Income Tax Recruitment 2023 Notifications: Income Tax Inspector, Tax Assistant and MTS

Recently by 21st February 2023, the Income Tax Department of India released the vacancy notifications for the recruitment of meritorious sports persons according to the sports quota. The vacancies are available for the post of Income Tax Inspector, Tax Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff.

The selected candidates should represent the North West Region, in the tournaments or meets for a minimum of 5 years. Read on the further details to know more.

Deadline for Application Submission For Income Tax Recruitment 2023

The eligible candidates are requested to fill out the application form as per Annexure-II on or before 17.03.2023.

The date is shifted forward to 31.03.2023 for the willing candidates from the North Eastern States, Andaman Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep. Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir.

Eligibility Criteria for Income Tax Recruitment 2023

The appointing authority selects the eligible candidate by scrutinising the applied candidates via the;

• Age limit and educational qualifications. 
• Sports eligibility.
• Evidence in support of merit in the sports event or games.

These rules under the criteria of selection for Income Tax Inspector, Tax Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff will keep changing and the final decision will be of appointing authority.

What is the Eligible Age Group for Income Tax Recruitment 2023?

• Income Tax Inspector – 18-30 years.
• Tax Assistant – 18-27 years.
• MTS – 18-25 years.

Relaxation of Age:

• General/OBC candidates – 05 years.
• SC/ST candidates – 10 years.

What is the Sports Eligibility for the Income Tax Recruitment 2023?

It is quite simple, the candidate is selected as per his/her performance in that particular sport. It’s as per the candidate who has represented at the levels of;

• International,
• National,
• Inter-University tournament,
• National Sports or Games for School, and 
• Physical Efficiency Drive.

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Expected Salary for Vacancies by Income Tax Department 2023

Well, it may differ as per the post and also your score and eligibility criteria decide the thing. For;

• Income Tax Inspector – Pay Level-7 (₹44900 – ₹142400).
• Tax Assistant – Pay Level-4 (₹25500 – ₹81100).
• MTS – Pay Level-1 (₹18000- ₹56900).

Where will the Posting of Income Tax Recruitment for 2023 Be?

The notification by Income Tax Department, clearly says the selected candidates can be anywhere in the North West Region.

The places include;

• Punjab,
• Haryana,
• Himachal Pradesh,
• Jammu & Kashmir,
• Ladakh, and
• Chandigarh.

Documents Required for Income Tax Recruitment 2023

The below-listed documents are a must and should be to apply for Income Tax Recruitment 2023.

• Matriculation/SSC or any other liable and equivalent certificate – For age proof.
• Certificates of Educational Qualifications.
• Sports/games certificates.
• SC/ST Caste certificate – Works as proof of caste/age relaxation (If applicable).
• Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID Card/Driving License or any other Government-issued ID proof – For identification.

Steps to Apply for Vacancies in Income Tax Recruitment 2023

Follow the below steps to apply for the Income Tax Recruitment 2023 for a post like Income Tax Inspector, Tax Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department.

Step 2: Download the application form from the notification page. 

Step 3: Read Annexure-I and Annexure-II carefully and then apply for the Income Tax Recruitment 2023, if you fit the criteria for recruitment as per the appointing authority.

Step 4: The required documents should be added carefully and fill the data required as per the application. 

Step 5: Once you’re done writing the application form, it should be sent in a closed cover and sent via Registered or Speed Post.

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The cover back should be super scribed with the words;

“Application for Recruitment in Sports Quota for the Post of Inspector/Tax Assistant/Multi-Tasking Staff”.

Step 6: The application should be sent to;

Address: Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax (Hq)(Admn), O/o the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, NWR, Aayakar Bhawan, Sector-17E, Chandigarh-160017.

Selection of the Candidates for the Income Tax Department 2023

The candidates are selected via two phases;

1. Phase-1

• The candidates are selected based on their achievements in sports or games and also their performance in field trials.
• If the candidate doesn’t fit for field trials, the candidate is not considered for the appointment in the Income Tax Department.

2. Phase-2

• The candidates should appear for a written test for the post of Income Tax Inspectors or Tax Assistants or Multi-Tasking Staff consisting of;
  • Objective type multiple choice questions in;
    • General Knowledge,
    • Reasoning,
    • Numerical or Quantitative Aptitude,
    • General English, and
    • General Awareness.
• Languages Preferences for the written test – English or Hindi.
• Also, the candidate should qualify for the Data Entry Skill Test 8000 key depressions per hour.

The ultimate selection of candidates depends on the appointing authority. For further details visit the official website of the Income Tax Department.