About the Opportunity
The Income Tax Department has invited applications under the Young Professional Scheme to strengthen departmental representation before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The engagement aims to involve young legal and accountancy professionals in tax litigation support, research, and case preparation, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of departmental litigation management.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Legal Job Opportunity (Contractual Engagement)
Educational Qualification
Essential Qualifications
- Indian nationals holding a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Law (3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B.) from a recognized university, or
- Qualified Chartered Accountants
- Minimum 50 percent marks in the qualifying degree or professional qualification
Preferred Qualifications
- Chartered Accountants with articleship experience in taxation
- Law graduates or post graduates with prior research or project work in taxation
- Candidates with strong ICT skills, communication ability, and interpersonal skills
Age Limit
- Maximum age of 35 years as on the date of advertisement
Number of Positions
- One position
Period of Contract
- One year
- Extendable by another year subject to satisfactory performance
Location
- Chandigarh
Remuneration / Salary
- Rs. 60,000 per month (lump sum)
Job Description / Key Responsibilities
- Assisting departmental officers in ITAT matters
- Studying paper books of listed cases before the Tribunal
- Analysing judgments relied upon by assessees
- Identifying favourable precedents and distinguishing facts for the Department
- Preparing briefing notes and written submissions
- Undertaking legal research on taxation issues as assigned by CIT (DR) or Senior DR
- Supporting effective litigation strategy and case management
Selection Procedure
The selection process will consist of two stages:
- Screening of applications
- Personal interview
Mode of Submission of Applications
- Offline submission only
Important Dates and Timelines
- Last date for receipt of applications: January 20, 2026 (up to 6:00 PM)
- Late or incomplete applications will be rejected without any correspondence
Application Process
- Application format and detailed advertisement are available on the departmental websites
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or speed post
- No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview
- Original documents must be produced at the time of interview for verification
Official Notification:
https://incometaxindia.gov.in/Lists/Recruitment%20Notices/Attachments/283/YPS-DETAILED-ADVERTISEMENT-2025.pdf
