GSTAT Recruitment 2026: 237 Posts on Deputation, Apply by 15 December
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has invited applications for 237 posts on deputation. The recruitment is being conducted under the Department of Revenue’s Vacancy Circular No. A-12/4/2024-GSTAT-DOR-DOR-Part (3), dated 6 November 2026. The vacancies span 13 grades, including Stenographer Grade-I, Court Officer, Private Secretary and Upper Division Clerk. The online application link will be active from 15 November 2026 at gstn.org.in/gstat-application, and applications must be submitted before 15 December 2026. Please note — this is a deputation recruitment for serving government officers and officials only; freshers cannot apply.
Key Details
| Organisation | Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
| Recruitment type | Deputation — serving officers and officials only |
| Total vacancies | 237 (tentative — subject to variation dependent on workload) |
| Circular No. | A-12/4/2024-GSTAT-DOR-DOR-Part (3) |
| Circular date | 6 November 2026 |
| Grades | 13 |
| Pay | Level-4 (Rs 25,500–81,100) to Level-13 (Rs 1,23,100–2,15,900) |
| Application mode | Online at gstn.org.in/gstat-application |
| Last date to apply | Before 15 December 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Advisor | Level-13 | Rs 1,23,100–2,15,900 | 1 |
| Joint Registrar | Level-12 | Rs 78,800–2,09,200 | 3 |
| Deputy Registrar | Level-11 | Rs 67,700–2,08,700 | 6 |
| Principal Private Secretary | Level-11 | Rs 67,700–2,08,700 | 10 |
| Assistant Registrar | Level-10 | Rs 56,100–1,77,500 | 1 |
| Senior Private Secretary | Level-8 | Rs 47,600–1,51,100 | 18 |
| Senior Accounts Officer | Level-10 | Rs 56,100–1,77,500 | 9 |
| Court Officer | Level-8 | Rs 47,600–1,51,100 | 56 |
| Private Secretary | Level-7 | Rs 44,900–1,42,400 | 23 |
| Accountant | Level-6 | Rs 35,400–1,12,400 | 15 |
| Stenographer Grade-I | Level-6 | Rs 35,400–1,12,400 | 59 |
| Assistant | Level-6 | Rs 35,400–1,12,400 | 17 |
| Upper Division Clerk | Level-4 | Rs 25,500–81,100 | 19 |
| Total | 237 |
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
This is a deputation recruitment — only serving officers and officials of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories and Tribunals (and, for some posts, autonomous bodies, PSUs, courts, universities and research institutions) can apply. Each post requires holding an analogous post on a regular basis, or the prescribed years of regular service in a lower pay level, plus the qualification and experience for that post:
- Financial Advisor: Bachelor’s degree in accounts or commerce, with three years of experience in audit, financial or accounting matters, cash and budgeting; five years of service in Level-12.
- Joint Registrar: Bachelor’s degree, with six years of experience in administration, establishment or Court matters; a Law degree with two years of experience in Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, VAT, State Tax or GST is desirable.
- Deputy Registrar: Bachelor’s degree, with five years of experience; a Law degree with five years of experience in tax departments is desirable.
- Principal Private Secretary: Bachelor’s degree in any stream, with two years of experience in secretarial practices, office management and public dealing.
- Assistant Registrar: Bachelor’s degree, with three years of experience; a Law degree with three years of tax experience is desirable.
- Senior Private Secretary / Private Secretary / Stenographer Grade-I: Stenographer cadre service condition only (no educational qualification is printed).
- Senior Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s degree, with three years of experience in cash, accounts or budget work.
- Court Officer: Bachelor’s degree, with two years of experience in administration, establishment or Court matters; a Law degree with one year of tax experience is desirable.
- Accountant: Bachelor’s degree, with two years of experience in cash, accounts or budget work.
- Assistant: Bachelor’s degree, with two years of experience in establishment, administration or accounts matters.
- Upper Division Clerk: Service condition only — five years of regular service in a Level-3 post, or eight years of regular service in a Level-2 post.
Who is not eligible: Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation to the posts of Deputy Registrar, Principal Private Secretary, Assistant Registrar, Senior Private Secretary, Private Secretary, Stenographer Grade-I, Assistant and Upper Division Clerk.
Age Limit (as on 15 December 2026)
| Posts | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Financial Advisor, Joint Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Principal Private Secretary, Assistant Registrar, Senior Private Secretary, Senior Accounts Officer, Court Officer, Private Secretary, Accountant, Stenographer Grade-I, Assistant (Sl. No. 1–12) | Not exceeding 56 years |
| Upper Division Clerk (Sl. No. 13) | Not exceeding 58 years |
The notification does not mention any age relaxation.
Deputation Period
- Most posts: ordinarily not exceeding three years.
- Deputy Registrar and Principal Private Secretary: ordinarily not exceeding four years.
- Financial Advisor and Upper Division Clerk: ordinarily not exceeding five years.
- Each deputation period includes any deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment, and it may be curtailed or extended depending on performance and organisational requirement.
Important Dates
| Vacancy Circular issued | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application link active from | 15 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | Within 30 days from 15 November 2026, i.e. before 15 December 2026 |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 15 December 2026 |
| Cadre Controlling Authority to forward applications | Within 15 days of receiving the application |
Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee.
Selection Process
Positions will be filled on a merit-cum-first-come-first-served basis. Applications that are complete in all respects will be considered periodically for the remaining available vacancies. The Department of Revenue reserves the right to post suitable applicants to any of the three benches they have preferred, subject to the availability of a vacancy in the post applied for.
How to Apply
- Open the online application portal at gstn.org.in/gstat-application (the link will be active from 15 November 2026). The vacancy circular, proforma and application link are also hosted at dor.gov.in/gstat-recruitment.
- Fill in the application in the proforma given in Annexure 2 and Annexure 3, with the requisite attachments.
- Choose three bench preferences in the “Location applying for” field.
- Submit the application through the online portal within 30 days from 15 November 2026, i.e. before 15 December 2026.
- Send a copy of your application to your Cadre Controlling Authority.
- The Cadre Controlling Authority forwards the application in the Annexure 3 proforma, with photocopies of APARs/ACRs of the last five years attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India, to the Under Secretary, Ad.1C Branch, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Kartavya Bhawan-1, New Delhi-110001. This must be done within 15 days of receiving the application.
- Officers already on deputation must have their application forwarded by the parent cadre or department, along with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and an integrity certificate.
Important: Candidates once selected will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently on any ground. An incomplete application will not be considered and will be rejected without any intimation.
Important Links
| Online application portal (active from 15 November 2026) | gstn.org.in/gstat-application |
| Department of Revenue — GSTAT Recruitment page (Vacancy Circular PDF) | dor.gov.in/gstat-recruitment |
| CBIC official website | cbic.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are there in GSTAT Recruitment 2026?
There are 237 posts across 13 grades, the largest being Stenographer Grade-I (59) and Court Officer (56). All counts are tentative and subject to variation dependent on workload.
2. Who can apply for GSTAT Recruitment 2026?
Only serving officers and officials of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories or Tribunals can apply, along with other bodies listed for some posts. Freshers cannot apply — this is a deputation recruitment.
3. When do GSTAT 2026 applications open?
The online application link at gstn.org.in/gstat-application will be active from 15 November 2026.
4. What is the last date to apply for GSTAT Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted within 30 days from 15 November 2026, i.e. before 15 December 2026. The cut-off date for eligibility is 15 December 2026.
5. What is the age limit for GSTAT deputation posts?
The maximum age is 56 years for posts at Sl. No. 1 to 12 and 58 years for Upper Division Clerk, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
6. What is the salary for GSTAT posts?
Pay ranges from Level-4 (Rs 25,500–81,100) for Upper Division Clerk to Level-13 (Rs 1,23,100–2,15,900) for Financial Advisor. Court Officer and Senior Private Secretary are at Level-8 (Rs 47,600–1,51,100).
7. How will candidates be selected for GSTAT 2026?
Positions will be filled on a merit-cum-first-come-first-served basis; there is no examination. Complete applications are considered periodically for the remaining available vacancies.
8. How long is the deputation period in GSTAT?
The deputation period is ordinarily not more than three years for most posts, four years for Deputy Registrar and Principal Private Secretary, and five years for Financial Advisor and Upper Division Clerk.
Read the official vacancy circular before applying.
Next Action: Apply online at gstn.org.in/gstat-application (link active from 15 November 2026)
Last updated: 10 November 2026
Sources: Department of Revenue, GSTAT Recruitment page (dor.gov.in/gstat-recruitment — vacancy circular dated 06/11/2026 listed); FreeJobAlert, FreshersLive, PlacementStore (all quoting the official vacancy circular A-12/4/2024-GSTAT-DOR-DOR-Part (3) dated 06.11.2026).
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