GSTC Consultant Grade-I Recruitment 2026 has been notified by the Goods and Services Tax Council Secretariat for the engagement of a Consultant (Grade-1) on a contractual basis for a short period in the Goods and Services Tax Council Secretariat, New Delhi GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL.
As per the notification dated 10.02.2026, the details of the position, terms and conditions for engagement, eligibility, experience, and other requirements are specified in the official notice GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL. The engagement is contractual, with an initial fixed period not exceeding three years, subject to annual performance review based on clearly defined key performance indicators of the GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL.
GSTC Consultant Grade-I Recruitment 2026 specifies educational qualifications, post-qualification experience requirements, and upper age limit. The notification also provides details regarding submission of application, applicable guidelines, and reference to annexures.
Applicants fulfilling the eligibility conditions may apply in the prescribed format as provided in Annexure-II GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL. GSTC Consultant Grade-I Recruitment 2026 must be read carefully in accordance with the official notification and prescribed guidelines.
GSTC Consultant Grade-I Recruitment 2026 Overview-NOTIFICATION
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Goods and Services Tax Council Secretariat |
| Post Name | Consultant (Grade-1) |
| Mode of Engagement | Contractual |
| Location | Goods and Services Tax Council Secretariat, New Delhi |
| Notification Date | 10.02.2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10.02.2026 GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL |
| Last Date for Submission | Within two weeks from the date of publishing in the Employment News GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL |
Vacancy Details
| Serial No. | Name of the Post | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consultant (Grade-1) | 01 (one) GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (Essential) | LLB or CA or ICWA GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL |
| Educational Qualification (Desirable) | Doctorate, additional qualifications, research experience, published papers and post-qualification experience in relevant field i.e. GST GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL |
| Post-Qualification Experience | Minimum 3–8 years of post-qualification experience (Post qualification experience includes upto 3 years for Ph.D. holder, provided no work experience is counted during those 03 years). Further experience in Indirect Taxation will be added advantage GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL |
Age Limit: Please check age using the AGE CALCULATOR
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Grade-1) | Upper age limit of 45 years (as on the closing date of advertisement) GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Grade-1) | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
Application Process
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Application | Application in the format given in Annexure-II GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL |
| Submission Method | Sent by email with the subject “Application for Consultant-Grade-I” GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL |
| Email Address | gstc.secretariat@gov.in GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL |
| Time Limit | Within two weeks from the date of publishing in the Employment News GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL |
Documents Required
Application in prescribed format (Annexure-II) GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL
Recent photograph GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL
Academic qualification details, professional experience details and relevant publications as per Annexure-II GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL
Important Instructions
- Initial engagement will be for a fixed period not exceeding 3 years. Continuation beyond first and subsequent years is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance review based on clearly defined key performance indicators GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL.
- Job Description: As per Terms of References for engagement of Consultant Grade-1 GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL.
- Other terms and conditions will be as per the Procedure and Guidelines for engagement of Consultant/Senior Consultants/Young Professionals dated 31.03.2019 GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL.
- Guidelines are available on the GST Council website (www.gstcouncil.gov.in) GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL.
Official Website / Reference
GST Council Website: www.gstcouncil.gov.in GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL
Director, GST Council Secretariat GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL TL