SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector: Salary, Job Profile, And Career Growth
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- 15-Sept-2020
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Every year, the Staff Selection Commission or the SSC recruits candidates for non gazetted jobs with the help of Combined Graduate Level or CGL examinations. This exam helps in recruitment for positions such as Central Excise Inspector, Income Tax Inspector, Preventive Officer etc.
Income Tax Inspector is among the most popular jobs offered by the SSC. It provides exceptional growth in career, job satisfaction and social status. The following article contains all the latest information regarding this examination that can help an aspiring candidate to know more about the position of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector.
Job Profile of SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector
A tax is a contribution that is compulsorily imposed by the government upon the income of the workers and other profits. The department of income tax holds the responsibility of collecting and monitoring the tax. The following are the basic responsibilities of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector:
* The work profile of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector can be of two types- assessment and non-assessment of tax. It can be transferred on a cyclic basis.
* The Assessment postings are often considered ‘cream postings’ as they are associated with several discretionary powers. But the core of these jobs is to see the assessment of income tax that has to be imposed on an individual or a company. It also involves refund of taxes in case of excess deposits.
* Sometimes, an Income tax Inspector may have to work continuously for 3-4 days. During the peak season, there would be no holidays.
* Along with conducting raids, the SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector needs to see all the work related to the TDS or the Tax Deducted at Source.
* In case the officer is a part of the investigation wing, he may have to work even on the weekends.
* Normally, the office timings of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector is 9 AM to 5 PM. The time may vary from one zone to another.
Salary of SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector
In any job, the most attractive features are its salary and perks. An SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector gets more allowances and perks than any other government or private job. The following table containing all the details related to the salaries and perks of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector:
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Pay level |
Salary of Income Tax Inspector (Pay level 7) |
|
|
Payscale |
Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400 |
|
|
Basic pay |
Rs 44,900 |
|
|
Grade pay |
Rs 4,600 |
|
|
HRA (Depending on the city) |
A Cities (24%) |
Rs 10,776 |
|
B Cities (16%) |
Rs 7,184 |
|
|
C Cities (8%) |
Rs 3,592 |
|
|
DA (Current 17%) |
Rs 7,633 |
|
|
Travel allowance |
Cities- Rs 3,600 Other places- Rs 1,800 |
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Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
A Cities |
Rs 66,909 |
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B Cities |
Rs 63,317 |
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C Cities |
Rs 57,925 |
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Besides the good salary and other allowances, an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector also has the opportunities for promotions and raises.
|
Rank |
Pay scale |
|
Principal Chief Commissioner of IT |
Rs 80,000 |
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Chief Commissioner |
Rs 75,500 to Rs 80,000 |
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Principal Commissioner |
Rs 67,000 to Rs 79,000 |
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Commissioner |
Rs 37,400 to Rs 67,000 |
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Additional or Joint Commissioner |
Rs 37,400 to Rs 67,000 |
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Deputy Commissioner |
Rs 15,600 to Rs 39,100 |
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Assistant Commissioner |
Rs 15,600 to Rs 39,100 |
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Income Tax officer |
Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 |
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Income Tax Inspector |
Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 |
Career Growth of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector
In the case of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector, there is an eventual growth in career through various positions. The position of the Commissioner requires a lot of experience and work reputation. The following points can help an aspiring candidate know more about the career of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector:
* For becoming an Income Tax Officer (ITO), the candidate must clear his Departmental examination.
* The time taken to become an Income Tax Officer (ITO) varies from one state to another.
* It takes 8 years of service in this job for a candidate to get his first promotion.
* The promotion period varies from one zone to another.
The following is a list of the positions that a candidate looks forward to in his career in the Income Tax department:
* ITO or the Income Tax Officer
* ACIT or the Assistant Commissioner of income tax
* DCIT or the Deputy Commissioner of income tax
* JCIT or the Joint Commissioner of income tax
* ADCIT or the Additional Commissioner of income tax
* Commissioner of income tax
Eligibility for SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector
The candidates who are willing to apply for the post of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector must have a Bachelor’s degree in any particular discipline from any recognized University. The age limit of the candidate must not exceed 30 years of age.
Selection process of SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector
To get selected for an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector job vacancy, the candidate must clear 4 stages:
* Tier I: Online computer-based objective test or MCQs containing 100 questions
* Tier II: Online computer-based objective test or MCQs with two compulsory papers two paper for other posts
* A descriptive paper in Hindi or English (in pen and paper)
* A Computer Proficiency test
Conclusion
Every year, thousands of candidates appear for this exam. SSC CGL Income Tax Officer is a dream job that thousands of candidates wish to get. Thus, it becomes very difficult for the aspiring candidates to crack the SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector examination. This article has provided all the relevant and updated information regarding the post of an SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector.
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