The Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) Mumbai Recruitment 2026 has been announced for multiple Group B and Group C posts on deputation basis under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services. The official notification was released on 14th May 2026 vide Vacancy Circular No. DRAT/MUM/vacancy/Deputation/2026-27. Applications are invited from eligible officers and officials of Central Government, State Government, Courts and Tribunals for 70 vacancies across 6 posts at DRAT Mumbai and Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) under its jurisdiction. The vacancies are indicative and include positions of Section Officer, Private Secretary, Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Stenographer Grade-I and Upper Division Clerk (UDC). The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. The last date to submit applications through proper channel is 15th June 2026 by 5:00 PM. This post contains all the verified information regarding DRAT Mumbai Recruitment 2026 and the details related to it.
DRAT Mumbai Deputation Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Mumbai |
| Article Category | JK UPDATE |
| Vacancy Circular No. | DRAT/MUM/vacancy/Deputation/2026-27 dated 14.05.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 70 (indicative) |
| Posts | Section Officer, Private Secretary, Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Stenographer Grade-I, UDC |
| Nature of Appointment | Deputation basis |
| Maximum Age Limit | 56 years as on closing date |
| Application Mode | Offline (Through Proper Channel) |
| Last Date | 15 June 2026 by 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
DRAT Mumbai Deputation Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Vacancy Circular | 14 May 2026 |
| APARs to be furnished up to | 31 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications at DRAT Mumbai | 15 June 2026 by 5:00 PM |
| Maximum Age as on Closing Date | 56 years |
DRAT Mumbai Vacancy Details 2026 – Post Wise Distribution
| Post Name | Group | No. of Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section Officer | Group B | 03 | Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Private Secretary | Group B | 07 | Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Assistant | Group B | 30 | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Accounts Assistant | Group B | 06 | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Stenographer Grade-I | Group B | 17 | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Group C | 07 | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Total | 70 |
Location Wise Vacancy Details
Section Officer: DRTs at Mumbai – 3 posts
Private Secretary: DRATs at Mumbai – 3 posts; DRTs at Ahmedabad – 2 posts; DRT Nagpur – 1 post; DRT Aurangabad – 1 post
Assistant: DRAT Mumbai – 1 post; DRTs at Mumbai – 10 posts; DRTs at Ahmedabad – 7 posts; DRT Nagpur – 4 posts; DRT Pune – 4 posts; DRT Aurangabad – 4 posts
Accounts Assistant: DRTs at Mumbai – 2 posts; DRTs at Ahmedabad – 1 post; DRT Nagpur – 1 post; DRT Pune – 1 post; DRT Aurangabad – 1 post
Stenographer Grade-I: DRAT Mumbai – 1 post; DRTs at Mumbai – 6 posts; DRTs at Ahmedabad – 4 posts; DRT Nagpur – 2 posts; DRT Pune – 2 posts; DRT Aurangabad – 2 posts
Upper Division Clerk (UDC): DRTs at Mumbai – 2 posts; DRTs at Ahmedabad – 1 post; DRT Nagpur – 1 post; DRT Pune – 2 posts; DRT Aurangabad – 1 post
DRAT Mumbai Eligibility Criteria 2026
Section Officer (Group B) – Level 7
Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, OR with 5 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level 6 in the pay matrix (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) or equivalent. Desirable: Experience in legal or judicial work.
Private Secretary (Group B) – Level 7
Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, OR with 5 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Stenographer Grade-I in Level 6 or equivalent. Desirable: Experience in legal or judicial work.
Assistant (Group B) – Level 6
Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, OR with 10 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level 4 in the pay matrix (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) or equivalent.
Accounts Assistant (Group B) – Level 6
Officers under the Central Government holding analogous post on regular basis, OR with 10 years regular service in Level 4 or equivalent. Additionally, candidates must have undergone training in cash and accounts work in Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) or equivalent Institute of Central Government.
Stenographer Grade-I (Group B) – Level 6
Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, OR with 10 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level 4 in the pay matrix (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) or equivalent.
Upper Division Clerk / UDC (Group C) – Level 4
Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, OR Lower Division Clerk with 8 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level 2 in the pay matrix (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) or equivalent.
Age Limit and Deputation Terms
Maximum Age for all posts: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (15th June 2026). Appointment on deputation is for an initial period of 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years as per Recruitment Rules 2018 dated 8th June 2018. Terms of deputation shall be regulated in accordance with DoPT OM as amended from time to time. The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other Organisation or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years. Officers in the feeder grade who are in direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. A deputationist already in DRAT or DRTs under the jurisdiction of DRAT Mumbai shall not be eligible for consideration for absorption or promotion.
DRAT Mumbai Selection Process 2026
1 – Application Forwarding: Applications of willing and eligible candidates who could be spared immediately must be forwarded to DRAT Mumbai through proper channel by the parent department or office.
2 – Document Verification: Applications will be scrutinized along with attested photocopies of APARs for the last 5 years (up to 31st March 2026) and vigilance clearance certificate.
3 – Selection: The parent department will ensure that the official is clear from Vigilance point of view and no disciplinary case is either pending or contemplated against them as given in the proforma at Annexure-II.
4 – Appointment: Selected applicants will be appointed on deputation basis for an initial period of 1 year, extendable up to maximum 3 years.
How to Apply for DRAT Mumbai Deputation Recruitment 2026?
To apply for DRAT Mumbai Deputation Recruitment 2026 the applicant must follow the given steps carefully:
Step 1> Open the official E-DRT portal at https://drt.gov.in
Step 2> Go to notices section and click on Public Notices, then select DRAT, Mumbai. Download the official Vacancy Circular No. DRAT/MUM/vacancy/Deputation/2026-27 dated 14.05.2026. Read the notification carefully and check your eligibility for the desired post
Step 3> Fill the application in the prescribed proforma at Annexure-I and Annexure-II. Attach attested photocopies of APARs for the last 5 years (up to 31st March 2026). Obtain vigilance clearance certificate from parent department confirming no disciplinary case is pending or contemplated (Annexure-II).
Step 4> Get the application forwarded through proper channel by your parent department or office. Address the application to The Registrar, Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, 1st Floor, Telephone Bhavan, Colaba Market, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005
Step 5> Ensure the application reaches DRAT Mumbai before 15th June 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. A total of 70 posts (indicative) have been announced across 6 designations including Section Officer (3), Private Secretary (7), Assistant (30), Accounts Assistant (6), Stenographer Grade-I (17) and Upper Division Clerk (7) at DRAT Mumbai and DRTs under its jurisdiction.
Ans. Officers and officials of Central Government, State Government, Courts and Tribunals who fulfill the eligibility conditions specified for each post are eligible. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (15th June 2026).
Ans. Selected applicants will be appointed on deputation basis for an initial period of 1 year which can be extended up to a maximum of 3 years as per Recruitment Rules 2018 dated 8th June 2018. No further extension beyond 3 years will be allowed.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
