About the Organization
The Income Tax Department is a key revenue department of the Government of India responsible for administration of direct taxation laws. Through the Young Professional Scheme, the department aims to strengthen its representation before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal by engaging qualified legal and accountancy professionals.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Legal Job Opportunity (Contractual Engagement)
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- Indian nationals holding a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Law from a recognized university or institution, or
- Qualified Chartered Accountant
- Minimum 50 percent marks in 3-year LL.B., 5-year integrated LL.B., post-graduation, or CA qualification
Preferred Qualifications
- Chartered Accountants with articleship experience in taxation
- Law graduates or post-graduates with research experience in taxation
- Skills in information and communication technology with strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on the date of advertisement
Number of Positions
- One position
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Assisting departmental officers in preparation of cases before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
- Studying paper books of listed cases and analysing judgments relied upon by assessees
- Identifying favourable judgments for the department and distinguishing facts where applicable
- Preparing briefing notes and written submissions
- Undertaking research and study work on taxation and tax litigation as assigned
- Working under the guidance of CIT (DR) or Senior DR
Mode of Work
On-site
Location: Chandigarh
Important Dates and Timelines
- Contract Period: One year (extendable by another year based on performance)
- Application Deadline: 20 January 2026 up to 6:00 PM
Remuneration / Salary
- Rs. 60,000 per month (lump sum)
Selection Procedure
- Screening of applications
- Personal interview
Application Process
- Mode of application is offline
- Application format and detailed advertisement are available on the official websites:
- incometaxchandigarh.org
- incometaxindia.gov.in
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or speed post
- No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview
- Original certificates must be produced at the time of interview for verification
- Official Link: https://news.lawfoyer.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/YPS-DETAILED-ADVERTISEMENT-2025.pdf
Important Notes / Additional Information:
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected
- Applications sent by post should be dispatched well in advance to ensure timely receipt
- The engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right to permanent employment
This opportunity is ideal for young legal professionals and chartered accountants seeking hands-on exposure to tax litigation and tribunal practice within a government framework.
