle continues until all 7 provisional vacancies are filled.

Why This Job Matters

MEPZ Special Economic Zone in Tambaram, Chennai, operates under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry and oversees export-oriented industrial units inside the MEPZ zone as well as private Special Economic Zones across Tamil Nadu. For serving central or state government ministerial staff seeking a fixed-tenure posting in Chennai, this deputation provides a clean route to work in a central commerce administration hub without losing parent-cadre lien. Because applications are evaluated every month rather than held until the end of the 1-year window, early applicants have a strong chance of securing the posts before the circular closes.

The FreshersLike Take

• Best fit: We recommend this opening to serving Level 2 and Level 4 central/state government clerks, stenographers, and translators who want a 3-year deputation posting in Chennai with Level 4 or Level 6 pay benefits.
• Who should think twice: Fresh graduates and private-sector job seekers cannot apply at all, and even eligible government staff must remember that deputation is temporary (up to 3 years) rather than permanent absorption.
• Practical tip: Because MEPZ SEZ scrutinizes applications monthly and interviews candidates the very next month until seats fill up, do not treat the 1-year open window as a reason to delay — initiate your file for departmental NOC and 5-year APAR attestation immediately before the earliest batch of applicants fills the 7 seats.

Documents Required

Your parent department must forward the following documents along with your signed Annexure-II application form:

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of Department (HoD).
• Complete and up-to-date Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last 5 years (in original or attested photocopies by an officer of at least Under Secretary rank or equivalent) [VERIFY exact attesting officer rank in PDF].
• Integrity Certificate.
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
• Statement of major or minor penalties imposed during the last 5 years (or a Nil penalty certificate).
• Self-attested copies of educational degree/diploma and typing/shorthand certificates.

What Happens After Selection

Selected officers are appointed on a deputation basis for an ordinary tenure not exceeding 3 years. Selected candidates will be posted either at the MEPZ SEZ headquarters in Tambaram, Chennai, or at private SEZs under its jurisdiction in Tamil Nadu (with the JTO and Stenographer posts operated on a cost-recovery basis). Exact relieving timelines, medical examination requirements, and joining formalities are governed by DoPT deputation rules [VERIFY specific post-selection joining clauses in the PDF].

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Common Questions

Can fresh graduates apply for MEPZ SEZ Recruitment 2026?

No. All 7 vacancies (Assistant, JTO, Stenographer Grade II & III, and UDC) are strictly on a deputation basis. Only serving government employees holding analogous posts or having the required years of regular service in Level 2 or Level 4 can apply.

What is the exact last date to submit the MEPZ SEZ offline form?

There is no single fixed closing day. The circular (dated 23 September 2026) is an open advertisement valid for 1 year from its publication date in Employment News. However, applications are reviewed every month and interviews are held the following month until all vacancies are filled.

Can a diploma holder apply for these MEPZ SEZ posts?

A standalone diploma holder without a university degree or regular government service cannot apply. However, for the Junior Translation Officer (JTO) post, serving government officials who hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree along with a recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English (and vice-versa) are eligible.

Is there a computer-based exam or typing test during selection?

The notification specifies a two-stage process: scrutiny of applications received during a month, followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates in the next month. Candidates must already possess the required typing/shorthand speeds (30 to 40 wpm typing; 80 to 100 wpm shorthand) and word processing knowledge as part of their eligibility.

Is there any application fee for MEPZ SEZ deputation posts?

No application fee is mentioned in the official vacancy circular.

Can I send an advance copy of my application directly to MEPZ SEZ?

The circular states that applications must be sent to the Development Commissioner, MEPZ SEZ, Tambaram, Chennai through the proper channel accompanied by your department's NOC, 5 years' APARs, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity Certificate. Applications without departmental clearance will not be considered for monthly scrutiny.

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