How to Become Income Tax Officer?
Today the topic is How to Become Income Tax Officer? – To be an income tax officer in India, one must take the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exam or the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC Exam). Here’s the step-by-step process:
1. Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification: A degree from a recognized university that should be a first- or upper-second-class honors bachelor’s degree.
Age Limit: Mainly in the age group of 18 to 30 years. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories like SC/ ST/OBC.
2. SSC CGL Route:
There is one common route through which people become an Income Tax Officer, and this is through the SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) examination.
Step 1: SSC CGL Exam: The exam reveals four layers:
General: Objective-type questions General awareness section: This section included specific questions on quantitative aptitude, Reasoning, and English.
Level B: Two papers- Quantitative Aptitude and English.
Third is the tier of Descriptive Paper (Essay/Letter Writing).
Level 4: DES (Data Entry Skill) Test or CPT (Computer Proficiency Test), whichever is applicable for the post.
Step 2: Selection
Qualifying from all four stages, one can be selected for various Group B & C posts in Central Government Departments such as the Income Tax Department.
Step 3: Posting as an Income Tax Inspector
To commence with, you will be hired as an Income Tax Inspector. Two, you can be promoted to Income Tax Officer after promotions and departmental examinations.
3. UPSC Civil Services Route:
It is also one of the possible ways to become an Income Tax Officer through the UPSC Civil Services Examination. After getting through the exam and interview phases, an individual can be posted to the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), which handles issues related to income tax.
The IRS is a higher-level post where officers carry out much more serious responsibilities.
4. Skills to Develop:
Numeracy, numerate abilities, and knowledge of arithmetic.
A good understanding of Tax laws and general finance.
Interpersonal and organizational communication for management positions.
5. Training:
After selection, you will not be immediately posted to any office but will spend time at the department’s training institute.
