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Respected Sir/Madam, I am a student of BCom(H) 1st year. I want to become an Income Tax Officer. Kindly let me know about the steps through which I can achieve my aim. Kindly let me know about the steps asap. Thank you!

For recruitment as an officer in Income Tax department you have to appear and qualify in examination conducted by UPSC as well as SSC.

The required minimum qualification to appear in examination is that candidate must have passed bachelor degree from a recognised university.

The minimum age limit varies with examination. Candidates have to appear and qualify in all stages of examination for final selection.

So, you have to complete the bachelor degree to appear in examination.

Income tax department is Central Government agency involved in collecting taxes from the people of India and monitoring income tax collection.

It is a matter of pride for anyone to join income tax department as an officer.
Currently, SSC recruits Inspector, tax assistants and other in income tax department.
You can also join Income tax after qualifying UPSC examination as IRS officer.

SSC conducts CGL(Combined Graduate Level) examination for recruitment in Income tax and other departments of central government.
CGL 2018 will be conducted in August 2018.
Eligibility to appear in SSC CGL examination is that student must have completed bachelor's degree in any stream from any university.

As you are currently in 1st, you are not eligible to appear in this examination.
First, you have to complete your B.Com then only you can appear in the examination and join Income tax department.

Steps to become an Income Tax Officer

Income Tax Department is an Central government department and the requirement for which is done by the Union Public Service Commission as well as Staff Selection Commission.

Eligibility Criteria:-

For applying to the group A, B and C grade post a candidate should have passed out graduation from a recognised University which comes under UGC, while applying to the group D post a candidate has to pass out SSLC / intermediate with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognised board.

Candidate must be a citizen of India.

Age limit should be 18 to 28 years.

3 years age relaxation for OBC category candidates.

5 years age relaxation for SC / ST category candidates.

Steps to become an Income Tax Officer:-

These are the eligibility criteria for income tax officer:-

You should have passed graduation from a recognised University.

Your age should be between 18 to 28 years.

Age relaxation of 5 years to SC/ ST .

You should have a minimum of 50% in your graduation.

You must be a citizen of India.

For recruitment as an officer in Income Tax department you have to appear and qualify in Civil Service Examination or Combined Graduate Level examination conducted by UPSC and SSC respectively.

For appearing in examination you require minimum bachelor degree from a recognised university.

So, after completion of degree you will become eligible to appear and qualify in examination.

To get more information visit at www.upsc.gov.in. or www.ssc.nic.in.