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About The Career
IRS (Income Tax) officers work with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). They handle tax assessments, transfers, enforcement, litigation, and taxpayer outreach. The role combines legal, numeric and administrative work.
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) — IRS (IT)
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Detail-oriented, numerate, comfortable with laws and numbers, patient, strong ethics.
- Bachelor’s degree (any discipline).
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Commerce, Economics, Maths are useful but not compulsory.
- UPSC Civil Services Exam → IRS (Income Tax) cadre allocation.
- Training at National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) and district attachments.
Average Starting Salary
- Basic pay roughly ₹56,100 (entry) with varied allowances; department pay-scales listed on Income Tax manpower pages show different levels depending on post.
