CAT Recruitment 2026 Apply Offline for 82 Deputation Openings Across India

Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Recruitment 2026 Apply Offline for 82 High-Tier Executive & Administrative Posts on Deputation Basis Total Openings: 82 Vacancies Job Category: Central Deputation Application Mode: Offline Only Window: 30 Days from Ad Publication Critical Recruitment Overview The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has announced a major employment notification under Circular No. PB/1/8/2023-Estt.I. Serving government officials are invited to apply for 82 vacant positions spanning judicial, financial, secretarial, and clerical domains within various regional benches of the Tribunal. This elite recruitment campaign functions strictly on a deputation basis, initially configured for a standard duration of three years. Highly qualified and eligible personnel already working under the Central Government, State Governments, High Courts, or Subordinate Courts can submit their candidatures. Completed physical application profiles must be carefully scrutinized and dispatched through proper channels to the Principal Bench in New Delhi within 30 days from the publication date of this circular in the Employment News. Comprehensive Content Index 1. Important Dates and Selection Timeline 2. Roster & Pay Matrix Allocation Grid 3. Deputation Framework & Standard Conditions 4. Post-Wise Detailed Eligibility Criteria 5. Upper Age Bounds 6. Step-by-Step Offline Application Guide 7. Crucial Direct Official Links 8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 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. MSETCL Selection Calendar 2026 Crucial Milestones Date of Official Advertisement Publication: 22 May 2026 Last Date for Receipt of Completed Physical Applications: Within 30 Days from Ad Publication Crucial Cut-off Date for Eligibility, Age, and Experience: Determined by the closing date 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. Sl. No. Name of the Position Classification Pay Matrix Level (7th CPC) Total Vacancies Group A Gazetted Executive Positions 1 Joint Registrar Group A (Gazetted) Level-12 05 2 Deputy Registrar Group A (Gazetted) Level-11 07 3 Principal Private Secretary (PPS) Group A (Gazetted) Level-11 01 4 Deputy Controller of Accounts Group A (Gazetted) Level-11 01 Group B Gazetted Support Positions 5 Section Officer / Court Officer Group B (Gazetted) Level-08 26 6 Private Secretary Group B (Gazetted) Level-08 04 7 Accounts Officer Group B (Gazetted) Level-07 08 8 Assistant Library & Information Officer Group B (Gazetted) Level-07 05 Group B & C Non-Gazetted Accounts / Staff Positions 9 Junior Accounts Officer Group B (Non-Gazetted) Level-06 07 10 Caretaker Group B (Non-Gazetted) Level-06 05 11 Senior Accountant Group C (Non-Gazetted) Level-05 07 12 Junior Accountant Group C (Non-Gazetted) Level-04 06 Combined Roster Total Vacancies 82 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,