Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026: Standing Counsel Posts – Apply Offline @ incometaxgujarat.gov.in
⚡ Quick Facts & Key Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Income Tax Department Gujarat |
|---|---|
| State / Jurisdiction | Gujarat |
| Total Posts | 2 |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
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Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026: Standing Counsel Posts
- Recruiting Body: Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat
- Advt No: Instruction No. 7/2016
- Total Posts: 2 (Not explicitly numbered, posts mentioned are 2)
- Post Names: Senior Standing Counsel, Junior Standing Counsel
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Engagement for 3 years)
- Application Mode: Offline (By Post or In Person)
- Last Date to Receive Application: 30 November 2026 (05:00 PM)
- Submission Address: O/o the Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Judicial), Tapal Section, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380009
- Application Fee: Nil
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Standing Counsel | Not Stated | Not Stated | Fee-based engagement (Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016) |
| Junior Standing Counsel | Not Stated | Not Stated | Fee-based engagement (Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016) |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Senior Standing Counsel:
- Enrolled as an advocate in the High Court and member of its Bar Council.
- Minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT.
- OR Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years.
- OR Retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Addl. Commissioner/Director or equivalent.
- OR Former ITAT member.
- Junior Standing Counsel:
- Enrolled as an advocate in the High Court and member of its Bar Council.
- Minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT.
- OR Retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Additional/Joint CIT or below.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Evaluation of Applications: Screening Committee evaluates submitted applications.
- Interview: Interview conducted by the Committee to assess expertise in direct tax matters and interpretation.
- Marking: Marks awarded under Proforma B-1 or B-2 (Maximum 100 marks).
- Benchmark: Candidates must meet a minimum benchmark fixed by the Committee.
- Buffer Panel: A panel buffer of at least 25% may be considered. No TA/DA will be paid for interviews.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets.
- Proof of Date of Enrolment as an Advocate and Registration Number.
- Proforma A1 (detailing direct tax cases handled) & Copy of latest I.T. Return.
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
- Submission: Send in a sealed cover to the address mentioned in Quick Facts by 30 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date for submission of application?
A: The application must reach the office by 30 November 2026 by 05:00 PM.
Q: What is the mode of application?
A: The mode is Offline. Applications must be sent by post or in person to the Tapal Section, Aayakar Bhavan, Ahmedabad.
Q: Is there an application fee?
A: No, the notification does not mention any application fee.
Q: What is the nature of the job?
A: It is a Contractual engagement, normally for three years, terminable by either side with written intimation.
Q: What is the salary structure?
A: The remuneration is fee-based engagement as per the revised schedule in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016.
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