# 20 presiding officer posts open at DRT, apply by 9 November

2026-10-18T06:02:31+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Ministry of Finance has invited applications for 20 presiding officer positions at Debt Recovery Tribunals across India. Vacancies are spread across Mumbai, Chandigarh, Allahabad, Lucknow, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Cuttack, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Pune, Dehradun, Kolkata, Patna, Nagpur, Siliguri and Chennai, with any fresh vacancies arising by 30 April 2027 also included. Applications must be submitted offline by 5 PM on 9 November to the Under Secretary (DRT), Financial Services Department, Jeevan Deep Building, New Delhi. Candidates can download the form from the DRT website. Selection will be done by a Search-Cum-Selection Committee under the Tribunal Reforms Act 2021. Appointments last five years or until age 70, whichever is earlier.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The recruitment drive opens 20 presiding officer posts across 16 named DRT locations plus any fresh vacancies arising by 30 April 2027. Applications close 9 November at 5 PM and are processed offline. The selection committee operating under the Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 will shortlist and interview candidates before a final merit list. Appointments last five years or until the incumbent turns 70, whichever comes first.

## Coverage

- udaipurkiran.com <https://udaipurkiran.com/opportunity-to-apply-for-presiding-officer-posts-at-drts-by-november-9/>
  Straight recruitment notice framing with no political angle

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