Tax Auditor
Ensures a taxpayer's financial records are in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Overview
A Tax Auditor is responsible for ensuring that the financial records of the taxpayer are in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Where they work
- Banks
- Chartered Accountant Firms
- Non-Banking Financial Units
Work environment
It is a desk job. You are likely to work for 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organisation to organisation.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good at Maths
- You like to lead
- You like to analyse problems/situations
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in any subject, take the UPSC Exam and qualify for Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Business/Economics/Finance or any related subject, obtain relevant certification (Chartered Accountant/The Institute of Cost Accountants of India/Company Secretary/Certified Information Systems Auditor etc.)
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
Forms, exams and applications
UPSC Civil Services Examination for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) route; or professional certification such as Chartered Accountant, ICMAI, Company Secretary or Certified Information Systems Auditor. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The Accountancy course is offered by the Department of Commerce.
Government institutes
- Gondwana University, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
- Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- University of Burdwan, Bardhaman, West Bengal
- Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Alipurduar University, Sobbaganj, West Bengal
- Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha
- Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Bihar
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
- Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS), Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Ethiraj College For Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Audit Clerk
- 2Auditor
- 3Executive Auditor
- 4Senior Executive Auditor
- 5Manager
Expected income
₹13,000 – ₹85,000 per month or more
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Chartered Accountant
Qualified to monitor a company's finances across taxation, accounting, applied finance and management accounting.
Cost and Works Accountant
Records production costs and develops budgets and cost-control initiatives to increase profits.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Commerce, Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Vishakha Mulye — The Chief Executive Officer of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), the holding company of all the financial services of the Aditya Birla Group. Before that, she had been with the ICICI Bank since 1993. She is Chartered Accountant.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 255 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Auditor/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.