The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Directorate of Training, has issued instructions regarding the completion of courses on the iGOT Karmayogi Portal during the three-month Preventive Vigilance Campaign 2026. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the knowledge, awareness and capacity of officers and officials on preventive vigilance, disciplinary matters, procurement, information security and related areas.
The instructions are contained in the communication dated 1 September 2026, issued by the Directorate of Training, CBDT. The communication refers to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Circular No. 04/08/2026 dated 03.08.2026 and the Preventive Vigilance Campaign being observed from 17 August 2026 to 16 November 2026.
Preventive Vigilance Campaign 2026
One of the important focus areas of the campaign is capacity building of field formations. For this purpose, an indicative list of courses relating to preventive vigilance has been prepared for completion through the iGOT Karmayogi Portal.
The courses cover subjects such as:
- Preventive Vigilance
- Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
- Conduct Rules
- Procurement of Goods and Services
- CCS (CCA) Rules
- Vigilance Clearance
- Chargesheets under CCS (CCA) Rules
- Information Security
- Cyber Crimes
- Data Security
- Data Mining
The CBDT has requested that officers and officials working under its jurisdiction be directed to complete at least two courses from the prescribed list during the campaign period.
Courses Prescribed for Completion on iGOT
As per Annexure-I of the CBDT communication, the following courses have been identified:
| Sr. No. | Name of Course |
| 1 | Preventive Vigilance |
| 2 | Sanction for Prosecution |
| 3 | Consultation with UPSC in disciplinary cases |
| 4 | Government e-Marketplace |
| 5 | Conduct Rules |
| 6 | Procurement of Goods and Services |
| 7 | Conduct of Inquiry in Disciplinary Matters |
| 8 | CCS (CCA) Rules Part-I – CCS (CCA) Rules – An Overview and Suspension |
| 9 | CCS and CCA Rules Part-II |
| 10 | Vigilance Clearances |
| 11 | Chargesheet under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 |
| 12 | Information Security – Cyber Crimes, Data Security, Data Mining |
The Annexure identifies the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) and the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) as content providers for the listed courses.
Minimum Two Courses to Be Completed
The most important instruction for officers and officials is that they are expected to complete at least two courses from the courses listed in Annexure-I during the Preventive Vigilance Campaign.
Therefore, officers and officials may select any two relevant courses from the prescribed list, depending upon their work profile and professional requirements.
For example:
- Officers dealing with procurement and administrative matters may find the courses on GeM and Procurement of Goods and Services particularly relevant.
- Officers dealing with disciplinary/vigilance matters may benefit from courses relating to Conduct Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, disciplinary inquiries, chargesheets and vigilance clearance.
- Officials handling departmental systems and digital information may consider Information Security, Cyber Crimes, Data Security and Data Mining.
Monitoring of Course Completion
The Directorate of Training has also stated that the progress of completion of these courses may be monitored through the Karmayogi Shiksha Path (KSP) Portal.
Accordingly, onboarding of all officers and officials under the concerned administrative jurisdiction on the KSP Portal is also required to be ensured.
This makes it important for field formations not only to disseminate the instructions but also to keep track of the completion of the required courses.
Preventive Vigilance: Capacity Building
The documents forming part of the communication indicate that capacity building is an important component of the Preventive Vigilance Campaign.
The CVC’s campaign framework includes capacity-building initiatives covering areas such as:
- IT & Cyber Security and Cyber Hygiene
- Public Procurement
- GeM – New Features and Functionalities
- Conduct Rules and Conflict of Interest
The CVC material also envisages preventive vigilance modules during induction and mid-career training programmes.
The proposed preventive vigilance training topics include areas such as procurement principles, General Financial Rules, e-procurement, audit, vigilance clearance, whistle-blower mechanism, internal mechanisms, protection of whistle-blowers, ethics, conflict of interest, conduct rules, complaint handling and e-governance.
Other Important Areas of the Preventive Vigilance Campaign
The CVC’s Preventive Vigilance Campaign is broader than the iGOT training requirement.
According to the campaign documents, the major areas include:
1. Disposal of Pending Complaints
Organisations are required to ensure that complaints are not kept pending and are brought to a logical conclusion within the prescribed timelines. The reporting format also requires information regarding complaints received and disposed of during the campaign period.
2. Disposal of Pending Cases
The campaign also focuses on the timely implementation of pending First Stage Advice (FSA) and Second Stage Advice (SSA) cases in accordance with the prescribed timelines.
3. Capacity Building Programmes
Apart from the iGOT courses, organisations are encouraged to conduct training programmes on:
- IT & Cyber Security and Cyber Hygiene
- Public Procurement
- GeM – New Features and Functionalities
- Conduct Rules and Conflict of Interest
The CVC has also referred to induction and mid-career preventive vigilance training programmes.
4. Digital Initiatives
The campaign also includes digital initiatives such as onboarding organisations on the Probity Portal, optimal use of existing IT/digital facilities, digitisation and management of inventory, and digitisation of additional services/processes.
5. Contract Management
Contract management is another focus area. The campaign provides for reviewing contracts due for closure and ensuring that obligations, payment reconciliation, material reconciliation and other contractual requirements are properly dealt with before closure.
Why These Courses Are Important for Income Tax Department Officers
Preventive vigilance is not limited to investigation of misconduct after an irregularity occurs. Its broader objective is to identify vulnerabilities in procedures and systems and take corrective measures before they result in misconduct, financial loss or administrative failure.
For officers and officials of the Income Tax Department, subjects such as Conduct Rules, procurement, disciplinary proceedings, vigilance clearance, information security, cyber security and conflict of interest have practical relevance in day-to-day official functioning.
The prescribed iGOT courses therefore provide an opportunity for officials to refresh their understanding of important service, disciplinary, procurement and vigilance-related requirements.
Key Instructions at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
| Campaign | Three-month Preventive Vigilance Campaign |
| Campaign Period | 17 August 2026 to 16 November 2026 |
| Platform | iGOT Karmayogi Portal |
| Minimum Courses | At least 2 courses |
| Target Group | Officers/officials working under the concerned jurisdiction |
| Monitoring | Karmayogi Shiksha Path (KSP) Portal |
| Course Areas | Vigilance, Conduct Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, GeM, Procurement, Cyber Security, Data Security etc. |
| CBDT Communication | Directorate of Training, dated 01 September 2026 |
The CBDT has specifically requested wide dissemination of the initiative and encouraged officers and officials to complete the requisite courses within the stipulated campaign period.
The Preventive Vigilance Campaign 2026 places significant emphasis on capacity building and awareness among government employees. For officers and officials of the Income Tax Department, completion of at least two prescribed courses on the iGOT Karmayogi Portal is an important part of this initiative.
The courses cover several practical areas, including Preventive Vigilance, Conduct Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, disciplinary proceedings, procurement, GeM, vigilance clearance and information security. Officers and officials should therefore complete the required courses within the campaign period and ensure that their completion is properly reflected for monitoring purposes.
The initiative also demonstrates that preventive vigilance is increasingly being approached through training, process improvement, digitalisation, cyber security, timely disposal of complaints/cases and strengthening of institutional controls, rather than merely through post-facto detection of irregularities.
Important Note
This article has been prepared on the basis of the CBDT Directorate of Training communication dated 01 September 2026 and the accompanying CVC Preventive Vigilance Campaign documents provided for reference. Readers should refer to the original departmental instructions and subsequent official communications for any amendments, clarifications or further directions.
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