Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi, Delhi, has invited applications for 20 posts in 2 roles under Advt No. A-50050/99/2018-CESTAT-DOR-DOR. The posts include Judicial Member, Technical Member (Centre). The online application is open from 15 November 2026 to 30 December 2026.
The posts are for 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 required: 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. The pay is 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. Selection is by 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 and recommendation by the Committee on overall evaluation; appointment by the Government. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
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
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- 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 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
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)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Vacancy Circular | 11 November 2026 |
| Online portal active from | 15 November 2026 |
| Last date for submitting applications | 30 December 2026 |
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
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].
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
GSTAT Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download GSTAT notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for GSTAT Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit GSTAT official website |
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.
