📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Ministry of Finance
- Advt No: A-12/4/2024-GSTAT-DOR-DOR-Part (3)
- Total Posts: 237
- Post Names: Court Officer, Stenographer Grade I, Private Secretary, UDC, etc.
- Employment Nature: Deputation (Temporary / Contract Basis)
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Window: 15 Nov 2026 to 15 Dec 2026
- Application Fee: Not Stated
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has released a Vacancy Circular for the appointment of 237 officers on a deputation basis. This is a contract-based role for serving Central, State Government, UT, and Tribunal officials. Candidates can apply through the official portal gstn.org.in/gstat-application between November 15 and December 15, 2026. Download GSTAT Vacancy Circular 2026 Official Notification PDF.
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Sl. No. | Post Designation | Pay Level | Pay Scale (INR) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial Advisor | Level-13 | Rs. 123,100 - 215,900 | 1 |
| 2 | Joint Registrar | Level-12 | Rs. 78,800 - 209,200 | 3 |
| 3 | Deputy Registrar | Level-11 | Rs. 67,700 - 208,700 | 6 |
| 4 | Principal Private Secretary | Level-11 | Rs. 67,700 - 208,700 | 10 |
| 5 | Assistant Registrar | Level-10 | Rs. 56,100 - 177,500 | 1 |
| 6 | Senior Private Secretary | Level-8 | Rs. 47,600 - 151,100 | 18 |
| 7 | Senior Accounts Officer | Level-10 | Rs. 56,100 - 177,500 | 9 |
| 8 | Court Officer | Level-8 | Rs. 47,600 - 151,100 | 56 |
| 9 | Private Secretary | Level-7 | Rs. 44,900 - 142,400 | 23 |
| 10 | Accountant | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 - 112,400 | 15 |
| 11 | Stenographer Grade I | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 - 112,400 | 59 |
| 12 | Assistant | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 - 112,400 | 17 |
| 13 | Upper Division Clerk | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 - 81,100 | 19 |
| Total | 237 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Financial Advisor: Bachelor's degree in accounts or commerce, 3 years experience in audit/financial matters.
- Joint Registrar: Bachelor's degree, 6 years experience in administration/establishment/Court matters. (Law degree desirable)
- Deputy Registrar: Bachelor's degree, 5 years experience in administration/establishment/Court matters.
- Principal Private Secretary: Bachelor's degree in any stream, 2 years experience in secretarial practices.
- Assistant Registrar: Bachelor's degree, 3 years experience in administration/establishment/Court matters.
- Senior Accounts Officer: Bachelor's degree, 3 years experience in cash/account/Budget work.
- Court Officer: Bachelor's degree, 2 years experience in administration/establishment/Court matters.
- Accountant: Bachelor's degree, 2 years experience in cash/account/Budget work.
- Assistant: Bachelor's degree, 2 years experience in establishment/administration/accounts matters.
- Stenographer/UDC/Sr. PPS/PPS: Requires specific service tenure in Stenographer cadre or Lower Division Clerk (LD C) cadre as per Annexure 1.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Positions will be filled based on a merit cum first-cum-first-receipt basis.
- Applications received and found complete will be considered periodically.
- The Department of Revenue reserves the right to post suitable applicants to any bench among the three preferences provided, subject to vacancy.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Recent Passport-size Photograph.
- 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).
- Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity Certificate (For officers already on deputation).
- Chronological employment details (Office, Post, Dates, Scale of pay).
- Signed Declaration certifying the accuracy of information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for GSTAT Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is December 15, 2026.
What is the salary for GSTAT Court Officer and Stenographer?
Court Officer (Level-8) salary is Rs. 47,600 - 151,100. Stenographer Grade I (Level-6) salary is Rs. 35,400 - 112,400.
Is there an application fee for GSTAT Recruitment?
The official notification does not specify any application fee.
Is GSTAT recruitment permanent?
No, this recruitment is for posts to be filled on a deputation basis (contractual).
Where can I apply for GSTAT vacancies?
Applications can be submitted online at gstn.org.in/gstat-application.