SSC CGL 2025 Update: Income Tax Inspector Position Reclassified from Group C to Group B
📢 SSC CGL 2025 Update: Income Tax Inspector Position Reclassified
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has recently announced that the Income Tax Inspector post under SSC CGL 2025 recruitment is officially reclassified from Group C to Group B (Non-Gazetted). This upgrade reflects the elevated responsibilities, better pay scale, and enhanced career prospects for candidates. The recruitment is conducted by SSC for the Income Tax Department under the Ministry of Finance, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
🗓 Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | June 9, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | July 4, 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | July 5, 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | July 9–11, 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Date | September 12–26, 2025 |
| SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Date (Tentative) | December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
| Result Date | To Be Announced |
📋 Vacancy / Post Details
| Total SSC CGL Vacancies (All Posts) | 14,582 |
| Post Name | Inspector of Income Tax |
| Group / Category | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Department | Income Tax Department, Ministry of Finance, CBDT |
| Pay Level | Level 7 Pay Matrix (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Job Location | Across India |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | Minimum: 18 years; Maximum: 30 years (as of 01 August 2025) |
| Age Relaxation | As per SSC CGL 2025 Recruitment Rules for reserved categories |
| Language Proficiency | Proficiency in English and Hindi required |
💰 Application Fee & Payment Mode
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwD / Ex-servicemen | Exempted (₹0) |
Payment Mode: Online payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
📑 Exam Pattern & Selection Process
The SSC CGL selection process for Income Tax Inspector includes the following stages:
| Tiers | Tier-I and Tier-II Computer Based Examinations |
| Tier-I | Objective type CBT covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension |
| Tier-II | Objective and Descriptive CBT including Quantitative Abilities, English Language, Statistics (if applicable), General Studies (Finance & Economics for Income Tax posts) |
| Interview | No interview; selection based on Tier-I and Tier-II performance and document verification |
📚 Syllabus Highlights
- Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
- Tier-II: Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics (if applicable), General Studies (Finance & Economics for Income Tax Inspector)
For detailed syllabus, candidates should refer to the official SSC CGL 2025 Notification on the SSC official website.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Has the Income Tax Inspector post been reclassified in SSC CGL 2025?
Yes, it has been reclassified from Group C to Group B (Non-Gazetted).
Q2: What are the total vacancies in SSC CGL 2025?
There are 14,582 total vacancies across all posts, including Income Tax Inspector.
Q3: What is the application deadline for SSC CGL 2025?
The last date to apply online is July 4, 2025 (11:00 PM).
Q4: What is the age eligibility for the Income Tax Inspector post?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as of August 1, 2025, with relaxations as per SSC rules.
Q5: What is the application fee for SSC CGL 2025?
₹100 for General/OBC male candidates; other categories including females and reserved are exempted.
Q6: Is there an interview round in SSC CGL selection?
No, the selection is solely based on Tier-I and Tier-II exam performance and document verification.