How to Become an Income Tax Inspector: Eligibility & Height Criteria and Selection Process

How to Become an Income Tax Inspector: Government jobs are most sought after by the youth of today. Most government jobs focus on a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, and one such examination that is equally sought after as the Defence and Paramilitary jobs is the Income Tax Inspector. The Income Tax Officer functions under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Income tax officer, one of the top posts under the Ministry. The best government job post for aspirants preparing for the exam for this post and wanting to work in a higher reputed position.

Candidates who wish to pursue their career as an Income Tax Inspector are required to fulfil the basic eligibility criteria for the post and also pass the examination. In this article, we are going to talk about the process and the selection criteria for an Income Tax Inspector. We have divided this article in various sections to talk about each topic in detail.

The one who collects the tax on the behalf of the government or the government officer from the income tax department is known as income tax Officer. The officer works under the minister of the department of revenue. The income tax department is run by the apex body central board of direct taxes.

The salary of an income tax inspector may vary as in some states this post comes under pay level 7 so, the in-hand salary lies in the range of Rs.57,000 to Rs.66,000.

An income tax inspector is liable to access the income tax of people, partnership firms or companies. An income tax inspector is also liable for refund claims and TDS. This course is misinterpreted by everyone that the course is not good for girls but this is not true. Both boys and girls can study this course.

These income tax officers posted on the assessment section or non-assessment section as they are a part of the income tax department along with they work under the CBDT

How to Become an Income Tax Inspector

This article will provide you an in-depth summary of how to conquer your dreams of becoming an Income Tax Inspector. This article will be focusing on the eligibility criteria, examination pattern, recruitment process, and other details such as physical fitness and medical fitness requirements for the post of Income Tax Inspector.

There are two spheres of work that is expected when acquiring the position of Income Tax Officer. Firstly, the Assessment section, that focuses on a on bureau dealing with auditing and managing of issues such as tax refund TDS etc. Secondly, the non-assessment section of position which focuses on intel and evidence gathering on possible defaulters by conducting rails with field teams, the physically focused task. Thus, the recruitment process assesses your skills on both fronts.

To apply for the position, the aspirants must sit for the SSC CGL Examination that is conducted by the SCC Branch of the central government.

Transfer  options:

The two types of transfers are available in the department of income tax. 

• Annual General Transfer
• Inter Charge Transfer

The department offers transfers but it is not an easy thing. There are many factors which should be in favour  of you:

• There should be a vacancy where you get transferred.
• Either you should be valid to apply for ICT cited in CBDT circular or you should have 3 years of service. 
• The administration for both zones should be liberal and cooperative.

Eligibility Criteria for Income Tax Inspector through SSC CGL Examination

Candidates who wish to become an Income Tax Inspector are required to fulfil certain eligibility criteria. Every aspiring candidate is not allowed to appear for the SSC CGL examination. You are required to adhere to the basic guidelines issued by the government. We have mentioned below some of them.

1. Graduation in any discipline.
2. The Age Limit:  21 to 27 Years.  Aspirants of Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes (SC / ST) category are given age relaxation which is 10 years, for OBC candidates 3 years and PWD candidates the age relaxation is 10 years.
3. Physical fitness requirements: 
4. Male Candidates:

Physical Standards:

1. Height – 157.5 cms.
2. Chest – 81 cms.

Physical Test:

1. Walking: aspirants must be able to walk 1600 metres in 15 minutes.
2. Cycling:  aspirants must be able to cycle 8 Kms in 30 minutes.

Female Candidates:

Physical standards:

1. Height – 152 cms.
2. Weight – 48 Kgs.

Physical Test:

1. Walking: aspirants must be able to walk 1 Km in 20 minutes.
2. Cycling: aspirants must be able to cycle 3 Kms in 25 minutes.

Income Tax Inspector through Selection Procedure

The selection process for the position of an Income Tax Inspector is quite competitive. The candidates who are willing to become an Income Tax Inspector must ensure to register for the entrance examination conducted by the central bodies. The SSC CGL entrance examination is the examination which the candidates must take to get selected for an IT Inspector. We have mentioned some more details about the selection process in the paragraphs below.

SSC CGL is divided into four phases.

Tier -I — Online Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type Questions)

Tier -II — Online Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type Questions)

Tier – III — Descriptive Paper (in English/Hindi)

Tier – IV — Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test

In SSC CGL Tier I Examination :

• Subject: General Intelligence &General Awareness and Arithmetic 
• Maximum marks 100 each
• Duration: 2 hours each

Candidates who clear Tier I Examination, have the opportunity to sit for the SSC CGL Tier II Examination.

The cut-off is generally high, so the students must prepare well and strengthen their weaker areas.

SSC CGL Tier II Examination Pattern

The pattern for SSC CGL Tier 2 examination is quite different from that of Tier I. Candidates who are appearing for the examination are required to examine the question paper properly and answer the questions accordingly. We have mentioned below the pattern for the examination of SSC CGL Tier II which you can go through.

Subject	Marks	Duration
General Studies	200	3 Hrs
English	100	2 Hrs 20 Mins
Arithmetic	200	4 Hrs
Language	100	2 Hrs 40 Mins
Communication Skill and Writing	200	2 Hrs 20 Mins

Candidates who triumph in the SSC CGL Tier II examinations are called for Interview and Mental Ability Test, before Physical and Medical test. 

FAQs

What are the eligibility criteria for females for the Income Tax Inspector examination?
The eligibility criteria for females for the Income Tax Inspector examination are as follows-
Graduation must be completed
Physical fitness requirements must be fulfilled i.e height 152 cm and weight 48 kgs. However, relaxation is given.

How many subjects are there in SSC CGL Tier II Examination?
There are a total of 5 subjects namely General Studies, English, Arithmetics, Language and Communication Skills and Writing.

What are the physical standards required by the female for becoming an Income Tax Inspector?

The physical standards required by the female to become an Income Tax Inspector are as follows- The height and weight requirements are 152 cm and 48 kg respectively.