Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: 8 Legal Consultant and Young Professional (Offline)

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Overview

Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 8 contractual positions of Legal Consultant and Young Professional. The posts are filled offline through a single notification released on 19 March 2026, with the last date to apply being 13 April 2026. Eligible candidates with a law degree may apply for these contract-based roles in New Delhi.

Total Vacancies

8

Age Limit

TBA - 35y

Age Details

Age Details

  • Legal Consultant: Not exceeding 35 years
  • Young Professional: Not exceeding 30 years

Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Eligibility

Eligibility

Legal Consultant

  • Law Graduate with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (preference to individuals with direct tax exposure).

Young Professional

  • Law Graduate (preference to graduates from reputed institutions).

  • Proficiency in English drafting, research on legal databases, and MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

  • Indian Nationals only.

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

13/04/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 19/03/2026
  • Last Date for Submission (Email + Hard Copy): 13/04/2026 (up to 06:00 PM)

Application Fees

Application Fee

  • Nil (no application fee) for all categories.

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-II) from the notification.
  2. Fill all details, paste a recent photograph, and attach self-attested copies of certificates.
  3. Send scanned application by email to the designated address.
  4. Send a hard copy of the same application by post to Income Tax Officer (Admin.), Room No. 413, 4th Floor, Drum Shaped Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002.
  5. Ensure both email and hard copy reach by 13/04/2026 up to 06:00 PM.
  • Contract period: 1 year, extendable by 1 year on satisfactory performance.
  • Location: Drum Shaped Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002.
  • No claim for regular employment or benefits after contract.
  • Leave: 1.5 days per completed month.
  • Non-disclosure undertaking and IPR clauses applicable.
  • Canvassing will disqualify candidature.

Practice & Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: 8 Legal Consultant and Young Professional (Offline)"?

The "Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: 8 Legal Consultant and Young Professional (Offline)" is conducted by the Income Tax Department (ITD).

How many vacancies are there for "Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: 8 Legal Consultant and Young Professional (Offline)"?

There are a total of 8 vacancies available for "Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: 8 Legal Consultant and Young Professional (Offline)".

What is the last date to apply for "Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: 8 Legal Consultant and Young Professional (Offline)"?

The deadline to apply for "Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: 8 Legal Consultant and Young Professional (Offline)" is 13/04/26.

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