The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has 9 Member posts, with 5 Technical and 4 Judicial vacancies. These are senior posts, so this is not an entry-level job.
You have to send your form by post or hand it in, and it must reach the office by 16 December 2026. You can see other openings on our Latest Jobs page.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tribunal | CESTAT |
| Post | Member (Technical), Member (Judicial) |
| Total Posts | 9 |
| Pay | Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed) plus allowances |
| Job Period | 5 years, or up to age 67 |
| Written Exam | Not mentioned |
| Fee | Not mentioned |
| How to Apply | Offline |
| Last Date | 16 December 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Form Must Reach By | 16 December 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Category Wise Vacancies
The posts are not divided by UR, OBC, SC, ST or EWS.
| Post | Posts |
|---|---|
| Member (Technical) | 5 |
| Member (Judicial) | 4 |
| Total | 9 |
You can be posted in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Chandigarh or any Bench of the Tribunal.
Who Can Apply
| Post | You Can Apply If |
|---|---|
| Member (Technical) | You are or were in the IRS (Customs and Indirect Taxes Group A), have held the Principal Commissioner post or an equal or higher post, and have 3 years of judicial, quasi-judicial or adjudicating work |
| Member (Judicial): Judge | You are or were a District Judge and Additional District Judge for 10 years in total |
| Member (Judicial): Advocate | You have been an advocate for 10 years with substantial indirect tax cases before CESTAT, a High Court or the Supreme Court |
| Member (Judicial): ILS | You are or were in the Indian Legal Service, Grade I or above |
Selection Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply | Send your form with all annexures |
| 2. Assessment | The Search-Cum-Selection Committee checks your record |
| 3. Interaction | You meet the committee in person |
| 4. Appointment | Final approval comes from the ACC |
You do not get TA or DA for attending. After the committee meets, you cannot withdraw, and you cannot refuse the post if selected.
Exam Pattern
No written exam is mentioned. The committee uses the weightage given in the regulation. Please check the official circular for those details.
Salary and Job Conditions
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay | Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed), plus allowances of a Group A officer on the same pay |
| If You Get a Pension | Pay is reduced by your gross pension |
| Pension, PF, Gratuity | No additional benefit for Tribunal service |
| If You Are in Service | You must resign or take voluntary retirement before joining |
| Joining Time | Within 30 days of the appointment order |
How to Apply Offline
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the form from dor.gov.in or cestat.gov.in |
| 2 | Fill Annexure-I and add your signed photo |
| 3 | Attach your documents |
| 4 | Send it to: Shri Tarandeep Singh, Under Secretary (Ad.1C), Department of Revenue, Room No. 14108, 4th Floor, ‘C’ Wing, Kartavya Bhawan-1, New Delhi-110001 |
Late forms and forms without the needed annexure are not accepted. Please send your form early, because it must reach the office by the last date.
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Who Needs It |
|---|---|
| Annexure-I with signed photo | All candidates |
| Annexure-II employer certificate | Serving officers |
| CR/APAR copies, at least last 5 years | Serving officers |
| Cadre, integrity and vigilance clearance | Serving officers |
| Statement of penalties, last 10 years | Serving officers |
| 2 adjudicating orders | Judges, ILS and IRS officers |
| Experience proof | Non-government candidates |
| Latest ITR copy | Advocates |
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official Vacancy Circular PDF | Click Here |
| Department of Revenue Website | Click Here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can freshers apply for CESTAT Recruitment 2026?
No. These posts need long experience as a judge, advocate or senior officer.
Can an advocate apply for CESTAT Member (Judicial)?
Yes, with 10 years as an advocate and substantial indirect tax litigation experience before CESTAT, a High Court or the Supreme Court.
How much is the CESTAT Member salary?
It is Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed) plus allowances. If you get a pension, the pay is reduced by that amount.
Is there a CESTAT written exam?
No written exam is mentioned. A committee assesses you and holds a personal interaction.
I applied in April 2026. Do I need to apply again?
Yes. If you applied under the circular dated 15 April 2026, you must apply afresh.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned.
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