Job Opportunity: Young Professional At Income Tax Department, Chandigarh

Table of Contents

• Role and Location Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Essential Qualifications
• Preferred Experience and Skills
• Age Limit
• Remuneration and Tenure
• Application Process
• Who Should Apply

Income Tax Department, Chandigarh invites applications for 1 Young Professional position in Law & Accountancy, offering ₹65,000 per month, with submissions due by 20 January 2026

Role and Location Details

This contractual role supports the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, North-Western Region, at Aayakar Bhawan, Sector-17E, Chandigarh. Young Professionals typically assist Commissioners/Senior Departmental Representatives (DRs) at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) by analyzing case paper books, researching precedents, identifying departmental-favorable judgments, and drafting briefing notes/written submissions on tax disputes.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• Indian nationals with Graduate/Post Graduate degree in Law (LLB/LLM) or Chartered Accountancy (CA) from recognized national/international institutions.
• Minimum 50% marks in 3-year LLB, 5-year integrated LLB, PG Law program, or CA qualification.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• CAs with articleship in taxation; law graduates/postgrads with research/projects in taxation.
• Proficiency in ICT (Information & Communication Technology), strong communication, and interpersonal skills.

Age Limit

• Maximum 35 years (relaxation as per government norms).

Remuneration and Tenure

• Fixed monthly pay: ₹65,000 (consolidated, no additional allowances).
• Typical tenure: 1-2 years (renewable based on performance), whole-time engagement without private practice rights.

Application Process

Submit the prescribed format application (with self-attested copies of proofs: age, education, experience, ICT skills) offline to:

Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax,
N.W. Region, Aayakar Bhawan, Sector-17E,
Chandigarh.

• Last date: 20.01.2026.
• Shortlisting based on qualifications/preferences; selected candidates undergo interview/mentorship orientation by CIT(DR)/Sr. DR.

Who Should Apply

Ideal for early-career law graduates (tax research exposure) or newly qualified CAs seeking practical departmental experience. The role builds expertise in appellate advocacy, judgment analysis, and distinguishing facts—valuable for litigation, advisory, or compliance careers in tax practice.

Official Notification: https://incometaxindia.gov.in/Lists/Recruitment%20Notices/Attachments/283/YPS-DETAILED-ADVERTISEMENT-2025.pdf