DFS Recruitment 2026: 20 Presiding Officer – Apply Offline @ dfs.gov.in

Notice information

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Post‑Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Must be or have been a District Judge or a Member of the Indian Legal Service in Grade I or above.
• If serving as Chairperson/Member of any Tribunal, eligible for re‑appointment upon resignation or voluntary retirement from parent service.
• Serving Judges/High Court Judges or Central/State Government officers must resign or obtain voluntary retirement before joining.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The Search‑Cum‑Section Committee under the Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 will screen applications based on qualifications and experience, short‑listing candidates for personal interaction. Final selection is based on overall evaluation (qualifications, experience, and interview).
• Note: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport‑size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Bio‑data in the proforma at Annexure‑I
• Certificate to be furnished by the employer/head of office/forwarding authority as in Annexure‑II (wherever applicable)
• Clear photocopies of the up‑to‑date CR/APAR dossier of the officer containing CR/APARs of at least last five years (2021‑22 to 2025‑26) duly attested by a Group A officer
• Cadre clearance (in case of serving candidates)
• Integrity certificate/clearance from vigilance and disciplinary angle as in Annexure III (in case of serving candidates)
• Statement giving details of major or minor penalties, if any, imposed on the officer during the last ten years

3. Is there any application fee?

• No fee – applications are exempted (Rs. 0).

5. What is the pay scale for the Presiding Officer?

• Pay is as per the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021, as amended from time to time.