Directorate of Income Tax (Legal & Research), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) [Income Tax Department] Legal Consultant, Young Professional Notification 2026 has been released on 19 March 2026 on the official website www.incometaxindia.gov.in. A total of 08 vacancies have been announced through the Income Tax Department Legal Consultant, Young Professional Recruitment 2026.
Candidates below 35 years of age who have completed a Law Degree (LLB) with or without experience are eligible to apply for these Legal Consultant and Young Professional vacancies. The offline application process for Income Tax Department Legal Consultant, Young Professional Recruitment 2026 has started and will remain open until 13 April 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and send their applications offline through the direct links provided below in this article.
Income Tax Department Legal Consultant, Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Directorate of Income Tax (Legal & Research), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) |
| Post Name | Legal Consultant / Young Professional |
| No of Posts | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Advt No | Dated 19.03.2026 |
| Salary | ₹1,12,500 (Legal Consultant) / ₹60,000 (Young Professional) |
| Qualification | Law Graduate with 3 years’ experience (Legal Consultant) / Law Graduate (Young Professional) |
| Age Limit | 35 years (Legal Consultant) / 30 years (Young Professional) |
| Last Date for Apply | 13/04/2026 (up to 06:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.incometaxindia.gov.in |
Income Tax Department Legal Consultant, Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The Income Tax Department Legal Consultant & Young Professional Recruitment 2026 notification announces a total of 8 vacancies (4 Legal Consultant + 4 Young Professional posts).
| Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Legal Consultant | 4 |
| Young Professional | 4 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal Consultant: Law Graduate with minimum 3 years’ experience (preference to Post Graduates and direct tax experience).
- Young Professional: Law Graduate (preference to reputed colleges/universities).
- Good knowledge of English drafting, research on legal databases, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
- Indian Nationals only.
Salary/Stipend
- Legal Consultant: ₹1,12,500 per month (lump sum)
- Young Professional: ₹60,000 per month
Age Limit
- Legal Consultant: Not exceeding 35 years
- Young Professional: Not exceeding 30 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Application Fee
- Nil
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 19/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Submission (Email + Hard Copy) | 13/04/2026 (up to 06:00 PM) |
Selection Process
- Screening of applications
- Shortlisting
- Interview before Selection Committee.
Original certificates to be produced at interview. No TA/DA paid.
General Information/Instructions
- 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.
How to Apply
- Download prescribed application format (Annexure-II) from the notification.
- Fill all details, paste recent photograph, attach self-attested copies of certificates.
- Send scanned application by email to [email protected].
- Send hard copy of the same application by post/speed post to Income Tax Officer (Admin.), Room No. 413, 4th Floor, Drum Shaped Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002.
- Both email and hard copy must reach by 13/04/2026 up to 06:00 PM.
Income Tax Department Legal Consultant, Young Professional Important Links
- Official Notification PDF (Young Professional): Click here
- Official Notification PDF (Legal Consultants): Click here
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