Here are the official details as per the latest available information for the Income Tax Department Recruitment 2025 (386 posts including Legal Assistant, Accounts Officer, and more) — apply offline:
Overview & Notification
The Income Tax Department (via the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal, GSTAT) has released a recruitment notification on 16 August 2025 for 386 vacancies on a deputation basis for multiple posts, including Legal Assistant, Accounts Officer, Stenographer, among others
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The offline application window is open from 14 August 2025 and closes on 28 August 2025
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Vacancy Breakdown
Here’s the complete list of posts and their respective vacancies:
Post Name No. of Vacancies
Financial Advisor 1
Joint Registrar 10
Deputy Registrar 9
Principal Private Secretary 11
Assistant Registrar 2
Senior Private Secretary 19
Accounts Officer 22
Court Officer 29
Private Secretary 24
Legal Assistant 116
Senior Accountant 22
Stenographer Grade I 68
Assistant, GSTAT 20
Upper Division Clerk 33
Total 386
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution.
Specific posts such as Legal Assistant may require an LLB degree
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Age Limit:
Maximum age is generally 58 years. Some posts may have different upper age limits (e.g., Joint Registrar: 56 years)
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Age relaxations will apply as per government norms.
Pay Structure (Level-wise Pay Scales)
Financial Advisor: Level-13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900)
Joint Registrar: Level-12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200)
Deputy Registrar: Level-11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700)
Assistant Registrar, Accounts Officer: Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Senior Private Secretary, Court Officer: Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
Private Secretary: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
Legal Assistant, Senior Accountant, Stenographer Grade I, Assistant GSTAT: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
Upper Division Clerk: Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
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Application Process (Offline)
Download and read the official notification from the Income Tax Department’s website (incometaxindia.gov.in).
Obtain the application form as per instructions in the notification.
Fill in the application carefully, attaching all required documents.
Send it via post to the address mentioned in the notification.
Ensure it reaches on or before 28 August 2025
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Quick Summary
Aspect Details
Notification Date 16 August 2025
Application Window 14 August – 28 August 2025
Total Vacancies 386
Application Mode Offline via postal submission
Eligibility Bachelor’s degree (LLB for some posts)
Age Limit Generally up to 58 years
Pay Levels Level 4 to Level 13 depending on post
Key Suggestions
Download the official PDF notification immediately for complete details on eligibility, application format, required documents, and submission address.
Pay special attention to post-specific requirements, especially for Legal Assistant or law-related roles.
Apply well before the deadline (28 August 2025) to avoid postal delays.