Deputation Opportunities at the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) – 2024

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has issued a circular calling for applications to fill several vacant positions through deputation. These positions are available at various locations, including key cities across India, and range from Group A (Gazetted) to Group C (Non-Gazetted). The deputation period will initially be for one year, with the possibility of extension based on administrative needs.

Below are the specific details regarding each position, including the eligibility criteria and available vacancies.

Note: For detailed information regarding eligibility criteria and terms and conditions, refer to the original circular, link to which is provided at the end of this post.

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1. Registrar (02 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group A, Level-13 of Pay Matrix (₹37,400 – ₹67,000) with Grade Pay of ₹8,700.
• Location: Likely to be available in Kolkata and Patna or any other bench.

Eligibility Criteria:

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• Officers with a degree in law holding:
  1. Analogous posts in Central/State Government/High Courts; or
  2. Grade Pay of ₹7,600 with 5 years of regular service (revised to Level 12 in 7th CPC); or
  3. Grade Pay of ₹6,600 with 10 years of regular service (revised to Level 11 in 7th CPC).
• Judicial Officers holding posts like District Judge or Additional Registrar in High Courts on a regular basis.

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2. Joint Registrar (05 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group A, Level-12 of Pay Matrix (₹15,600 – ₹39,100) with Grade Pay of ₹7,600.
• Location: Vacancies likely to be available in Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kolkata, and Srinagar.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Officers possessing a degree in law holding:
  1. Analogous posts in Central/State Government/High Courts; or
  2. At least 5 years of service with Grade Pay ₹6,600 (revised to Level 11 in 7th CPC); or
  3. Judicial Officers with 8 years of regular service.

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3. Deputy Registrar (Protocol) (01 Position)

• Pay Level: Group A, Level-11 of Pay Matrix (₹15,600 – ₹39,100) with Grade Pay of ₹6,600.
• Location: Likely vacancies at the Principal Bench (New Delhi), Hyderabad, Jammu, and Mumbai.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Officers of Central/State Government/High Courts holding:
  1. Analogous posts on regular basis; or
  2. 5 years of service in Grade Pay ₹5,400; or
  3. 6 years of service in Grade Pay ₹4,800.
• Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (may be relaxed for deserving candidates with DoP&T approval).

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4. Principal Private Secretary (01 Position)

• Pay Level: Group A, Level-11 of Pay Matrix (₹15,600 – ₹39,100) with Grade Pay of ₹6,600.
• Location: Likely in Allahabad, Chennai, Ernakulam.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Officers holding analogous posts of Principal Private Secretary in Central/State Government/High Courts, with 8 years of combined regular service.

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5. Deputy Controller of Accounts (01 Position)

• Pay Level: Group A, Level-11 of Pay Matrix (₹15,600 – ₹39,100) with Grade Pay of ₹6,600.
• Location: New Delhi.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Officers working as Deputy Controller of Accounts in the Central Departmentalized Accounting Organization with 2 years of service in the grade or 10 years in the Accounts Officer grade.

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6. Section Officer/Court Officer (22 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group B, Level-08 of Pay Matrix (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹4,800.
• Location: New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kolkata, and more.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Central/State Government/High Court/Subordinate Courts employees holding analogous posts with 8 years of service in the Assistant post.
• Desirable: Degree in Law.

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7. Private Secretary (02 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group B, Level-08 of Pay Matrix (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹4,800.
• Location: Various benches including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Stenographers holding analogous posts with 6 years of regular service.

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8. Accounts Officer (02 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group B, Level-07 of Pay Matrix (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹4,600.
• Location: Available at Chandigarh, Ernakulam, Kolkata, and Patna.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Accounts/Audit Officers from Organized Accounts Departments or other equivalent posts with relevant experience in accounts work.

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9. Assistant Library and Information Officer (04 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group B, Level-07 of Pay Matrix (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹4,600.
• Location: Various benches including Ahmedabad, Ernakulam, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science with 2 years of experience in a relevant library role.

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10. Junior Accounts Officer (07 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group B, Level-06 of Pay Matrix (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹4,200.
• Location: Multiple locations including Jodhpur and Guwahati.

Eligibility Criteria:

• SAS Accountants or Junior Accountants with experience in cash and accounts work.

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11. Caretaker (04 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group B, Level-06 of Pay Matrix (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹4,200.
• Location: Chennai, Kolkata, and others.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Analogous posts or similar roles with experience in care-taking work.

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12. Senior Accountant (11 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group C, Level-05 of Pay Matrix (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹2,800.
• Location: Various benches.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Senior Accountants or equivalent roles with experience in departmentalized accounting.

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13. Junior Accountant (05 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group C, Level-04 of Pay Matrix (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹2,400.
• Location: Various locations including Chandigarh, Kolkata.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Junior Accountants with experience in departmentalized accounting systems.

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14. Dispatch Rider (05 Positions)

• Pay Level: Group C, Level-02 of Pay Matrix (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹1,900.
• Location: Hyderabad, Kolkata, Srinagar.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Group ‘C’ employees with 2 years of experience in driving Motor Cycle or Auto Rickshaw.
• Ex-Servicemen: Considered under deputation terms.

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Other Terms and Conditions

• Age Limit: Maximum 56 years for deputation.
• Deputation Period: Deputation period generally extends for up to 5 years.
• Application Process: Eligible officials can apply through their department within a month from the date of the circular.

Click here to view the CAT Circular