DoPT Administrative Member Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Last date to apply: 20 December 2026 (Sunday), 05.30 P.M. (receipt)

Overview

Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India has released a recruitment notification for the post of Administrative Member (04 (existing and anticipated; liable to vary) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before 20 December 2026 (Sunday), 05.30 P.M. (receipt).

Key Details

Organization
Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India
Vacancies
04 (existing and anticipated; liable to vary)
Last date to apply
20 December 2026 (Sunday), 05.30 P.M. (receipt)

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply20 December 2026 (Sunday), 05.30 P.M. (receipt)

Important Links

Selection Process

The Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted under the Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 continues and completes the selection, under section 24(3)(a) of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026. The appointment, salary, allowances and other terms of service of the selected Member are governed by the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026. • Scrutiny and shortlisting: The Committee scrutinises the applications for the suitability of applicants, giving due weightage to qualification and experience, and shortlists candidates. • Personal interaction: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interaction. No TA/DA is admissible, and candidates must make their own arrangements. • Final selection: The final selection is based on the Committee's overall evaluation of qualification, experience and personal interaction. • Re-appointment: Sitting Members of CAT are eligible for re-appointment in the same manner as the original appointment, preferably along with all persons shortlisted in response to the vacancy circular or otherwise. The Committee also considers their previous work performance in CAT.

How to Apply

Applications are made offline. The advertisement and the prescribed application form can be downloaded from the DoPT website (https://dopt.gov.in) or the CAT website (https://cgat.gov.in). The form is also printed as Annexure-I of the circular. Serving officers send their applications through proper channel (wherever applicable). • Fill the Annexure-I proforma, neatly typed. Tick "Fresh" or "Re-appointment" and paste a photograph signed by you. • Complete every point of the form, including your employment record, the date you started drawing the Additional Secretary grade pay or equivalent, your write-ups and your affiliations. Mark any point that does not apply as not relevant. • 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. • Attach all the documents listed below. • 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. • Make sure it reaches by 05.30 P.M. on or before 20 December 2026 (Sunday).

Important Instructions

• An application received after the due date, an incomplete application, or an application without the 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 named in the circular: Rishi Pal, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India (AT), Tel. 011-26773460/ 62, Email: [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for DoPT Administrative Member Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?

Last Date to Apply: 20 December 2026 (Sunday), 05.30 P.M. (receipt)

What is the selection process?

The Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted under the Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 continues and completes the selection, under section 24(3)(a) of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026. The appointment, salary, allowances and other terms of service of the selected Member are governed by the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026. • Scrutiny and shortlisting: The Committee scrutinises the applications for the suitability of applicants, giving due weightage to qualification and experience, and shortlists candidates. • Personal interaction: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interaction. No TA/DA is admissible, and candidates must make their own arrangements. • Final selection: The final selection is based on the Committee's overall evaluation of qualification, experience and personal interaction. • Re-appointment: Sitting Members of CAT are eligible for re-appointment in the same manner a…