Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 for Senior and Junior Standing Counsel
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Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat (Income Tax Department Gujarat), Ahmedabad, has invited applications for 2 roles. The posts include Senior Standing Counsel, Junior Standing Counsel. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 30 November 2026.
यह भर्ती गुजरात के लिए वरिष्ठ और कनिष्ठ स्टैंडिंग काउंसल पदों के लिए है, जिनके लिए आवेदन ऑफलाइन जमा करने होते हैं और अंतिम तिथि 30 नवंबर 2026 है।
The posts are for Gujarat. Qualification required: Advocates enrolled in the High Court and members of its Bar Council. Senior: 5 years’ direct tax experience or another listed route. Junior: 3 years’ experience or another listed route. The pay is Fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016. Selection is by evaluation of applications by the Screening Committee, interview by the Committee and marks awarded under Proforma B-1 or B-2. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
इन पदों के लिए हाई कोर्ट में एडवोकेट होना जरूरी है, वरिष्ठ पद के लिए कम से कम 5 साल और कनिष्ठ के लिए 3 साल का डायरेक्ट टैक्स अनुभव चाहिए। वेतन फीस आधारित है और चयन आवेदन, इंटरव्यू और अंक के आधार पर होता है।
Source
Vacancy/Update Name: Key Points | Official Website: https://www.incometaxgujarat.gov.in | Official Notification/PDF: http://incometaxgujarat.gov.in/uploads/documents/counclier_instruction_30_10_26_merged.pdf
Key Points
- Last date: 30 November 2026
- Vacancies: The number is not stated in the notification
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Pay: Fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Place: Gujarat
आवेदन ऑफलाइन जमा करने होते हैं, आवेदन शुल्क नहीं है, और पदों की संख्या घोषित नहीं की गई है। वेतन फीस आधारित है।
Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat (Income Tax Department Gujarat), Ahmedabad |
| Post Name | Senior Standing Counsel, Junior Standing Counsel |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016 |
| Place of Posting | Gujarat |
| Qualification | Advocates enrolled in the High Court and members of its Bar Council. Senior: 5 years’ direct tax experience or another listed route. Junior: 3 years’ experience or another listed route. |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | O/o the Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Judicial), Tapal Section, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380009 |
यह सारणी भर्ती के मुख्य तथ्य जैसे संगठन, पद, वेतन, योग्यता, आवेदन मोड और अंतिम तिथि को संक्षेप में दर्शाती है, जिससे जल्दी जानकारी मिलती है।
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.
आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन में पदों की संख्या और आवेदन शुल्क का उल्लेख नहीं है।
Income Tax Department Gujarat Notification PDF 2026
The official notification gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download Income Tax Department Gujarat notification PDF
आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन में पूरी योग्यता, अनुभव, और आवेदन प्रक्रिया की शर्तें हैं, इसलिए आवेदन से पहले इसे ध्यान से पढ़ना जरूरी है।
Vacancy Details
| Senior Standing Counsel | Minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Addl. Commissioner/Director or equivalent post held for at least 3 years, or any higher post, or a former ITAT member, subject to disciplinary conditions. |
| Junior Standing Counsel | Minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Additional/Joint CIT or below who is eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, subject to disciplinary conditions. |
वरिष्ठ पद के लिए कम से कम 5 साल और कनिष्ठ पद के लिए 3 साल डायरेक्ट टैक्स मामलों का अनुभव जरूरी है, या संबंधित पदों से सेवानिवृत्त अधिकारी भी आवेदन कर सकते हैं।
Who Can Apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Standing Counsel | Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or an eligible retired/resigned officer or former ITAT member. | Minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Addl. Commissioner/Director or equivalent post held for at least 3 years, or any higher post, or a former ITAT member, subject to disciplinary conditions. |
| Junior Standing Counsel | Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or an eligible retired/resigned Income-tax officer. | Minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Additional/Joint CIT or below who is eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, subject to disciplinary conditions. |
Other conditions:
- Counsels shall not advise, hold briefs or appear against the Department in direct tax matters.
- A counsel’s partner firm must not take up cases against the Department as described in the guidelines.
- Private practice is allowed if it does not interfere with duties to the Department.
Desirable:
- Experience in dealing with Income tax / Direct tax matters
- Senior Standing Counsels should preferably be taken from Junior Standing Counsels of at least three years’ standing
आवेदक हाई कोर्ट में अधिवक्ता होने चाहिए और अनुभवी डायरेक्ट टैक्स मामलों में; काउंसल विभाग के खिलाफ मामलों में नहीं जुड़ सकते। वरिष्ठ पद के लिए कनिष्ठ काउंसल के अनुभव वाले उम्मीदवार प्राथमिकता में हैं।
Who Cannot Apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026
- Retired/resigned officers removed, dismissed or compulsorily retired on account of disciplinary action
- Retired/resigned officers against whom disciplinary proceedings under service or pension rules are pending
जो अधिकारी अनुशासनात्मक कार्रवाई के कारण बर्खास्त या अनिवार्य सेवानिवृत्त हुए हैं या जिनके खिलाफ अनुशासनात्मक मामले चल रहे हैं, वे आवेदन नहीं कर सकते।
Post-wise Details
Senior Standing Counsel
Qualification required: Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or an eligible retired/resigned officer or former ITAT member. Experience required: Minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Addl. Commissioner/Director or equivalent post held for at least 3 years, or any higher post, or a former ITAT member, subject to disciplinary conditions.
Junior Standing Counsel
Qualification required: Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or an eligible retired/resigned Income-tax officer. Experience required: Minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Additional/Joint CIT or below who is eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, subject to disciplinary conditions.
वरिष्ठ पद के लिए 5 साल और कनिष्ठ पद के लिए 3 साल डायरेक्ट टैक्स का अनुभव अनिवार्य है, साथ ही हाई कोर्ट में अधिवक्ता होना जरूरी है।
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Standing Counsels are engaged under the revised schedule of fees and related terms in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016.
- Engagement of the panel shall normally be for three years.
- Either side may terminate the engagement by written intimation without assigning any reason.
- On expiry, termination or resignation, the counsel shall immediately hand over briefs and related papers.
- Pending bills shall be settled within three months of submission of the bill.
पैनल की नियुक्ति आमतौर पर तीन वर्षों के लिए होगी, दोनों पक्ष बिना कारण लिखित सूचना से समाप्त कर सकते हैं, और भुगतान फीस अनुसूची के अनुसार किया जाएगा।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 30 November 2026 |
आवेदन जमा करने की अंतिम तिथि 30 नवंबर 2026 है, इसलिए समय पर आवेदन करें।
How Will Income Tax Department Gujarat Select Candidates?
- Evaluation of applications by the Screening Committee
- Interview by the Committee
- Marks awarded under Proforma B-1 or B-2
- Evaluation report and CCIT recommendation sent to the Board in Proforma-B
- The Committee examines expertise in direct tax matters, aptitude for interpretation and suitability to represent the Department in an interview.
- Marks are awarded on the Proforma B-1 or B-2 parameters, out of a maximum of 100.
- The Committee fixes a minimum benchmark; candidates below it are not considered irrespective of vacancies.
- Senior candidates’ suitability considers drafting quality, assistance to appearing counsels and co-ordination with officers.
- A panel buffer of at least 25% or a workable buffer should be considered; buffer names receive no remuneration.
चयन में आवेदन का मूल्यांकन, इंटरव्यू और अंक शामिल हैं, जहां न्यूनतम अंक से नीचे वाले उम्मीदवारों को नहीं माना जाएगा। वरिष्ठ पद के लिए अतिरिक्त योग्यता जैसे ड्राफ्टिंग और समन्वय भी देखे जाएंगे।
Documents to Enclose
- Documentary proof of educational qualification
- Proof of date of enrolment as an advocate and registration number
- Proof of the number of direct tax cases dealt with (Proforma A1)
- Copy of the latest I.T. return (Proforma A1)
आवेदन के साथ शिक्षा प्रमाण पत्र, अधिवक्ता पंजीकरण, डायरेक्ट टैक्स मामलों का प्रमाण और नवीनतम आयकर रिटर्न की कॉपी ज़रूरी है।
How to Apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Obtain Instruction No. 7/2016 from the website or from the office at 3rd floor, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380009.
- Fill in Proforma A1 or A2 of Annexure I, as applicable.
- Attach the necessary documentary evidence.
- Submit in a sealed cover to the O/o the Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Judicial), Tapal Section, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380009.
- Make sure it reaches by 30 November 2026.
आधिकारिक निर्देश लेकर आवेदन फॉर्म भरें, जरूरी दस्तावेज संलग्न करें, और सील बंद लिफाफे में ऑफलाइन आवेदन 30 नवंबर 2026 तक भेजें।
Other Points to Note
- The Hindi notice also prints an email address, but it is not clearly legible in the scanned copy.
- The closing time on the scanned copy appears to read 05.00 PM and should be checked on the notice.
- The ratio of senior to junior counsel should normally be 1:1, but the Pr. CCIT/CCIT may decide otherwise.
आवेदन की अंतिम समय सीमा शाम 5 बजे तक है और वरिष्ठ तथा कनिष्ठ काउंसल का अनुपात सामान्यतः समान होता है, पर यह प्रादेशिक प्रमुख तय कर सकते हैं।
Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Income Tax Department Gujarat notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Income Tax Department Gujarat official website |
आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन, आवेदन फॉर्म और वेबसाइट के लिंक उपलब्ध हैं, जो आवेदन प्रक्रिया के लिए जरूरी हैं।
Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026?
Applications must reach the organisation by 30 November 2026.
Q2. How do I apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026?
Fill in the application form (Proforma A1 and A2 of Annexure I, Instruction No. 7/2016) and send it to O/o the Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Judicial), Tapal Section, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380009, by sealed cover, submitted physically, to reach by 30 November 2026.
Q3. What is the salary for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026?
Fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016.
Q4. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?
Advocates enrolled in the High Court and members of its Bar Council. Senior: 5 years’ direct tax experience or another listed route. Junior: 3 years’ experience or another listed route. The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.
Q5. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?
Yes. Counsels shall not advise, hold briefs or appear against the Department in direct tax matters. A counsel’s partner firm must not take up cases against the Department as described in the guidelines. Private practice is allowed if it does not interfere with duties to the Department.
Q6. Who cannot apply for this recruitment?
Retired/resigned officers removed, dismissed or compulsorily retired on account of disciplinary action. Retired/resigned officers against whom disciplinary proceedings under service or pension rules are pending.
Q7. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?
Evaluation of applications by the Screening Committee. Interview by the Committee. Marks awarded under Proforma B-1 or B-2. Evaluation report and CCIT recommendation sent to the Board in Proforma-B.
Q8. What are the terms of engagement for this recruitment?
Engagement of the panel shall normally be for three years. Either side may terminate the engagement by written intimation without assigning any reason. On expiry, termination or resignation, the counsel shall immediately hand over briefs and related papers.
Q9. Where is the posting for this recruitment?
Gujarat.
Q10. Which documents are needed for this recruitment?
Documentary proof of educational qualification; Proof of date of enrolment as an advocate and registration number; Proof of the number of direct tax cases dealt with (Proforma A1); Copy of the latest I.T. return (Proforma A1).
प्रमुख सवालों के जवाब जैसे अंतिम तिथि, आवेदन प्रक्रिया, वेतन, योग्यता, चयन प्रक्रिया, और जरूरी दस्तावेज़ यहाँ संक्षेप में दिए गए हैं, जो आवेदनकर्ता के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं।
महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जो आपके आवेदन में मदद करेगी
यह भर्ती केवल गुजरात में कार्य करने वाले योग्य अधिवक्ताओं और सेवानिवृत्त आयकर अधिकारियों के लिए है जिनके पास डायरेक्ट टैक्स मामलों का अनुभव हो। चयन प्रक्रिया में आवेदन मूल्यांकन, इंटरव्यू और निर्धारित अंक शामिल हैं। आवेदन ऑफलाइन और निर्धारित पते पर समय से भेजना अनिवार्य है। अतिरिक्त रूप से, विभाग के खिलाफ मामलों में भाग न लेने की शर्त लागू है, और पैनल की नियुक्ति तीन वर्षों के लिए होती है। इस प्रकार, यदि आपके पास अनुभव और योग्यता है तो यह एक विशेष अवसर हो सकता है।
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