What the notice says
NGT Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar 2026 is the vacancy circular dated 16 October 2026 (NGT/16/Admn/2016/Vol. IX/472). Last date for receipt of applications is 16 November 2026. 3 vacancies (2 Deputy Registrar + 1 Assistant Registrar). Pay is Level-12 for Deputy Registrar and Level-11 for Assistant Registrar. Applications are to be sent through proper channel to the Registrar General, National Green Tribunal. Official page: greentribunal.gov.in/job-opening.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 16 November 2026 |
| Vacancies | 3 (2 Dy Registrar + 1 Asst Registrar) |
| Pay | Level-12 / Level-11 (7th CPC) |
| Fee | Not printed in the circular (deputation applications usually carry no fee) |
| Location | Deputy Registrar: Chennai and Bhopal; Assistant Registrar: Pune |
| Age limit | Not exceeding 56 years as on closing date |
| Who can apply | Officers with LLB holding analogous post or with required years of regular service in government, courts or tribunals |
- What the National Green Tribunal does
- What kind of role this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Deputy Registrar — Level-12 (Rs 78,800–2,09,200) 2 Vacancies
- 2. Assistant Registrar — Level-11 (Rs 67,700–2,08,700) 1 Vacancy
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply
- FAQs
What the National Green Tribunal does
The National Green Tribunal is a specialised judicial body set up under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. It hears cases relating to environmental protection, forest conservation and natural resource management.
Principal Bench is in New Delhi; zonal benches are at Bhopal, Chennai, Kolkata and Pune. This circular fills deputation posts at three zonal benches.
What kind of role this is
These are deputation posts for serving officers. The period of deputation is ordinarily three years. Fresh law graduates or private practitioners cannot apply directly. Applications must come through the proper channel of the parent department.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university.
- You are currently holding an analogous post on regular basis in Central/State Government, courts or tribunals, or you have the required years of regular service in the specified pay levels.
- Your parent department will forward the application with APARs and vigilance clearance.
- You are not more than 56 years old on the closing date.
Skip if
- You are a fresh law graduate or not a serving government/court/tribunal officer.
- You do not meet the analogous-post or years-of-service condition for the post you want.
- Your department will not process a deputation application in time.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Circular date | 16 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt | 16 November 2026 |
| Fee | Not printed (standard for deputation through proper channel) |
| Age reckoning | Closing date of receipt of applications |
Available positions
No category-wise roster is printed because these are deputation posts. Posting locations are specified.
1. Deputy Registrar — Level-12 (Rs 78,800–2,09,200) 2 Vacancies
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university.
- Holding analogous post on regular basis in Central/State Government or courts/tribunals; OR
- Five years regular service in Level-11 (Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay Rs 6,600) in Central/State Government, courts or tribunals.
- Age not exceeding 56 years as on closing date.
- Posting: one at Chennai (Southern Zonal Bench), one at Bhopal (Central Zonal Bench).
2. Assistant Registrar — Level-11 (Rs 67,700–2,08,700) 1 Vacancy
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university.
- Holding analogous post on regular basis; OR
- Five years regular service in Level-9; or six years in Level-8; or seven years in Level-7; or ten years in Level-6 in Central/State Government, courts or tribunals.
- Age not exceeding 56 years as on closing date.
- Posting: Pune (Western Zonal Bench).
Total vacancies — 3.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree | Service condition |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar | Bachelor’s in Law | Analogous post or 5 years in Level-11 |
| Assistant Registrar | Bachelor’s in Law | Analogous post or 5 yrs Level-9 / 6 yrs Level-8 / 7 yrs Level-7 / 10 yrs Level-6 |
Selection
- Applications received through proper channel with up-to-date APARs (usually last 5 years) and vigilance clearance.
- Scrutiny by the Competent Authority of the Tribunal.
- Deputation period ordinarily three years.
How to prepare (free, official)
- NGT job-opening page — download the vacancy circular dated 16 October 2026.
- Confirm the exact proforma and document list on the official circular before your department forwards the papers.
How to apply
- Download the vacancy circular from the NGT job-opening page.
- Fill the prescribed proforma.
- Get the application countersigned by your parent department with APARs and vigilance clearance.
- Send the complete set so that it reaches the Registrar General, National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi – 110001, by 16 November 2026.
- Do not apply directly if you are not a serving officer eligible under the circular.
FAQs
What is the last date?
16 November 2026 (applications must reach the Tribunal by this date).
Who can apply?
Serving officers with a law degree who hold an analogous post or the required years of regular service in government, courts or tribunals.
How many vacancies?
3 — two Deputy Registrar (Chennai and Bhopal) and one Assistant Registrar (Pune).
Where do I apply?
Offline through proper channel. Official circular is on greentribunal.gov.in/job-opening.
Does this lead to a permanent job?
No. These are deputation posts, ordinarily for three years.
More government legal openings are on the AAG Legal jobs board. Check the board for other open deputation and direct-recruitment notices.