DoPT CAT Administrative Member Recruitment 2026: 4 Posts – Apply Offline @ dopt.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Administrative Member (04 posts): Under Rule 25(III)(c) of the National Tribunals Commission and Qualification, Selection, and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members of Tribunals Rules, 2026, a person is qualified only if they have held:
  • The post of Additional Secretary to the Government of India; or
  • Any other equivalent post under the Central Government or a State Government carrying pay not less than that of an Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
• Minimum Educational Qualification: Not specified in the official notification. The application form requests educational qualifications in reverse chronological order.
• Age Limit: Not specified separately; the term of office automatically terminates upon reaching the age of 67.
• Crucial Date for Eligibility: 20 December 2026 (date of receipt of application).
• Serving officers: Must send applications through proper channel wherever applicable. A serving Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court, or a serving member of any service of the Central Government, State Government or their undertaking must resign or take voluntary retirement before joining the Tribunal.
• Re-appointment: Sitting Members of CAT are eligible for re-appointment in the same manner as the original appointment.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Step 1 — Scrutiny & Shortlisting: The Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted under the Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 scrutinises applications for suitability, giving due weightage to qualification and experience, and shortlists candidates under Section 24(3)(a) of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026.
• Step 2 — Personal Interaction: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interaction. No TA/DA is admissible — candidates must make their own arrangements.
• Step 3 — Final Selection: Based on the Committee's overall evaluation of qualification, experience and personal interaction. Appointment of the selected Member is governed by the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026.
• Re-appointment consideration: The Committee also considers sitting CAT Members' previous work performance for re-appointment.

Pay, Allowances & Conditions of Service

• Basic Pay: Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed) per month.
• Allowances: Admissible to a Government of India officer holding a Group 'A' post with the same pay.
• Pension Deduction: If the appointee receives any pension, pay is reduced by the gross amount of pension drawn.
• No Additional Retirement Benefits: Members are not entitled to additional pension, provident fund, or gratuity for their service in the Tribunal.
• Term of Office: Five years or till the Member attains the age of Sixty-Seven years, whichever is earlier.
• Posting: May be posted to the Principal Bench (New Delhi) or any of the 18 other Benches — Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Madras, Cuttack, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Calcutta, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Jammu, and Srinagar.
• Joining: Selected candidate undertakes to join within 30 days from the date the appointment order is issued.

How to Apply

1. Download the advertisement and the prescribed application form (Annexure-I proforma) from the DoPT official website or the CAT official website.
2. Fill the Annexure-I proforma neatly typed. Tick "Fresh" or "Re-appointment" and paste a photograph signed by you.
3. Complete every point of the form including employment record, date of drawing Additional Secretary grade pay or equivalent, write-ups and affiliations. Mark non-applicable points as "Not Relevant".
4. Get the Annexure-II certificate signed and sealed by the Cadre Controlling Authority, and get the Annexure-III vigilance particulars signed by the CVO or HOD.
5. Attach all required documents listed in the document checklist.
6. Send the original application by hand, speed post, or registered post to:
   The Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training, Kartavya Bhawan - 3, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Path, New Delhi - 110001.
7. Ensure it reaches by 05:30 PM on or before 20 December 2026 (Sunday).

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Bio-data / Application form in the prescribed proforma at Annexure-I, neatly typed with photograph signed by the applicant
• Certificate from the employer / Head of Office / Forwarding Authority as in Annexure-II (signed and sealed by Cadre Controlling Authority)
• Clear photocopies of up-to-date CR/APAR dossier with CR/APARs of at least the last five years attested by a Group A officer
• Cadre clearance certificate
• Integrity certificate / clearance from the vigilance and disciplinary angle as in Annexure-III (signed by CVO or HOD)
• Statement of major or minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last ten years
• Self-attested copy of the latest pay slip
• Write-up on adjudicating experience (200 words, wherever applicable)
• Write-up on experience in handling cases before Courts or Tribunals with details of reported and unreported cases (if applicable)
• Write-ups on 05 major achievements (200 words each), awards, honours and publications
• Disclosure of affiliation with professional bodies, institutions, societies, or any other body including a political party

Important Instructions

• Applications received after the due date, incomplete applications, or applications without required Annexures will not be entertained.
• DoPT will not be responsible for postal delay or loss of an application for any reason.
• The 4 vacancies are existing and anticipated, and they are liable to vary due to various exigencies.
• Through the declaration, the applicant undertakes not to withdraw after the Selection Committee meeting and not to decline the appointment if selected by the ACC.
• If an applicant breaks the withdrawal, declining or joining undertakings, the Government of India is likely to debar the applicant for three years from consideration for appointment outside the cadre and in any Autonomous, Statutory or Regulatory Body.
• If concealed or distorted information is found at any time, the appointment is liable to summary termination without notice.

Contact: Rishi Pal, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India (AT), Tel. 011-26773460/62.

Important Links

• Download DoPT CAT Administrative Member Official Notification PDF (Circular No. A-11013/1/2025-AT)
• Visit Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Official Website
• Visit Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Official Website

About the Central Administrative Tribunal

The Central Administrative Tribunal was established under the Administrative Tribunal Act 1985 to adjudicate cases related to service matters of persons appointed under the Government of India. Its Principal Bench is at New Delhi with 18 other Benches across India at Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Madras, Cuttack, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Calcutta, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Jammu, and Srinagar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for DoPT CAT Administrative Member Recruitment?

The last date for receipt of applications for the CAT Administrative Member post is 20 December 2026 (Sunday) by 05:30 PM. The original application must reach the Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training, Kartavya Bhawan - 3, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Path, New Delhi - 110001.

What is the application mode and where to send the application?

The application mode is offline. Applications must be sent through proper channel (for serving officers) or directly by hand, speed post, or registered post to The Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training, Kartavya Bhawan - 3, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Path, New Delhi - 110001.

Is there any application fee for the CAT Administrative Member post?

The official notification does not specify any application fee for the CAT Administrative Member recruitment.

What is the contract duration and nature of employment?

This is a contractual appointment with a term of five years or till the age of Sixty-Seven years, whichever is earlier. Members are not entitled to additional pension, provident fund, or gratuity for their service in the Tribunal.

What is the salary structure for CAT Administrative Member?

The monthly remuneration is Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed) plus allowances admissible to a Government of India officer holding a Group 'A' post with the same pay. If the appointee receives any pension, pay is reduced by the gross amount of pension drawn.

What is the selection process for CAT Administrative Member?

The Search-cum-Selection Committee first scrutinises applications and shortlists candidates based on qualification and experience. Shortlisted candidates are then called for a personal interaction where no TA/DA is admissible. Final selection is based on the Committee's overall evaluation of qualification, experience, and personal interaction.