Income Tax Department Chartered Accountant Recruitment 2026 - Online Form
An official Public Notice (No. PCCIT-GUJ/HQ/DC-Co.ord./303/2026-27) has been released by the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat. It invites reputed Chartered Accountant Firms, LLPs, and Proprietary Concerns to apply for empanelment for Special Audits under Section 268(5) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (Section 142(2A) of the erstwhile Income-tax Act, 1961). The empanelment period is up to 31 March 2029. Eligible CA firms with an office within Pr. CCIT Gujarat's territorial jurisdiction can apply online by 20 November 2026. They must also submit a signed physical hard copy, supporting documents and an affidavit on or before 20 November 2026 (06:00 PM).
Important Dates
| Public Notice Release Date | 21 October 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 20 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Physical Hard Copy | 20 November 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Period of Empanelment | From Date of Order up to 31 March 2029 |
Application Fee
- All Applicants: Nil (₹0/-)
- Applicants do not need to pay an application fee for empanelment.
Eligibility Criteria
| Firm Type & Jurisdiction | Reputed partnership firm, proprietary concern, or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) having its office within the territorial jurisdiction of Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat. |
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| Experience | Minimum 10 Years of accountancy and auditing experience as on 31/03/2026. |
| Staff Strength | Staff strength of at least 15, including a minimum of 3 Chartered Accountants working continuously with the firm for at least one year as on 31/03/2026. |
| Audit Turnover Experience | Must have audited books of accounts for tax audit of at least one business entity having a turnover of ₹50 Crore or more in any two of the last five preceding financial years (2021-22 to 2025-26). |
Financial & Compliance Norms
- Gross Receipts: In any two of the five preceding FYs (2021-22 to 2025-26), gross professional receipts from professional services (accountancy & auditing) alone must be at least ₹50 Lakhs. Regular ITRs must have been filed up to AY 2026-27.
- Clean Track Record: There must be no convictions or pending proceedings related to tax evasion, penalty, or prosecution under the Income-tax Act, 2025 or 1961.
- There must be no unethical professional practices and no disciplinary complaints before ICAI u/s 21 of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.
- A notarized affidavit must be furnished on non-judicial stamp paper to confirm compliance with all parameters.
Remuneration & Special Audit Fees
- Remuneration will be decided separately for each case, including expenses of any special audit and those incidental to it. This will follow Rule 172 of the Income Tax Rules, 2026 (Rule 14B of the erstwhile I.T. Rules, 1962). The Central Government / Income Tax Department will make the payment.
Income Tax Gujarat Empanelment 2026: Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Empanelment Position | Statutory Authority | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chartered Accountants (Special Audit) | Section 268(5) of IT Act, 2025 / Section 142(2A) of IT Act, 1961 | From Date of Order to 31/03/2029 |
How to Apply for Income Tax Gujarat CA Empanelment 2026
- Open incometaxgujarat.gov.in, the official website for Income Tax Department, Gujarat.
- Find Public Notice No. PCCIT-GUJ/HQ/DC-Co.ord./303/2026-27 and download it.
- Complete the online application form on the portal and upload all required supporting documents on or before 20 November 2026.
- Print a clear copy of the online application form you submitted.
- For proprietary concerns, the proprietor must sign the physical form. For firms/LLPs, all partners must sign it. Official seals and ICAI membership numbers must accompany the signatures.
- Attach all supporting documents, self-attested, together with the original notarized affidavit prepared on non-judicial stamp paper.
- Submit the complete dossier in person or by post to this address: Office of the DCIT (HQ) (Co-ordination), Room No. 202, 2nd Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Submissions are accepted on all working days from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM. The dossier must be submitted on or before 20 November 2026 by 06:00 PM.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details of eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for Income Tax Department Chartered Accountant Recruitment 2026?
Public Notice Release Date: 21 October 2026; Online Application Start Date: 21 October 2026; Last Date for Online Application: 20 November 2026; Last Date for Receipt of Physical Hard Copy: 20 November 2026 (06:00 PM).
What is the official website for Income Tax Department Chartered Accountant Recruitment 2026?
The official website is www.incometaxgujarat.gov.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.