CESTAT Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 9 Member (Technical) and Member (Judicial) Posts

The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has released the CESTAT Recruitment 2026 notification for the appointment of 9 Members, including Member (Technical) and Member (Judicial). Eligible and experienced candidates can apply through the offline application process.

According to Advertisement No. A-12026/15/2022-CESTAT-DOR, the recruitment includes 5 vacancies for Member (Technical) and 4 vacancies for Member (Judicial). Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary of ₹2,25,000, along with applicable allowances.

The last date to submit the CESTAT application form is 16 December 2026. Interested candidates should check the eligibility conditions, required experience, selection procedure and application instructions before submitting their applications.

CESTAT Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Vacancy Details

The organization has announced a total of 9 vacancies for the following positions:

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational, professional and experience requirements for the respective posts.

1. Member (Technical) – 5 Posts

Candidates applying for the Member (Technical) position must:

• Be or have been a member of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes Group ‘A’).
• Have held the position of Principal Commissioner of Customs or Central Excise, or an equivalent or higher post.
• Have performed judicial, quasi-judicial or adjudicating functions for at least three years.

2. Member (Judicial) – 4 Posts

Candidates must fulfil any one of the following eligibility conditions:

• Must have served as a District Judge and Additional District Judge for a combined period of at least 10 years.
• Must have been an advocate for at least 10 years with substantial experience in litigation relating to indirect tax laws before CESTAT, a High Court or the Supreme Court.
• Must be or have been a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above.

Candidates should carefully check the detailed official notification to confirm their eligibility.

Salary

Candidates appointed to Member (Technical) and Member (Judicial) positions will receive the following remuneration:

In addition to the fixed salary, selected candidates will receive allowances admissible to a Group ‘A’ Government of India officer drawing the same pay.

Other Terms of Appointment

• The appointment will be for five years or until the candidate attains 67 years of age, whichever is earlier.
• No additional pension, provident fund or gratuity will be provided for services rendered in the Tribunal.
• Selected candidates are required to join within 30 days from the date of issue of the appointment order.
• For candidates receiving a pension, the payable amount will be reduced by the gross pension drawn, as specified in the notification.

Application Fee

The official recruitment notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for any further application-related instructions.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be carried out through a comprehensive assessment by the Search-Cum-Selection Committee.

The selection process includes:

1. Assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.
2. Evaluation according to the weightage prescribed under the applicable regulations.
3. Personal interaction with shortlisted candidates.
4. Consideration of the candidate’s integrity and suitability.
5. Assessment of the requirements of the Tribunal.

There is no conventional written examination mentioned in the recruitment notification.

Documents Required

Candidates must submit the prescribed application form along with the necessary supporting documents.

The required documents include:

1. Duly completed biodata in the prescribed format (Annexure-I).
2. Recent photograph signed by the candidate.
3. Certificate from the employer, Head of Office or forwarding authority in Annexure-II, wherever applicable.
4. Attested photocopies of the latest five years’ CR/APAR records for serving officers.
5. Cadre clearance and integrity/vigilance clearance in Annexure-III, wherever applicable.
6. Statement of major or minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years.
7. Copies of two adjudicating orders for eligible Judges, Indian Legal Service and IRS officers, as applicable.
8. Experience certificates for candidates from non-government backgrounds.
9. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) copy for advocates.

Candidates should check the notification for the exact document requirements applicable to their category.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through offline mode by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the Department of Revenue at dor.gov.in or the CESTAT website.
2. Download the CESTAT Recruitment 2026 notification and prescribed application form.
3. Read the complete notification and verify the eligibility requirements.
4. Fill in the biodata in the prescribed format (Annexure-I).
5. Attach a recent photograph duly signed by the candidate.
6. Enclose all required certificates, experience documents and supporting records.
7. Serving officers must attach the applicable employer certificate, CR/APAR records, cadre clearance, vigilance clearance and penalty statement.
8. Verify all the information and documents before submission.
9. Send the completed application to the address mentioned below by post or submit it in person as permitted by the notification.

CESTAT Application Form – Postal Address

To:

Shri Tarandeep Singh
Under Secretary (Ad.1C)
Department of Revenue
Room No. 14108, 4th Floor, ‘C’ Wing
Kartavya Bhawan-1
New Delhi – 110001

The application must reach the concerned office on or before 16 December 2026.

Important Dates

Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the closing date to avoid postal or delivery delays.

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Candidates who applied under the earlier vacancy circular dated 15 April 2026 must submit a fresh application.
• Incomplete applications or applications without the required annexures will not be entertained.
• Applications received after the last date will be rejected.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for personal interaction or interview.
• Candidates must comply with the prescribed declaration conditions regarding withdrawal of candidature and acceptance of appointment.
• Violation of the declaration conditions may result in debarment for three years from appointment outside the cadre and in autonomous, statutory or regulatory bodies.
• Serving Supreme Court or High Court Judges and serving members of Central or State Government services or undertakings must resign or take voluntary retirement before joining, as applicable.

CESTAT Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Candidates should download the official notification and application form from the Department of Revenue website before applying.

FAQs – CESTAT Recruitment 2026