Highlights
| Organization | Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi |
| Total Vacancies | 82 (tentative) |
| Posts | Joint Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Principal Private Secretary, Deputy Controller of Accounts, Section Officer/Court Officer, Private Secretary, Accounts Officer, Assistant Library & Information Officer, Junior Accounts Officer, Caretaker, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant |
| Nature of Engagement | Deputation basis – initially 03 years (extendable/curtailable) |
| Application Mode | Offline only – duly typed Proforma with ACR/APAR for last five years, forwarded through proper channel |
| Pay & Allowances | As per DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009‑Estt. (Pay‑II) dated 17‑06‑2010, amended from time to time; Residential accommodation as per rules |
| Selection Mode | Scrutiny of applications & ACR/APAR records; Vigilance clearance certificate mandatory |
Post & Organization Details
- Organization Name: Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi
- Department: Establishment Section, Central Administrative Tribunal – Principal Bench
- Nature of Engagement: Deputation (initial term 03 years)
- Application Mode: Offline – Proforma with supporting documents sent through parent department
- Official Website: https://www.cat.nic.in/
Vacancy Details
| Sn | Post Name | Vacancies | Group / Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joint Registrar | 05 | Group A (Gazetted) |
| 2 | Deputy Registrar | 07 | Group A (Gazetted) |
| 3 | Principal Private Secretary | 01 | Group A (Gazetted) |
| 4 | Deputy Controller of Accounts | 01 | Group A (Gazetted) |
| 5 | Section Officer / Court Officer | 26 | Group B (Gazetted) |
| 6 | Private Secretary | 04 | Group B (Gazetted) |
| 7 | Accounts Officer | 08 | Group B (Gazetted) |
| 8 | Assistant Library and Information Officer | 05 | Group B (Gazetted) |
| 9 | Junior Accounts Officer | 07 | Group B (Non‑Gazetted) |
| 10 | Caretaker | 05 | Group B (Non‑Gazetted) |
| 11 | Senior Accountant | 07 | Group C (Non‑Gazetted) |
| 12 | Junior Accountant | 06 | Group C (Non‑Gazetted) |
| Total | 82 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
Only serving Government servants meeting the post‑specific criteria are eligible. Candidates must be free from any disciplinary case and must obtain a vigilance clearance certificate.
| Post | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Joint Registrar | (i) Degree in Law and holding either: • Analogous post under Central/State Govt./High Court, OR • Minimum 05 years regular service in Grade Pay Rs.6600 (Level 11, 7th CPC). (ii) Judicial Officer with minimum 08 years regular service. |
| Deputy Registrar | Officers of Central/State Govt./High Courts holding analogous post OR • Minimum 05 years regular service in Grade Pay Rs.5400, OR • Minimum 06 years regular service in Grade Pay Rs.4800 or equivalent. Must possess a Law degree from a recognized university. |
| Principal Private Secretary | Officers holding analogous PPS post on regular basis in PB‑3 (Rs.15600‑39100 + GP Rs.6600) OR Private Secretary grade with at least 08 years combined regular service in PB‑2 (Rs.9300‑34800 + GP Rs.4800) and PB‑3 (Rs.15600‑39100 + GP Rs.5400). |
| Deputy Controller of Accounts | (i) Officers working as Deputy Controller of Accounts in CGA with minimum 02 years service in the grade, OR (ii) Accounts Officer with minimum 10 years service in the grade of Accounts Officer in CGA/CGOA/P&T/Railway Accounts Service. |
| Section Officer / Court Officer | Essential: Holding analogous post on regular basis OR post of Assistant in PB‑2 (Rs.9300‑34800 + GP Rs.4600) with 08 years service. Must possess a recognized university degree (Law degree desirable). |
| Private Secretary | Officers holding Stenographer post under Central/State Govt./High Courts, either analogous post on regular basis OR 06 years regular service in pre‑revised PB‑2 (Rs.9300‑34800 + GP Rs.4600). |
| Accounts Officer | (i) Regular Accounts/Audit Officers from any Organized Accounts Department, OR (ii) Officers with training in Cash & Accounts (ISTM or equivalent) and experience in cash, accounts & budget work, OR (iii) Junior Accounts Officer/Accounts Audit Officer in PB‑2 (Rs.9300‑34800 + GP Rs.4200) with 08/05 years service in C&AG, Defence A/Cs, P&T, Railway A/Cs. |
| Assistant Library and Information Officer | (a) Holding analogous post or minimum 05 years service in PB‑2 (Rs.9300‑34800 + GP Rs.4200). Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science + 2 years professional library experience. Desirable: Master’s in Library Science and Diploma in Computer Application. |
| Junior Accounts Officer | Officials holding analogous post or SAS Accountant/Junior Accounts Officer in various accounting organisations; alternatively Assistants with 05 years service or Upper Division Clerks with 10 years service and relevant cash & accounts training. |
| Caretaker | Officers from Central Govt. holding analogous post on regular basis OR other suitable post as per departmental rules. |
| Senior Accountant | Officers of Group C level with relevant accounting experience as per departmental norms. |
| Junior Accountant | Officers of Group C level with requisite accounting experience as per departmental norms. |
Pay Scale & Salary
Salary and allowances are governed by DoPT Office Memorandum No. 6/8/2009‑Estt. (Pay‑II) dated 17‑06‑2010, as amended from time to time. General pool residential accommodation is available as per existing rules.
Application Fee
Since the recruitment is on deputation basis and applications are to be submitted through the parent department, no application fee is required from the candidates.
Important Dates
| Date of Circular | 22‑05‑2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | Within 30 days from the date of publication of the circular in Employment News |
| Age Limit Calculated As On | Closing date of receipt of applications |
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications and ACR/APAR records submitted by the parent department.
- Verification of vigilance clearance certificate.
- Shortlisting of eligible officers for deputation.
- Final appointment based on availability of posts and administrative exigencies.
How to Apply
- Obtain the official Proforma (double‑spaced) from the CAT website or your department’s HR cell.
- Fill in all required details accurately and attach the following documents:
- Last five years’ ACR/APAR records.
- Vigilance clearance certificate.
- Relevant service certificates and degree certificates.
- Get the completed Proforma endorsed by the parent department confirming that the officer can be spared immediately.
- Forward the endorsed Proforma along with all supporting documents to the Principal Registrar, CAT Principal Bench, New Delhi (by post or official email as prescribed).
- Ensure the application reaches the CAT office within the stipulated 30‑day period.
Important Links
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- Official Website: https://www.cat.nic.in/
- Notification PDF: Download CAT Deputation Recruitment 2026 Notification (PDF)
FAQ’s
- Who can apply for these posts?
Only serving Central/State Government officers (including High Court officers) who meet the post‑specific eligibility criteria and are below 56 years of age as on the closing date. - Is there any application fee?
No. The recruitment is on deputation basis and applications are submitted through the parent department without any fee. - What is the age limit for candidates?
Candidates must not exceed 56 years of age as on the closing date of receipt of applications. - How will the selection be made?
Selection is based on scrutiny of the submitted applications, verification of ACR/APAR records, and mandatory vigilance clearance. Shortlisted officers will be posted as per availability. - Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
No. Each officer may apply for only one post for which he/she meets the eligibility criteria.