To become an income tax officer you must pass Income tax officer examination is conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC)..

Eligibility to become Income Tax officer:
You should have a degree from a recognized university with minimum 55% of marks.

Age limit:
18 - 25 years for general category.
Age relaxation for OBC candidates is 3 years and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Selection process:
1. Preliminary examination
2. Main Examination
3. Interview

Physical Standards:
Height: 157.5 cms
Chest : 81 cms and expanded with minimum of 5cms.
Physical test:
Walking: 1600 meters in 15 Cms
cycling : 8km in 30 minutes