⚖️ Department of Revenue (GSTAT) Recruitment 2026
📢 Engagement of Retired Govt Servants as Consultants
Organization: Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal | 📍 All India Benches
The Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance has issued a Vacancy Circular (F. No. A-50050/183/2025-GSTAT-DOR) inviting applications from willing and eligible Retired Government Servants from Central Govt/Supreme Court/Tribunals for engagement as Consultants on a contractual basis.
A total of 75 Vacancies are available for positions such as Joint Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Private Secretaries, and Court Officers across various GSTAT Benches in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, etc.). This is an Open Vacancy Circular, meaning applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Candidates must apply online via the dedicated portal. 👇 Check detailed eligibility, bench-wise vacancies, and salary rules below.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 🏢 Organization | Department of Revenue (GSTAT) |
| 🆔 Post Name | Consultants (Registrars, Secretaries, Court Officers) |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 75 Posts |
| 👥 Who Can Apply? | Retired Central Govt / Supreme Court / Tribunal Officers |
| 💰 Remuneration | Last Pay Drawn minus Basic Pension |
| ⏳ Last Date | Open Circular (Apply Immediately) |
📊 Bench-Wise & Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Bench Location | Jt. Reg. | Dy. Reg. | Asst. Reg. | Court Off. | Pr. Pvt. Sec | Sr. Pvt. Sec | Pvt. Sec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (Principal) | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 3 |
| Vijayawada / Visakhapatnam | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Patna | – | 1 | – | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Raipur | – | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | – | 3 |
| Delhi (State) | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ahmedabad / Surat / Rajkot | – | – | – | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Gurugram / Hissar | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Shimla | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jammu / Srinagar | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Ranchi | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Bengaluru | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Ernakulam / Thiruvananthapuram | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Bhopal | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Mumbai / Pune / Thane / Nagpur / Chatrapati Sambhajinagar | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 4 |
| Cuttack | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Chandigarh / Jalandhar | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 3 |
| Jaipur / Jodhpur | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Chennai / Puducherry / Madurai / Coimbatore | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 3 |
| Hyderabad | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Lucknow / Prayagraj / Varanasi / Ghaziabad / Agra | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Dehradun | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Kolkata | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Guwahati / Agartala / Kohima | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 75 |
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification (Retired Officers)
General Age Limit: Should not be more than 62 years on the closing date.
| Post Name | Pay Level Requirement (At Retirement) |
|---|---|
| Joint Registrar | Retired from Pay Level-12 OR 5 Years service in Level-11. Degree in Law preferred. |
| Deputy Registrar | Retired from Pay Level-11 OR 5 Years service in Level-10. |
| Principal Pvt. Sec | Retired from Pay Level-11 OR 5 Years service in Level-10 (Stenographer Cadre). |
| Assistant Registrar | Retired from Pay Level-10 OR 2 Years service in Level-9. |
| Senior Pvt. Secretary | Retired from Pay Level-8 OR 2 Years service in Level-7 (Stenographer Cadre). |
| Court Officer | Retired from Pay Level-8 OR 2 Years service in Level-7. |
| Private Secretary | Retired from Pay Level-7 OR 5 Years service in Level-6. |
*Note: Preference will be given to residents of the respective city.
💰 Salary & Contract Terms
- 💵 Remuneration: Fixed Monthly Amount = (Last Basic Pay Drawn – Basic Pension).
- 🚕 Transport Allowance: Fixed amount as per entitlement at the time of retirement.
- 🏠 HRA/DA: No DA or HRA shall be paid.
- ⏳ Duration: Initially for 1 Year (Extendable up to 4 more years or age of 65 years).
- 🌴 Leave: 1.5 days of paid leave for each completed month of service.
🏆 Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- Past Service Record: Review of APARs and experience.
- Personal Interaction: Assessment of suitability.
- Medical Fitness: Must be medically fit for the tenure.
📅 Application Dates
This is an OPEN VACANCY CIRCULAR.
Applications are accepted/processed periodically until all positions are filled.
Apply As Soon As Possible.
📝 How to Apply Online?
- Visit the dedicated recruitment portal: gstn.org.in/gstat-sub-staff/.
- Scan the QR code in the notification or use the link above.
- Fill the online application form (Annexure-III format).
- Upload Self-Attested Documents:
- Aadhar Card
- Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- Last Pay Certificate
- Education Certificates
- APARs of last 5 years preceding retirement.
- Submit the form and take a printout.
⚠️ Note: Candidates must produce original documents at the time of interview.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can private sector employees apply for GSTAT Consultants?
No, this vacancy is strictly for Retired Government Servants from Central Govt, Supreme Court, or Tribunals.
Q2. What is the age limit for application?
Applicants should not be more than 62 years of age on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Q3. How is the salary calculated?
Remuneration = (Last Basic Pay drawn at retirement) minus (Basic Pension) + Fixed Transport Allowance.
Q4. Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the circular for retired officials.
Q5. What documents are required to apply?
You need a copy of Aadhar Card, Pension Payment Order (PPO), Last Pay Certificate, Education Certificates, and APARs of the last 5 years.
Vinit Rajput is the Founder of GovtRank.com. He is an education news analyst from Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar with 5+ years of experience in tracking government job notifications. He specializes in verifying official circulars and simplifying them for students.
