{"id":78198,"date":"2021-08-18T16:54:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T11:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=78198"},"modified":"2021-08-19T11:53:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T06:23:17","slug":"how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become An Income Tax Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_an_Income_Tax_Officer\" >Eligibility Criteria for an Income Tax Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer\/#Applying_For_the_Income_Tax_Officer_Post_Online\" >Applying For the Income Tax Officer Post Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer\/#Qualifying_Exams\" >Qualifying Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer\/#Cut-off_Marks_For_The_Exam\" >Cut-off Marks For The Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer\/#UPSC_%E2%80%93_Alternate_Qualifying_Exam\" >UPSC \u2013 Alternate Qualifying Exam&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer\/#Training_an_Income_Tax_Officer\" >Training an Income Tax Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer\/#Career_Trajectory_of_an_Income_Tax_Officer\" >Career Trajectory of an Income Tax Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-an-income-tax-officer\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>One of the most competitive job roles in India is that of an income tax officer. Thousands of applicants compete in UPSC and SSC exams for the position. Every year, the number of taxpayers who file income tax returns rises. As a result, the projected number of openings for income tax officers has risen at a steady pace as well. We will help you understand <strong>how to become an income tax officer<\/strong>. The following are the areas candidates applying for the role should know about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_an_Income_Tax_Officer\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria for an Income Tax Officer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physical Requirements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Criteria<\/td><td>Male<\/td><td>Female<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Standard&nbsp;<\/td><td>Height &#8211; 157.5cm<br>Chest \u2013 81 cm<\/td><td>Height \u2013 152cm<br>Weight &#8211; &lt; 48kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Walking<\/td><td>1.6 km in 15 minutes<\/td><td>1 km in 20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cycling<\/td><td>8 km in 30 minutes<\/td><td>3 km in 25 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for Income Tax Officer Exam Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Educational Qualifications:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both men and women should have a graduation degree from a reputed university or institute in any course or discipline. This is the minimum standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Age:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual must be above the age of 18 and not be over the age of 27 years. They should meet the age criteria around the 1<sup>st<\/sup> of July of the examination year. For OBC and SC\/ST applicants, the age requirements are reduced. A maximum of 27 years (3-13 years of relaxation for reserved categories). The age restriction has also been lowered, benefiting government officials and other defense personnel in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applying_For_the_Income_Tax_Officer_Post_Online\"><\/span><strong>Applying For the Income Tax Officer Post Online<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By following the given steps below, candidates apply for the job post online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Visit the official website of the income tax department at incometaxindia.gov.in.<\/li><li>Fill in all the required information of the application form&nbsp;<\/li><li>Attach the necessary documents&nbsp;<\/li><li>Make sure all the information filled in is accurate. Click on the submit button.<\/li><li>Print or screen a copy of the form for your own reference<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualifying_Exams\"><\/span><strong>Qualifying Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam that an income tax officer needs to clear for is the SSC CGL. This stands for the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination. There are two phases of the exam. Phase one is a screening round, and phase two is the test to calculate a candidate\u2019s scores. The test is a written exam followed by a personal interview. The marks obtained in both are taken into consideration for the candidates\u2019 evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preliminary Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The examination consists of two subject matters &#8211; General Intelligence and General Awareness &amp; Arithmetic.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The scores of this test are not added to an individual\u2019s final scores. Rather, they are a qualifying test for the final test.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Each subject consists of 100 questions, and the total marks of the exam are 100. The duration for both the papers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The subjects included in the tests are General Studies (Reasoning and Awareness); Arithmetic; English Language and comprehension; Communication Skills and Writing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Subjects<\/td><td>Maximum Marks<\/td><td>Time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>2 hours 20 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English comprehension<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>2 hours 20 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Communication Skills and writing<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>2 hours 20 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Studies (Reasoning and Awareness)<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arithmetic<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Personal Interview\/ Oral Test<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The interview is conducted to test a candidate\u2019s personality and mental acumen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut-off_Marks_For_The_Exam\"><\/span><strong>Cut-off Marks For The Exam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cut-off mark for Income tax officers is listed below. The total marks are 700.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>General \u2013 75<\/li><li>OBC \u2013 75<\/li><li>SC \u2013 25<\/li><li>ST \u2013 50<\/li><li>Ex-servicemen \u2013 50<\/li><li>OH \u2013 50<\/li><li>HH \u2013 00<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_%E2%80%93_Alternate_Qualifying_Exam\"><\/span><strong>UPSC \u2013 Alternate Qualifying Exam&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual can choose the UPSC route and apply for the Civil Services Examination under the option of Indian Revenue Services. The age eligibility criteria for the exam is up to 32 years, and the candidates can attempt the exam 6 times. When a candidate clears all the exam rounds, they will be appointed as an Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax, a group A post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training_an_Income_Tax_Officer\"><\/span><strong>Training an Income Tax Officer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After candidates qualify for the SSC CGL exam, they are put through an intensive preparation process at the Direct Taxes Regional Training Institute (DTRTI) in their allotted region. The training is held there for 12 weeks for all the selected candidates. The training consists of two phases where they are taught through real-life scenarios about various tax codes, forces of inquiry, and regulatory processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 1 \u2013 In the first few weeks of the training, the courses focus on the theoretical aspect of Direct Tax laws, Business laws, and Advanced Accounting and Finance. After the first phase, the first departmental exams are held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 2 \u2013 The focus of the second module is on providing field and practical knowledge. Interactions with diverse Attachments in foreign nations familiarise the applicants with international tax practices. Several guest speakers are invited to inspire the applicants and inform them of their work responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Trajectory_of_an_Income_Tax_Officer\"><\/span><strong>Career Trajectory of an Income Tax Officer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the training process, candidates are posted in different regions of the country. After gaining some field knowledge and experience, officers can aim to rise in the department&#8217;s ranks. An ideal career trajectory in the department would look as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deputy Commissioner&nbsp;<\/li><li>Joint Commissioner<\/li><li>Commissioner<\/li><li>Principal Commissioner<\/li><li>Chief Commissioner<\/li><li>Principal Chief Commissioner<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Officers who have qualified for the income tax officer post early have the advantage of a quick promotion to the above posts early in their career. Individuals from group A posts will be eligible for the promotion after completing a stipulated period of service as assistant commissioner and with a good performance report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for Income Tax Officer Exam Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1629285400023\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the minimum age and educational qualifications of a candidate applying for the SSC CGL exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates should be above the age of 18 and below the age of 27. Every candidate should possess a bachelor&#8217;s degree from a known university in any discipline.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1629285419498\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can an individual apply for the post online?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, they can visit the official website, incometaxindia.gov.in, fill in the necessary information and documents, and apply for the post.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1629285434698\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the procedure of the SSC CGL exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The exam consists of a preliminary round which is a screening process for the main exam. The main exam is a written test followed by a personal interview to test the candidate\u2019s mental acumen. The marks scored in the written, and the oral test determines a candidate\u2019s selection.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1629285451028\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What happens during the training process?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The training process consists of two phases. In the first phase, candidates are taught through a theoretical approach on various subjects such as tax laws and codes and accounting and finance. The second phase focuses on providing candidates with a more practical approach to the work and the investigative process involved.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most competitive job roles in India is that of an income tax officer. 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