Income Tax Department (via SSC CGL) · Ref: GAZ/2026/06-058 · Posted 2026-05-28, updated 2026-07-15
Applications Open (via SSC CGL 2026)
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Income Tax Inspector posts under the Central Board of Direct Taxes are filled through the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination. This page summarizes the post-specific eligibility, vacancy and selection details for 2026.
Standard government age relaxation applies for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) — refer to the official notification PDF for exact figures.
Vacancy Details — Category Wise
Category
Approx. Vacancies
UR
600
OBC
350
EWS
135
SC
185
ST
70
Total
1,340
Educational Qualification
A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university in any discipline, applied for through the common SSC CGL application.
Selection Process
SSC CGL Tier‑1 (CBT)
SSC CGL Tier‑2 (CBT)
Document Verification
Physical Standards Test (where applicable)
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates are placed at approximately ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month (Level 7 (7th CPC)), plus applicable Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances.
Application Process — Step by Step
Visit the official website and complete registration if not already registered.
Log in and select "Apply" against this notification.
Fill in personal, educational and communication details carefully.
Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specified size and format.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) using the available online modes.
Review the form on the preview page and submit.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Required Documents
Recent passport-size photograph (scanned, per specification)
Scanned signature
Educational certificates as applicable to this post
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
50
General Awareness
25
50
Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
English Comprehension
25
50
Same Tier‑1/Tier‑2 pattern as the common SSC CGL examination — see the full SSC CGL notification for complete detail.
Income Tax Inspector is a post option within the common SSC CGL 2026 application — apply through the SSC CGL notification and select this post preference.
What is the salary of an Income Tax Inspector?
Income Tax Inspectors are placed on Level 7 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, approximately ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 per month plus allowances.
SarkariSetu Editorial Desk Reviewed against the official ITD notification PDF on 2026-07-15.
