About the Opportunity
The Young Professional Scheme aims to strengthen departmental representation before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal by engaging young graduates in Law and Accountancy with strong domain knowledge. Selected professionals will assist departmental officers in preparing cases for tribunal hearings and undertake research work in critical areas of tax litigation to support effective litigation management.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Legal Job Opportunity (Contractual)
Educational Qualification
Essential Qualifications
- Indian nationals holding a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Law from a recognized university or institution, and or Chartered Accountant
- Minimum 50 percent marks in 3-year LL.B., 5-year integrated LL.B., Post Graduation degree program, or qualified Chartered Accountant
Preferred Qualifications
- Chartered Accountants with completed articleship in taxation
- Law graduates or post graduates with prior research experience in taxation
- Skills in information and communication technology with good communication and interpersonal abilities
Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on the date of advertisement
Number of Positions
One
Period of Contract
One year, extendable by another year subject to satisfactory performance
Location
Chandigarh
Remuneration per Month
Rs. 60,000 per month (lump sum)
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the office of CIT (DR) or Senior DR at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
- Studying paper books of listed cases and analysing judgments relied upon by assessees
- Identifying judgments in favour of the department and distinguishing factual aspects
- Preparing briefing notes and written submissions
- Undertaking legal research on specific taxation issues as assigned
- Working under the guidance of the designated mentor for defined deliverables
Selection Process
- Screening of applications
- Personal interview
Mode of Submission of Applications
Offline submission only
Important Dates and Timelines
- Last date for receipt of applications: 20 January 2026 up to 6:00 PM
- Late or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected
Application Procedure
The prescribed application format and detailed advertisement can be accessed through the official departmental websites:
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or speed post for the interview. No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview. Original documents must be produced at the time of interview for verification.
Important Notes / Additional Information
- Applications sent by post should be dispatched well in advance to reach before the deadline
- No correspondence will be entertained regarding rejected or late applications
