DFS Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026 is open. The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has notified 20 vacant and anticipated Presiding Officer posts in Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) across India. Applications must be sent offline, through proper channel, and must reach the Under Secretary (DRT) in New Delhi by 09 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
This is a senior judicial-administrative post meant for serving or former District Judges and members of the Indian Legal Service (Grade I or above). Below are the full vacancy list, eligibility, tenure, how to apply and the important links.
DFS Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organisation | Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. 07/09/2026-DRT |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (vacant and anticipated) |
| Mode of Application | Offline, through proper channel |
| Last Date | 09 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Job Location | Debts Recovery Tribunals across India |
| Official Website | Department of Financial Services (see Important Links) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 09 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Unforeseen vacancies covered up to | 30.04.2027 |
| Interview / Interaction Date | Will be updated on the official website |
For the original job notice, see our Department of Financial Services Presiding Officer job update.
DRT Presiding Officer Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 20 Presiding Officer posts have been notified. Four are current vacancies and sixteen are anticipated vacancies:
Current Vacancies
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-3, Mumbai
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-2, Chandigarh
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Allahabad
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Lucknow
Anticipated Vacancies
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Chandigarh
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Visakhapatnam
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Hyderabad
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Cuttack
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Ernakulam
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Bengaluru
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-2, Ernakulam
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Guwahati
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Pune
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-3, Chandigarh
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Dehradun
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Kolkata
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Patna
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Nagpur
- Debts Recovery Tribunal, Siliguri
- Debts Recovery Tribunal-1, Chennai
The notification also says that any unforeseen vacancies arising in other Debts Recovery Tribunals across the country up to 30.04.2027 may be filled from this process.
Eligibility for DFS Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026
Essential Qualification
A person is qualified for appointment as Presiding Officer of a Debts Recovery Tribunal only if he or she is, or has been, a District Judge, or is, or has been, a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above.
Re-appointment
A person who holds or has held the post of Chairperson or Member of any Tribunal is eligible for re-appointment.
Serving Officers
If the person selected is a serving Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court, or a serving member of any Central or State Government service or their undertaking, he or she must resign or take voluntary retirement from the parent service before joining the Tribunal.
Age Limit and Tenure
A Presiding Officer holds office for a term of five years or until reaching the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. The notice does not give a separate minimum or maximum age for applying; any further detail will be updated on the official website.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the notice. Candidates should check the official notification; any fee detail will be updated on the official website.
Salary
The pay scale for the Presiding Officer post is not mentioned in the source notice. Salary details will be updated on the official website.
Selection Process
The notice states that candidates called for the interview or interaction will not be paid any TA/DA, which indicates that shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview/interaction. The full selection procedure will be updated on the official website.
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How to Apply for DFS Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026
The application is offline. Follow these steps:
- Download the vacancy circular and the prescribed application format (Annexure-I, II and III) from the links in the Important Links section.
- Fill in the application in the prescribed format carefully.
- Attach the documents asked for in the annexures.
- Submit the application through proper channel (through your current department / controlling authority, if serving).
- Send it to: Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, 3rd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001.
- Make sure it reaches the address by 09 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Late applications may not be considered.
Tip: Send the application early by a trackable mode, and keep a photocopy of everything you send.
Important Points to Remember
- Total posts: 20 Presiding Officer posts (vacant and anticipated) in Debts Recovery Tribunals.
- Applications are offline only, in the prescribed format, through proper channel.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or interaction.
- Sarkari Naukri Alert is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with any government organisation. Always verify details in the official notification before applying.
Important Links
Note: the official links listed in the source notice point to the Allahabad High Court website, where the vacancy circular has been published. Please confirm details from the official source before applying.
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Circular and Corrigendum (PDF) | Click Here |
| Prescribed Format (Annexure-I, II, III) | Click Here |
| DFS Presiding Officer – Source Update | Click Here |
| DFS Presiding Officer Exam Page | Click Here |
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FAQs on DFS Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026
What is the last date for DFS Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026?
Applications must reach the Under Secretary (DRT) by 09 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
How many posts are there in DFS Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026?
20 vacant and anticipated Presiding Officer posts in Debts Recovery Tribunals across India.
What is the eligibility for DRT Presiding Officer?
The candidate must be, or have been, a District Judge, or a member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above.
What is the tenure of a DRT Presiding Officer?
Five years or until the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.
How do I apply for DFS Presiding Officer Recruitment 2026?
Apply offline in the prescribed format, through proper channel, to the Under Secretary (DRT), Department of Financial Services, 3rd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001.
Will TA/DA be paid for the interview?
No. Candidates called for the interview or interaction will not be paid any TA/DA.
