Inspector of Income Tax – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience is required for this post.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is hiring for the Inspector of Income Tax position through the SSC CGL 2026 exam. This Group B post offers a monthly pay scale of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 under Pay Level 7. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in any stream are eligible to apply for this prestigious field-and-office role. It is an attractive career choice for those interested in tax administration, offering significant social status and professional growth.
- The age limit for applicants is 18 to 30 years as of August 1, 2026.
- Selection is based on performance in the Tier-II Computer Based Examination.
- Candidates with Mental Illness (MI) are not suitable for this specific post in CBDT as per recent exemptions.
- The post carries All India Service Liability, meaning recruits can be posted anywhere in India.
- Online applications must be submitted by June 22, 2026, via the ssc.gov.in website.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type) Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, II, and III) Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for specific posts Document Verification by User Departments
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
Reservation
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD as per Government Orders.
ESM reservation is applicable for Group C posts only.
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
PwBD candidates receive up to 15 years of age relaxation depending on category.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new portal.
- Login using your Registration Number and Password.
- Click on the 'Apply' link in the 'Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026' section.
- Fill in the required details and upload a live photograph and scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards.
- Review the application form and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Inspector of Income Tax receives a salary in Pay Level 7, ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month.
The age limit for the Inspector of Income Tax post is 18 to 30 years.
A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent is the essential qualification.