The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India has issued a vacancy circular for the selection of Presiding Officers in Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) across the country. The circular, numbered F. No. 07/09/2026-DRT and dated 1st October 2026, invites applications from eligible and willing candidates to fill vacant and anticipated posts of Presiding Officer. A subsequent corrigendum dated 10th October 2026 revised certain provisions of the original circular, including the qualification rules and the closing date for receipt of applications. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria are required to submit their applications in the prescribed format to the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, New Delhi.
| Organization | Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Selection for the posts of Presiding Officer in Debts Recovery Tribunals |
| Advertisement Number | F. No. 07/09/2026-DRT |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (plus unforeseen vacancies arising up to 30.04.2027) |
| Post Name | Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunals |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date to Apply | 09.11.2026 (5:00 PM) |
Applications are invited to fill up the vacant posts of Presiding Officer at the following Debts Recovery Tribunals:
| Sl. No. | Debts Recovery Tribunal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-3, Mumbai |
| 2 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-2, Chandigarh |
| 3 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Allahabad |
| 4 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Lucknow |
In addition, anticipated vacancies of Presiding Officer exist at the following tribunals:
| Sl. No. | Debts Recovery Tribunal |
|---|---|
| 5 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Chandigarh |
| 6 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Visakhapatnam |
| 7 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Hyderabad |
| 8 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Cuttack |
| 9 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Ernakulam |
| 10 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Bengaluru |
| 11 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-2, Ernakulam |
| 12 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Guwahati |
| 13 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-3, Pune |
| 14 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Chandigarh |
| 15 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Dehradun |
| 16 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Kolkata |
| 17 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Patna |
| 18 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Nagpur |
| 19 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Siliguri |
| 20 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Chennai |
The circular also covers any unforeseen vacancies in any of the other Debts Recovery Tribunals across the country which may arise up to 30.04.2027. A Presiding Officer, upon selection, may be posted at any of the places of vacancy.
The qualifications, eligibility, salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are governed by the provisions of the National Tribunals Commission and Qualification, Selection and Conditions of Service of Chairpersons and Members of Tribunals Rules, 2026, as per the corrigendum dated 10th October 2026.
As per Rule 25 (VI) of the said Rules, a person shall not be qualified for appointment as Presiding Officer of a Debts Recovery Tribunal unless he:
As per Rule 28 of the said Rules, where the person appointed as a Chairperson or a Member is a serving Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court, or a serving Member of any service of the Central Government or State Government or their undertaking, he shall either resign or obtain voluntary retirement from his parent service before joining the Tribunal.
As per Section 17(2) of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026, the Chairperson or Member of a Tribunal shall be eligible for consideration for reappointment in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026.
As per Section 17 (1) (a) of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026, the Presiding Officer of a DRT shall hold office for a term of five years or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.
The Search-Cum-Selection Committee constituted under the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 for recommending names for appointment to the said post shall scrutinise, or cause to be scrutinised, the applications with respect to suitability of application for the posts by giving due weightage to qualification and experience of candidates, and shortlist candidates for conducting personal interaction. The final selection will be done on the basis of overall evaluation of candidates done by the Committee based on qualification, experience and personal interaction.
Applications of eligible and willing officers are requested through proper channel (wherever applicable) and should be accompanied with the following documents:
No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidates called for interview/interaction, and candidates are required to make their own arrangements. The advertisement and prescribed application form are available on the Department’s website at financialservices.gov.in/vacancies.
Any incomplete application or application received after the due date will not be entertained. The Department will not be responsible for postal delay or loss of application for any reason whatsoever. Applicants are advised to ensure that their applications reach well within the closing date. The last date of receipt of applications will be the crucial date for ascertaining the eligibility of the applicants.
Duly filled-in original applications in the prescribed format should reach the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, 3rd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001, latest by 5:00 PM on or before 09.11.2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Circular Date | 01.10.2026 |
| Corrigendum Date | 10.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 09.11.2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Anticipated Vacancies Arising Up To | 30.04.2027 |
The prescribed bio-data proforma at Annexure-I requires candidates to furnish details including name, date of birth, category, designation/profession, contact details, cadre/service, educational qualifications, work experience, whether the candidate is or has been a District Judge, whether the candidate is or has been a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above, whether the candidate has served as Member or Chairperson of a Tribunal, present pay level and basic pay, a write-up on adjudicating and administrative experience (not more than 200 words), number of cases disposed of in the past two years, awards/honours/publications, affiliation with professional bodies or any other body including a political party, and details of any vigilance or disciplinary case pending or contemplated against the candidate.
Candidates must also submit the declaration contained in the proforma, certifying that the information furnished is correct and complete, undertaking not to withdraw candidature after the meeting of the Selection Committee, not to decline appointment if selected, and to join within 30 days from the date of issue of the order of appointment. Candidates are also made aware that violation of these conditions may lead to debarment for a period of three years for consideration for appointment outside the cadre and in any Autonomous Body/Statutory Body/Regulatory Body.
Annexure-II is the certificate to be furnished by the employer/head of office/forwarding authority, certifying the particulars furnished by the candidate, confirming that no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or being contemplated, certifying integrity, confirming that no major or minor penalty was imposed during the last ten years, and enclosing attested photocopies of ACR/APAR for the last five years.
Annexure-III contains particulars of officers for whom vigilance clearance is sought, to be furnished and signed by the CVO or HOD, covering details such as name, father’s name, date of birth, date of retirement, date of entry into service, service to which the officer belongs, positions held during the ten preceding years, whether the officer has been placed on the agreed list or list of Officers of Doubtful Integrity, whether any allegation of misconduct involving a vigilance angle was examined during the last ten years, whether any punishment was awarded during the last ten years, whether any disciplinary or criminal proceedings or charge sheet is pending as on date, and whether any action is contemplated against the officer as on date.
Completed applications in the prescribed format must be sent to the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, 3rd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001. The circular is issued by Shiv Dutt Sharma, Under Secretary to the Government of India. Applicants are advised to refer to the Department’s website for the advertisement and prescribed application form and to ensure timely submission well before the closing date.
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