Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Mumbai — Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services
| Application Start | 14 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Section Officer, Private Secretary, Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Stenographer Grade-I, UDC |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
| Qualification | Officers of Central/State Govt/Courts/Tribunals holding analogous posts or with specified years of regular service. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years as of 2026-06-15. |
| Salary | Level 4 to Level 7 (25,500 to 1,42,400) as per 7th CPC. |
| Application Fee | NIL |
| Selection Process | Based on eligibility and verification of credentials forwarded through proper channel. |
The Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Mumbai, under the Ministry of Finance, has issued an official notification (Circular No. DRAT/MUM/vacancy/Deputation/2026-27) for the recruitment of 70 personnel across various Group B and Group C posts. These positions are filled on a deputation basis for an initial tenure of one year, extendable up to three years, in accordance with the Recruitment Rules of 2018.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Section Officer | 3 | Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) |
| Private Secretary | 7 | Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) |
| Assistant | 30 | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) |
| Accounts Assistant | 6 | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) |
| Stenographer Grade-I | 17 | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 7 | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) |
Candidates must be serving officers in Central Government, State Government, Courts, or Tribunals. Applicants currently in the direct line of promotion to the feeder grade are not eligible. Additionally, candidates already serving on deputation at any DRAT or DRT location are ineligible for absorption or promotion.
Direct applications will not be processed. All applications must be routed through the 'Proper Channel' by the candidate's parent office. The parent department must verify that the applicant is clear from a vigilance perspective and that no disciplinary proceedings are pending.
Required Documents for Submission:
Applications should be addressed to: The Registrar, Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, 1st Floor, Telephone Bhavan, Colaba Market, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005. The deadline for receipt of applications is 2026-06-15 by 5:00 PM.
No, all applications must be forwarded through the proper channel by your current parent department. Applications sent directly by candidates will be summarily rejected.
The appointment is initially for one year, which can be extended up to a maximum period of three years based on performance and administrative requirements.
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