Tax Departments Struggle Amid Staff Shortages and Reforms

The government's tax departments, CBDT and CBIC, are short-staffed, with many positions open.

The CBDT handles income taxes, and the CBIC deals with indirect taxes like GST.

These departments have vacancy rates of about 34% and 39%, respectively.

The government is working to fill these jobs, reporting vacancies to hiring agencies such as the UPSC and SSC.

Recruitment is ongoing, with thousands of positions being filled through direct recruitment and promotion.

It is a challenge across all government departments, the government is working to resolve the issue.