Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 82 Tax Assistant & MTS Posts
Welcome to ACTIVEGOVTJOBS.COM. The Income Tax Department, West Bengal & Sikkim Region has released a recruitment notification for meritorious sportspersons for appointment to the posts of Tax Assistant (TA) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) under Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.
A total of 82 vacancies have been announced, including 25 Tax Assistant and 57 Multi-Tasking Staff posts. Eligible sportspersons can apply for these posts by submitting the prescribed application form through post. Candidates are also required to submit their particulars through the supplementary Google Form mentioned in the notification.
The last date for the application to reach the department is 30 September 2026.
Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Income Tax Department, West Bengal & Sikkim Region |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Names | Tax Assistant & Multi-Tasking Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 82 Posts |
| Tax Assistant Vacancies | 25 Posts |
| MTS Vacancies | 57 Posts |
| Recruitment Type | Sports Quota |
| Application Mode | Offline by Post + Supplementary Google Form |
| Job Location | West Bengal & Sikkim Region |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
| Official Website | incometaxindia.gov.in |
Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Sports Achievement Period | 01 January 2022 to 30 June 2026 |
| Age/Qualification Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 30 September 2026 |
The physical application must reach the concerned Income Tax Department office by 30 September 2026. Candidates should therefore send their applications well in advance.
Income Tax Sports Quota Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant (TA) | 25 | Level-4 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 57 | Level-1 |
| Total | 82 | — |
Salary / Pay Scale
Tax Assistant: Pay Level-4 – ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
Multi-Tasking Staff: Pay Level-1 – ₹18,000 to ₹56,900
The pay scales are based on the applicable 7th CPC pay levels.
Income Tax Sports Quota Sports-Wise Vacancy 2026
The 82 vacancies are distributed across 17 recognised Games/Sports.
| S.No. | Game / Sport | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics | 18 |
| 2 | Football | 9 |
| 3 | Cricket | 6 |
| 4 | Kabaddi | 6 |
| 5 | Basketball | 5 |
| 6 | Swimming | 5 |
| 7 | Volleyball | 5 |
| 8 | Table Tennis | 4 |
| 9 | Body Building | 4 |
| 10 | Badminton | 4 |
| 11 | Carrom | 4 |
| 12 | Chess | 2 |
| 13 | Bridge | 2 |
| 14 | Archery | 2 |
| 15 | Karate | 2 |
| 16 | Lawn Tennis | 2 |
| 17 | Para Athletics | 2 |
| Total | 82 |
Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Tax Assistant
Candidates applying for Tax Assistant should have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification.
The candidate must also fulfil the prescribed Sports Quota eligibility requirements.
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
Candidates applying for MTS should have passed 10th Class/Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board.
Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed sports achievement criteria.
Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age is calculated as on 01 July 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 18–27 Years |
| MTS | 18–25 Years |
Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates as per Government rules and the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Sports Eligibility
This recruitment is specifically for meritorious sportspersons.
Eligible candidates must have the prescribed sports achievements in the recognised games/sports mentioned in the notification. The relevant sports achievement period for this recruitment is 01 January 2022 to 30 June 2026. (jobshouter.com)
Candidates must provide valid sports certificates and supporting documents as prescribed.
Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The available recruitment notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates should check the official notification and its annexures for any subsequent clarification.
Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Scrutiny of Applications
- Document Verification
- Ground/Field Proficiency Test
- Data Entry Skill Test for Tax Assistant candidates
- Preparation of Final Merit List
Tax Assistant candidates are required to qualify the Data Entry Skill Test, in addition to the Ground/Field Proficiency Test.
Data Entry Skill Test for Tax Assistant
Candidates applying for Tax Assistant are required to qualify the prescribed Data Entry Skill Test.
The reported requirement is 8,000 key depressions per hour.
How to Apply for Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Candidates should follow these steps:
- Download and read the complete official notification.
- Download the prescribed Annexure-A application form.
- Fill the application form carefully in black or blue ink and capital letters.
- Affix a recent colour passport-size photograph as prescribed.
- Get the required photograph/documents attested by a Gazetted Officer wherever required.
- Attach educational qualification documents.
- Attach valid sports achievement certificates.
- Attach category certificate, if applicable.
- Complete the required declaration/self-declaration.
- Candidates may apply for Tax Assistant, MTS or both posts in a single application by indicating their preference.
- Place the completed application and documents in an envelope.
- Write the prescribed application superscription on the envelope.
- Send the application through Normal Post, Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier.
- Ensure that the application reaches the department on or before 30 September 2026.
- Also submit the required particulars through the supplementary Google Form mentioned in the notification.
Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Application Address
Applications should be sent 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
The application must reach the above office by 30 September 2026.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready as applicable:
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Date of Birth Proof
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- Sports Achievement Certificates
- Caste/Category Certificate
- ID Proof
- Sports Certificates in the prescribed format
- Self-Declaration
- Other documents mentioned in the notification
Important Links
| Link Title | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Link | Click Here to View Official Notification |
| Apply Online / Website Link | Application Form |
| WhatsApp Group Link | Join Our WhatsApp Group |
| YouTube Channel | Subscribe to SIVIA JOB POINT |
Important: The notification matching the 30 September 2026 deadline is an Income Tax West Bengal & Sikkim Sports Quota recruitment for 82 posts, and the application is offline by post, with an additional Google Form. It is not a standard online-only recruitment.
Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2026
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