The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has announced recruitment for the post of Presiding Officer in Debts Recovery Tribunals, with 20 posts in total. The role involves adjudication and recovery of debts due to banks and financial institutions, with postings across Debts Recovery Tribunals in various cities of the country.
Department of Financial Services Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 17 Oct 2026Updated 17 Oct 2026F. No. 07/09/2026-DRT
Total Vacancies
20
Last Date
09 Nov
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About Department of Financial Services Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
- Advertisement No.
- F. No. 07/09/2026-DRT
- Post Name
- Presiding Officer in Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 70 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Must be, or have been, a District Judge, or a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above
- Tenure
- Five years or till attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Presiding Officer in Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs)
20
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Presiding Officer in Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) | 20 |
Eligibility Details
Presiding Officer in Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs)
A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Presiding Officer of Debts Recovery Tribunal unless he is, or has been, a District Judge, or is, or has been, a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above. A person holding or who has held the post of Chairperson or Member of any Tribunal is eligible for re-appointment.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Presiding Officer in Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) | A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Presiding Officer of Debts Recovery Tribunal unless he is, or has been, a District Judge, or is, or has been, a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above. A person holding or who has held the post of Chairperson or Member of any Tribunal is eligible for re-appointment. |
Age Limit
Maximum 70 years; the Presiding Officer holds office for a term of five years or till attaining the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny and Shortlisting by Search-cum-Selection Committee
The Committee constituted under the Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 scrutinises applications, gives due weightage to qualification and experience, and shortlists candidates for personal interaction.
- 2Personal Interaction
Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interaction; the final selection is based on overall evaluation of qualification, experience and the interaction.
Salary Structure
As per the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021 as amended from time to time
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-I) from the Department of Financial Services website.
- 2Fill in the bio-data proforma with personal, educational and employment details, and indicate the order of preference for posting.
- 3Attach the employer certificate (Annexure-II), attested CR/APAR copies for 2021-22 to 2025-26, cadre clearance, integrity certificate (Annexure-III) and the statement of penalties.
- 4Route the application through the proper channel wherever applicable.
- 5Send the duly filled original application to the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, 3rd Floor Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001.
- 6Ensure the application reaches the office by 5:00 PM on or before 09.11.2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Bio-data in proforma Annexure-I
•Certificate from employer/head of office/forwarding authority in Annexure-II
•Clear attested photocopies of CR/APAR dossier for 2021-22 to 2025-26
•Cadre clearance (serving candidates)
•Integrity certificate/clearance from vigilance and disciplinary angle in Annexure-III (serving candidates)
•Statement of major or minor penalties imposed during the last ten years
Important Details
- Applications of eligible and willing officers are to be sent through the proper channel wherever applicable.
- A serving Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court, or a serving member of an organised service, must either resign or obtain voluntary retirement from the parent service before joining the Tribunal.
- No TA/DA is admissible to candidates called for interview or interaction.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be entertained, and the Department is not responsible for postal delay or loss.
- The last date of receipt of applications is the crucial date for ascertaining the eligibility of applicants.
Tribunal-wise Vacancies
1
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-3, Mumbai
2
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-2, Chandigarh
3
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Allahabad
4
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Lucknow
5
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Chandigarh (anticipated)
6
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Visakhapatnam (anticipated)
7
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Hyderabad (anticipated)
8
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Cuttack (anticipated)
9
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Ernakulam (anticipated)
10
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Bengaluru (anticipated)
11
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-2, Ernakulam (anticipated)
12
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Guwahati (anticipated)
13
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Pune (anticipated)
14
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-3, Chandigarh (anticipated)
15
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Dehradun (anticipated)
16
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Kolkata (anticipated)
17
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Patna (anticipated)
18
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Nagpur (anticipated)
19
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal, Siliguri (anticipated)
20
Debts Recovery Tribunal: Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Chennai (anticipated)
| S. 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 |
| 5 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Chandigarh (anticipated) |
| 6 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Visakhapatnam (anticipated) |
| 7 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Hyderabad (anticipated) |
| 8 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Cuttack (anticipated) |
| 9 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Ernakulam (anticipated) |
| 10 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Bengaluru (anticipated) |
| 11 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-2, Ernakulam (anticipated) |
| 12 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Guwahati (anticipated) |
| 13 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Pune (anticipated) |
| 14 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-3, Chandigarh (anticipated) |
| 15 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Dehradun (anticipated) |
| 16 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Kolkata (anticipated) |
| 17 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Patna (anticipated) |
| 18 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Nagpur (anticipated) |
| 19 | Debts Recovery Tribunal, Siliguri (anticipated) |
| 20 | Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Chennai (anticipated) |
Declaration by Candidates
- The information given in the application is certified correct and complete; concealment or distortion of material information makes the appointment liable to summary termination without notice.
- The candidate shall not withdraw candidature after the meeting of the Selection Committee.
- The candidate shall not decline the appointment if selected by the Government.
- The candidate shall join within 30 days from the date of issue of the order of appointment.
- Violation of these conditions may lead to debarment for three years from consideration for appointment outside the cadre and in any autonomous, statutory or regulatory body.
Preference for Posting
The application proforma asks candidates to give their order of preference for posting. A Presiding Officer, upon selection, may be posted at any of the places of vacancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TA/DA paid for attending the interview or interaction?
No. No TA/DA is admissible and candidates have to make their own arrangements.
Can a candidate choose the tribunal where he will be posted?
The application form asks for an order of preference for posting, but a selected Presiding Officer may be posted at any of the places of vacancy.
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