Tax Assistant – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 - ₹81,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience is required, but proficiency in data entry is essential.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 27 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The SSC CGLE 2026 notification includes vacancies for the post of Tax Assistant in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). This Group C post offers a monthly salary of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 under Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for these prestigious revenue department roles. Tax Assistants enjoy a professional work environment with clear pathways for promotion to Inspector of Income Tax or Central Excise.
- The age requirement for Tax Assistant is 18 to 27 years, calculated as of August 1, 2026.
- A mandatory Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) of 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes is required for this role.
- The application window is open online from May 21, 2026, to June 22, 2026.
- Selection is based on performance in Tier-I and Tier-II Computer Based Examinations.
- Candidates with physical disabilities (OH) may seek exemption from the DEST for the CBDT post specifically.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable central government benefits.
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
Category-wise reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD is applicable as per Government of India norms.
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 Tax Assistant post carries a pay scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month (Pay Level 4).
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
The total tentative vacancies for CGLE 2026 are approximately 12,256, which includes the Tax Assistant posts.