Income Tax Deptt. Lucknow to hire Young Professional for assisting before ITAT

Income Tax Department, Lucknow is hiring Young Professional for assisting the Departmental Officers posted in various benches of ITAT, Lucknow

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.

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) win provide from brief orientation of deliverables expected from the Young Professional at the time of joining.

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

No. of Position: One (1)

Name of Position: Young Professionals

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

Period of contract: One year. May be extended by another year subject to satisfactory performance. The selected candidate is not entitled for permanent employment

Location: Lucknow and Allahabad

Remuneration per month: Rs. 60,000/- Lump Sum

Educational Qualifications: 

Essential Qualifications– (i) Indian Nationals holding Graduate/Post Graduate degree in Law from recognised 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 LLB or 5 Yeas integrated LLB degree program or Post Graduation degree program or a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Preferred Qualifications – (i) Chartered Accountants who have completed their article ship 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 (lCT) with good communication and interpersonal skills shall be preferred.

Selection Process: Selection process would involve two stages: Screening and, Interview.

Mode of submission of Applications (Online/Offline): Offline

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.

Last date of receipt of Applications has been extended to 27.02.2026. Incomplete application and/or applications received after the due date shall be summarily rejected and correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

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