About

As an Income Tax Officer, you formulate the regulations associated with direct taxation. You are part of the Government which guarantees enforcement of tax laws. You maintain a vigil at the income declaration of people. You verify taxes, study tax returns filed by people and firms, raise questions on tax deposited if there may be any, investigate instances of tax fraud, and overall, make certain that the Government earns the due taxes from income of individual people and firms that are due.

Education

Bachelor's

Any Stream

Examination

UPSC Civil Service

Skills Required

Time Management
Detail orient
Communication
Strategic Thinking

Job Prospects

  • Assistant Commissioner
  • Deputy Commissioner
  • Joint Commissioner
  • Chief Commissioner

Salary / Annum

2,000,000

Fresher

3,000,000

Average

4,800,000

Experienced

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Jobs Outlook

  • A career as an income tax officer is considered one of the most competitive job roles. Lakhs of candidates try their luck in UPSC and SSC examination to acquire the job role of Income Tax Officer.
  • Low ranking officers generally have severe work pressure.

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