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Income Tax Kolkata Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - submit Offline for 82 Tax Assistant, MTS Posts

NotificationPublished 29 Aug 2026
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Income Tax Kolkata has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 82 Sports Quota openings , including Tax Assistant, MTS posts. shortlisted aspirants can submit their offline applications from 27 August 2026 to 30 September 2026. The prescribed registration form in addition to detailed notification are available on the department website, incometaxindia.gov.in.

Important dates

Notice Date
27.08.2026
Last Date of Submission of Application
30.09.2026
Document Verification / Ground-Field Proficiency Test
Not specified in the notification

to be intimated to shortlisted candidates in due course

Details

Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
  • A total of 82 posts are available under this recruitment, distributed between two posts as follows. A candidate may register for TA or MTS or both in a single application, indicating an order of preference; if no preference is indicated, the candidate will first be considered for TA along with then for MTS, subject to requirements .
  • openings are further distributed across 17 recognized Games/Sports, with separate breakups for men along with women at the position/event level in the authorized circular. A summary of sport-wise consolidated posts is listed below.
  • Aspirants are advised that, additionally read: AIIMS Kalyani Recruitment 2026 - register Online for 51 Senior Resident, Senior Demonstrator Posts
  • Detailed position/event-wise position breakup (for example, Batter, Medium Pacer, All Rounder, in addition to WK Batter within Cricket) is available in the government circular's Para 6 table. If suitable test-takers are not available in any Games/Sports listed above, the Department reserves the right not to consider that Games/Sport as well as to allot the posts to any other Games/Sport as deemed fit.
Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • Age Relaxation: 5 years for UR/OBC test-takers as well as 10 years for SC/ST aspirants , as per DoPT OM No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024. This relaxation applies only to test-takers who satisfy all other requirements conditions related to education in addition to sports qualification, along with who furnish a certificate in the prescribed format as per Annexure-C of the notice.
  • Educational Qualification Cut-off: The essential educational qualification must be possessed on or before 01.07.2026; any qualification obtained after this date will not be considered.
  • Sports requirements : Meritorious sportspersons will be considered for appointment if they satisfy any one of the following:
  • Sportspersons who represented a State or the Country in National or International competitions; or medal winners in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, Khelo India University Games, or School Games Federation of India (SGFI) events, in any of the games/sports listed above. For Chess: Grand Master (GM) Title, International Master (IM) Title, or Chess Olympiad participation (IM/GM title must be in the Open Category); National Open Chess Championship is treated as a National Championship, in addition to medal-winning performance in the National Team Chess Championship is as well considered.
  • Sportspersons who represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards, in any of the listed games/sports.
  • Aspirants are advised that, Sportspersons who represented State School Teams in National Sports/Games for Schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation, in any of the listed games/sports.
  • The conducting body has announced that, No appointment can be made unless the candidate is chosen in all respects — age, educational, as well as experience qualifications — except to the extent relaxation has been permitted for the applicable class/category.
Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Criteria (Order of Preference)
  • applicants who represented the country in an International Competition with clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs as well as Sports.
  • test-takers who represented a State/UT in Senior or Junior level National Championships (organized by recognized National Sports Federations, or National Games organized by the Indian Olympic Association) along with won a medal or position up to 3rd place; between Senior along with Junior National participants, Senior National medal winners are preferred.
  • aspirants who represented a University in an Inter-University competition (conducted by the Association of Indian Universities/Inter-University Sports Board) or Khelo India University Games, as well as won a medal or position up to 3rd place in finals.
  • According to the latest notice, test-takers who represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, or Khelo India Para Games, in addition to won a medal or position up to 3rd place in finals.
  • As per the official update, test-takers who represented State Schools in National Sports/Games for Schools (conducted by the All-India School Games Federation) as well as won a medal or position up to 3rd place.
  • test-takers who represented a State/UT/University/State Schools Team at the levels above (categories 2–5) however did not win a medal or position, in the same order of preference.
  • The official notification states that, Only participation/achievements between 01.01.2022 as well as 30.06.2026 will be considered; the closing date of the tournament/event must fall within this range.
  • aspirants must be clear in all Doping Tests conducted by WADA/NADA or other relevant authorities, along with must not have been disqualified or banned by any sports federation for disciplinary reasons. Any ongoing doping/unfair-means investigation must be disclosed as per Annexure-B.
  • According to the latest notice, Tie-break: higher sporting achievement during 01.01.2022–30.06.2026 first; if still tied, higher number of cumulative medals during the same period.
  • It is informed that, Individual as well as team events/games receive the same preference; except in a tie, no extra preference is given for winning more than one medal/position.
  • Certificates evidencing sports participation/achievement are accepted only from the prescribed competent authority for each competition level:
Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
  • Applications are scrutinized for nationality, age, educational qualification, along with best sporting performances between 01.01.2022 in addition to 30.06.2026.
  • meeting criteria shortlisted test-takers are called before the Selection Committee for Document Verification of attested photocopies along with Forms submitted with the application; only documents submitted with the original application are considered.
  • test-takers already employed must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer at Document Verification.
  • Shortlisted applicants then undergo a Ground/Field Proficiency Test to evaluate their proficiency in the respective Sport/Game.
  • aspirants shortlisted for Tax Assistant (TA) must additionally qualify a Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour.
  • Candidates should note that, Final selection is made strictly in order of merit, based on evaluation of best performances (01.01.2022–30.06.2026) combined with marks from the Ground/Field Proficiency Test.
  • Success at any stage of the recruitment process confers no right to appointment unless the Department is satisfied, after any enquiry it considers necessary, that the candidate is suitable in all respects. The venue for Document Verification along with the Ground/Field Proficiency Test will be intimated to shortlisted aspirants in due course.
  • furthermore Read: IOB Generalist/ HENCE Recruitment 2026 - register Online for 291 Manager, Assistant Manager as well as Senior Manager Posts
Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
  • Aspirants are advised that, Online form (as per Annexure-A)
  • The official notification states that, Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence/Passport)
  • It is informed that, Address Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/Driving Licence/Passport)
  • The official notification states that, Birth Certificate
  • Mark sheet & Certificate of Class 10
  • Mark sheet & Certificate of Class 12 (if applicable)
  • Mark sheets & Certificate of Graduation (if applicable, mandatory for TA applicants)
  • Mark sheets & Certificates of any other educational qualifications (if applicable)
  • The department has confirmed that, Caste Certificate (if applicable, as per Annexure-C1/C2)
  • PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Certificates of Sports Achievements
  • It is informed that, Self-Declaration (as per Annexure-B)
  • Age-relaxation/EWS Certificate (as per Annexure-C, if applicable)
  • Properly signed sports achievement Forms 1–5 (as per Annexure-D, from the competent authority)
  • Photocopies of documents at serial 2 to 11 above must be duly attested by a Gazetted Officer. Only one application per candidate is entertained; submission of multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature.
How to Apply for Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
  • collect along with fill the application document in the prescribed format given in Annexure-A of the notice, in black or blue ink, in Capital Letters.
  • Attach a recent colour, front-facing passport-size photograph (without spectacles, sunglasses, or headgear) duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.
  • Attach attested photocopies (by a Gazetted Officer) of all supporting documents for nationality, date of birth, age, educational qualification, caste, as well as sports achievements.
  • Write the following phrase clearly on the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST(S) OF ___________ FOR RECRUITMENT OF MERITORIOUS SPORTS PERSONS IN INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, WEST BENGAL & SIKKIM".
  • Send the completed application by Normal Post/Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier to: Office of the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Headquarters (Personnel & Establishment), 1st Floor, Room No-14, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7 Chowringhee Square, Kolkata – 700069, therefore as to reach on or before 30.09.2026. Physical presence for submission is not compulsory.
  • Additionally, fill as well as submit the supplementary Google Form at forms.gle/sf7iXVo1WeosAjtV6 . This is an additional requirement for processing/screening only, in addition to does not substitute the physical application.
  • According to the latest notice, In the event of any discrepancy between the Google Form as well as the physical application, the physical application will be treated as final for all purposes of scrutiny in addition to selection.
Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
  • It is informed that, Applications received after the due date will not be entertained under any circumstances.
  • Aspirants are advised that, Incomplete applications, applications without a photograph, unsigned applications, applications without properly attested photocopies, or applications without required annexures will be rejected without correspondence.
  • Failure to comply with the notice's instructions/conditions will result in rejection of the application with no intimation to the candidate.
  • Any form of canvassing will render the candidature liable to summary rejection at any stage.
  • No Travelling Allowance will be paid for Document Verification, the Ground/Field Proficiency Test, or joining the Department after selection.
  • Medical fitness of chosen aspirants will be ascertained by the Office of the Pr. CCIT, West Bengal & Sikkim, before formal appointment.
  • Shortlisted test-takers may be posted at any place/office under the jurisdiction of the Pr. CCIT, West Bengal & Sikkim.
  • Furnishing wrong information, statements, or declarations, or falsifying/misrepresenting facts at any stage, will make the candidature or appointment liable for cancellation.
  • Interested applicants should know that, In the event of any discrepancy between the Bengali, Hindi, as well as English versions of the notice, the English version shall prevail along with be treated as final.
  • The department has confirmed that, The Pr. CCIT, West Bengal & Sikkim holds the right to cancel this recruitment without assigning reasons at any stage.
Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Links Official Notification PDF : Click here
  • Departmental webpage: Use the link provided
  • collect Mobile App: Use the link provided
  • Sportspersons interested in similar opportunities can as well explore more Sports Quota Government Jobs in addition to Income Tax Department Recruitment notifications across India. aspirants based in Kolkata in addition to nearby regions can browse the latest West Bengal Government Jobs in addition to Kolkata Government Jobs . Graduate applicants can additionally review moreTax Assistant Jobs, while those with a Class 10 qualification can explore Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Jobs matching their criteria .

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