Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply for 82 TA & MTS Posts

The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr. CCIT), West Bengal & Sikkim Region has officially announced the Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 to fill 82 vacancies for meritorious sportspersons. Eligible candidates can apply for Tax Assistant (TA) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) positions through the prescribed offline application format along with a mandatory supplementary Google Form. This recruitment drive offers a great career opportunity for sportspersons who have represented the country, state, or universities in recognized national and international tournaments.

Candidates must ensure their physical applications reach the designated authority on or before 30 September 2026. Below is a comprehensive overview of the recruitment notification, including post-wise vacancy distribution, eligibility conditions, selection procedures, salary structures, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Key Details

Feature	Details
Organization	Income Tax Department, West Bengal & Sikkim Region
Post Name	Tax Assistant (TA) & Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
Total Vacancies	82 Posts
Job Location	West Bengal & Sikkim Region
Application Mode	Offline (By Post) + Supplementary Google Form
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026
Official Website	incometaxindia.gov.in

Vacancy Breakdown and Post Details

A total of 82 vacancies are distributed across Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff roles, catering to multiple sports disciplines such as Cricket, Football, Athletics, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Kabaddi, and more.

• Tax Assistant (TA): 25 Posts (Pay Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 57 Posts (Pay Level-1: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	27 August 2026
Sports Achievement Consideration Period	01 January 2022 to 30 June 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Applications	30 September 2026
Document Verification & Proficiency Test	To be intimated later

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy specific educational, age, and sports performance criteria to be considered for recruitment.

• Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Educational Qualification (As on 01.07.2026):
  • Tax Assistant: A Bachelor's degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
  • MTS: Matriculation (Class 10th) pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Age Limits (As on 01.07.2026):
  • Tax Assistant: 18 to 27 years.
  • MTS: 18 to 25 years.
  • Age Relaxation: 5 years for UR/OBC and 10 years for SC/ST categories as per extant guidelines.
• Sports Eligibility: Meritorious sportspersons with achievements in recognized international competitions, national championships, national games, inter-university tournaments, or specified state/school level games between 01 January 2022 and 30 June 2026 are eligible.

Application Fee

The official notification specifies no application fee for the Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.

Selection Process

The selection procedure comprises multiple stages designed to evaluate administrative and sports capabilities:

1. Application Scrutiny: Verification of nationality, age, educational qualifications, and sports achievements.
2. Document Verification: Checking original certificates and credentials.
3. Ground / Field Proficiency Test: Practical testing of skills in the respective sports disciplines.
4. Data Entry Skill Test (DEST): Applicable only for Tax Assistant candidates, requiring a speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.

Final merit is determined based on sports performance and marks obtained in the field proficiency test. There is no interview round.

How to Apply for Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Candidates must follow these detailed steps to complete their application process successfully:

1. Visit the official website at www.incometaxindia.gov.in and download the detailed notification along with the Annexure-A application form.
2. Fill out the application form clearly in capital letters using blue or black ink.
3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph attested by a Gazetted Officer onto the designated space.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required educational certificates, identity proofs, caste certificates (if applicable), and sports achievement certificates.
5. Enclose Annexure-B declarations and relevant sports forms (Annexure-C and Annexure-D).
6. Pack the application securely in an envelope and super-scribe it with: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST(S) OF ________ FOR RECRUITMENT OF MERITORIOUS SPORTS PERSONS IN INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, WEST BENGAL & SIKKIM”.
7. Dispatch the completed application via Normal Post, Speed Post, Registered Post, or Courier to the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Headquarters (Personnel & Establishment), 1st Floor, Room No. 14, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7 Chowringhee Square, Kolkata – 700069.
8. Fill out the supplementary Google Form provided in the official notification links.
9. Ensure the physical package reaches the designated office on or before 30 September 2026.