The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has opened applications for 237 posts across its benches in India. The online application portal went live today, 15 November 2026, and candidates have one month to apply, with submissions closing before 15 December 2026.
The drive is being run by the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance. It is a deputation recruitment, which means it is open to serving officers and officials of the central and state governments, Union Territories, tribunals, courts, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies. Fresh graduates cannot apply for these posts.
237 posts across 13 grades
The vacancy circular, numbered A-12/4/2024-GSTAT-DOR-DOR-Part (3) and dated 6 November 2026, lists 237 tentative vacancies across 13 designations. The posts are spread across the Principal Bench in New Delhi and the various State Benches and Circuit Benches of the tribunal.
The advertised posts are Financial Advisor, Joint Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Court Officer, Principal Private Secretary, Senior Private Secretary, Private Secretary, Senior Accounts Officer, Accountant, Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer Grade-I. The vacancy numbers are tentative and may change depending on the workload at each bench, so candidates should check the bench-wise matrix in the circular before choosing their preferences.
Pay for the posts is fixed as per Levels 4 to 13 of the central pay matrix, depending on the post. The deputation period is ordinarily up to three years for most posts.
Who can apply
This is a deputation drive, not an open recruitment examination. Only serving officers and officials working under the central government, state governments, Union Territories, tribunals, courts or public sector undertakings are eligible. Each post carries its own requirement of regular service in a specified grade, along with post-specific qualifications.
A degree alone does not establish eligibility here. Candidates must match the service and grade conditions given in the circular for the post they want, and the eligibility cut-off date is 15 December 2026, the last date for submission.
Key dates
- Vacancy circular issued: 6 November 2026
- Online application portal opens: 15 November 2026
- Last date to apply: before 15 December 2026
- Eligibility cut-off date: 15 December 2026
The circular directs candidates to submit their applications within 30 days of 15 November 2026, that is, before 15 December. No closing hour is specified, so applicants should not leave the submission to the last day.
How to apply
Applications are accepted only online through the dedicated portal at gstn.org.in/gstat-application. The link went live on 15 November 2026. The vacancy circular, the application proforma and the bench-wise vacancy details are also hosted on the Department of Revenue website at dor.gov.in/gstat-recruitment.
Candidates must fill the application in the Annexure-2 proforma and submit it through the online portal with the required attachments. The application also has to be forwarded through the candidate’s Cadre Controlling Authority, so serving officials should start that process early rather than waiting for the deadline week.
Selection is on a merit-cum-first-come, first-receipt basis. Since the posts are filled on deputation, there is no written examination in this process. Once selected, candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature.
What is GSTAT
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal is the appellate forum for disputes under GST law, hearing appeals against orders passed by tax authorities. Its Principal Bench sits in New Delhi, with State Benches across the country. The tribunal has been building up its benches and staff strength, and this circular is part of that staffing exercise.
For serving officials in the tax, legal and secretarial streams, a deputation stint at GSTAT offers work on GST appellate matters at the national level, along with the pay and allowances of the post held on deputation.
Points to keep in mind before applying
- Check the post-wise and bench-wise vacancy matrix in the official circular, since the 237 figure is tentative.
- Confirm that your current grade and length of regular service match the post you are applying for.
- Start the forwarding process through your Cadre Controlling Authority early, as it takes time.
- Apply well before 15 December 2026, since the circular says applications must reach before that date.
- Verify every detail from the circular on dor.gov.in/gstat-recruitment before applying.
FAQs
How many posts are open in GSTAT Recruitment 2026?
A total of 237 tentative vacancies have been announced across 13 designations, from Financial Advisor and Registrar posts to Stenographer Grade-I and UDC.
When can I apply for GSTAT Recruitment 2026?
The online application portal at gstn.org.in/gstat-application is active from 15 November 2026. Applications must be submitted before 15 December 2026.
Is GSTAT Recruitment 2026 open to fresh graduates?
No. The posts are filled on deputation, so only serving officers and officials of the central and state governments, Union Territories, tribunals, courts and PSUs can apply.
Is there a written exam for GSTAT deputation posts?
No. Selection is on deputation through a merit-cum-first-come, first-receipt basis, and there is no written examination.
Where can I read the official GSTAT vacancy circular?
The circular is available on the Department of Revenue website at dor.gov.in/gstat-recruitment, and applications are submitted at gstn.org.in/gstat-application.
Serving officials who meet the grade and service conditions should apply early and keep the forwarding process moving through their cadre authority, since the window closes before 15 December 2026.
