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Income Tax Department Invites Applications for Young Professionals to Assist in Legal Work Before ITAT
The Income Tax Department has issued a notification inviting applications for engagement of Young Professionals to assist departmental officers, particularly in matters before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The initiative is part of the department’s effort to strengthen legal research, drafting, and litigation support functions.
As per the official notice available on the Income Tax Department’s website, the engagement is contractual in nature and aims to create a pool of qualified young professionals who can contribute to handling tax litigation and related legal work.
Candidates applying for the Young Professional position are generally required to possess a law degree from a recognized university. Preference may be given to candidates with strong academic backgrounds, research skills, and proficiency in legal drafting and use of digital tools.
The role primarily involves assisting officers in preparing case briefs, conducting legal research, drafting submissions, and supporting proceedings before the ITAT. The engagement provides young law graduates with practical exposure to tax litigation and government legal processes.
The remuneration for Young Professionals is typically around ₹60,000 per month, though exact terms may vary depending on the specific notification and region.
The selection process usually includes shortlisting of candidates followed by an interview. Applications are to be submitted in the prescribed format within the stipulated deadline mentioned in the official notification.
Interested candidates are advised to carefully review eligibility criteria, application procedure, and submission timelines through the official notice before applying.
This opportunity offers a valuable platform for young legal professionals to gain hands-on experience in direct tax litigation and work closely with government authorities in a specialized legal domain.