Examiner vs Income Tax Inspector
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 7Pay Level 7
Starting in-hand
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Group
Group BGroup B
Exam
SSC CGLSSC CGL
Qualification
GraduateGraduate
Age limit
18–3018–30
Field work
mediummedium
Stress (1–5)
33
Transfers
zone or regionzone or region
First promotion
Appraiser (Group B gazetted) (Roughly 4–12 years; has been faster than other CBIC cadres but depends on vacancies)Income Tax Officer (ITO) (8–15 years (varies a lot by region))
Choose Examiner if…
- ✓ Level 7 pay
- ✓ Promotion to Appraiser has historically been quicker than in sister cadres
- ✓ Postings in major metros
Choose Income Tax Inspector if…
- ✓ Respected post with real authority in field enquiries
- ✓ Level 7 entry pay — among the best SSC CGL posts
- ✓ Clear promotion path to a gazetted officer (ITO)