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GSTAT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Judicial Member, Technical Member Posts
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Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has released the GSTAT Recruitment 2026 notification for 20 posts. The last date to apply is 30 December 2026. Apply only through the official website (dor.gov.in).
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026, 8:35 pm
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| Name of post | GSTAT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Judicial Member, Technical Member Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) |
| Advertisement no. | A-50050/99/2018-CESTAT-DOR-DOR |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 20 posts |
| Last date to apply | 30 December 2026 |
| Pay / salary | It depends on the post: Basic Salary: ₹ 2,25,000 (fixed) for Judicial Member, Basic Salary: ₹ 2,25,000 (fixed) for Technical Member (Centre). |
| Posted on | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 11 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Date of Vacancy Circular11 November 2026
- Online portal active from15 November 2026
- Last date to apply30 December 2026
Age Limit
- The age limit is maximum age limit of 67 years (tenure); minimum age of fifty years shall not apply for eligibility (as on last date of submission of the application).
Total Post
20 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale
- It depends on the post: Basic Salary: ₹ 2,25,000 (fixed) for Judicial Member, Basic Salary: ₹ 2,25,000 (fixed) for Technical Member (Centre).
Key Points
- Last date: 30 December 2026
- Vacancies: 20, in 2 roles
- How to apply: Online
- Pay: Basic Salary Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed), house rent reimbursement up to Rs. 1,25,000 per month, allowances as for Pay Level 17 officers
- Age limit: Maximum age limit of 67 years (tenure); minimum age of fifty years shall not apply for eligibility (as on last date of submission of the application)
- Places: Judicial Member: Srinagar, Shimla, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Cuttack, Ranchi, Raipur, Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam, Bangalore, Madurai, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Chennai, Technical Member (Centre): Bhopal, Patna, Vishakhapatnam / Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Kolkata, A Member may be posted at any of the benches of the Tribunal
GSTAT Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi, Delhi |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Judicial Member, Technical Member (Centre) |
| No of Posts | 20 |
| Advt No | A-50050/99/2018-CESTAT-DOR-DOR |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Pay | Basic Salary Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed), house rent reimbursement up to Rs. 1,25,000 per month, allowances as for Pay Level 17 officers |
| Place of Posting | Judicial Member: Srinagar, Shimla, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Cuttack, Ranchi, Raipur, Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam, Bangalore, Madurai, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Chennai, Technical Member (Centre): Bhopal, Patna, Vishakhapatnam / Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Kolkata, A Member may be posted at any of the benches of the Tribunal |
| Qualification | Judicial Member: Judge of a High Court, or District Judge/Additional District Judge for a combined ten years, or advocate for ten years with substantial indirect tax litigation experience. Technical Member (Centre): member of IRS (Customs and Indirect Taxes) Group A, or All-India Service with at least three years in administration of an existing law or GST in the Central Government, with at least twenty-five years of Group A service. |
| Age Limit | Maximum age limit of 67 years (tenure); minimum age of fifty years shall not apply for eligibility (as on last date of submission of the application) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 15 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 30 December 2026 |
GSTAT Notification PDF 2026
- Advt No. A-50050/99/2018-CESTAT-DOR-DOR gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
- Download GSTAT notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial Member | 15 | Maximum age limit of 67 years (tenure); minimum age of fifty years shall not apply for eligibility | Basic Salary: ₹ 2,25,000 (fixed) | Ten years as District Judge/Additional District Judge (combined) or ten years as advocate, as applicable |
| Technical Member (Centre) | 5 | Maximum age limit of 67 years (tenure); minimum age of fifty years shall not apply for eligibility | Basic Salary: ₹ 2,25,000 (fixed) | At least twenty-five years of service in Group A |
| Total | 20 |
Who Can Apply for GSTAT Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Member | Has been a Judge of the High Court; Or has, for a combined period of ten years, been a District Judge or an Additional District Judge; Or has been an advocate for ten years with substantial experience in litigation in matters relating to indirect taxes in the Appellate Tribunal, Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, State Value Added Tax Tribunal, High Court or Supreme Court | Ten years as District Judge/Additional District Judge (combined) or ten years as advocate, as applicable |
| Technical Member (Centre) | Is or has been a member of the Indian Revenue (Customs and Indirect Taxes) Service, Group A, or of the All-India Service with at least three years of experience in the administration of an existing law or goods and services tax in the Central Government, and has completed at least twenty-five years of service in Group A. | At least twenty-five years of service in Group A |
Other conditions
- Must be declared medically fit by an authority specified by the Central Government
- Serving Officers or sitting Judges shall either resign or obtain voluntary retirement before joining the Tribunal
- Indicate three preferences for the place of posting in the application
Post-wise Details – Judicial Member (15 posts)
- Qualification required: Has been a Judge of the High Court; Or has, for a combined period of ten years, been a District Judge or an Additional District Judge; Or has been an advocate for ten years with substantial experience in litigation in matters relating to indirect taxes in the Appellate Tribunal, Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, State Value Added Tax Tribunal, High Court or Supreme Court. Experience required: Ten years as District Judge/Additional District Judge (combined) or ten years as advocate, as applicable. Age limit: Maximum age limit of 67 years (tenure); minimum age of fifty years shall not apply for eligibility. Pay: Basic Salary: ₹ 2,25,000 (fixed).
Technical Member (Centre) (5 posts)
- Qualification required: Is or has been a member of the Indian Revenue (Customs and Indirect Taxes) Service, Group A, or of the All-India Service with at least three years of experience in the administration of an existing law or goods and services tax in the Central Government, and has completed at least twenty-five years of service in Group A. Experience required: At least twenty-five years of service in Group A. Age limit: Maximum age limit of 67 years (tenure); minimum age of fifty years shall not apply for eligibility. Pay: Basic Salary: ₹ 2,25,000 (fixed).
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Tenure of five years, subject to maximum age limit of 67 years
- Pension, Provident Fund and gratuity not admissible for service in the Tribunal
- Place of posting subject to change/transfer under CGST Act and GSTAT Rules
- Must join within 30 days from the date of issue of appointment order (declaration)
How Will GSTAT Select Candidates?
- Scrutiny of applications by the Search-Cum-Selection Committee based on qualifications and relevant experience
- Personal interaction of shortlisted candidates, if deemed necessary and proper
- Recommendation by the Committee on overall evaluation; appointment by the Government
- Applications scrutinized for suitability having regard to qualifications and relevant experience
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for personal interaction by the Committee, if deemed necessary and proper
- Committee recommends suitable candidates on the basis of overall evaluation
Documents to Enclose
- Certificate of Employer in Annexure-II (serving officers)
- Copies of 10 Judgments decided by the applicant (High Court Judge / District Judge / Additional District Judge)
- Bar Council Registration Certificate and last 5 years ITR (advocates)
- Copies of 10 Judgments argued by the applicant (advocates)
- Copies of 10 adjudicating orders, if any (Technical Member (Centre))
- Photograph of candidate
Other Points to Note
- No TA/DA admissible for interview/interaction
- Applications after due date or without necessary documents liable to rejection
- Cut-off date for eligibility is the last date of submission of the application
- Violating declaration conditions may lead to debarment for three years
Official Source
- This article is based on the official notification of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Advertisement No. A-50050/99/2018-CESTAT-DOR-DOR, dated 11 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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How to Apply for GSTAT Recruitment 2026 Online
- Apply online at https://gstn.org.in/gstat-online-application/ in the form prescribed in Annexure I with necessary documents.
- Portal active from 15.11.2026; last date for applications is 30.12.2026.
- Applications through any other mode are liable to rejection.
- If a document cannot be uploaded, email it by the last date to [email protected], mentioning the online application number.
- Serving officers must attach the employer/head of department certificate in Annexure-II.
- Portal issues: contact [email protected].
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download dor.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here gstn.org.in |
| Official Website | Click Here dor.gov.in |
| Link Description | Link |
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