About the Opportunity

With a view to augment departmental representation in ITAT, the Young Professional Scheme envisions engagement of Young Graduates in Law & Accountancy who are rich in domain knowledge. Such resources would aid the departmental officers in preparation of the cases admitted for hearing in Tribunals. In addition, they will also take up research/study work encompassing critical areas of tax litigation for effective litigation management.

Income Tax Department is looking for engaging a pool of talented Young Professionals (YPs) as per the following details:

Name of Position: Young Professional

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification

(i) Indian Nationals holding Graduate / Post Graduate degree in Law from recognized Universities, Colleges and Institutions of National and International repute, and/or Chartered Accountant.

(ii) Candidates should have obtained at least 50% marks in the 3 Year LL.B. or 5 Year integrated LL.B. degree program or Post Graduation degree program or a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Preferred Qualification

(i) Chartered Accountants who have completed their articleship in taxation and law graduates/post graduates who have been engaged in research work/projects in taxation shall be preferred.

(ii) Candidate having skills in information & communication technology (ICT) with good communication and interpersonal skills shall be preferred.

Age Limit:

Candidates should not exceed 35 years of age as on the date of advertisement

Number of Positions

One

Period of Contract

One year. May be extended by another year subject to satisfactory performance

Location

Chandigarh

Remuneration per month

Rs. 60,000/- (Lump Sum)

Job Description

The Young Professionals will be attached with the office of CsIT (DR) or Sr. DR in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal for studying the paper books of listed cases, analyzing the judgments relied upon by the assessee, finding out judgments in favour of the department & identifying distinguishing facts wherever applicable, and preparing the briefing notes and written submissions. They will also undertake research/study on specific points as briefed by CIT (DR)/Sr. DR.

CIT (DR) (Mentor concerned) will provide a brief orientation of deliverables expected from the Young Professional at the time of joining.

Selection Process

Selection process would involve two stages:

(i) Screening

(ii) Interview

Mode of Submission of Applications:

Offline

Deadline

Last date of receipt of Applications is 20.01.2026 upto 6:00 PM.

 Incomplete application and/or applications received after the due date shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Applications sent by post may be sent well in time so as to reach this office on or before the last date.

Application Procedure

Application format and detailed Advertisement can also be accessed through departmental website incometaxchandigarh.org and incometaxindia.gov.in

Short-listed candidates will be informed on their E-mail address/by speed post for personal interview. No TA or DA shall be paid for attending the interview. At the time of interview, the shortlisted candidates shall have to produce their bio-data and certificates, in original for verification.

The official notification is here.