Income Tax Department Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 82 Tax Assistant and MTS V

The Income Tax Department has released an official notification for the Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026, inviting applications from meritorious sportspersons for 82 Group ‘C’ vacancies in the West Bengal & Sikkim Region. The recruitment drive covers 25 Tax Assistant (TA) and 57 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts spread across 17 recognised sports disciplines, and applications are being accepted through offline mode only. The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal & Sikkim Region issued the recruitment notice on August 27, 2026, and completed applications must reach the designated Kolkata office by September 30, 2026.

Overview

Exam Details

The Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is being conducted for meritorious sportspersons who have achieved the prescribed level of representation or performance in recognised sporting events. The recruitment covers meritorious sportspersons from 17 recognised sports disciplines. Candidates can apply for Tax Assistant, MTS or both posts in a single application according to their preference.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy both the educational and Sports Quota requirements applicable to the post they are applying for.

Sports Eligibility Criteria: Sports achievements considered for eligibility must fall within the period from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026. Candidates meeting any of the prescribed levels of sporting representation or achievement can be considered, including those who have:

• Represented India in an international competition.
• Represented a State or Union Territory in Senior or Junior National Championships.
• Won medals in recognised Khelo India Youth, Winter, Para or University Games or SGFI School Games, as applicable.
• Represented a university in Inter-University Tournaments.
• Represented a State School Team in National Sports/Games for Schools conducted by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).

Candidates must provide the prescribed sports certificates in the required format to establish their eligibility.

Age Limit: The age requirements differ for Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff and will be calculated as on July 1, 2026.

Applicable age relaxation will be provided according to the rules governing the recruitment of meritorious sportspersons and other eligible categories.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for the Income Tax West Bengal & Sikkim Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.

Selection Process

Selection will begin with scrutiny and shortlisting of applications based on candidates’ sports achievements and prescribed eligibility requirements. Shortlisted applicants will proceed through the subsequent recruitment stages, which include:

• Scrutiny and shortlisting based on sports achievements
• Document Verification
• Ground/Field Proficiency Test
• Data Entry Skill Test for Tax Assistant
• Medical Examination

The Data Entry Skill Test is applicable only to candidates being considered for Tax Assistant and requires a speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.

Important Dates

Candidates sending applications through post or courier should allow sufficient delivery time, as applications must reach the prescribed Kolkata office by the closing date.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a physical application using the prescribed Annexure-A form and also provide their details through the official Google Form specified in the recruitment notice.

1. Download the Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification and print the prescribed application form given as Annexure-A.
2. Fill in the application form in capital letters using black or blue dot ink.
3. Indicate whether you are applying for Tax Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff or both posts, according to the instructions.
4. Attach the required photographs and photocopies of educational, age and other supporting documents.
5. Attach the applicable sports certificates in the prescribed Form 1 to Form 5, as required.
6. Ensure that document photocopies are attested by a Gazetted Officer as prescribed.
7. Place the completed application and supporting documents in an envelope.
8. Superscribe the envelope with: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST(S) OF __________ FOR RECRUITMENT OF MERITORIOUS SPORTS PERSONS IN INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, WEST BENGAL & SIKKIM”.
9. Send the application through Ordinary Post, Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier so that it reaches the designated office by September 30, 2026.
10. Complete the official Google Form mentioned in the recruitment notice as an additional application requirement.

Application Address:
Office of the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax Headquarters (Personnel & Establishment), Kolkata
1st Floor, Room No. 14
Aayakar Bhawan
P-7, Chowringhee Square
Kolkata – 700069

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