How to become an Income Tax Officer?

I want to become an Income Tax Officer? Please tell me How to become an Income Tax Officer? Also tell me about its Exam Pattern?

[Kiran Chandar]

To become an Income Tax Officer you should first of all enter the Income Tax Department as Income Tax Inspector or Tax Assistant.

Eligibility requirements

Educational requirements –

The applicants who want to appear for the written examination should complete their graduation (any discipline) from any University/College approved by University Grants Commission (UGC).

Age requirements –

Maximum age limit specified to apply for the written examination is 27 years while minimum age limit is 18 years. Upper age relaxation of 3 years will be given for OBC candidates while 5 years will be given for SC/ST candidates.

Exam Pattern:

Written Examination –

Two separate sections are there in the written examination that is Tier I and Tier II.

Those who get qualified in Tier I can appear for Tier –II examination.

Duration specified to complete Tier I is 2 hours while for Tier II is 4 hours.

Subjects included in Tier I are
General Intelligence + Reasoning
General Awareness
Numerical Aptitude
English Comprehension

Tier II includes the following subjects with 200 marks each.
Arithmetical Abilities
English Language and Comprehension