DRT Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026, Apply Offline

The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, is hiring Presiding Officers for Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) across India. The notice lists 20 vacancies, including anticipated ones, and selected candidates may be posted at any DRT location. Eligibility is limited to serving or former District Judges and members of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above. Applications must reach the office by 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

Who Should Apply for DRT Presiding Officer 2026

This suits serving or former District Judges and members of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above; applicants without these posts are not eligible.

The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.

Watch Out Before You Apply

Send the original, duly filled application in the prescribed format; the notice does not accept photocopies in place of the original.
Attach the CR/APAR dossier for 2021-22 to 2025-26, attested by a Group A officer, or the notice's other stated alternatives.
If you are a serving judge or government employee, you must resign or take voluntary retirement before joining, so arrange this early.
Postal delays are not the department's responsibility, so send the application well before the closing time.

DRT Presiding Officer 2026: हिंदी में सारांश

यह भर्ती वित्तीय सेवा विभाग, वित्त मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार द्वारा DRT Presiding Officer पद के लिए निकाली गई है, जिसके लिए देश भर के विभिन्न DRT स्थानों पर नियुक्ति होगी। आवेदन के लिए उम्मीदवार का District Judge होना, या Indian Legal Service के Grade I या उससे ऊपर के स्तर का सदस्य होना आवश्यक है। आवेदन प्रपत्र में निर्धारित प्रारूप में भरकर Under Secretary (DRT), वित्तीय सेवा विभाग, 3rd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 को भेजना होगा। आवेदन प्राप्त करने की अंतिम तिथि 9 नवंबर 2026 है, जो शाम 5:00 बजे तक मान्य है।

Official notification

Download the DRT Presiding Officer Notification PDF

Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.

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Important Dates

Key dates from the official notification
Notification date	10 Oct 2026
Last date to apply	9 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM
Last date for receipt of applications	09.11.2026 (5:00 PM)
Published on this site	17 Oct 2026

DRT Presiding Officer 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

See the official notification.

Other Conditions

Must be, or have been, a District Judge, or a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above (Rule 25(VI), National Tribunals Commission and Qualification, Selection and Conditions of Service of Chairpersons and Members of Tribunals Rules, 2026)
Serving Judges or government service members must resign or take voluntary retirement before joining the Tribunal (Rule 28)
Tenure: five years or until age seventy, whichever is earlier (Section 17(1)(a), Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026)
No TA/DA admissible for interview/interaction

DRT Presiding Officer 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

The notice does not state a pay level or basic pay, so pay cannot be estimated from it. Check the official notice for the pay scale.

DRT Presiding Officer 2026 Selection Process

Scrutiny of applications by Search-cum-Selection Committee giving weightage to qualification and experience
Shortlisting for personal interaction
Final selection on overall evaluation including personal interaction

How to Apply Offline for DRT Presiding Officer 2026

This recruitment takes applications offline: send the filled form by post or by hand, as set out below. There is no online form.

Submit duly filled original application in prescribed format through proper channel (where applicable) with Annexure-I bio-data, Annexure-II certificate, CR/APAR dossier of last five years, cadre clearance and Annexure-III integrity certificate (serving candidates), and statement of penalties in last ten years
Send to Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, 3rd Floor Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001

Required Documents

Bio-data (Annexure-I)
Certificate from employer/head of office (Annexure-II)
CR/APAR dossier for 2021-22 to 2025-26
Cadre clearance (serving candidates)
Integrity certificate (Annexure-III, serving candidates)
Statement of major/minor penalties in last ten years

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Before You Apply for DRT Presiding Officer 2026: Quick Check

Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
You will submit and pay by 9 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.

What Happens After Selection

Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (3 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.

The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.

New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.

The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.

DRT Presiding Officer 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply if I am only a practising advocate?

No. The notice requires that you are, or have been, a District Judge, or a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above.

Is there an interview fee or travel allowance?

No. The notice says no TA/DA is admissible for interview or interaction, so candidates arrange their own travel.

How long is the tenure?

Five years, or until age seventy, whichever is earlier, as per Section 17(1)(a) of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026.

Can a retired judge with past tribunal service apply?

The notice says a person who has held the post of Chairperson or Member of a Tribunal is eligible for reappointment, subject to Section 14 of the Act.

Abbreviations on This Page

DA: Dearness Allowance

DRT Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline