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.
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.
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
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 |
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.
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
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. |
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
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
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.
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.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 30 November 2026 |
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 |
