Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 12 Tax Assistant, Steno & MTS Posts

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification released for 12 vacancies – Tax Assistant, Stenographer Gr.-II & MTS. Meritorious sportspersons aged 18–27 can apply offline via Registered/Speed Post on or before 31 July 2026. Pay up to Rs. 81,100/month. No exam – merit based on sports achievements. Check eligibility, salary, selection process & how to apply at incometaxindia.gov.in.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Imagine getting a permanent Central Government job — complete with 7th CPC pay, job security, and allowances — not because you cracked a written exam, but because you played cricket for your State, won a medal at the Khelo India Games, or represented your university in athletics.

That’s exactly what the Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is offering right now.

The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region released the official notification on 5th June 2026, inviting applications from meritorious sportspersons for 12 vacancies across three posts — Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Applications must reach the department via Registered or Speed Post on or before 31st July 2026.

If you’ve represented a state, university, or school at a recognized sports competition — and you have the certificate to prove it — this is a recruitment worth taking very seriously.

Why This Recruitment Is Worth Your Full Attention

Let’s be honest: Central Government recruitment opportunities that reward actual sporting achievement — rather than another written test — don’t come around often.

Here’s what makes this one stand out:

• No written examination for MTS candidates — selection is entirely merit-based on sports achievement scores.
• Stable government salary — starting at Rs. 18,000/month for MTS and Rs. 25,500/month for Tax Assistant/Stenographer, with full 7th CPC benefits.
• Posting in Odisha Region — ideal for sportspersons already based in Odisha.
• 65 eligible sports — a wide net covering everything from Archery and Athletics to Kabaddi, Yoga, and Wrestling.
• Only 12 vacancies — competition will be real, but so is the opportunity.

For a meritorious sportsperson with genuine state-level or national-level representation, this is arguably one of the cleanest direct-entry Central Govt jobs available right now.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region
Department	Income Tax Department
Post Names	Tax Assistant, Stenographer Gr.-II, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
Total Vacancies	12
Memo No.	Pr. CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/6981
Notification Date	05 June 2026
Application Mode	Offline (Registered/Speed Post only)
Job Location	Odisha Region
Salary	Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 81,100 (as per 7th CPC)
Qualification	10th / 12th / Bachelor’s Degree (post-wise)
Application Start Date	05 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026 (10 August 2026 for NE States, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, J&K)
Official Website	www.incometaxindia.gov.in

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Highlights

• Total 12 vacancies: 7 Tax Assistant, 1 Stenographer Gr.-II, 4 MTS posts.
• Exclusively for meritorious sportspersons — not open to general candidates.
• Applications accepted only via Registered/Speed Post. No online or hand-delivery mode.
• Envelope must be superscribed: “Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region- 2026.”
• Only one application per candidate — submitting multiple applications will get all of them rejected.
• Sports achievements considered only up to 31 March 2026.
• Age calculated as on 1 August 2026.
• Application fee: Nil (no fee for any category).
• Selected candidates must represent the department in tournaments for a minimum of 5 years.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details – Post-Wise Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Classification	Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Tax Assistant	07	Group C, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial	Pay Level-4: Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100
Stenographer Grade-II	01	Group C, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial	Pay Level-4: Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	04	Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial	Pay Level-1: Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900
Total	12	—	—

Detailed category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) vacancy breakup has not been released separately in the public notification. All posts are under the Odisha Region of the Income Tax Department.

Are You Eligible? Checking the Criteria

Nationality

Candidate must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)

Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Tax Assistant	18 years	27 years
Stenographer Grade-II	18 years	27 years
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	18 years	25 years

Age Relaxation

As per DoPT O.M. No. 15012/3/84-Estt.(D) dated 12.11.1987, meritorious sportspersons are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must furnish the requisite certificate in the format prescribed under DoPT O.M. No. 1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024.

Category	Relaxation
General Sportspersons	Up to 5 years
SC/ST Sportspersons	Up to 10 years

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification	Additional Requirement
Tax Assistant	Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent	Data Entry Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour
Stenographer Grade-II	12th class pass or equivalent from recognized Board/University	Dictation: 10 min @ 80 wpm; Transcription: 50 min (English) / 65 min (Hindi) on computer
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board	No additional skill test

Sports Eligibility – Who Qualifies?

This is the most critical section of the eligibility criteria, and every eligible candidate must read it carefully.

To qualify under the sports quota, candidates must have:

• Represented a State or the country in a National or International competition, OR
• Won a medal or position up to 3rd in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth/Winter/Para Games, Khelo India University Games, or School Games Federation of India (SGFI) events, OR
• Represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments (organized by the Association of Indian Universities), OR
• Represented a State School Team in National School Games.

Important: Only achievements and participation up to 31 March 2026 will count. Nothing after that date will be considered for the merit list.

Eligible Sports Disciplines (65 in Total)

Archery, Athletics, Atya-Patya, Badminton, Ball-Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards & Snookers, Body-Building, Boxing, Bridge, Carrom, Chess, Cricket, Cycling, Cycle Polo, Deaf Sports, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice-Hockey, Ice-Skating, Ice-Skiing, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate, Kayaking & Canoeing, Kho-Kho, Kudo, Mallakhamb, Motor Sports, Net Ball, Para Sports, Pencak Silat, Polo, Powerlifting, Shooting, Shooting Ball, Roll Ball, Roller Skating, Rowing, Rugby, Sepak Takraw, Soft Ball, Soft Tennis, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tenni-Koit, Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Triathlon, Tug-of-War, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wushu, Wrestling, Yachting, Tennis Ball Cricket, and Yogasana.

Salary Details

Both Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II fall under Pay Level-4, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 25,500/month, going up to Rs. 81,100/month as per the 7th CPC pay matrix. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive standard Central Government allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA).

MTS posts are at Pay Level-1, starting at Rs. 18,000/month, going up to Rs. 56,900/month, with the same Central Government allowances.

Application fee: Zero — no fee for any category.

Selection Process

The selection method differs based on the post:

Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II — Two Phases:

• Phase 1 (Shortlisting): Based on sports achievements. For Tax Assistant, candidates equal to 4 times the vacancies (28 candidates) are shortlisted. For Stenographer Gr.-II, 10 candidates are shortlisted.
• Phase 2 (Skill Test): Shortlisted candidates appear for a post-specific skill test at the Pr. CCIT Office, Bhubaneswar, at their own expense.
• The final merit list combines both phases.

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) — Single Phase:

Selection is purely based on the merit list prepared from sports achievement scores. No skill test required.

Waiting List: 10 candidates each for Tax Assistant and MTS; 5 candidates for Stenographer Gr.-II.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Sports Achievement Scoring Table

Level	Competition	1st Position	2nd Position	3rd Position	Participation
International	Olympics/World Championship (incl. Para Olympics)	100	98	96	94
International	Asian/Commonwealth/Afro-Asian Games (incl. Para Asian)	96	94	92	90
International	Other Tournaments (e.g., SAF Games)	92	90	88	86
National	National Competitions (Senior)	80	78	76	54
National	National Competitions (Junior)	75	73	71	52
University	Inter-University Competition	70	68	66	50
Khelo India	Youth/Winter/Para Games	65	63	61	48
School	National School Games (SGFI)	60	58	56	46

Order of Preference for Merit List

When two candidates have equal scores, the department follows this DoPT-mandated order:

1. Represented India in an International Competition (with Department of Sports clearance)
2. Represented a State/UT at Senior/Junior Nationals or National Games – medal up to 3rd
3. Represented a University at Inter-University Competitions or Khelo India University Games – medal up to 3rd
4. Represented a State/UT at Khelo India Youth/Winter/Para Games – medal up to 3rd
5. Represented State Schools at National School Games – medal up to 3rd
6. Represented at above levels (2–5) without winning a medal

In case of a further tie, candidates with a higher position or more medals get preference. Individual and team events are treated equally.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	05 June 2026
Application Start Date	05 June 2026
Last Date to Apply (General)	31 July 2026 (by 6:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply (NE States, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, J&K)	10 August 2026 (by 6:00 PM)
Sports Achievements Considered Up To	31 March 2026
Age Calculated As On	01 August 2026

Documents Required

Self-attested copies of the following documents must be enclosed with the application form:

• Matriculation/SSC or equivalent certificate (proof of age)
• Educational qualification certificates (as applicable to the post applied for)
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable)
• Sports/Games certificate (Form 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, as applicable)
• PwBD certificate and UDID card (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer (if employed)
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Two recent passport-size colour photographs

Note: A candidate who cannot submit at least one valid sports certificate (Form 1 to 5) in the prescribed format from a recognized authority is not eligible to apply.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Certificate Issuing Authorities

Competition Level	Certificate Issuing Authority	Form
International	Secretary of the National Federation of the game	Form 1
National	Secretary of the National Federation or State Association	Form 2
Inter-University Tournament	Dean of Sports / officer in charge of sports at the University	Form 3
National School Games	Director/Addl./Joint/Deputy Director in charge of school sports, Directorate of Education	Form 4
Khelo India University/Youth/Winter/Para Games	Officer designated by Sports Authority of India (SAI)	Form 5

How to Apply for Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota 2026

There is no online mode. Candidates must apply entirely offline. Here’s the exact step-by-step process:

Step 1: Download the official notification from www.incometaxindia.gov.in and carefully go through the eligibility conditions.

Step 2: Download and print the Application Form as per Annexure-II of the notification.

Step 3: Fill the form in Block Letters in English using a Blue/Black ink ball-point pen.

Step 4: Mark your order of preference for posts using ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ (in preference order) or ‘X’ for posts you do not wish to apply for. Leaving this blank can make your application liable for rejection.

Step 5: Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph and sign the application form in the designated area.

Step 6: Complete the self-declaration section covering age, sports eligibility, doping clearance, pending criminal cases, and disciplinary history.

Step 7: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents listed in the notification.

Step 8: Place everything in a sealed envelope, superscribed with: “Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region- 2026.”

Step 9: Send the envelope via Registered Post or Speed Post only to:

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Hqrs.) (Admn. & Vig.) O/o the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, 1st Floor, Aayakar Bhawan, Rajaswa Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751007

Step 10: Ensure the application physically reaches the office by 31 July 2026, 6:00 PM. Mere dispatch on the last date is not enough.

Critical reminders:

• Submit only one application — multiple applications from the same candidate will all be rejected.
• Do not use courier or ordinary post — only Registered/Speed Post is accepted.
• Do not include sports achievements after 31 March 2026 — they will not be considered.

Preparation Tips for Eligible Sportspersons

Since this recruitment is based on sports achievement rather than a written exam, preparation looks quite different here. Here’s what actually matters:

Get your certificates in order first. This is genuinely the most important step. Track down the Form 1/2/3/4/5 certificates from the appropriate issuing authority and get them signed properly. Missing or improperly issued certificates will disqualify you outright — no exceptions.

For Tax Assistant aspirants, start practicing data entry to hit the 8,000 key depressions per hour mark. This skill test is a disqualifier if not cleared. Free online typing tools can help you measure and improve your speed before the Phase 2 test.

For Stenographer aspirants, shorthand practice for 80 wpm dictation followed by timed transcription is essential. The skill test at the Pr. CCIT office is conducted at your own expense, so factor in travel costs.

MTS candidates have it comparatively straightforward — no skill test, just a clean sports certificate and an accurate application form. But with only 4 vacancies, make sure every document is spotless.

Apply well before the deadline. Since delivery is by post, give yourself at least 7–10 days’ buffer before 31 July 2026 to account for postal delays. The department counts only received applications — not the dispatch date.

FAQs – Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026? The last date for general candidates is 31 July 2026 (by 6:00 PM). Candidates from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Jammu & Kashmir have until 10 August 2026 (by 6:00 PM).

Q2. How many vacancies are available in this recruitment? A total of 12 vacancies are available — 7 for Tax Assistant, 1 for Stenographer Grade-II, and 4 for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).

Q3. Can a general (non-sportsperson) candidate apply for these posts? No. This recruitment is exclusively for meritorious sportspersons who meet the sports eligibility conditions. General candidates are not eligible.

Q4. Is there an online application process available? No. Applications must be submitted offline by Registered/Speed Post only. Online, in-person, or courier submissions are not accepted.

Q5. What is the application fee for this recruitment? There is no application fee for any category of candidates.

Q6. What is the age limit for Tax Assistant posts? The age limit as on 01 August 2026 is 18 to 27 years, with relaxation of up to 5 years (10 years for SC/ST sportspersons).

Q7. Is a skill test mandatory for all posts? No. The skill test (data entry/stenography) applies only to Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II candidates. MTS selection is entirely based on the sports achievement merit list — no skill test.

Q8. Which sports achievements are considered for the merit list? Only achievements and participation up to 31 March 2026 are considered. Any achievement after this date will not be counted.

Q9. How is the final merit list prepared? The merit list is based on a sports achievement points system (ranging from 46 to 100, depending on competition level and position). For Tax Assistant and Steno, shortlisted candidates must also qualify the post-specific skill test.

Q10. What is the minimum service commitment for selected candidates? Selected candidates must represent the Income Tax Department, Odisha in tournaments and meets for a minimum of 5 years from the date of joining.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Final Words

If you’ve spent years on the track, the court, or the field representing your state or university, the Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is one of those rare moments where that dedication actually translates into a stable, well-paying Central Government career.

Twelve posts, decent salaries, no exam, and a clean offline application process — the only real challenge is getting your sports certificates in proper order before you apply.

Download the official notification, verify your sports eligibility carefully, fill the application accurately, and dispatch it well before 31 July 2026. That post office trip might just be the most valuable one you make this year.

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