Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade II & Multi-Tasking Staff Posts
Good news for sportspersons. The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi has invited applications for 119 vacancies under the sports quota. The three posts are Tax Assistant (44), Stenographer Grade II (9) and Multi-Tasking Staff (66). All three are posted in the Delhi region only. If you represented India, a state, university or school team nationally, this is a central government job in Delhi that rewards your medals.
The online window runs from 17 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 (23:59 hrs). You need a 10th pass, 12th pass or graduate qualification, depending on the post, and a sports certificate in the exact prescribed form. Read this guide fully, because a certificate in the wrong format means rejection. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this recruitment.
What is Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The Income Tax Department, Delhi Region is a central government office headquartered at the Central Revenue Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi. This drive is only for meritorious sportspersons, so your sports record matters as much as your marks. The notice was signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (HQrs)(Personnel).
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Income Tax Department, Delhi Region |
| Notice | F.No. P-342/Pr.CCIT/Sports Quota Recruitment/2026-27/10703, dated 1 October 2026 |
| Posts | Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade II, Multi-Tasking Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 119 (tentative) |
| Job Location | Delhi region only |
| Mode | Online only, no physical application accepted |
| Last Date | 10 November 2026, up to 23:59 hrs |
How Many Vacancies are in Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota 2026?
The vacancies are tentative and can change. If a sport does not get enough eligible candidates, the unfilled seats can move to other listed sports within the same 119. The department may also choose not to fill a vacancy. No post is reserved for SC, ST, OBC or EWS.
| Post | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Level 4 | 44 |
| Stenographer Grade II | Level 4 | 9 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Level 1 | 66 |
Note that Multi-Tasking Staff has the most seats, 66 of the 119, and needs only 10th pass. The notice gives no split of these posts across sports. The sport-wise seats below are for all three posts together, split as 67 for men and 52 for women.
| Sport | Men / Women | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| Athletics | 8 / 7 | 15 |
| Badminton | 2 / 3 | 5 |
| Basketball | 1 / 4 | 5 |
| Billiards & Snookers | 2 / 1 | 3 |
| Bodybuilding | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Boxing | 3 / 3 | 6 |
| Chess | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| Cricket | 4 / 0 | 4 |
| Cycling | 2 / 1 | 3 |
| Football | 6 / 0 | 6 |
| Golf | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| Gymnastics | 1 / 2 | 3 |
| Hockey | 7 / 5 | 12 |
| Judo | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| Kabaddi | 5 / 4 | 9 |
| Karate | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| Para Sports (Paralympics and Para Asian Games disciplines) | 3 / 3 | 6 |
| Shooting | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| Squash | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Swimming | 1 / 2 | 3 |
| Table Tennis | 2 / 2 | 4 |
| Tennis | 2 / 2 | 4 |
| Triathlon | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 / 3 | 7 |
| Weightlifting | 2 / 2 | 4 |
| Wrestling | 3 / 2 | 5 |
| All 27 sports | 67 / 52 | 119 |
What is the Eligibility for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent, as on 31 August 2026 |
| Stenographer Grade II | 12th pass or equivalent from a recognised board, as on 31 August 2026 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 10th pass or equivalent from a recognised board, as on 31 August 2026 |
Candidates who are still waiting for their final exam result need not apply. Whether you are a graduate, 12th pass or 10th pass candidate, your marksheet must be ready on that date.
After joining, two posts carry a skill test. Tax Assistant needs a data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour. Stenographer Grade II needs a dictation test of 10 minutes at 80 words per minute, then transcription in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi), on computer only.
Sports Eligibility
Your achievements must be from competitions held between 1 January 2020 and 15 October 2026, in the sports listed above. The notice ranks them in this order of preference.
| Order | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 1 | Represented India in an international competition, with Sports Ministry clearance |
| 2 | Represented a State or UT in Senior or Junior National Championships, or National Games, with a medal or up to 3rd place. Senior medal winners are preferred |
| 3 | Represented a university in Inter-University or Khelo India University Games, with a medal or up to 3rd place in the finals |
| 4 | Represented a State or UT in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Winter Games or Para Games, with a medal or up to 3rd place in the finals |
| 5 | Represented State Schools in national school games, with a medal or up to 3rd place |
| 6 | Represented a State, UT, university or State school team at levels 2 to 5 without winning a medal or position |
Think of the certificate as your entry ticket. A medal without the right form is worth nothing here, so ask the issuing authority below for the form today. Only certificates from the listed authorities, in the prescribed Forms 1 to 5 of Annexure II, are accepted. Candidates who cannot submit them are not eligible to apply.
| Competition | Certificate From | Form |
|---|---|---|
| International | Secretary, National Federation of the game | Form 1 |
| National | Secretary of the National Federation or State Association | Form 2 |
| Inter-University | Dean of Sports or officer in charge of sports of the university | Form 3 |
| National School Games | Director, Additional, Joint or Deputy Director in charge of school sports in the State’s Directorate of Public Instructions or Education | Form 4 |
| Khelo India Games | Officer designated or in charge from Sports Authority of India | Form 5 |
Age Limit
| Post | Age (as on 31 August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 18 to 27 years |
| Stenographer Grade II | 18 to 27 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 18 to 25 years |
| Relaxation for sportspersons | Up to 5 years (10 years for SC/ST) |
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The relaxation applies only to sportspersons who meet the education and sports conditions and give a certificate in the prescribed form. SC/ST candidates must upload a self-attested caste certificate from the competent authority, or no age relaxation is given. The notice states no other category-wise relaxation.
What is the Salary for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota 2026?
| Post | Pay Level | Pre-revised Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Level 4 | PB 5200-20200, Grade Pay 2400 |
| Stenographer Grade II | Level 4 | PB 5200-20200, Grade Pay 2400 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Level 1 | PB 5200-20200, Grade Pay 1800 |
Recruitment is at the minimum of the scale in the Pay Matrix. The notice does not state the rupee amount of basic pay or the allowances, so check the 7th Pay Commission matrix for your level. The posts are temporary but likely to become permanent, with a 2 years’ probation. Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade II sit on the same pay level, so choose the post that suits your education and typing or shorthand skills. If you are 10th pass, Multi-Tasking Staff is your route, and you may apply to more than one post in a single application if you meet the rules of each.
What is the Selection Process for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny | Applications are checked and suitable candidates are shortlisted |
| Assessment | Sports achievements, consistency of performance, age and education are assessed |
| Merit list | Provisional list made only from the online application, with no offline information |
| Document verification | Original documents checked, with no TA/DA or accommodation given |
The notice does not describe a written test, trial or interview, but the department decides the mode of selection and its decision is final. Candidates will not be considered for posts they did not opt for. The Principal Chief Commissioner’s decision is final in a tie. Sports achievements certified by authorities not recognised by the Sports Ministry are not considered.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| One application only | If you submit more than one application, all of them are rejected |
| Post preference | Not marking the posts you apply for can lead to rejection |
| False information | Your candidature is cancelled forthwith, and if appointed you can be removed from service |
| Debarred candidates | Those debarred for life, or debarred for a specified period that is not yet completed, need not apply |
| No right to a seat | Applying, or a vacancy shown against your sport, gives no right to appointment, and reallocation is not creation of additional vacancies |
| Doping | You must be clear in all WADA or NADA tests, with no doping investigation pending, and give a declaration |
| Canvassing | Any canvassing can lead to summary rejection |
| Wrong certificate format | Certificates in any other format are not accepted and the application is rejected |
| Photo and signature | Missing signature, capital-letter signature, or a photo with a cap or goggles can lead to rejection |
| Age and date of birth | Over-aged, under-aged or wrongly filled date of birth is rejected |
| Marriage rule | A person who marries someone with a living spouse, or who has a living spouse and marries again, is not eligible, unless exempted by the Central Government |
| Original documents | Without originals at verification, candidature is rejected even after selection |
| Process can be cancelled | The Principal Chief Commissioner can cancel the recruitment at any stage without giving a reason, and the department may skip a sport if better candidates are available in others |
| 10-year commitment | Selected candidates represent the department for at least 10 years and give an undertaking not to seek inter-charge or loan transfer for 10 years |
How to Apply Online for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official Income Tax Delhi website (link in Essential Links below) and click the “Sports Recruitment” tab |
| 2 | Read the detailed notification and the “Instructions for Candidates” on the portal |
| 3 | Fill in the form and mark the post or posts you want, in order of preference |
| 4 | Upload your documents and sports certificates in the prescribed forms |
| 5 | Check every field in Preview or Print, then submit by 10 November 2026, 23:59 hrs |
Fill the form yourself and slowly, because the merit list is made only from what you enter online. Keep these ready: proof of date of birth (10th certificate), Aadhaar card, education marksheet, sports certificates in Forms 1 to 5, and a No Objection Certificate if you work in any government body. SC/ST candidates also need the caste certificate in the prescribed format. Call letters and all main messages come by e-mail only, from delhi.recruitment.sports@incometax.gov.in. For trouble with the online form, write to delhi.helpdesk.sports@incometax.gov.in.
What are the Important Dates for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 1 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 17 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10 November 2026, up to 23:59 hrs |
| Age and education cut-off | 31 August 2026 |
| Sports achievement window | 1 January 2020 to 15 October 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | The notification mentions no application fee |
Since no fee is stated, do not pay anyone, and keep an eye on the portal in case the department adds an instruction later. The notice warns against agents who promise jobs for money, and says applications are accepted only through the official website.
Important Links for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – 119 Posts (via the Sports Recruitment tab)
- Official Notification Page for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – 119 Posts
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Don’t let this chance slip away. If you hold a qualifying medal or national appearance and meet the education and age rules, start your form this week and apply by 10 November 2026. Get your Form 1 to 5 certificate early, because without it your application is rejected. See more other government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest updates.