If you are a sportsperson looking for a government job, the Income Tax Department has announced a recruitment opportunity specifically for meritorious sportspersons. The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune Region, has invited online applications for 85 posts of Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).
Online applications will start from 15 August 2026, while the last date to submit the application is 15 September 2026.
Income Tax Sports Quota Vacancy 2026
A total of 85 vacancies have been announced:
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 6 | Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Tax Assistant | 40 | Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 39 | Level 1 | ₹18,000–₹56,900 |
| Total | 85 | — | — |
Which Sports Are Eligible?
The recruitment is open to sportspersons from 17 sports and games. These include:
- Athletics – 20
- Badminton – 2
- Basketball – 5
- Boxing – 2
- Bridge – 4
- Carrom – 2
- Chess – 2
- Cricket – 6
- Hockey – 5
- Kabaddi – 6
- Parasports – 5
- Swimming – 2
- Table Tennis – 4
- Tennis – 2
- Volleyball – 12
- Wrestling – 4
- Yogasana – 2
The total distribution is 49 positions for male sportspersons and 36 for female sportspersons.
Who Can Apply?
Being an athlete alone is not enough. Candidates must satisfy the required age, educational qualification and sports achievement/participation criteria.
The basic age limits, calculated as on 1 January 2026, are:
- Stenographer Grade-II: 18–27 years
- Tax Assistant: 18–27 years
- MTS: 18–25 years
Age relaxation for meritorious sportspersons may be available as per Government of India instructions, with relaxation of up to 5 years, or 10 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
Educational Qualification
Stenographer Grade-II: Candidates should have passed 12th class or equivalent from a recognised Board or University.
Tax Assistant: Candidates should have a degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification.
Multi-Tasking Staff: Candidates should have passed Matriculation or equivalent.
What Sports Achievements Are Considered?
The notification follows a preference order for meritorious sportspersons. The highest preference is given to candidates who have represented India in an international competition with the clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Other categories include sportspersons who have represented their State/UT at recognised national championships or National Games and secured positions up to third place, followed by eligible achievements at Inter-University competitions, Khelo India events and school-level national competitions.
This means athletes should carefully check whether their competition and sports certificates meet the recruitment requirements before applying.
Important: Check Your Sports Certificates
The department has specified the authorities whose certificates will be accepted as evidence of sports participation and achievement.
Depending on the competition, certificates may need to be issued by the concerned National Federation, State Association, University, State Education/Sports authority or Sports Authority of India, as applicable.
Candidates should also note that sports achievements obtained after 10 August 2026, the date of the notification, will not be considered for this recruitment.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the required documents ready before filling out the online application. The notification mentions documents including:
- Matriculation/SSC or equivalent certificate for age proof
- Educational qualification certificates
- Caste/community certificate, where applicable
- Sports and games certificates
- Prescribed eligibility certificates for sportsperson recruitment
- PwBD/UDID documents, where applicable
- NOC from the present employer, if applicable
- Aadhaar Card
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Declaration regarding doping or unfair means in sporting events
The sports certificates must be in the prescribed format and issued by the competent authority. Certificates in an incorrect format or issued by an unauthorised authority may be treated as invalid.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹200. It has to be paid through online mode, and proof of payment must be submitted with the application. Applications without the required fee will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates have to submit their applications online. The notification directs candidates to carefully read the recruitment instructions and upload all required documents along with the application.
One important point: candidates should submit only one application. Within that single application, they can indicate their preference for more than one post and can select relevant sports/games where applicable. Submitting multiple applications can lead to rejection of all applications.
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 15 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026
- Total Vacancies: 85
- Application Fee: ₹200
Additional Selection Requirements
Candidates selected for Stenographer Grade-II will have to qualify the required skill test, including dictation and transcription.
For Tax Assistant, candidates will be required to qualify the Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour.
Selected candidates will also be subject to medical fitness and verification of original certificates. The notification states that candidates must be clear in relevant doping tests and must not have an ongoing investigation regarding doping or the use of unfair means in sporting events.