The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry has issued a vacancy circular for 146 Stenographer Grade-I posts on deputation basis.
The vacancies are available at different stations in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Important: This is not an open direct recruitment for fresh candidates. Applications are invited through proper channel from eligible Central Government Stenographers who satisfy the deputation conditions.
Income Tax Stenographer Grade-I Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Income Tax Department |
| Region | Tamil Nadu & Puducherry |
| Post | Stenographer Grade-I |
| Total vacancies | 146 |
| Recruitment basis | Deputation |
| Pay | Level-6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Vacancy locations | Different stations in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry |
| Circular date | 3 September 2026 |
| Last date | 30 October 2026 |
| Application mode | Offline, through proper channel |
| Maximum age | 56 years as on the closing date |
Eligibility
Applications are invited from officers holding the post of Stenographer under the Central Government who satisfy either of the following conditions:
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Route 1 | Holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department |
| Route 2 | Ten years’ regular service in Pay Level-4, ₹25,500–₹81,100, or equivalent |
The maximum age for appointment on deputation must not exceed 56 years as on 30 October 2026.
Deputation Period
The period of deputation, including any immediately preceding deputation in another ex-cadre post in the same or another organisation, shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Vacancy circular | 3 September 2026 |
| Closing date | 30 October 2026 |
Pay Scale
The Stenographer Grade-I post carries Pay Level-6 under the 7th Pay Commission: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400, along with usual admissible allowances.
Who Is Not Eligible
The vacancy circular specifies that certain departmental officers are not eligible for appointment on deputation.
- Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation.
- Officials already working as Stenographer Grade-I in the Income Tax Department are not eligible for appointment on deputation.
- Income Tax Department Stenographer Grade-II officials are also not eligible because they are in the feeder cadre.
Documents to Be Forwarded
The application must be forwarded through proper channel with the prescribed supporting documents, including:
- photocopies of APARs for the last five years, duly attested as prescribed, including NRC;
- Integrity Certificate;
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate;
- major / minor penalty statement for the last 10 years; and
- Cadre Clearance confirming that, if selected, the officer will be relieved to join the Stenographer Grade-I post on deputation.
How to Apply
- Read the official vacancy circular carefully.
- Confirm that you satisfy the prescribed deputation eligibility conditions.
- Complete the prescribed application proforma attached to the vacancy circular.
- Arrange the required APARs, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, penalty statement and cadre clearance.
- Forward the application through proper channel.
- Ensure that the complete application reaches the prescribed office on or before 30 October 2026.
Application Address
Commissioner of Income Tax (Admn & TPS)
O/o Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
Ponni Block, 121, Mahatma Gandhi Road
Nungambakkam
Chennai – 600034
Important Links
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Income Tax Department, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry | Official departmental website and vacancy updates |
Important Candidate Note
This is a deputation vacancy circular, not a regular open competitive recruitment.
Candidates outside the specified Central Government Stenographer service eligibility should not treat these 146 posts as general vacancies open to fresh applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Stenographer Grade-I vacancies are available?
The vacancy circular lists 146 Stenographer Grade-I vacancies.
Is this direct recruitment?
No. The posts are being filled on deputation basis.
Who can apply?
Eligible Central Government Stenographers who satisfy the analogous-post or prescribed regular-service conditions may apply through proper channel.
What is the pay scale?
The post carries Pay Level-6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 under the 7th Pay Commission.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age for deputation appointment is 56 years as on 30 October 2026.
What is the last date?
The completed application must reach the specified office on or before 30 October 2026.
How should the application be submitted?
The application must be submitted offline through proper channel with the prescribed service and vigilance documents.
What is the deputation period?
The period of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed three years, including applicable immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation.
Where are the vacancies?
The circular states that the vacancies are available at different stations in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Can fresh candidates apply?
No. This is a deputation recruitment intended for eligible serving Central Government Stenographers, not fresh candidates applying through an open competitive process.