Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment 2026: Career Opportunity under Young Professional Scheme
The Income Tax Department, Odisha, has announced an exciting opportunity for law and accountancy graduates to join as Young Professionals (YPs). This scheme is designed to bring in fresh talent to assist departmental officers with tax litigation and research at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).
Position Overview for Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment 2026
- Role: Young Professional
- Vacancies: 01
- Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 60,000/- (Lump Sum)
- Contract Duration: Two years
- Location: To be decided by the Pr. CCIT, Odisha
Eligibility Criteria for Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment
To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements as of January 2, 2026:
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 years.
- Essential Education: * Indian Nationals holding a Graduate/Post Graduate degree in Law from recognized institutions OR a qualified Chartered Accountant.
- Minimum 50% marks in LLB (3 or 5-year), Post Graduation, or CA qualification.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- CAs who have completed articleship in taxation.
- Law graduates with experience in taxation research or projects.
- Proficiency in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and strong interpersonal skills.
Job Responsibilities
Selected candidates will work closely with the Office of the CsIT(DR) or Sr. DR. Key duties include:
- Analyzing paper books for listed cases and judgments relied upon by assesses.
- Identifying favorable judgments for the Department and preparing briefing notes.
- Conducting research and studies on specific tax litigation areas as assigned by mentors.
- Preparing written submissions for Tribunal hearings.
Selection Process & Application Process for Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment
The selection involves a two-stage process: Screening followed by an Interview.
- Application Mode: Offline.
- Important Date for Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment: The last date to submit the application is January 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
- Interview Details: Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or speed post. Original certificates and bio-data must be produced at the time of the interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Note: Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will be rejected