Income Tax Inspector vs Sub-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
18–3020–30
Field work
mediumhigh
Stress (1–5)
34
Transfers
zone or regionall india
First promotion
Income Tax Officer (ITO) (8–15 years (varies a lot by region))Inspector (5–8 years)
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)
Choose Sub-Inspector if…
- ✓ Real investigation work on important cases
- ✓ Level 7 pay plus a CBI-specific allowance
- ✓ Strong standing of the organisation