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Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under Income Tax Kolkata TA MTS Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under Income Tax Department Kolkata is given below.

Tax Assistant (TA)

• No. of Vacancies: 25

• Qualification: A Degree from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification

• Age Limit: 18 to 27 years (as on 01.07.2026); Age relaxation: 5 years for UR/OBC, 10 years for SC/ST

• Pay Scale: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) as per 7th CPC

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)

• No. of Vacancies: 57

• Qualification: Matriculation (Class 10) pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board

• Age Limit: 18 to 25 years (as on 01.07.2026); Age relaxation: 5 years for UR/OBC, 10 years for SC/ST

• Pay Scale: Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 - 56,900) as per 7th CPC

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 candidates and 10 years for SC/ST candidates, as per DoPT OM No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024. This relaxation applies only to candidates who satisfy all other eligibility conditions related to education and sports qualification, and 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 Eligibility: 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, and medal-winning performance in the National Team Chess Championship is also considered.

• Sportspersons who represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards, in any of the listed games/sports.

• 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.

No appointment can be made unless the candidate is eligible in all respects — age, educational, and 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)

1. Candidates who represented the country in an International Competition with clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2. Candidates 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) and won a medal or position up to 3rd place; between Senior and Junior National participants, Senior National medal winners are preferred.

3. Candidates 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, and won a medal or position up to 3rd place in finals.

4. Candidates who represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, or Khelo India Para Games, and won a medal or position up to 3rd place in finals.

5. Candidates who represented State Schools in National Sports/Games for Schools (conducted by the All-India School Games Federation) and won a medal or position up to 3rd place.

6. Candidates who represented a State/UT/University/State Schools Team at the levels above (categories 2–5) but did not win a medal or position, in the same order of preference.

• Only participation/achievements between 01.01.2022 and 30.06.2026 will be considered; the closing date of the tournament/event must fall within this range.

• Candidates must be clear in all Doping Tests conducted by WADA/NADA or other relevant authorities, and 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.

• 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.

• Individual and 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

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of Income Tax Kolkata TA MTS Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

1. Application Scrutiny: All applications will be scrutinized for nationality, age, educational qualification, and sports achievements from 01.01.2022 to 30.06.2026.

2. Shortlisting based on Sports Merit: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following order of preference:

   • 1st: Represented India in International Competition (with clearance of Department of Sports).

   • 2nd: Represented State/UT in Senior or Junior National Championships (medal/position up to 3rd place); Senior National preferred over Junior National.

   • 3rd: Represented University in Inter-University competition / Khelo India University Games (medal/position up to 3rd place).

   • 4th: Represented State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games / Winter Games / Para Games (medal/position up to 3rd place).

   • 5th: Represented State Schools in National sports/games for Schools (medal/position up to 3rd place).

   • 6th: Represented State/UT/University/State Schools at above levels but without medal/position, in same order.

3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will appear before the selection committee for verification of attested photocopies and Forms. Original documents must be brought. Candidates already employed must submit NOC from present employer.

4. Ground/Field Proficiency Test: Candidates shortlisted after document verification will be called for Ground/Field Proficiency Test to evaluate proficiency in respective Sports/Games.

5. Data Entry Skill Test (for TA only): Candidates shortlisted for Tax Assistant (TA) must qualify the Data Entry Skill Test @ 8000 key depressions per hour.

6. Final Selection: Final selection will be made strictly in Order of Merit based on evaluation of best sports performances from 01.01.2022 to 30.06.2026 and marks at Ground/Field Proficiency Test.

7. Tie-breaking: In case of tie, higher sporting achievement during 01.01.2022–30.06.2026 is preferred; if still tied, more cumulative medals during the same period decides.

8. Medical Fitness: Medical fitness will be ascertained before formal appointment.

Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

• Application Form (as per Annexure-A)

• Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence/Passport)

• Address Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/Driving Licence/Passport)

• 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)

• Caste Certificate (if applicable, as per Annexure-C1/C2)

• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

• Certificates of Sports Achievements

• 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

Here is the complete procedure to apply for Income Tax Kolkata TA MTS Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. Download and fill the application form in the prescribed format as given in ANNEXURE-A in black or blue dot ink in Capital Letters only.

2. Attach attested photocopies (by a Gazetted Officer) of all required documents: Photo Identity Proof, Address Proof, Birth Certificate, Mark sheets & Certificates of Class 10, 12, Graduation, Caste Certificate, PwBD Certificate (if applicable), and Certificates of Sports achievements.

3. Attach Sports achievements certified by recognized authorities in specified Forms (as per ANNEXURE-D).

4. Attach Declaration (ANNEXURE-B) and Certificates (ANNEXURE-C) if applicable.

5. Write on the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST(S) OF ________ FOR RECRUITMENT OF MERITORIOUS SPORTS PERSONS IN INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, WEST BENGAL & SIKKIM”.

6. Send the application by Normal Post / Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier to: Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Headquarters (Personnel & Establishment), Kolkata, 1st Floor, Room No-14, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7 Chowringhee Square, Kolkata- 700069.

7. Additionally, fill in the Google Form at https://forms.gle/sf7iXVo1WeosAjtV6 with essential particulars.

8. Application must reach the office on or before 30.09.2026.

Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications received after the due date will not be entertained under any circumstances.

• 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 selected candidates will be ascertained by the Office of the Pr. CCIT, West Bengal & Sikkim, before formal appointment.

• Selected candidates 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.

• In the event of any discrepancy between the Bengali, Hindi, and English versions of the notice, the English version shall prevail and be treated as final.

• 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 LinksOfficial

·        Official Notification PDF: Click here

• Official Website: Click here