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Vacancy Details
- Presiding Officer: 20 vacancies
Qualification: District Judge or Member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 70 years
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications: A Search-Cum-Selection Committee will scrutinise applications for suitability, giving weight to qualification and experience.
- Shortlisting: The Committee will shortlist candidates for personal interaction based on the scrutiny.
- Personal interaction: Shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interaction.
- Final selection: The Committee will make the final selection based on overall evaluation of qualification, experience and performance in personal interaction.
How to Apply
- Obtain the prescribed application form (Annexure-I, II, III) from the official link provided.
- Fill the original application in the prescribed format.
- Attach attested copies of CR/APAR dossiers for the last five years and other required enclosures (Annexures as applicable).
- If applicable, forward the application through proper channel with required certificates/clearances.
- Send the duly filled original application to the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, 3rd Floor Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 so it reaches by 5:00 PM on 09-11-2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Date of Notification:
- Corrigendum Date:
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications:
- Cut-off Date for Unforeseen Vacancies:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for the Presiding Officer posts?
A person must be or have been a District Judge, or be or have been a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above. Persons who have held the post of Chairperson or Member of any Tribunal are also eligible for re-appointment.
How do I apply for this recruitment?
Apply offline by filling the prescribed application form (Annexure-I, II, III), attach required enclosures including attested CR/APAR dossiers for the last five years, and send the original application to the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, New Delhi. Applications should be sent through proper channel where applicable.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The completed application must reach the Under Secretary (DRT) by 5:00 PM on 09-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
A Search-Cum-Selection Committee will scrutinise applications, shortlist candidates for personal interaction, and make final selection based on overall evaluation of qualification, experience and performance in the personal interaction.
What is the pay or pay scale for the Presiding Officer posts?
Pay is as per the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021 as amended from time to time.
