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Qualification Requirements
Selection Process
- Online application: Submit the online application form and upload required supporting documents through the official online portal.
- Document and eligibility evaluation: The department will evaluate applications based on the minimum eligibility criteria and submitted documents.
- Departmental discretion and empanelment: Final empanelment will be at the discretion of the Income Tax Department, which may consider other relevant factors and feedback before finalizing the list.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department, Gujarat at www.incometaxgujarat.gov.in.
- Fill out the Application Form online and upload the necessary supporting documents.
- Submit the application online on or before 20/11/2026.
- Take a printout of the electronically submitted application form.
- Sign the form (proprietor or all partners) affixing seal and membership number.
- Prepare an original notarized affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper regarding fulfillment of specified eligibility clauses.
- Submit the physical copy with all supporting documents and original affidavit through post or in person at Room No. 202, 2nd Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009 between 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM on all working days on or before 20/11/2026 by 6.00 PM.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notification Date:
- Last Date for Online Application Submission:
- Last Date for Physical Copy and Affidavit Receipt:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic eligibility criteria to apply?
Applicants must be a reputed partnership firm, proprietor concern, or LLP within the Gujarat jurisdiction, primarily engaged in accountancy and auditing, with at least 15 staff including a minimum of 3 Chartered Accountants working continuously for one year as of 31/03/2026, 10 years of audit experience, specified professional receipts, and required tax-audit track record.
How do I apply for empanelment?
Apply online via the official application form on the Gujarat Income Tax website and upload supporting documents. After online submission, print the form, sign it (proprietor/partners), prepare a notarized affidavit, and submit the physical copy with documents by post or in person to the Ahmedabad office by the deadline.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for both online application submission and physical copy receipt is 20-11-2026 (physical copies must be received by 6:00 PM on that date).
What is the selection process for empanelment?
Selection involves online application submission followed by evaluation based on the minimum eligibility criteria. Final empanelment will be made at the discretion of the Income Tax Department, which may consider other relevant factors and feedback.
What is the salary or pay scale for the post?
Remuneration including expenses for any special audit will be decided on a case-by-case basis in accordance with Rule 172 of the I.T. Rules, 2026; no fixed salary or pay scale is specified in the notification.
