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| title            = Indian Revenue Service <br/>{{small|{{IAST|Bhāratīya Rājasva Sevā}}}}
| headerstyle      = background:#4682B4; color:white;
| data1            = [[File:Indian Revenue Service Logo.png|220px|frameless]] <br/> <small>IRS (Income Tax)</small>
| label3           = [[Date of establishment|Founded]]
| data3            = {{start date and age|df=yes|1944}}<br/>{{small|(as Income Tax Service)}}<br />{{start date and age|df=yes|1953}}<br/><small>(as Indian Revenue Service IT)</small>
| header2          = Service overview
| label4           = Headquarters
| data4            = [[Secretariat Building, New Delhi|North Block]], [[New Delhi]]
| label5           = Country
| data5            = {{Flag|India}}
| label6           = Staff colleges
| data6            = # [[National Academy of Direct Taxes]], [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]]
| label7           = Cadre controlling authority
| data7            = Department of Revenue, [[Ministry of Finance (India)|Ministry of Finance]]
| label8           = Minister responsible
| data8            = [[Nirmala Sitaraman]], [[Minister of Finance (India)|Minister of Finance]]
| label9           = Legal personaliity
| data9            = [[Governmental]]<br />[[Civil service]]
| label10          = Duties
| data10           = 
| label11          = [[En cadre|Cadre strength]]
| data11           = 4192 (Income Tax)<ref>{{cite web|title=Information to be published under Section 4(1)(b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005., Central Board of Direct Taxes, 2014|url=https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/Documents/4(1)(b)_15092009.pdf |access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>
| label12          = Selection
| data12           = [[Civil Services Examination]]
| label13          = Associations
| data13           = #Indian Revenue Service IT Association
| header14         = Service chief
| label15          = [[Chairperson, Central Board of Direct Taxes|Chairperson, CBDT]]
| data15           = Ravi Agarwal, IRS (IT)
| header16         = Head of the civil services
| label17          = [[Cabinet Secretary (India)|Cabinet Secretary]]
| data17           = [[T. V. Somanathan]], [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]
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The '''Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax)''' ([[International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration|IAST]]: {{IAST|Bhāratīya Rājasva Sevā}}), often abbreviated as '''IRS (IT)''', is the administrative [[revenue service]] of the [[Government of India]]. As a [[Central Civil Services|Central Service]], it functions under the Department of Revenue of the [[Ministry of Finance (India)|Ministry of Finance]] and is under the administrative direction of the Revenue Secretary and the ministerial command of the [[Minister of Finance (India)|Minister of Finance]]. The IRS is primarily responsible for [[tax collection|collecting]] and administering [[direct tax]]es accruing to the Government of India. 

The IRS (Income Tax) is controlled by a [[statute|statutory]] body, the [[Central Board for Direct Taxes|Central Board of Direct Taxes]] (CBDT). The duties of the IRS (IT) include providing tax assistance to taxpayers, pursuing and resolving instances of erroneous or fraudulent tax filings, and formulating and enforcing policy concerning [[income tax in India]].

In the 2015 fiscal year, the IRS (IT) processed 3,91,28,247 returns<ref>{{cite web|title=Income Tax Return Statistics, Assessment Year 2014-15, Income Tax Department, India|url=https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/Documents/Direct%20Tax%20Data/Income-Tax-Statistics-IT-Return-AY-2014-15-V1-1.pdf |access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> and collected {{INR convert|6.95797|lc|lk=on|year=2015}} in gross revenue, spending {{INRConvert|6||lk=on|year=2015}} for every {{INRConvert|1|k|lk=on|year=2015}} it collected.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statistical Year Book India, 2017|url=http://www.mospi.gov.in/sites/default/files/statistical_year_book_india_2015/Table-6.7_0.xls |access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> The relative contribution of direct tax to the overall tax collection of the Central Government has risen from about 36% to 56% over the period of 2000–01 to 2013–14. The contribution of direct tax-to-GDP has doubled (from about 3% to 6%) during the same period.<ref name="Profile IRS" />

==History==
Direct tax in the form of an income tax was introduced by the British in India in 1860 to overcome the difficulties created by the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]].<ref>{{cite thesis |degree=PhD |author=Raj Singh |date=1993 |title=A synthesized study of Indian income tax structure |publisher=Maharshi Dayanand University |hdl=10603/113003}}</ref> The organizational history of the Income-tax Department, however, starts in the year 1922, when the ''Income-tax Act, 1922'' gave, for the first time, a specific nomenclature to various Income-tax authorities. In 1924, the Central Board of Revenue Act constituted a Central Board of Revenue - the statutory body with functional responsibilities for the administration of the Income-Tax Act.

Commissioners of income tax were appointed for each province, and assistant commissioners and tax officers were placed under their control.<ref name="ITD History">{{cite web|title=History of Direct Taxation, Income Tax Department, Government of India|url=https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/Pages/about-us/history-of-direct-taxation.aspx |access-date=27 August 2018}}</ref> Officers from the [[Indian Civil Service (British India)|Imperial Civil Services]] (ICS) manned top posts, and the lower echelons were filled through promotions from the ranks. The Income Tax Service was established in 1944, and was subsequently reconstituted as the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) in 1953.

In 1963, given the increasingly complex roles and responsibilities of administering direct tax in India, the Central Board of Direct Taxes was constituted as a statutory body under the ''Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963''.<ref name="ITD History" />

==Recruitment==
There are two streams of recruitment to the Indian Revenue Service. IRS officers may enter the IRS by passing the [[Civil Services Examination]] (CSE). The CSE is a three-stage competitive selection process consisting of a preliminary examination, the main examination, and an interview. It is administered by the [[Union Public Service Commission]] (UPSC).<ref name="Profile IRS">{{Cite web|url=http://persmin.gov.in/AIS1/Docs/ServiceProfile_IRS.pdf|title=Service Profile for the Indian Revenue Service|publisher=Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India|language=en|access-date=28 August 2018}}</ref> IRS officers recruited in this way are called direct recruits.

Some IRS officers are also recruited from [[Central Civil Services#Central Government Services (Group B)|Central Services (Group B)]] of [[Income Tax Service, Group 'B'|Income Tax Service (Group B)]]. Group 'B' officers are gradually promoted over several years of service. The current ratio of the two streams at the entry-level is kept at 1:1.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.itgoawbunit.org/pdf/121835034IRS%20RR,%202015%20English.pdf|title=Rule7(2), Indian Revenue Service Recruitment Rules, 2015|publisher=Ministry of Finance, Government of India|access-date=28 August 2018}}</ref> All IRS officers, regardless of their mode of entry, are appointed by the [[President of India]].

==Training==
After selection, successful candidates undergo a 3-month [[Foundation Course]] at the [[Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration]] (LBSNAA) in [[Mussoorie]], [[Uttarakhand]].<ref name="LBSNAA Profile">{{cite web |title=Batch Profile, 92nd Foundation Course |url=http://lbsnaa.gov.in/admin/upload/doc/Batch-22.pdf |website=LBSNAA |publisher=Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration |access-date=28 August 2018 |archive-date=16 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516193122/http://www.lbsnaa.gov.in/admin/upload/doc/Batch-22.pdf }}</ref>

Thereafter, IRS (IT) Officer Trainees (OTs) undergo a 16-month specialised training at the [[National Academy of Direct Taxes]] (NADT), in [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Overview of National Academy of Direct Taxes |url=http://nadt.gov.in/ViewContent.aspx?259 |website=NADT |publisher=National Academy of Direct Taxes |access-date=28 August 2018}}</ref>

=== National Academy of Direct Taxes ===
[[File:NADT Campus.png|thumb|[[National Academy of Direct Taxes]] in [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]] is the staff training college of the IRS (IT).]]

Sixteen months of Induction Training is conducted for the directly recruited officers of IRS (IT) at NADT each year. The training is designed as two modules in order to enable the Officer Trainees to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to function effectively and efficiently as tax administrators. In particular, training prepares OTs to deliver quality taxpayer services, detect and penalize non-compliance, and understand the macroeconomic, taxation, and fiscal policy of the Government of India in order to maximize revenue.<ref>{{cite web |title=Induction Training, National Academy of Direct Taxes |url=http://nadt.gov.in/ViewContent.aspx?4 |website=National Academy of Direct Taxes |access-date=30 August 2018}}</ref>

==== First Module ====
The First Module emphasizes giving intense theoretical inputs in the subjects such as Theoretical Concepts and Practical Application of Direct Tax Laws, Advanced Accounting and Finance, and Business Laws-I.<ref name="IT Syllabus">{{citation |url=http://www.nadt.gov.in/(S(2vwp2s45iq3g3mj4kz1q5d45))/writereaddata/MenuContentImages/Binder1634704295601659341.pdf |title=Annexure A, Course Material for the Induction Programme for IRS Probationers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830040302/http://www.nadt.gov.in/(S(2vwp2s45iq3g3mj4kz1q5d45))/writereaddata/MenuContentImages/Binder1634704295601659341.pdf |archive-date=30 August 2018 |date=2012-04-17 |url-status=live }}</ref> It also includes a week-long Parliamentary Attachment, and a two-week Field Attachment.<ref name="IT Induction">{{citation |url=http://www.nadt.gov.in/writereaddata/MenuContentImages/Course%20Manual%20for%20Induction%20Training%20for%2069th%20Batch%20of%20IRS.compressed635869000854856461.pdf |title=Course Manual, 69th Batch of IRS, National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830041340/http://www.nadt.gov.in/writereaddata/MenuContentImages/Course%20Manual%20for%20Induction%20Training%20for%2069th%20Batch%20of%20IRS.compressed635869000854856461.pdf |archive-date=30 August 2018 |date=2015-12-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> OTs also undergo short-duration training at NACIN, Faridabad, LBSNAA, Mussoorie, and the [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy]] (SVPNPA), Hyderabad.<ref name="IT Newsletter" /> The first Departmental Examinations are conducted at the end of the first module.<ref name="IT Induction" />

====Second Module====
The second module includes On-The-Job Training for around eight weeks, followed by Bharat Darshan, and a Financial Attachment for 2 weeks.<ref name="IT Newsletter">{{citation |url=http://www.nadt.gov.in/writereaddata/MenuContentImages/Newsletter_Sept_2010_rev634600074300338002.pdf" | title=Volume 2, Issue 9, ''NADTree,... reaching Out Newsletter'', September 2010 (pp 7) |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171225205137/http://www.nadt.gov.in/writereaddata/MenuContentImages/Newsletter_Sept_2010_rev634600074300338002.pdf |archive-date=25 December 2017 |date=2010-10-01 |url-status=live}}</ref> Furthermore, OTs are also exposed to international tax practices through a one or two week International Attachment in France, Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia, South Africa, the US, or Singapore.<ref name="IT Induction" /><ref name="IT Tie-Ups" /> OTs are also trained to apply theoretical concepts and acquire practical skills through the subjects of Procedure/Techniques of Investigation and Drafting of Orders and Reports, Information Technology and Operations, Management and Administration in the Income Tax department, International Taxation and Transfer Pricing, Law of Governance and Ethics, and Business Laws-II.<ref name="IT Syllabus" /> A number of guest lectures are organized to familiarize the trainees with the best practices in tax administration.<ref name="IT Induction" />

Officer Trainees are also expected to complete a project on Direct Tax Provisions for the award of a master's degree in Business Law and Taxation from [[Nalsar University of Law|NALSAR University of Law]], [[Hyderabad]] at the time of Valediction from NADT.<ref name= "IT Newsletter" /><ref name="IT Tie-Ups">{{cite web |title=Organizational Tie-Up, National Academy of Direct Taxes |url=http://www.nadt.gov.in/ViewContent.aspx?54 |website=National Academy of Direct Taxes |access-date=30 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://nadt.gov.in/(S(zazsfgrcm4adq13evhc1xi55))/writereaddata/MenuContentImages/64th_IRS_Batch_2010_Brochure_August_Update_Ann_IA634600779119934202.pdf" | title=Blueprint of Approach for the Research Project For completion of the Programme of Master's Degree in Taxation and Business Laws |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180830044048/http://nadt.gov.in/(S(zazsfgrcm4adq13evhc1xi55))/writereaddata/MenuContentImages/64th_IRS_Batch_2010_Brochure_August_Update_Ann_IA634600779119934202.pdf |archive-date=30 August 2018 |date=2010-12-01 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Designations==
The designations and time-scales within the Indian Revenue Service are as follows after cadre restructure:<ref name="articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130622003534/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-05-24/news/39502017_1_lakh-crore-revamp-tax-evaders Cabinet approves revamp of the income-tax department - Economic Times]. Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com (2013-05-24). Retrieved on 2013-07-19.</ref>
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
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! scope="col" | Pay Grade in the Government of India
! scope="col" | Designations
! scope="col" | Position in the Government of India<ref>{{cite web|url=http://persmin.gov.in/AIS1/Docs/ServiceProfile_IRS.pdf |title=Profile of the Indian Revenue Service |access-date=21 December 2016 |publisher=[[Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions]]}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="background:#efefef;" | 1
|Junior Time Scale
|Assistant commissioner of income tax / Entry-level (Probationer)
|Assistant Secretary
|-

! scope="row" style="background:#efefef;" | 2
|Senior Time Scale
|Deputy commissioner of income tax
|Under Secretary
|-
! scope="row" style="background:#efefef;" | 3
|Junior Administrative Grade
|Joint commissioner of income tax
|Deputy Secretary 
|-
! scope="row" style="background:#efefef;" | 4
|Selection Grade
|[[Additional Commissioner of Income Tax|Additional commissioner of income tax]] 
|Director
|-
! scope="row" style="background:#efefef;" | 5
|Senior Administrative Grade
|Commissioner of income tax/additional director general
|Joint Secretary
|-
! scope="row" style="background:#efefef;" | 6
|Higher Administrative Grade
|principal commissioner of income tax
|Additional Secretary
|-
! scope="row" style="background:#efefef;" | 7
|Higher Administrative Grade +
|[[Chief Commissioner of Income Tax|chief commissioner of income tax or director general]]
|Special Secretary
|-
! scope="row" style="background:#efefef;" | 8
|Apex Scale
|[[Chief Commissioner of Income Tax|principal chief commissioner of income tax]], [[Chairperson, Central Board of Direct Taxes|CBDT chairperson]], member of CBDT and director general of the [[Central Economic Intelligence Bureau]]
|Secretary
|-
|}

==Major concerns==
===Corruption===
In 2015, it was reported that as many as 108 IRS officers were under probe by the CBI for their alleged involvement in corruption.<ref name="108 IRS">{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/108-irs-officers-under-cbi-probe-for-alleged-corruption-government/articleshow/48375107.cms|title=108 IRS officers under CBI probe for alleged corruption: Government|access-date=21 December 2016|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=6 August 2015 }}</ref> From May 2009 to May 2010, the [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] had sought sanction for prosecution of 102 IRS officials posted in different parts of the country in connection with corruption cases.<ref name = "IRS Corruption">{{cite news|url=http://archive.asianage.com/india/irs-officials-top-cbi-corrupt-list-283|title=IRS officials top CBI corrupt list|publisher=The Asian Age|date=4 July 2010|access-date=5 June 2011}}</ref>

In 2016, the [[Ministry of Finance (India)|Ministry of Finance]], dismissed 72 and prematurely retired another 33 Indian Revenue Service officers for non-performance and on disciplinary grounds.<ref name="Finance Ministry 2016">{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/for-good-governance-finance-ministry-fires-72-tax-officers-retires-33-more-116050600022_1.html|title=For good governance, Finance Ministry fires 72 tax officers, retires 33 more|access-date=12 May 2016|publisher=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref><ref name="PIB">{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=144910|title=Government takes strict action against defaulting/non performing tax officials/officers|access-date=12 May 2016|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]}}</ref>

The IRS officials top the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]]'s list of most corrupt bureaucrats.<ref name="IRS CBI">{{cite news|title=IRS men top CBI list of most corrupt|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/IRS-men-top-CBI-list-of-most-corrupt/articleshow/945917.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=3 December 2004 |access-date=23 December 2016}}</ref><ref name="IRS CBI 400">{{cite web|title=Top IT officer in CBI net is worth Rs 400 crore|date=3 April 2015 |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150403/nation-current-affairs/article/top-it-officer-cbi-net-worth-rs-400-crore|publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=23 December 2016}}</ref> In one case, a 1992 batch IRS officer was arrested for accepting a bribe of {{INR}}2 [[crore]] in Mumbai.<ref name = "IRS Bribe Corruption">{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_income-tax-official-husband-arrested-for-accepting-rs1-70-crore-bribe-in-mumbai_1372623|title=Income tax official, husband arrested for accepting Rs70 crore bribe in Mumbai|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=17 April 2010|access-date=5 June 2011}}</ref> Recently, in another case, some IRS officials were found to help certain companies evade payment of Service tax and related penalties of the order of {{INR}}1&nbsp;crore.<ref name = "CBI raid IRS and Excise">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/CBI-raids-excise-officials-and-steel-majors/articleshow/8032058.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084140/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-20/nagpur/29450295_1_business-auxiliary-services-service-tax-excise-officials|archive-date=3 January 2013|title=CBI raids excise officials and steel majors|date=20 April 2011|work=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2011}}</ref> Also CBI raided premises of an income tax officer for demanding Bribe to the tune of {{INR}}60&nbsp;crore for covering up Stock Guru Scam.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/stock-guru-scam-it-officer-raided-for--rs-60cr-bribe-/1059472/ Stock Guru scam: IT officer raided for 'Rs 60-cr bribe']. Indian Express (2013-01-15). Retrieved on 2013-07-19.</ref>

===Murder of many officers===
Even though IRS officers have to deal with sensitive postings in their career they are not provided adequate security. Many IRS officers in the departments of customs and income tax have been assassinated in the course of their investigations.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/babloo-gets-life-term-for-customs-officer-s-death/367951/ Babloo gets life term for Customs officer's death]. Indian Express (2008-10-01). Retrieved on 2013-07-19.</ref>

===Recent initiatives===
Many new initiatives were taken by the Indian Revenue Service members to curb corruption in their respective departments and make the system more efficient and responsive to the needs of the taxpayers. Use of Technology widely reduced the scope for the abuse of power.
Refund Banker scheme introduced in 2007 eliminated the scope for corruption in the Refunds of Excessive Tax collected by the Department.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/refund-banker-scheme-for-taxpayers-extended-to-9-more-cities/76245/on |title=Refund Banker Scheme for taxpayers extended to 9 more cities |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=2009-10-19 |access-date=27 October 2012}}</ref> Introduction of E-filing of Taxes<ref name="taxfinanceinfo">{{cite web|url=http://www.taxfinanceinfo.com/2013/11/income-tax-efiling-return.html|website=taxfinanceinfo.com|title=taxfinanceinfo.com|access-date=1 November 2018|archive-date=2 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202171906/http://www.taxfinanceinfo.com/2013/11/income-tax-efiling-return.html}}</ref> and effective implementation of Permanent Account Number (PAN) are some revolutionary steps that reduced the scope for corruption at all levels while improving the efficiency of the whole system. Use of Centralised Processing Center setup in 2010 at Bangalore of the [[Income Tax Department]] reduced unnecessary delays in processing returns.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/20/stories/2011062057720700.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623034418/http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/20/stories/2011062057720700.htm | archive-date=23 June 2011 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Bangalore centre speeds up processing of I-T returns | date=20 June 2011}}</ref> These computerization initiatives have freed up the human resources in the department which are largely responsible for higher revenue collections.

Income Tax Ombudsmen was created in 2006 and is functional in 12 cities to look into tax related grievances of the public.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.incometaxindiapr.gov.in/incometaxindiacr/listContent.jsp?p=OMBUDSMAN.html |title=Income Tax India PR website |publisher=Incometaxindiapr.gov.in |access-date=27 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531142825/http://www.incometaxindiapr.gov.in/incometaxindiacr/listContent.jsp?p=OMBUDSMAN.html |archive-date=31 May 2014 }}</ref> Department is also gearing to improve its tax payer's services with [[Sevottam]] Scheme. Under this scheme various initiatives such as Citizen Charter, Ayakar Seva Kendra (ASK) which is a single Window mechanism for implementing Sevottam through delivery of these services within the time lines promised in the Citizen's Charter were launched.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_aayakar-seva-kendra-to-make-i-t-filing-easy_1642924 |title=Aayakar Seva Kendra to make I-T filing easy - Bangalore - DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=2012-01-28 |access-date=27 October 2012}}</ref> Aaykar Sampark Kendra consists of one National Call Centre and 4 regional Call Centres to aid the taxpayer were inaugurated by the Finance Minister.<ref name="irsofficersonline">{{cite web|url=http://www.irsofficersonline.gov.in/Documents/OfficalCommunique/14162012111238.pdf|date=15 April 2012|title=AAYAKAR SAMPARK KENDRA|access-date=1 November 2018|archive-date=24 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424233148/http://www.irsofficersonline.gov.in/Documents/OfficalCommunique/14162012111238.pdf}}</ref>

An IRS officer could rise up to the Apex Scale (Rs.2,50,000 fixed plus allowances) at the post of principal chief commissioner of income tax in the ITD. At the apex level, he can also get selected as a Member or Chairperson of the CBDT. The intermediate grades in this career progression are deputy commissioner, joint commissioner, additional commissioner, commissioner, principal commissioner, and chief commissioner of income tax. An IRS officer is also eligible to be selected as a member of the [[Income Tax Appellate Tribunal]], Authority for Advance Ruling, Income Tax Settlement Commission, and Income Tax Ombudsman as per the prescribed eligibility criteria.

== See also ==
* [[Income Tax Department]]
* [[List of Income Tax Department officer ranks]]
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* [[Civil Services of India]]
* [[All India Service]]
* [[Corruption in India]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/ Official Website of income tax Department of India]
* [http://www.irsofficersonline.gov.in/ Official Website of Indian Revenue Service]
* [http://www.nadt.gov.in/ Training Academy for Members of Indian Revenue Service - Income Tax]

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