Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi, has announced recruitment for 20 Judicial Member and Technical Member (Centre) positions. Online applications are invited from 15 November 2026 until 30 December 2026.
Overview
This is a full-time recruitment drive by GSTAT to fill vacancies across multiple benches in India. The positions are based in cities including Srinagar, Shimla, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Cuttack, Ranchi, Raipur, Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam, Bangalore, Madurai, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Chennai, Bhopal, Patna, Vijayawada, and Bengaluru. Members may be posted at any bench of the Tribunal. The recruitment is advertised under Advertisement No. A-50050/99/2018-CESTAT-DOR-DOR.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Vacancy Circular | 11 November 2026 |
| Online Portal Active From | 15 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 30 December 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee information is mentioned in the official notification. Refer to the complete notification for clarity.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Member | 15 | Judge of a High Court, or District Judge/Additional District Judge (combined ten years), or Advocate with ten years indirect tax litigation experience |
| Technical Member (Centre) | 5 | IRS (Customs and Indirect Taxes) Group A member, or All-India Service with 3+ years in GST administration and 25+ years Group A service |
| Total | 20 |
Eligibility
Judicial Member: A candidate must have been a Judge of a High Court, or for a combined period of ten years served as a District Judge or Additional District Judge, or been an advocate for ten years with substantial experience in indirect tax litigation before the Appellate Tribunal, Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, State Value Added Tax Tribunal, High Court, or Supreme Court.
Technical Member (Centre): A candidate must be or have been a member of the Indian Revenue (Customs and Indirect Taxes) Service, Group A, or belong to an All-India Service with at least three years of experience in the administration of GST or an existing indirect tax law in the Central Government. Additionally, the candidate must have completed at least 25 years of service in Group A.
Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 67 years (tenure period). Minimum age of 50 years does not apply for eligibility purposes. Age is calculated as on the last date of submission of the application.
Salary
The basic salary for both positions is ₹2,25,000 (fixed). Additionally, candidates are entitled to house rent reimbursement up to ₹1,25,000 per month and other allowances as applicable to Pay Level 17 officers.
How to Apply
- Visit the official GSTAT online application portal using the link provided in Important Links section.
- Register with your personal and professional details.
- Fill in all required fields accurately as per the notification requirements.
- Upload all necessary supporting documents in the specified format.
- Review your application for accuracy before final submission.
- Submit your application before the deadline of 30 December 2026.
- Keep the confirmation receipt for future correspondence and reference.
Important Links
Access the official notification and application portal using the links below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the last date to apply for GSTAT Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date for submission of applications is 30 December 2026. The online portal remains active from 15 November 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are available?
A: A total of 20 posts are available—15 for Judicial Member and 5 for Technical Member (Centre).
Q: What is the salary structure?
A: Basic salary is ₹2,25,000 (fixed), with house rent reimbursement up to ₹1,25,000 per month and additional allowances as per Pay Level 17 norms.
Q: What is the age requirement?
A: Maximum age is 67 years with no minimum age limit for eligibility. Age is determined as on the last date of application submission.
Q: What are the qualifications for Judicial Member?
A: You must be a High Court Judge, or have served as District Judge/Additional District Judge for ten years combined, or have ten years of experience as an advocate with substantial indirect tax litigation expertise.
Q: What qualifications are needed for Technical Member (Centre)?
A: You must be or have been in the IRS (Customs and Indirect Taxes) Group A, or have 25+ years of Group A service with 3+ years in GST/indirect tax administration.
Candidates must verify all details on the official GSTAT website before applying.