Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: The Income Tax Department has released a public notice inviting applications for the engagement of Special Public Prosecutors (SPP). The recruitment aims to appoint experienced advocates who can represent the department in prosecution cases before courts.
The Income Tax Department, Lucknow intends to engage Special Public Prosecutors (SPP) to represent before courts of Session & its subordinate Courls in prosecutions cases. Application are, therefore, invited from Advocates, who are eligible to appear before the court as an Advocate & have a minimum experience of 7 years as a practicing Advocate in criminal matters. Adequate experience of handling trials relating to Direc t Taxes is desirable.
According to the notice, the engagement will be made for handling cases in Courts of Session and their subordinate courts, particularly those related to Direct Taxes.
This opportunity is open to practicing lawyers with relevant criminal law experience.
Key Details of the Recruitment Notice
The public notice states that the Income Tax Department in Lucknow intends to engage Special Public Prosecutors to represent the department in prosecution matters.
Selected candidates will appear in courts on behalf of the department and assist in conducting legal proceedings related to tax violations and prosecution cases.
The appointment will follow guidelines issued under Instruction No. 02/2023 dated 30 November 2023.
Eligibility Criteria for Income Tax Department Recruitment
Advocates interested in applying must meet the following requirements:
- Must be eligible to appear in courts as an Advocate
- Must have at least 7 years of experience as a practicing advocate
- Should have experience in criminal law matters
- Experience in handling Direct Tax related cases will be considered desirable
These qualifications ensure that selected candidates have adequate legal expertise to manage complex tax prosecution cases.
Where Selected Prosecutors Will Work
The Special Public Prosecutors will represent the Income Tax Department before:
- Courts of Session
- Subordinate Courts handling prosecution cases
Their responsibilities will include presenting cases, assisting in investigations related to prosecution matters, and representing the department in court proceedings.
Application Process for Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026
Eligible advocates must submit their applications in the prescribed format (Proforma P1).
The application form is part of Instruction No. 02/2023 issued by the department.
Applicants must attach the required supporting documents and submit the application in a sealed envelope.
Where to Send the Application
Completed applications must be sent to:
Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
Pratyaksh Kar Bhawan
57 Ram Tirath Marg
Lucknow – 226001
This office will handle the recruitment and selection process for Special Public Prosecutors.
Official Notification: Download
Last Date to Apply
The notice clearly mentions that the last date for submitting the application is 25 March 2026.
Applicants should ensure that their applications reach the designated office before the deadline.
Incomplete applications or applications submitted in an incorrect format may be rejected.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma
- All supporting documents must be attached
- Incomplete or incorrect applications are liable to rejection
- Experience in Direct Tax prosecution matters will be an advantage
Applicants are also advised to carefully read the detailed instructions available on the official website of the Income Tax Department.
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