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Vacancy Details
- Member (Technical): 5 vacancies
Qualification: Is, or has been, a member of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes Group ‘A’), has held the post of Principal Commissioner of Customs or Central Excise or an equivalent or higher post, and has performed judicial, quasi-judicial or adjudicating functions for three years. - Member (Judicial): 4 vacancies
Qualification: Is, or has been, a District Judge and Additional District Judge for a combined period of ten years; or; Has been an advocate for ten years with substantial experience in litigation under indirect tax laws before CESTAT or High Court or the Supreme Court; or; Is, or has been, a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 67 years
Application Fees
- All Categories: ₹0
Selection Process
- Search-Cum-Selection Committee assessment: Candidates are comprehensively assessed by the Search-Cum-Selection Committee using the weightage specified in the regulation.
- Personal interaction: The process includes personal interaction with the candidates as part of the assessment.
- Integrity and suitability check: The committee considers candidates’ integrity, suitability and the requirement of the Tribunal when assessing them.
- Final recommendation: Based on the committee’s comprehensive assessment, suitable candidates are recommended for appointment.
How to Apply
- Download the advertisement and prescribed application form from dor.gov.in or cestat.gov.in.
- Fill the biodata in the prescribed proforma at Annexure-I with a photograph signed by the candidate.
- If serving, attach Annexure-II certificate, attested CR/APAR photocopies of at least last five years, cadre clearance, Annexure-III vigilance clearance and a penalty statement.
- Send the completed application and enclosures to Shri Tarandeep Singh, Under Secretary (Ad.1C), Department of Revenue, Kartavya Bhawan-1, Room No. 14108, 4th Floor, ‘C’ Wing, New Delhi-110001.
- Ensure the application reaches the office latest by 16.12.2026.
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Important Dates
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- Last Date for Receipt of Application:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility criteria for Member (Judicial)?
Member (Judicial) must be or have been a District Judge and Additional District Judge for a combined period of ten years; or have been an advocate for ten years with substantial indirect tax litigation experience before CESTAT, High Court or Supreme Court; or be or have been a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above.
What are the eligibility criteria for Member (Technical)?
Member (Technical) must be or have been a member of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes Group ‘A’), have held the post of Principal Commissioner of Customs or Central Excise or an equivalent or higher post, and have performed judicial, quasi-judicial or adjudicating functions for three years.
How do I apply for these CESTAT posts?
Applications must be submitted offline by post or in person. Download the advertisement and prescribed application form from dor.gov.in or cestat.gov.in, complete Annexure-I and other required documents, and send them to the specified address in New Delhi so they reach by 16.12.2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for receipt of applications is 16 December 2026; applications received after that date will not be entertained.
What is the salary and pay scale for these posts?
The pay is fixed at Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed) plus allowances admissible to a Group ‘A’ Government of India officer drawing the same pay.
