The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is the largest Group A central service among the organised civil services in the Government of India. IRS officers are responsible for collecting revenue for development, security and governance.
Personal Competencies
You are an ambitious person
You like trying to help people solve their problems
You are quick to take on new responsibilities
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Pursue Bachelor’s in any subject
OR Complete Bachelor’s and follow it up with a Master’s in any subject
3. Qualify the civil service exam held by the UPSC
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
Any recognized college in the country
Fees
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI. • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Central and state government agencies, departments and ministries
Work Environment: You will be working in an office set-up. You will handle a team of officials. Local travel is likely to be a part of the job profile. It is a transferrable job. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax → Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax → Joint Commissioner of Income Tax → Additional Commissioner of Income Tax → Commissioner of Income Tax → Principal Commissioner of Income Tax → Chief Commissioner of Income Tax → Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Civil Servant ranges between INR 56,100-2,25,000* or more per month
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Nitin Gupta is currently the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes. Gupta belongs to the 1986 batch of the Income Tax cadre. He has a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur.*
Indian Revenue Service
NCS Code: NA | GV0111. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Pursue Bachelor’s in any subject
OR Complete Bachelor’s and follow it up with a Master’s in any subject
3. Qualify the civil service exam held by the UPSC
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Any recognized college in the country
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Central and state government agencies, departments and ministries
Work Environment: You will be working in an office set-up. You will handle a team of officials. Local travel is likely to be a part of the job profile. It is a transferrable job. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax → Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax → Joint Commissioner of Income Tax → Additional Commissioner of Income Tax → Commissioner of Income Tax → Principal Commissioner of Income Tax → Chief Commissioner of Income Tax → Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
The approx. salary of a Civil Servant ranges between INR 56,100-2,25,000* or more per month
Source: https://doe.gov.in/sites/default/files/7cpc_report_eng.pdf
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Nitin Gupta is currently the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes. Gupta belongs to the 1986 batch of the Income Tax cadre. He has a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur.*
Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/revenue-service-officer-nitin-gupta-is-new-central-board-of-direct-taxes-chairman-3103951
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
Indian civil service exam, UPSC, Indian revenue service