The invention relates to a multi-gear vacuum on-load tap switch. The multi-gear vacuum on-load tap switch consists of two portions, i.e. a toggle switch and a selector switch, wherein the selector switch comprises a moving mechanism of a movable contact module consisting of a stepper motor, a lead screw and a lead screw pair and a gear selection mechanism consisting of a movable contact and multiple groups of static contacts; the static contacts of the selector switch are divided into an odd number group and an even number group, the static contacts of the odd number group contact a D movable contact, and the static contacts of the even number contact an S group of movable contacts; and the toggle switch comprises a permanent magnetic mechanism and a switching module, the access or a main circuit or the access of an auxiliary circuit is rapidly changed by virtue of an electromagnetic coil arranged on the switching module, the switching module is provided with two groups of vacuum pipes, the main circuit is provided with a main vacuum pipe, and the auxiliary circuit consists of the main vacuum pipe and a transition resistor which are connected in series. The multi-gear vacuum on-load tap switch is high in automation degree, simple in structure, and convenient to install and repair. The number of gears is not limited, and the size is smaller relative to a volume drum-type tap switch.