CBDT appoints 187 IRS officers to the grade of Joint Commissioner of Income Tax (JCIT) on ad-hoc basis

CBDT appoints 187 IRS officers to the grade of Joint Commissioner of Income Tax (JCIT) on ad-hoc basis

CBDT has appointed 187 officers of Indian Revenue Service to the grade of Joint Commissioner of Income Tax (JCIT) purely on ad-hoc basis in Level –  12 in the  pay  matrix  Rs.  78800-209200  for  a  period of one  year, w .e.f. 01.01.2020 or the date they assume charge of the post of JCIT, whichever is later.

These promotions are being effected on in-situ basis and the officers will continue to discharge the same functions and duties as they were discharging before their promotions until further orders.

These appointments are intended to be on ad-hoc nature subject to the following conditions.

These appointments shall not confer any right to the officers for continued officiating or seniority or for regular promotion . Also These appointments will not confer any right or equity in favour of the appointees.

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