The Income Tax Department Gujarat invites offline applications for Senior and Junior Standing Counsel posts. Eligible advocates with required direct tax experience can apply by 30 November 2026. The selection involves application evaluation and interview.
๐ Eligibility
Post
Qualification
Experience
Senior Standing Counsel
Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or an eligible retired/resigned officer or former ITAT member.
Minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Addl. Commissioner/Director or equivalent post held for at least 3 years, or any higher post, or a former ITAT member, subject to disciplinary conditions.
Junior Standing Counsel
Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or an eligible retired/resigned Income-tax officer.
Minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Additional/Joint CIT or below who is eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, subject to disciplinary conditions.
๐ฅ Vacancy details
Senior Standing Counsel
Minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Addl. Commissioner/Director or equivalent post held for at least 3 years, or any higher post, or a former ITAT member, subject to disciplinary conditions.
Junior Standing Counsel
Minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Additional/Joint CIT or below who is eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, subject to disciplinary conditions.
๐๏ธKey dates
Last date30 November 2026
Last Date30 November 2026
Last Date for Submission of Application30 November 2026
Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat (Income Tax Department Gujarat) has invited offline applications for Senior Standing Counsel and Junior Standing Counsel posts. Applications can be submitted till 30 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit incometaxgujarat.gov.in.
Income Tax Department Gujarat Quick Summary
2026 ยท 2 Posts
Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat
Senior Standing Counsel and Junior Standing Counsel
2 Posts
30-11-2026
Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat (Income Tax Department Gujarat), Ahmedabad, has invited applications for 2 roles. The posts include Senior Standing Counsel, Junior Standing Counsel. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 30 November 2026.
The posts are for Gujarat. Qualification required: Advocates enrolled in the High Court and members of its Bar Council. Senior: 5 years' direct tax experience or another listed route. Junior: 3 years' experience or another listed route. The pay is Fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016. Selection is by evaluation of applications by the Screening Committee, interview by the Committee and marks awarded under Proforma B-1 or B-2. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
Last date: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: The number is not stated in the notification
How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
Pay: Fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016
Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Place: Gujarat
Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 - Overview
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.
Income Tax Department Gujarat Notification PDF 2026
The official notification gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Who Can Apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026?
Other conditions:
Counsels shall not advise, hold briefs or appear against the Department in direct tax matters.
A counsel's partner firm must not take up cases against the Department as described in the guidelines.
Private practice is allowed if it does not interfere with duties to the Department.
Desirable:
Experience in dealing with Income tax / Direct tax matters
Senior Standing Counsels should preferably be taken from Junior Standing Counsels of at least three years' standing
Who Cannot Apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026
Retired/resigned officers removed, dismissed or compulsorily retired on account of disciplinary action
Retired/resigned officers against whom disciplinary proceedings under service or pension rules are pending
Post-wise Details
Senior Standing Counsel
Qualification required: Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or an eligible retired/resigned officer or former ITAT member. Experience required: Minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Addl. Commissioner/Director or equivalent post held for at least 3 years, or any higher post, or a former ITAT member, subject to disciplinary conditions.
Junior Standing Counsel
Qualification required: Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or an eligible retired/resigned Income-tax officer. Experience required: Minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Additional/Joint CIT or below who is eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, subject to disciplinary conditions.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Standing Counsels are engaged under the revised schedule of fees and related terms in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016.
Engagement of the panel shall normally be for three years.
Either side may terminate the engagement by written intimation without assigning any reason.
On expiry, termination or resignation, the counsel shall immediately hand over briefs and related papers.
Pending bills shall be settled within three months of submission of the bill.
Important Dates
How Will Income Tax Department Gujarat Select Candidates?
Evaluation of applications by the Screening Committee
Interview by the Committee
Marks awarded under Proforma B-1 or B-2
Evaluation report and CCIT recommendation sent to the Board in Proforma-B
The Committee examines expertise in direct tax matters, aptitude for interpretation and suitability to represent the Department in an interview.
Marks are awarded on the Proforma B-1 or B-2 parameters, out of a maximum of 100.
The Committee fixes a minimum benchmark; candidates below it are not considered irrespective of vacancies.
Senior candidates' suitability considers drafting quality, assistance to appearing counsels and co-ordination with officers.
A panel buffer of at least 25% or a workable buffer should be considered; buffer names receive no remuneration.
Documents to Enclose
Documentary proof of educational qualification
Proof of date of enrolment as an advocate and registration number
Proof of the number of direct tax cases dealt with (Proforma A1)
Copy of the latest I.T. return (Proforma A1)
How to Apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 Offline
Obtain Instruction No. 7/2016 from the website or from the office at 3rd floor, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380009.
Fill in Proforma A1 or A2 of Annexure I, as applicable.
Attach the necessary documentary evidence.
Submit in a sealed cover to the O/o the Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Judicial), Tapal Section, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380009.
Make sure it reaches by 30 November 2026.
Other Points to Note
The Hindi notice also prints an email address, but it is not clearly legible in the scanned copy.
The closing time on the scanned copy appears to read 05.00 PM and should be checked on the notice.
The ratio of senior to junior counsel should normally be 1:1, but the Pr. CCIT/CCIT may decide otherwise.
Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026?
Applications must reach the organisation by 30 November 2026.
Q2. How do I apply for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026?
Fill in the application form (Proforma A1 and A2 of Annexure I, Instruction No. 7/2016) and send it to O/o the Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Judicial), Tapal Section, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380009, by sealed cover, submitted physically, to reach by 30 November 2026.
Q3. What is the salary for Income Tax Department Gujarat Recruitment 2026?
Fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016.
Q4. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?
Advocates enrolled in the High Court and members of its Bar Council. Senior: 5 years' direct tax experience or another listed route. Junior: 3 years' experience or another listed route. The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.
Q5. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?
Yes. Counsels shall not advise, hold briefs or appear against the Department in direct tax matters. A counsel's partner firm must not take up cases against the Department as described in the guidelines. Private practice is allowed if it does not interfere with duties to the Department.
Q6. Who cannot apply for this recruitment?
Retired/resigned officers removed, dismissed or compulsorily retired on account of disciplinary action. Retired/resigned officers against whom disciplinary proceedings under service or pension rules are pending.
Q7. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?
Evaluation of applications by the Screening Committee. Interview by the Committee. Marks awarded under Proforma B-1 or B-2. Evaluation report and CCIT recommendation sent to the Board in Proforma-B.
Q8. What are the terms of engagement for this recruitment?
Engagement of the panel shall normally be for three years. Either side may terminate the engagement by written intimation without assigning any reason. On expiry, termination or resignation, the counsel shall immediately hand over briefs and related papers.
Q9. Where is the posting for this recruitment?
Gujarat.
Q10. Which documents are needed for this recruitment?
Documentary proof of educational qualification; Proof of date of enrolment as an advocate and registration number; Proof of the number of direct tax cases dealt with (Proforma A1); Copy of the latest I.T. return (Proforma A1).
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Organisation
Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat (Income Tax Department Gujarat), Ahmedabad
Post Name
Senior Standing Counsel, Junior Standing Counsel
Job Type
Contract
Pay
Fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016
Place of Posting
Gujarat
Qualification
Advocates enrolled in the High Court and members of its Bar Council. Senior: 5 years' direct tax experience or another listed route. Junior: 3 years' experience or another listed route.
Apply Mode
Offline
Last Date
30 November 2026
Send Application To
O/o the Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Judicial), Tapal Section, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380009
โธWhat is the last date to apply for the Income Tax Department Gujarat Standing Counsel posts?
The last date to submit offline applications is 30 November 2026.
โธWhat qualifications are required to apply for Senior and Junior Standing Counsel posts?
Applicants must be advocates enrolled in the High Court with minimum 5 years direct tax experience for Senior Standing Counsel and minimum 3 years for Junior Standing Counsel.
โธHow can candidates apply for these posts?
Candidates must apply offline by sending their applications by post or in person to the Office of the Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Judicial), Ahmedabad.
โธIs there any application fee mentioned for these posts?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
โธWhat is the pay structure for these posts?
The pay is fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees as per Instruction No. 7/2016.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.
