Income Tax Legal Asst & Other Recruitment 2025 notification out: Apply for 386 Posts

The Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has released the official recruitment notification 2025 inviting applications for various posts including Legal Assistant, Accounts Officer, Registrar, Private Secretary, and more. The recruitment will be conducted on a deputation basis, providing opportunities for eligible officers and staff working in government departments to join GSTAT.

Income Tax GSTAT Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates

As per the notification:

• Starting Date to Apply: 14th August 2025
• Last Date to Apply: Within 15 days from the date of receipt of applications by the candidates.

Eligible candidates are advised to apply within the stipulated time frame as late applications will not be considered.

Vacancy Details for GSTAT Recruitment 2025

The total number of vacancies has been distributed across multiple posts. The detailed breakdown is as follows:

• Financial Advisor – 01
• Joint Registrar – 10
• Deputy Registrar – 09
• Principal Private Secretary – 11
• Assistant Registrar – 02
• Senior Private Secretary – 19
• Accounts Officer – 22
• Court Officer – 29
• Private Secretary – 24
• Legal Assistant – 116
• Senior Accountant – 22
• Stenographer Grade I – 68
• Assistant, GSTAT – 20
• Upper Division Clerk – 33

This makes the Legal Assistant post the largest vacancy segment with 116 positions, followed by Stenographer Grade I and Court Officer.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – Income Tax GSTAT Recruitment 2025

Age Limit

• Maximum Age Limit: 58 years (as per rules)
• Age Relaxation: Admissible as per Government of India norms.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institution.
• For Legal Assistant and legal-related posts: Bachelor’s Degree in Law is required from a recognized institution.

Salary Structure

The salary levels for GSTAT posts are aligned with the 7th Pay Commission. Selected candidates will be entitled to the following pay scales:

• Financial Advisor – Level 13 (₹123100 – ₹215900)
• Joint Registrar – Level 12 (₹78800 – ₹209200)
• Deputy Registrar / Principal Private Secretary – Level 11 (₹67700 – ₹208700)
• Assistant Registrar / Accounts Officer – Level 10 (₹56100 – ₹177500)
• Senior Private Secretary / Court Officer – Level 8 (₹47600 – ₹151100)
• Private Secretary – Level 7 (₹44900 – ₹142400)
• Legal Assistant / Senior Accountant / Stenographer Grade I / Assistant (GSTAT) – Level 6 (₹35400 – ₹112400)
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC) – Level 4 (₹25500 – ₹81100)

This structure ensures competitive remuneration, making it an attractive opportunity for government employees seeking deputation postings.

Application Process

Candidates eligible and willing to apply must submit their applications through the prescribed format to the Income Tax GSTAT recruitment authority. Since this is a deputation-based recruitment, applicants must apply through proper channel with required documents and approvals from their parent departments.

The Income Tax GSTAT Recruitment 2025 offers a wide range of opportunities with over 400 vacancies across various posts. With positions available from Financial Advisor to Legal Assistants, Accountants, Registrars, and Stenographers, this notification opens doors for officers looking for career advancement in the judicial and financial administration sector. Interested and eligible candidates must ensure they apply before the last date to avoid disqualification.

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