Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax. The department is inviting applications from meritorious sportspersons for recruitment to Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts under the Sports Quota.
A total of 12 vacancies have been announced. Candidates who have represented India, State Teams, Universities, Khelo India Games, or School National Championships in eligible sports disciplines can apply. The selection process includes sports achievement evaluation and skill tests for certain posts. Interested candidates must submit the prescribed application form through Registered Post or Speed Post before the last date of 31 July 2026.
Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Salary Up to ₹81,100 | 12 Tax Assistant, Steno & MTS Posts
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
05 June 2026
Application Start Date
Started
Last Date to Apply
31 July 2026
Last Date for North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir Candidates
10 August 2026
Application Submission Time
Up to 6:00 PM
Vacancy Details
A total of 12 vacancies have been announced under the Sports Quota recruitment drive.
Post Name
Vacancies
Tax Assistant
07
Stenographer Grade-II
01
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
04
Total
12
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission along with admissible Central Government allowances.
Post Name
Pay Level
Salary
Tax Assistant
Level-4
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Stenographer Grade-II
Level-4
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
Level-1
₹18,000 – ₹56,900
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as applicable under Central Government rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit and sports eligibility criteria prescribed in the notification.
Educational Qualification
Tax Assistant
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification. In addition, candidates should have a Data Entry Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Skill Test Requirements:
Dictation: 10 Minutes at 80 words per minute
Transcription: 50 Minutes (English) or 65 Minutes (Hindi)
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent from a recognized Board.
Candidates seeking more opportunities after matriculation can explore 10th Pass Jobs 2026 for the latest government vacancies across India.
Age Limit
Post Name
Age Limit as on 01 August 2026
Tax Assistant
18 to 27 Years
Stenographer Grade-II
18 to 27 Years
MTS
18 to 25 Years
Age Relaxation
Meritorious sportspersons are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India rules.
Category
Relaxation
Sports Persons
Up to 5 Years
SC/ST Sports Persons
Up to 10 Years
Candidates must fulfill all educational and sports eligibility conditions to claim age relaxation benefits.
Sports Eligibility
This recruitment is exclusively meant for meritorious sportspersons. Candidates should have represented India, a State, a University or a recognized educational institution in eligible sports competitions.
Candidates who have participated in the following categories can apply:
International Competitions
National Championships
Junior National Championships
Inter-University Tournaments
Khelo India University Games
Khelo India Youth Games
Khelo India Winter Games
Khelo India Para Games
School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Competitions
National School Games
Preference in selection will be given according to the sports achievements prescribed by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
The highest priority will be given to candidates who have represented India in International Competitions. Candidates who have won medals in National Championships, Inter-University competitions and Khelo India events will also receive preference during preparation of the merit list.
Sports achievements obtained up to 31 March 2026 will only be considered for recruitment.
Eligible Sports
The Income Tax Department has recognized a wide range of sports disciplines including:
Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate, Kho-Kho, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Wushu, Yogasana, Para Sports and several other recognized sports disciplines.
Selection Process
The selection process varies depending on the post applied for.
Tax Assistant & Stenographer Grade-II
Selection will be conducted in two stages:
Stage 1: Sports Achievement Evaluation
Applications will be scrutinized based on sports achievements, certificates and eligibility conditions. Candidates will be shortlisted according to the merit of their sports performance.
For Tax Assistant, candidates up to four times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the next stage.
For Stenographer Grade-II, only 10 candidates will be shortlisted for the skill test stage.
Stage 2: Skill Test
Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for the post-specific skill test at Bhubaneswar at their own expense.
For Tax Assistant, Data Entry Speed requirements must be satisfied.
For Stenographer Grade-II, candidates must qualify the prescribed dictation and transcription test.
Final merit will be prepared based on sports achievements and performance in the prescribed skill tests.
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
For MTS posts, selection will be made directly on the basis of sports achievements and merit. No separate skill test has been prescribed for MTS candidates.
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted for appointment will be required to produce original documents for verification before final selection.
Candidates should attach self-attested copies of the following documents along with the application form:
Matriculation Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
10th Mark Sheet
12th Certificate (If Applicable)
Graduation Certificate (For Tax Assistant)
Sports Achievement Certificates
Sports Eligibility Certificate in prescribed format
Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
PwBD Certificate and UDID Card (If Applicable)
Aadhaar Card
NOC from Present Employer (If Applicable)
Two Recent Passport Size Photographs
Applications submitted without supporting documents may be rejected.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit the application form in offline mode only.
Download the prescribed application form from the official notification.
Fill all personal, educational and sports achievement details carefully.
Mention the post preference correctly in the application form.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Affix recent passport-size photographs in the prescribed space.
Place the completed application form and documents in an envelope.
Superscribe the envelope with:
“Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region-2026”
Send the application through Registered Post or Speed Post to the address mentioned below.
Application Address
Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Hqrs.) (Admn. & Vig.)
O/o the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
1st Floor, Aayakar Bhawan, Rajaswa Vihar
Bhubaneswar – 751007
Applications must reach the office on or before 31 July 2026. Candidates belonging to North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Jammu & Kashmir can submit applications up to 10 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application form is 31 July 2026. Candidates from notified remote regions can apply up to 10 August 2026.
How many vacancies are available in Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
A total of 12 vacancies have been announced for Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II and Multi-Tasking Staff posts.
What is the salary of a Tax Assistant in Income Tax Department?
Tax Assistants will receive Pay Level-4 salary ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 along with admissible allowances.
Can 10th pass candidates apply?
Yes. Candidates who have passed Class 10 can apply for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts if they fulfill the sports eligibility criteria.
Is there any application fee?
No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.
What sports are eligible under this recruitment?
Candidates from recognized sports such as Cricket, Football, Athletics, Hockey, Kabaddi, Chess, Volleyball, Wrestling, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming and many other approved sports disciplines are eligible.
Is this a permanent government job?
Yes. Selected candidates will be appointed to Central Government Group C posts under the Income Tax Department and will be governed by applicable service rules.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
Selected candidates will be posted within the Odisha Region of the Income Tax Department.
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