Income Tax Pune Sports Quota 2026 Notification: 85 Posts for Meritorious Sportspersons, Eligibility & Apply Online
If you have played for your state, university or country and dreamt of a secure government job, this is the moment you have been waiting for. The Income Tax Department, Pune has released a notification to recruit 85 meritorious sportspersons in the cadres of Tax Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Stenographer Grade-II. There is no written examination here — your sports achievements decide your selection. For anyone hunting central government jobs with a real chance of success, this is a rare route worth taking seriously.
Online applications open on 15 August 2026 and close on 15 September 2026. Vacancies are spread across 17 games including Athletics, Cricket, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Hockey, Chess and Parasports, with 49 posts for men and 36 for women. The minimum qualification starts from just Matriculation (10th pass), so players from every education level can apply. In this guide we explain the sports eligibility, post-wise vacancies, pay level, selection order and the exact application steps in very simple language. Stay with GovtJobsAlert.in — we bring such notifications to you first.
Key Highlights — Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune conducts this recruitment under the Government of India’s scheme for meritorious sportspersons. Selection follows the DoPT order of preference — international players first, then national medal winners, then inter-university and Khelo India performers. It is a rare recruitment where your years on the field count more than any exam score, and it is open to 10th pass candidates upwards.
- Post Names: Tax Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Stenographer Grade-II
- Total Vacancies: 85 posts (49 Male, 36 Female)
- Salary / Pay Level: Pay Level 1 and Pay Level 4 — ₹18,000 to ₹81,100
- Job Location: Pune region, Maharashtra
- Application Start Date: 15 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026
Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Breakdown
All 85 posts are reserved for meritorious sportspersons only. Here is the post-wise split with the pay level for each cadre.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 40 | Level 4 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 39 | Level 1 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 6 | Level 4 |
| Total | 85 | — |
The department has also published a game-wise distribution of these 85 posts. Please check whether your sport is on the list before you apply.
| Game / Sport | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 10 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 6 | 6 |
| Cricket | 6 | 0 |
| Kabaddi | 6 | 0 |
| Hockey | 5 | 0 |
| Basketball | 0 | 5 |
| Parasports | 3 | 2 |
| Bridge | 2 | 2 |
| Table Tennis | 2 | 2 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 |
| Badminton | 1 | 1 |
| Boxing | 1 | 1 |
| Carrom | 1 | 1 |
| Chess | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | 1 |
| Yogasana | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 49 | 36 |
What is the Eligibility for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota 2026?
Educational Qualification
The education requirement is different for each post, and it is refreshingly simple. Even 12th pass candidates have a strong opportunity here.
- Tax Assistant: A Degree of a recognised University or equivalent qualification
- Stenographer Grade-II: 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or University
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation or equivalent pass
Sports Eligibility
This is the most important part of the notification. You must hold a certificate from one of the prescribed competent authorities — a candidate who cannot produce at least one such certificate should not apply. Selection follows this order of preference:
- Represented the country in an International Competition with clearance of the Department of Sports
- Represented a State or UT in Senior or Junior National Championships or National Games and won a medal or position up to 3rd place — between the two, a medal in the Senior National Championship is preferred over a Junior one
- Represented a University in an Inter-University competition or Khelo India University Games and won a medal or position up to 3rd place in the finals
- Represented a State or UT in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years), Winter Games or Para Games and won a medal or position up to 3rd place in the finals
- Represented State Schools in National Games for Schools and won a medal or position up to 3rd place
- Represented a State, UT, University or State School team at the above levels but could not win a medal or position
Please note one strict rule: your sports achievements will be counted only up to 10 August 2026, the date of this notification. Any medal won after that date will not be considered.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 18 – 27 years |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 18 – 27 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 18 – 25 years |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including SC / ST / OBC / PwBD age relaxation. →
Meritorious sportspersons get an upper age relaxation of up to 5 years, and SC and ST candidates get up to 10 years. This relaxation applies only if you meet all other education and sports conditions and submit the certificate in the prescribed form.
What is the Salary for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Posts 2026?
The pay follows the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, which means a solid basic salary plus the full set of central government allowances from day one.
- Tax Assistant: Pay Level 4 — ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Stenographer Grade-II: Pay Level 4 — ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Pay Level 1 — ₹18,000 – ₹56,900
On top of the basic pay, central government employees receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, which lift the monthly in-hand amount well above the basic figure shown above.
Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years or such period as per Government of India instructions. Beyond the salary, an Income Tax Department job brings job security, pension benefits under the applicable scheme, medical facilities and — for sportspersons — supported leave for participation in sporting events as per DoPT rules.
What is the Selection Process for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota 2026?
There is no written examination in this recruitment. Your selection depends on the level at which you have played. Here is how the department will move ahead.
Stage 1: Shortlisting on Sports Merit
Candidates are arranged according to the DoPT order of preference explained above. In case of a tie, a candidate who secured a higher position or won more than one medal may be given preference. Participation in individual and team events is given the same preference.
Stage 2: Skill Test (for Stenographer and Tax Assistant only)
Selected candidates must qualify a skill test as per the relevant Recruitment Rules.
- Stenographer Grade-II: dictation test of 10 minutes at 80 words per minute, with transcription at 50 w.p.m. in English and 65 w.p.m. in Hindi, on computers
- Tax Assistant: Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour
- Multi-Tasking Staff: no skill test is prescribed in the notification
Stage 3: Document, Medical and Police Verification
You will have to produce original certificates when called. The office will then confirm your medical fitness, complete police verification from your place of residence, and check doping clearance — you must be clear in all tests done by WADA or NADA with no ongoing investigation. Brushing up typing speed and general awareness through a structured exam preparation plan will help you clear the skill test comfortably.
How to Apply Online for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The application is fully online — no form is accepted by post. Keep scanned copies of your sports certificates, education certificates, Aadhaar and photograph ready before you begin.
- Visit the Income Tax Pune sports recruitment portal (direct link given in Essential Links below)
- Open the online application form and fill in your personal and education details
- Select the game or games you want to be considered for — a single form covers all of them
- Clearly mark your post preference as first, second and third preference
- Upload self-attested copies of age proof, education certificates, sports certificates and eligibility Forms 1 to 5 as applicable
- Upload the caste certificate, PwBD certificate and employer NOC if these apply to you
- Pay the application fee of ₹200 online and attach the payment proof
- Submit the form before 15 September 2026 and keep a printout safely
One warning worth repeating: submit only ONE application. If you send more than one, all your applications will be rejected.
Income Tax Pune Sports Quota 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 15 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 September 2026 |
| Age Reckoned As On | 01 January 2026 |
| Sports Achievements Counted Up To | 10 August 2026 |
Income Tax Pune Sports Quota 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹200 |
The fee must be paid through online mode only, and proof of payment has to be uploaded with your application. Applications received without the fee will be treated as incomplete and rejected. The fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
Essential Links — Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Visit Income Tax Department Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Years of early morning practice and hard training deserve a reward, and this recruitment is exactly that. If your sport is on the list and you hold a valid certificate, apply without delay — the last date is 15 September 2026 and only one application is allowed, so fill it carefully. For more Maharashtra government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in, your trusted friend for every sarkari job update.