Job Details
Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Tamil Nadu is inviting online applications for two Technical Member (State) vacancies at Chennai and Madurai State Benches (with additional sittings at Coimbatore and Puducherry). Applicants must be experienced officers at or above the Additional Commissioner rank in tax/finance, with at least 25 years’ total and 3 years’ specialist experience. The post offers a fixed salary of ₹2.25 lakh, attractive allowances, and a maximum service age of 67 years. Apply exclusively through the designated portal by 14 August 2025. Full eligibility, salary, and selection process are outlined in the official GSTAT notification. Perfect opportunity for senior government professionals in taxation/finance to join India’s premier indirect tax appellate authority.
| Department | Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu |
| Employment Type | Contractual (Term Appointment, Central Govt. Tribunal) |
| Job Title(s) | Technical Member (State) – GST Appellate Tribunal (State Benches) |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Advertisement No. | Ref.No.8815771/B1/2024 Date: 24.06.2025 |
| Start Date to Apply | 01.07.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14.08.2025 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Locations | State Benches at Chennai & Madurai, additional sittings: Coimbatore, Puducherry |
| Application Method | Online only at https://gstn.org.in/gstat-state-application/#/home |
| Official Website | https://www.tn.gov.in/; https://tnvat.tn.gov.in/ctdportal/menus/citizen_corner/announcement.jsp |
Advertisement No.
Ref.No.8815771/B1/2024 Date: 24.06.2025
Post and Vacancy Details
| Name of Post | No. of State Benches | State Benches Location | Sittings | No. of Posts |
| Technical Member (State) | 2 | Chennai, Madurai | Puducherry (Circuit), Coimbatore | 2 |
Salary Details
- Basic Salary: ₹2,25,000 per month (fixed)
- House Rent Reimbursement: Up to ₹1,25,000/month
- Staff Car/Transport Allowance: Eligible
- Leave: 30 days earned leave/year; 8 days casual leave/year
- Other Allowances: As per Central Govt. Pay Level 17
- Note: For pensioners, remuneration reduced by amount of pension drawn. No pension/provident fund/gratuity for service in Tribunal.
Educational Qualification
- Must be or have been an officer of State Govt. or All India Service NOT BELOW the rank of Additional Commissioner of VAT/SGST or equivalent (First Appellate Authority or above).
- Experience: Minimum 25 years in Government service, of which at least 15 years as Group A/gazetted (as per Tamil Nadu Gazette Notification No. 347/21.10.2024) and at least 3 years’ experience administering GST, existing tax laws or holding finance/taxation portfolios in State Govt.
- Age Limit (as on appointment): Minimum 50 years; maximum 67 years.
- Must be medically fit as certified by competent authority.
- For serving officers: Must resign or opt voluntary retirement before joining.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 50 years
- Maximum: 67 years (as on date of appointment)
- Term: 4 years initial appointment, re-appointment up to 2 years possible, not exceeding 67 years.
Selection Process
- Appointment by Central Govt. based on recommendation of Search-cum-Selection Committee.
- Shortlisting based on eligibility, length & nature of service/experience.
- Personal interaction (interview) of shortlisted candidates by Committee.
- Panel of two names for each post recommended to Central Govt. for final appointment.
- No TA/DA for interaction/interview.
How to Apply
- Apply online ONLY at: https://gstn.org.in/gstat-state-application/#/home
- Complete the prescribed form (Annexure III) and upload all supporting documents.
- For serving officers: Submit additional employer certificate (Annexure IV), vigilance clearance & ACR/APARs of last 5 years.
- In case of difficulty uploading documents, mail them to support.gstat@gstn.org.in with the application number.
- Last date and time for online submission: 5:00 PM on 14.08.2025.
- Applications by other means or incomplete/late applications shall be rejected at the Committee’s discretion.
Instructions
- Candidates should carefully check and confirm eligibility before applying.
- Applications without complete documentation will be rejected.
- Place of appointment is liable to change/transfers as per Tribunal/GST Act norms.
- Application form and certificate formats available for download from official websites of Government of Tamil Nadu and Commercial Taxes Department.
- No canvassing or direct communication to selection committee members permitted.
- Applicants must join within 30 days if selected.
- Withdrawal from process or refusal of offer may result in debarment for 3 years from similar appointments.
- Strict confidentiality and accuracy in application information required.
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Time |
| Commencement of Application | 01.07.2025 | – |
| Last Date to Apply | 14.08.2025 | 5:00 PM |
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Application link – click here
