DRAT Chairperson Recruitment 2026 – 2 Posts | Apply by 02 Nov 2026

DRAT Chairperson Recruitment 2026 – 2 Posts | Apply by 02 Nov 2026

The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India has invited applications for selection to the post of Chairperson in Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) – DRAT Allahabad and DRAT Kolkata – along with any unforeseen vacancy(s) arising till 31.12.2026 (Vacancy Circular No. 07/08/2026-DRT dated 1st October, 2026). The Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and DRATs are established under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993. Eligibility, salary and other terms are governed by the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021. Duly filled-in applications in the prescribed proforma should reach the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, New Delhi latest by 5:00 PM on or before 02.11.2026. Read the full details below.

Quick Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Note: No application fee is prescribed. No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidates called for interview/interaction.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility & Qualification

The qualifications, eligibility, salary and other terms and conditions of appointment will be governed by the provisions of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021 as amended from time to time. As per Rule 3(9), a person shall not be qualified for appointment as Chairperson of a DRAT unless he/she:

• Is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court; or
• Has been a member of the Indian Legal Service with ten years of experience in litigation and has held a post of Additional Secretary or any equivalent or any higher post; or
• Has held the office of Presiding Officer of a Debts Recovery Tribunal for three years.

As per the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Amendment Rules, 2023, a person holding or has held the post of Chairperson or Member, as the case may be, of any Tribunal shall be eligible for re-appointment. As per the Second Amendment Rules, 2023, where the person appointed as Chairperson or Member is a serving Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court or a serving Member of an organized service, he/she shall either resign or obtain voluntary retirement from his/her parent service before joining the Tribunal.

Tenure

As per Section 17(1)(a) of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026, the Chairperson of a DRAT shall hold office for a term of five years or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.

Selection Procedure

The Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted under the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 for recommending names for appointment to the said post shall scrutinise the applications with respect to suitability, 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. No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidates called for interview/interaction.

How to Apply

1. Download the advertisement and prescribed application form (proforma at Annexure-I) from the Department's website (URL: https://financialservices.gov.in/vacancies).
2. Fill the bio-data in the proforma at Annexure-I and attach the required documents:
   • Certificate to be furnished by the employer/head of office/forwarding authority (Annexure-II, wherever applicable)
   • Clear photocopies of up-to-date CR/APAR dossier for at least the last five years (2021-22 to 2025-26), duly attested by a Group A officer
   • Cadre clearance (in case of serving candidates)
   • Integrity certificate/clearance from vigilance and disciplinary angle (Annexure-III, in case of serving candidates)
   • Statement giving details of major/minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last ten years
3. Send the duly filled-in original application in the prescribed format through proper channel (wherever applicable) to the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, 3rd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001.
4. Ensure the application reaches latest by 5:00 PM on or before 02.11.2026. Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be entertained.
5. Candidates who had submitted applications in response to the earlier vacancy circular No. 07/19/2025-DRT dated 25.10.2025 may apply afresh, as previous applications will not be considered.

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FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for DRAT Chairperson 2026? Duly filled-in applications must reach the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, New Delhi by 5:00 PM on or before 02.11.2026.
2. How many vacancies are there? Applications are invited for the post of Chairperson, DRAT Allahabad and Chairperson, DRAT Kolkata, along with any unforeseen vacancy(s) arising till 31.12.2026.
3. What is the eligibility? As per Rule 3(9) of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021 – a Judge of a High Court (present or former), OR Indian Legal Service member with 10 years' litigation experience holding Additional Secretary or equivalent/higher post, OR Presiding Officer of a DRT for three years.
4. What is the tenure? The Chairperson of a DRAT shall hold office for a term of five years or till the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.
5. What is the mode of selection? Selection is through the Search-cum-Selection Committee based on qualification, experience and personal interaction.
6. Is there any application fee? No application fee is prescribed; no TA/DA is admissible for interview/interaction.

Disclaimer: This page summarises the DRAT Chairperson Vacancy Circular 2026 (No. 07/08/2026-DRT) for informational purposes only and is not an official notice. Candidates must read the full official vacancy circular and verify all details from the official DFS website https://financialservices.gov.in before applying.