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Income Tax Departmental Exam 2026 - ITO, ITI & MS Exam Date, Schedule, Application Form & Full Notification

  • The Income Tax Departmental Examination 2026 for Income Tax Officers (ITOs), Income Tax Inspectors (ITIs), and Ministerial Staff (MS) has been officially announced by the Directorate of Income Tax (HRD), Examination Division, New Delhi. The exams will be conducted in online mode in October 2026 for ITO and ITI candidates, and in late September to early October 2026 for Ministerial Staff. Candidates can apply online at www.incometaxindia.gov.in from July 1, 2026. Read on for the complete exam schedule, eligibility criteria, application process, and key instructions.

Eligibility Criteria for ITO/ITI/MS Departmental Exam 2026

  • Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria laid down in the Departmental Examination Rules, 2026 before applying. Here are the key eligibility-related points from the official notification.
  • Eligibility is governed entirely by the Departmental Examination Rules, 2026.
  • There is no age limit for appearing in the ITO, ITI, or Ministerial Staff Examinations.
  • All candidates, including those in the SC/ST/PwBD category availing a betterment opportunity, are allowed a maximum of 10 attempts.
  • For the MS Examination, the DE-2026 will be counted as the first attempt for all appearing candidates.
  • Candidates who have already qualified a paper or the full examination are not eligible to re-appear in that paper, except SC/ST/PwBD betterment candidates who may re-appear to improve their scores after having qualified the entire exam.

How to Apply Online for Income Tax Departmental Exam 2026

  • The application process for the ITO/ITI/MS Departmental Exam 2026 is entirely online. Here is a step-by-step guide to help candidates apply without errors before the deadline.
  • Visit the official website: Click Here
  • The online application window opens on 01 July 2026 at 10:00 AM.
  • Fill in the application form carefully, following the instructions displayed on the form.
  • Upload a scanned passport-size photograph and signature in JPG format.
  • Submit the application before 21 July 2026 at 8:00 PM (the hard deadline - no forms accepted after this).
  • Take a printout of the completed application form.
  • Submit the signed printout to the concerned Pr. CCsIT/CCsIT/Pr. CsIT/CsIT (In-charge of Examination) office for verification.
  • The In-charge office will verify, certify, and send scanned forms on CDs along with physical printouts to the Directorate.
  • Important: Candidates who submit the online form but do not submit the physical printout to the In-charge of Examination will not be permitted to appear in the examination.

Additional Application Instructions

  • Only one application form per candidate is permitted.
  • Previous records will be auto-reflected against the candidate's roll number. Candidates can raise a query if any data is incorrect.
  • First-time candidates will be allotted new roll numbers after verification. Partially qualified/betterment MS candidates will also receive new roll numbers.
  • A 're-print' facility is available for candidates who need to reprint their submitted form.
  • Do not fold, punch, or crumple the application printout before submission.
  • For any issue with the uploaded photograph or signature, contact the In-charge of Examination office.
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Q4. Is there an age limit for the ITO/ITI/MS Departmental Exam 2026?

  • No. The Departmental Examination Rules, 2026 do not prescribe any age limit for candidates appearing in the ITO, ITI, or Ministerial Staff examinations.
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