The Tax Return
Preparer Scheme, was conceptualized by the Income Tax Department (ITD)
and launched in 2006-07. Applications for the TRP trainings are
advertized in the leading newspapers by the Tax Department, on a
periodic basis.
Detailed Information can be viewed from “About TRPS” link on "http://www.trpscheme.com"
Scheme is announced by the department at regular intervals (Approximately, once in two years).
Once the scheme is announced, application form can be filled from this website or designated NIIT centres.
Application forms would also be published in various newspapers.
Candidates are required to enclose a demand draft of Rupees One Hundred (Rs 100/-) in favour of "NIIT Limited-TRPSCHEME" A/c. along with the application form.
Training of 5,000 candidates will be carried out at 120 centres
across the country. (Numbers may vary as per scheme announcement)
Selection of the candidates for the training shall be made for each centre separately.
A maximum of 500 candidates per centre shall be short listed out
of the applications received on the basis of the marks obtained in the
bachelor's examination. Only short listed candidates will be called for
enrolment test.
An applicant is allowed to apply for 3 centres, clearly
indicating the centre preferences in the application form. Selection
will be made centre wise.
In case a candidate is short listed at more than one training
centre for enrolment test, s/he would be allotted the training centre
according to her/his order of preference filled in the application form.
The result of the enrolment test shall be posted on this website.
Successful candidates will make a security deposit of Rupees One
Thousand (Rs 1000/-) with NIIT. This deposit will be refunded only on
successful completion of training.
The successful candidates will go through a rigorous training
program, including web based and classroom based training program. Study
material will be provided to the successful candidates. After the
training program, the candidates will go through an assessment
examination and will be certified as 'Tax Return Preparers'. They will
also get subsequent help through a web based Knowledge Portal and help
desk to file returns.
The scheme only offers free training to the candidates.
Arrangement for stay and transportation has to be made by the candidates
themselves.