Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Recruitment 2026

1. Important Dates and Selection Timeline

Interested candidates are explicitly instructed to execute their physical document submissions well in advance. The company holds no responsibility for postal or courier delays, and forms landing past the official deadline will face absolute rejection.

2. Roster & Pay Matrix Allocation Grid

The authorized vacancy counts are distributed dynamically across different regional benches of the Tribunal. The final seat allocations are tentative and subject to modification during selection rounds.

3. Deputation Framework & Standard Conditions

Since these vacancies are to be structured exclusively via deputation mechanics, specific central guidelines apply across all applications:

• Deputation Tenure: The initial deployment timeline is fixed for 03 years. This tenure can be extended or curtailed based on administrative requirements and exigencies.
• Maximum Tenure Cap: The total period of deputation, including intervals spent in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or alternative central government organization, shall ordinarily not exceed five years.
• Pay Regulation: Pay structures, daily allowances, and other financial terms will be strictly regulated as per DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended over time.
• Residential Allotment: Selected employees are entitled to hold or apply for standard General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) as per extant housing rules.
• Withdrawal Bar: Parent departments must ensure that any official volunteering for this recruitment drive will strictly not be permitted to withdraw their name at a later stage.

4. Post-Wise Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfill the minimum academic milestones and specific regular service benchmarks corresponding to the desired profile.

1. Joint Registrar (Level-12)

• Officers under the Central Govt, State Govt, or High Courts holding analogous positions on a regular basis; OR
• Officers with at least 5 years of regular service in Level-11 (Pre-revised Grade Pay Rs. 6600/-); OR
• Judicial Officers holding a minimum of 8 years of regular service within the legal framework.
• Essential Academics: Candidates must possess a valid degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Tentative Postings: Cuttack, Guwahati, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Srinagar benches.

2. Deputy Registrar (Level-11)

• Officers under Central/State Govt or High Courts holding an analogous post on a regular basis; OR
• Officers with 5 years of regular service in posts with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- OR 6 years of regular service in posts with Grade Pay Rs. 4800/-.
• Essential Academics: Must possess a valid degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Tentative Postings: Allahabad, Chennai, Cuttack, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, and Kolkata benches.

3. Principal Private Secretary (Level-11)

• Officers holding analogous PPS posts on a regular basis; OR
• Private Secretaries with a minimum of 8 years of combined regular service rendered in Pay Band-2 (GP Rs. 4800/-) and Pay Band-3 (GP Rs. 5400/-).
• Tentative Postings: Ahmedabad, Chennai, Cuttack, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Jammu, and Mumbai benches.

4. Deputy Controller of Accounts (Level-11)

• Officers serving as Deputy Controller of Accounts within the Central Departmentalized Accounting Organisation of the CGA with at least 2 years of service in that grade under CGA, CGOA, P&T Accounts, or Railway Accounts Service; OR
• Accounts Officers possessing a minimum of 10 years of regular service within the CGA, CGOA, P&T Accounts, or Railway Accounts cadres.
• Posting Location: Exclusively for the Principal Bench at New Delhi.

5. Section Officer / Court Officer (Level-08)

• Personnel working under Central/State Govt, High Courts, or Subordinate Courts holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR
• Holding posts of Assistants or equivalent (Pre-revised GP Rs. 4600/-) with at least 8 years of regular service in that tier.
• Academics: Must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university. A degree in Law is a highly preferred desirable qualification.
• Tentative Postings: Principal Bench at New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, and Srinagar benches.

6. Accounts Officer (Level-07) & Junior Accounts Officer (Level-06)

• Accounts Officer: Regular Accounts/Audit Officers from any Organized Accounts Department; OR Central Govt officers holding analogous posts who have undergone cash and accounts training at ISTM and exhibit practical budget/cash background; OR JAOs with 8 years regular service (or Accounts Audit Officers with 5 years service) under C&AG, Defence, P&T, or Railway Accounts departments. Vacancies exist at the New Delhi Principal Bench, Chennai, Chandigarh, Ernakulam, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Patna.
• Junior Accounts Officer: Officials holding analogous posts OR SAS Accountants / JAOs in various accounting bodies; failing which, Assistants with 5 years service (or UDCs with 10 years service) who have undergone cash and accounts training at ISTM or possess 3 years of hard experience in budget/accounts operations. Openings are at Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Cuttack, Guwahati, Jammu, Jodhpur, and Srinagar.

7. Assistant Library & Information Officer (Level-07)

• Officers under Central/State Government or High Courts/Subordinate Courts holding analogous posts OR with at least 5 years of regular service in posts with Grade Pay Rs. 4200/-.
• Essential Academics: Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized University or Institute along with 2 years of professional library experience under government or statutory bodies.
• Tentative Postings: Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Ernakulam, Jodhpur, and Lucknow benches.

8. Caretaker (Level-06)

• Central Government officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR officials in Pre-revised Pay Band 1 (GP Rs. 2400/-) with at least 8 years of regular service in that specific grade.
• Academics: Must hold a valid degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
• Tentative Postings: Chennai, Hyderabad, Jammu, Jodhpur, and Srinagar benches.

9. Senior Accountant (Level-05) & Junior Accountant (Level-04)

• Senior Accountant: Senior Accountants of Departmentalised Accounting Organisation/Auditor of the IA&AD, CGA Defence, P&T, and Railways; OR Junior Accountants with a minimum of 5 years experience in that grade; OR Assistants in the CSS cadre with 3 months Cash and Accounts training from ISTM. Openings are located at Ahmedabad, Cuttack, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Lucknow, and Srinagar.
• Junior Accountant: Experienced Junior Accountants working under the departmentalized accounting system of CGA, P&T Accounts, Defence, or Railway Accounts, or Auditors under CGA; OR Upper Division Clerks (UDC / Senior Assistant) in the CSS or subordinate offices who have successfully undergone specialized cash and accounts training conducted by ISTM. Postings spread across New Delhi Principal Bench, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Patna.

5. Upper Age Bounds

Age criteria are calculated exactly as on the closing timeline tracking indicators of application receipt.

• Maximum Age Limit: The upper age boundary for appointment by deputation shall strictly not exceed 56 years as on the final closing date for receipt of physical application forms.

6. Step-by-Step Offline Application Guide

The application methodology is entirely manual and physical. Applications sent directly by individual candidates without standard cadre controlling clearances will face immediate rejection.

1. Extract the official Bio-Data registration form provided as Annexure-II within the notification text.
2. The entire form must be neatly typed in Double Space on a single side of clean paper sheets. Hand-written variables or layout modifications are strictly prohibited.
3. Affix a recent self-attested passport-size colored photograph in the designated box.
4. Collate a comprehensive set of supporting documents, including self-attested copies of your educational certificates, law degrees (where required), and detailed service particulars in chronological order.
5. Forward your typed form to your parent Head of Office / Cadre Controlling Authority to secure the mandatory employer endorsements. The parent department must verify and attach the following clearances:
   • A clear certificate stating that the candidate is completely free from any vigilance angles and no disciplinary cases are pending or contemplated.
   • A formal confirmation that the official can be spared immediately upon selection.
   • Attested photocopies of the candidate's complete Annual Performance Assessment Reports (ACR / APAR) covering the preceding 5 years.
   • The formal departmental seal and authorized signature of the Head of Office.
6. Pack the complete verified dossier securely and post it to reach the central registry in New Delhi within 30 days from the publication date of this circular in the Employment News:
   
   The Principal Registrar,
   Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench,
   61/35, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi - 110001.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)