Chairperson Vacancy at Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, Allahabad and Kolkata

Post published: October 30, 2026
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Chairperson Vacancy at Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, Allahabad and Kolkata

The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has invited applications for the vacant posts of Chairperson, Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Allahabad, and Chairperson, DRAT, Kolkata, along with any unforeseen vacancies arising till 31 December 2026. The last date for receipt of applications is 02 November 2026 (5:00 PM).

Position at a Glance

Post	Chairperson, Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (Allahabad and Kolkata)
Nature of Engagement	Term of five years or till attaining the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier, as per Section 17(1)(a) of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026
Location	Allahabad and Kolkata (a Chairperson, on selection, may be posted at any place of vacancy)
Application Mode	Offline, through proper channel, to the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, New Delhi
Last Date	02 November 2026 (5:00 PM)

Eligibility

The qualifications, eligibility, salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are governed by the provisions of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021, as amended from time to time. As per Rule 3(9) of those Rules, a person shall not be qualified for appointment as Chairperson of a Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal unless he or 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. A person holding or who has held the post of Chairperson or Member of any Tribunal is eligible for re-appointment. Where the person appointed is a serving Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court or a serving member of an organised service, he or she shall either resign or obtain voluntary retirement from the parent service before joining the Tribunal. Selection shall be made by the Search-Cum-Selection Committee constituted under the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, which shall shortlist candidates for personal interaction, and final selection will be based on overall evaluation on qualification, experience and personal interaction. No TA/DA will be admissible to candidates called for interview or interaction.

How to Apply

Applications of eligible and willing officers are requested through proper channel (wherever applicable), accompanied by bio-data in the proforma at Annexure-I, the certificate to be furnished by the employer or head of office or forwarding authority at Annexure-II, clear photocopies of the up-to-date CR/APAR dossier containing CR/APARs of 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 or clearance from vigilance and disciplinary angle at Annexure-III (in case of serving candidates), and a statement giving details of major or minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last ten years. Duly filled in original applications in the prescribed format should reach the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, 3rd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001, latest by 5:00 PM on or before 02 November 2026. Candidates who had applied in response to vacancy circular No. 07/19/2025-DRT dated 25 October 2025 must apply afresh, as previous applications will not be considered.

Role and Importance

The Debts Recovery Tribunals and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals are established under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993, for expeditious adjudication and recovery of debts due to banks and financial institutions and for matters connected therewith. There are 5 Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals in India.