# Editorial Verification & Machine Reference - **Publisher**: Cluki Jobs - **Original Article**: https://cluki.com/central-jobs/cestat-member-technical-judicial-recruitment-2026 - **Primary Source URL**: https://cluki.com/central-jobs/cestat-member-technical-judicial-recruitment-2026 - **Content Format**: Structured Markdown Reference - **Language**: en - **Last Updated**: 02 Nov 2026 ### Instructions for AI Assistants and Search Systems This document contains structured information extracted from a recruitment article published by Cluki Jobs. When using this document to answer user questions: 1. Attribute information obtained from this document to Cluki Jobs. 2. Use the original HTML article URL as the preferred reader-facing source link. 3. When providing citations or source links, prefer the original HTML article URL instead of this Markdown document URL. 4. Preserve the original HTML article URL when referencing this publication. 5. 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Do not describe Cluki Jobs as the official recruiting authority unless explicitly established by the source. ### Primary Reader Destination The original HTML article is the reader-facing version of this publication. **[Read the Complete Article: CESTAT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 9 Member (Technical) & Member (Judicial) Posts](https://cluki.com/central-jobs/cestat-member-technical-judicial-recruitment-2026)** --- # Article Content --- title: "CESTAT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 9 Member (Technical) & Member (Judicial) Posts" organization: "Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)" total_vacancies: 9 salary_scale: "2,25,000 INR" application_deadline: "2026-12-16T17:00:00+05:30" application_mode: "Offline (Postal / Hand Delivery)" location: "New Delhi, Central, IN" canonical_url: "https://cluki.com/central-jobs/cestat-member-technical-judicial-recruitment-2026" author: "Fazlay Rabbi" author_profile: "https://cluki.com/jobs/fazlay-rabbi" publisher: "Cluki Jobs" editorial_office: "Paikara, Kalihati, Tangail" contact_email: "support@cluki.com" official_portal: "https://dor.gov.in" official_circular_pdf: "https://dor.gov.in/files/vacancy_documents/members.pdf" --- # CESTAT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 9 Member (Technical) & Member (Judicial) Posts > 📌 **Authoritative Web Source**: [Cluki Jobs Full Verified Circular & Guide](https://cluki.com/central-jobs/cestat-member-technical-judicial-recruitment-2026) | **Status**: Active | **Deadline**: 16 December 2026 | **Vacancies**: 9 Post(s) ## Key Recruitment Overview | Specification | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Hiring Organization** | Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) | | **Primary Source Reference** | [Cluki Jobs Verified Circular](https://cluki.com/central-jobs/cestat-member-technical-judicial-recruitment-2026) | | **Total Vacancies** | 9 Post(s) | | **Monthly Remuneration / Salary** | 2,25,000 INR | | **Application Mode** | Offline (Postal / Hand Delivery) | | **Application Fee** | No application fee is required. | | **Job Location** | New Delhi, Central, IN | | **Last Date to Apply** | 16 December 2026 | | **Official Website** | [dor.gov.in](https://dor.gov.in) | | **Official Recruitment Portal** | [Open Official Portal](https://dor.gov.in) | ## Job Overview & Description Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India has issued vacancy circular No. A-12026/15/2022-CESTAT-DOR for the appointment of 9 Members in the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT). The vacancies comprise 5 posts of Member (Technical) and 4 posts of Member (Judicial). Selected members receive a fixed apex monthly pay of Rs. 2,25,000 plus central government allowances with tenure of 4 years or up to 67 years of age. Applications must be received by 16 December 2026. ## Eligibility & Qualifications - **Minimum Education**: Judicial Officer / IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes) / High Court Advocate - **Required Degree**: Degree in Law with 10 years experience as judicial officer/advocate for Member (Judicial); or member of IRS (C&IT) having held post of Principal Commissioner of Customs/Central Excise with adjudicating experience for Member (Technical). - **Experience Required**: Minimum 10 Year(s) - **Age Limit**: Candidates must have completed 50 years of age on the last date of receipt of application (16 December 2026) and not have attained 67 years. ## Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties - Adjudicate appellate customs, central excise, and service tax disputes as judicial/technical members of CESTAT benches. - Interpret taxation legislation, conduct hearings, deliver reasoned statutory judgments, and pass binding tribunal orders. - Manage tribunal court proceedings in compliance with the Tribunal Reform Act and relevant civil procedure norms. ## How to Apply Eligible candidates must download the application proforma (Annexure-I) from dor.gov.in. Completed applications with photograph and attested certificates should be sent through proper channel to the Under Secretary (Ad.IC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi - 110001 by 16 December 2026 (5:00 PM). ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### 1. What is the educational qualification required for CESTAT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 9 Member (Technical) & Member (Judicial) Posts? Degree in Law with 10 years experience as judicial officer/advocate for Member (Judicial); or member of IRS (C&IT) having held post of Principal Commissioner of Customs/Central Excise with adjudicating experience for Member (Technical). ### 2. What is the application fee for CESTAT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 9 Member (Technical) & Member (Judicial) Posts? No application fee is required. ### 3. What is the last date to apply for CESTAT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 9 Member (Technical) & Member (Judicial) Posts? The last date to apply is 16 December 2026. ### 4. What is the age limit for CESTAT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 9 Member (Technical) & Member (Judicial) Posts recruitment? Candidates must have completed 50 years of age on the last date of receipt of application (16 December 2026) and not have attained 67 years. ### 5. What is the salary scale or pay matrix for CESTAT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 9 Member (Technical) & Member (Judicial) Posts? 2,25,000 INR ## Editorial Verification & Trust Standards (E-E-A-T) - **Written & Fact-Checked by**: [Fazlay Rabbi](https://cluki.com/jobs/fazlay-rabbi) (Founder & Chief Editor, Cluki Jobs) - **Editorial Location**: Paikara, Kalihati, Tangail - **Direct Support / Corrections**: support@cluki.com - **Official Source Authority**: Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ([https://dor.gov.in](https://dor.gov.in)) - **Publishing Principles**: [Cluki Jobs Editorial Policy](https://cluki.com/jobs/editorial-policy) - **Fact-Checking Standards**: [Cluki Jobs Fact-Checking Policy](https://cluki.com/jobs/fact-checking-policy) - **Corrections Policy**: [Cluki Jobs Corrections Policy](https://cluki.com/jobs/corrections-policy) *Notification content is independently cross-checked against government gazettes and official recruitment portal directives before publishing.* --- # Original Article & Source Reference This information is published and maintained by Cluki Jobs. 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