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Income Tax Department Invites Applications for Legal Consultants in CBDT Legal Directorate, New Delhi
March 19, 2026 : The Income Tax Department has invited applications for engagement of Legal Consultants on a contractual basis in the Directorate of Income Tax (Legal & Research), functioning under the Central Board of Direct Taxes. The opportunity is based in New Delhi and offers young legal professionals a chance to work on high-level tax litigation matters, including cases before the Supreme Court.
As per the official notification dated March 19, 2026, a total of four positions for Legal Consultants have been announced. The engagement will initially be for a period of one year, extendable by another year subject to performance and conditions specified in the detailed guidelines. (Etds)
Candidates applying for the role must be law graduates and should not exceed 35 years of age at the time of advertisement. Preference is typically given to candidates with relevant legal experience, particularly in taxation or litigation. (Etds)
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹1,12,500. The role primarily involves assisting in legal research, processing of cases, and supporting litigation work handled by the Directorate. (Etds)
The selection process will involve screening of applications followed by shortlisting and interviews. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format along with relevant documents, both via email and hard copy, within the stipulated deadline. (FreeJobAlert)
The Directorate of Income Tax (Legal & Research) plays a key role in handling direct tax litigation for the Government of India, making this position a significant opportunity for legal professionals aiming to build expertise in tax law and constitutional litigation.
