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Income Tax Department, Government of India conducts exams for the recruitment of Income Tax officers, Tax assistants, Income tax inspectors, etc.

Latest Notification

The Income Tax Department has released the notification for the opening of Income Tax Officer Recruitment 2025 in March regarding the recruitment of many positions. The recruiting agency follows the 7th pay commission for paying the salaries of the government-employed personnel. There are a total of 24 vacancies available for positions like Income Tax officers, Tax assistants, Income tax inspectors, multi-tasking staff, and many others.

Registration

To apply online for the available vacancies, candidates should follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website of Income Tax Officer Recruitment 2025 and select the link as mentioned, "Online Application."
Step 2: They will then be required to select the New Registration option.
Step 3: On selecting the New Registration option, candidates should submit their details which are important for the online application and document verification.
Step 4: Before submitting the final application, candidates are strictly advised to crosscheck their details before submitting.
Step 5: To finalize their application, they would be receiving an OTP on their registered number and validating it.
Step 6: Submit the form and pay the application fee.

Eligibility Criteria

Position	Educational Qualifications	Required Qualifications
Income Tax Inspector	Completed graduation in any discipline from a university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities	None
Tax Assistant	Completed graduation in any discipline from a university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities	Possessing Data entry speed of 8000 keywords per hour.
Multi-Tasking Staff	Completed matriculation from a recognized board.	None

Income Tax Officer Age Limit 2025

There are certain age limits imposed on the candidates for the positions available. The details are mentioned below:

Position	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Income Tax Inspector	18 years	30 years
Tax Assistant	18 years	27 years
Multi-Tasking Staff	18 years	25 years

Income Tax Officer Age Relaxation 2025

Along with that, there are relaxations offered to candidates belonging to some categories. Some of which are mentioned below:

Category	Age Relaxation
General/Unreserved	37 years
OBC	42 years
SC/ST	42 years
Government Employee	45 years
Ex-Servicemen	40 years
Widows and Divorced	45 years

Application Fee

Category of the Candidates	Application Fees
General	Rs.500
SC/ST/PWD/Women	Rs.100

Exam Pattern

Income Tax Officer Examination Scheme
Exam Type	PART	Subjects/ Topics	Questions	Marks	Time Duration
Objective Type Paper	I	Income Tax Law & Allied Taxes	100 ques.	100 marks	02 hours
	II	Advance Accountancy	100 ques.	100 marks	02 hours
	III	Allied Laws	100 ques.	100 marks	02 hours
	IV	Office Procedure	100 ques.	100 marks	02 hours
Subjective Type Paper	V	Income-Tax & Accountancy	100 ques.	100 marks	03 hours
The examination will be of objective type (MCQs) The question paper will consist of five parts carrying maximum of 100 marks each. Paper-I, II, III & IV will consist of subjects like Income Tax Law & Taxes, Advance Accountancy, Book Keeping, Allied Laws, and Office Procedure. Paper-V will be of the Subjective type containing I.T. Act & Rules. The Paper will be of Graduation Level/ Standard. There will be 100 Multiple Choice Type Questions of one mark each in Paper I, Paper II, Paper III, and Paper IV. ¼ mark (i.e. 0.25 marks) will be deducted for every incorrect answer so be careful. No marks will be deducted for all those questions that are not answered in the paper. The composite time duration for each Paper-I, II, III, and IV is 02 hours (120 minutes) For Paper-V, the total time duration will be 03 hours (180 minutes). Mock Tests will be available for being familiar with the level of questions to be asked in the examination.

Income Tax Assistant & MTS Examination Scheme
Paper	Exam Type	Subjects/ Topics	Questions	Marks	Time Duration
I	Objective Type Paper	General Intelligence & Reasoning	25 ques.	25 marks	90 minutes
		Quantitative/ Numerical Aptitude	25 ques.	25 marks
		General Awareness	25 ques.	25 marks
		English Comprehension	25 ques.	25 marks
II	Descriptive Type Paper	Short Essay/ Letter		50 marks	30 minutes

Exam Highlight

Income Tax Officer Recruitment Exam Scorecard 2025:
Positions and vacancies:

Income Tax Officer (ITO) Recruitment Examination is conducted for various positions in Income Tax Department under Government of India.
Common terms include:
Tax inspector of income
Tax Assistant
MTS (Multi-Service) .
Income Tax Analyst
Specific vacancies will be announced in the official announcement.

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification: Candidates generally need a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Some positions may require specific qualifications (such as for an administrator or tax assistant).
Age limit: The age limit for all candidates is generally 18 to 30 years, with relaxation for reserved groups (OBC, SC/ST, etc.).
Nationality: Indian citizens are eligible to apply.

Test Example: The test is usually divided into two parts:

Part 1 First Test:

Objective questions (MCQs).
The test generally consists of three parts:

Cognitive Awareness: National and International Current Affairs, Knowledge Management.
Reasoning abilities: riddles, analogies, coding and decoding.
Quantitative Aptitude: Mathematics, Data Interpretation, Number Series, and more.
Understanding English: Questions on grammar, meaning, and vocabulary.

Part II Key Tests:

Expression Paper: The main exam usually involves essay writing and precise writing in English.
Technical Skills: Depending on the position, this may include specific questions about tax law, the operation of the Tax Office, and other related topics
Interview/Document Verification: For some posts, there may be an interview after a written test. However, for some positions, it may only be a written test.

Syllabus

General Knowledge: History of India, General Science, Cultural Heritage, Science & Technology, Indian Constitution, Current Events (National & International), International Issues, Tourism Spots, Sculptures, Important Dates, Handicrafts, Famous Places, Countries & Capitals, Music & Literature, Artists, Political Science, etc.
Advance Accountancy:-
- Accounting Cycle & Preparation of final accounts (manufacturing, trading, profit & loss accounts, and balance sheet)
- Depreciation Accounts (Straight-line Method and Written down Method)
- Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India
- Company Accounts
- Partnership Account
- Hire Purchase Consignment Accounts
- Joint Venture Accounts
- Departmental or Branch Accounts
- Basics of absorption, amalgamation, and reconstruction
Allied Laws:-
- Indian Contract Act
- Transfer of Property Act
- Hindu Law
- Companies Act
- Indian Partnership Act, 1932
- Civil Procedure Code
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Right to Information Act
General English: One Word Substitutions, Articles, Verbal Comprehension Passage, Verbs, Grammar, Fill in the Blanks, Antonyms, Synonyms, Clauses, Sentence Structure, Spellings, Error Correction, Active Voice, Passive Voice, Direct/ Indirect Speech, etc.
Arithmetical Ability: Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Average Estimation, Rounding Numbers, Tables, Graphs, Menstruation, Time & Distance, Ratio & Time, etc.
Computer Awareness: MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Internet Usage, Windows, Computer Software & Hardware Knowledge, etc.

Eligibilty Criteria

Position	Educational Qualifications	Required Qualifications
Income Tax Inspector	Completed graduation in any discipline from a university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities	None
Tax Assistant	Completed graduation in any discipline from a university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities	Possessing Data entry speed of 8000 keywords per hour.
Multi-Tasking Staff	Completed matriculation from a recognized board.	None