Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 12 MTS, Steno and Tax Assistant Posts

This recruitment is open exclusively to meritorious sportspersons who meet the sports eligibility conditions described later in this article - it is not a general recruitment drive.

Candidates from most parts of the country must apply by one date, while those from certain remote regions get an extended deadline. Here are all the key dates for this recruitment. Only sports achievements earned up to 31-03-2026 will count toward the merit list; any achievement after this date will not be considered.

Each of the three posts under this recruitment carries a different pay level and service classification under the 7th CPC. This section helps candidates understand exactly what each post offers.

The age limit varies by post, and sportspersons get an additional relaxation on top of the standard limit. This section explains both the base age limit and the relaxation rules. Tax Assistant: 18 to 27 years Stenographer Grade-II: 18 to 27 years Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 18 to 25 years As per DoPT O.M. No. 15012/3/84-Estt.(D) dated 12-11-1987 , sportspersons may be allowed a relaxation in the upper age limit of up to a maximum of 5 years ( 10 years for SC/ST candidates ). This relaxation applies only if the candidate fulfils all other eligibility conditions and furnishes a certificate in the prescribed format as per DoPT O.M. No. 1720781414772 dated 04-03-2024 .

Apart from sports achievement, each post requires a minimum educational qualification, and two of the three posts also have a mandatory typing or stenography skill requirement. Here is the post-wise breakdown. Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent, along with a data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour . Candidates need a 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board/University, and must clear the skill test: dictation of 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute , followed by transcription within 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi (on computer). Candidates need Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board. No additional skill test is prescribed for this post.

This recruitment is reserved for candidates with a genuine, verifiable record of representing a state, country, university, or school in recognized sports competitions. Candidates without such achievements are not eligible, regardless of educational qualification. Applicants must have represented a State or the country in a National or International competition; OR been a medal winner in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, Khelo India University Games, or School Games Federation of India (SGFI) events; OR represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments; OR represented a State School Team in National School Games - in any of the eligible sports listed below.

Only achievements in the following sports/games are considered for this recruitment. Candidates should check that their sport is on this list before applying. Archery, Athletics, Atya-Patya, Badminton, Ball-Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards & Snookers, Body-Building, Boxing, Bridge, Carrom, Chess, Cricket, Cycling, Cycle Polo, Deaf Sports, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice-Hockey, Ice-Skating, Ice-Skiing, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate, Kayaking & Canoeing, Kho-Kho, Kudo, Mallakhamb, Motor Sports, Net Ball, Para Sports (Para Olympics/Para Asian Games disciplines), Pencak Silat, Polo, Powerlifting, Shooting, Shooting Ball, Roll Ball, Roller Skating, Rowing, Rugby, Sepak Takraw, Soft Ball, Soft Tennis, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tenni-Koit, Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Triathlon, Tug-of-war, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wushu, Wrestling, Yachti

When multiple eligible candidates apply, the department follows a fixed order of preference laid down by the DoPT, based on the level of competition represented. This section explains exactly how that preference order works. First preference: Candidates who represented the country in an International Competition with clearance from the Department of Sports. Second preference: Candidates who represented a State/UT in Senior or Junior National Championships (recognized National Sports Federations) or National Games, winning a medal or position up to 3rd place. Third preference: Candidates who represented a University in Inter-University competitions or Khelo India University Games, winning a medal or position up to 3rd place. Fourth preference: Candidates who represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, or Khelo India Para Games, winning a m

The final merit list is prepared using a points system based on the level of competition and the position achieved. This table shows exactly how many points each achievement level carries. This merit score is subject to candidates also qualifying the post-specific skill test wherever applicable (Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II).

A candidate's sports achievement must be backed by a certificate issued by a specific recognized authority, depending on the level of competition. Applications without at least one such certificate will not be considered. A candidate who cannot submit at least one certificate from the authorities listed above need not apply for this recruitment.

Along with the duly filled application form, candidates must enclose self-attested copies of several supporting documents. Missing any of these can lead to summary rejection. Matriculation/SSC or equivalent certificate (proof of age) Educational qualification certificates, as applicable to the post Caste certificate, for proof of caste (if applicable) Sports/Games certificate (Form 1/2/3/4/5, as applicable) PwBD certificate and UDID card, if applicable No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer, if applicable Copy of Aadhaar Card Two recent passport-size photographs In-Hand Salary Calculator 2026

The selection process differs depending on the post applied for. Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II go through two phases, while MTS selection is based on a single merit list. In Phase 1 , eligible candidates are shortlisted based on their application details and sports achievements. For Tax Assistant , candidates equal to 4 times the number of vacancies (28 candidates) are shortlisted for Phase 2. For Stenographer Grade-II , 10 candidates are shortlisted for Phase 2. In Phase 2 , shortlisted candidates appear for a post-specific skill test at the Pr. CCIT Office, Bhubaneswar, at their own expense. The final merit list combines performance from both phases. Selection for MTS is based purely on the merit list prepared from sports achievement scores , with no separate skill test stage. A waiting list will be maintained: 10 candidates for Tax Assistant , 5 candidates for Stenographer G

Beyond the starting pay scale, selected candidates also take on a sport-related service obligation as part of this recruitment. This section explains what is expected after joining. Selected candidates will be entitled to pay and allowances as per the 7th CPC along with other benefits admissible to Central Government employees, and will be posted in the Odisha Region of the Income Tax Department. They will remain on probation for 2 years , and their participation in departmental tournaments will be a factor in successful completion of probation. Selected candidates are required to represent the Income Tax Department, Odisha in tournaments/meets for at least 5 years .

This recruitment includes a mandatory anti-doping and conduct clearance requirement that is not common in most government job notifications. Candidates should be aware of this before applying. Candidates must be clear in all doping tests conducted by WADA, NADA, or any other relevant authority, and must not have been disqualified or banned by any sports federation due to disciplinary action. Any ongoing doping-related investigation must be disclosed. Candidates must also submit a signed self-declaration (as per Annexure-II) covering pending criminal cases, disciplinary action, disqualification, or bans.