Introduction
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal & Sikkim has released the Income Tax Department Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 for meritorious sportspersons. A total of 82 vacancies are available for the posts of Tax Assistant (TA) and Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS) across 17 recognised games/sports.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal & Sikkim |
| Post Name |
Tax Assistant (TA), Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Total Vacancies |
82 (TA: 25, MTS: 57) |
| Application Mode |
Offline (by Post/Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier) + Supplementary Google Form |
| Notice Date |
27‑08‑2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
30‑09‑2026 |
| Official Website |
www.incometaxindia.gov.in/kolkata/news-updates |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is conducted by the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal & Sikkim under the Sports Quota provision of DoPT OM No. DOPT‑1720781414772 dated 04‑03‑2024. Eligible candidates will be posted at any Income Tax office under the jurisdiction of the Principal Chief Commissioner in West Bengal or Sikkim.
Vacancy Details
| S. No. |
Post Name |
No. of Vacancies |
Pay Level (7th CPC) |
| 1 |
Tax Assistant (TA) |
25 |
Level‑4 (₹25,500 – 81,100) |
| 2 |
Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS) |
57 |
Level‑1 (₹18,000 – 56,900) |
| Total |
82 |
|
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen only.
- Age (as on 01‑07‑2026):
- Tax Assistant (TA): 18 to 27 years
- Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS): 18 to 25 years
- Educational Qualification:
- TA – A Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
- MTS – Matriculation (Class 10) pass or equivalent
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for UR/OBC and 10 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to other eligibility conditions.
- Sports Eligibility: Must be a meritorious sportsperson in any of the 17 listed games/sports, with achievements (medals/positions) in recognised national or international events between 01‑01‑2022 and 30‑06‑2026. Detailed criteria are given in the notification (representation at International, Senior/Junior National, University, Khelo India, or School level competitions).
Pay Scale & Salary
- Tax Assistant (TA) – Level‑4 pay band: ₹25,500 – 81,100 per month.
- Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS) – Level‑1 pay band: ₹18,000 – 56,900 per month.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are required to submit a physical application form along with the required documents.
Important Dates
| Activity |
Date |
| Notice Date |
27‑08‑2026 |
| Last Date of Submission of Application |
30‑09‑2026 |
| Document Verification / Ground‑Field Proficiency Test |
To be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications for nationality, age, educational qualification and sporting achievements (01‑01‑2022 to 30‑06‑2026).
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification before the Selection Committee.
- Verification of attested photocopies and prescribed Forms (Form 1‑5) submitted with the physical application.
- Ground‑field or proficiency test (date to be announced).
- Final merit list based on sporting achievement hierarchy, with tie‑breakers as specified in the notification.
How to Apply
- Download the Official Notification PDF (including Annexures A–D) from the link provided below.
- Read the eligibility and sports‑qualification criteria carefully.
- Fill the Physical Application Form in the prescribed format (available with the notification).
- Attach all required documents, including educational certificates, age proof, sports achievement certificates (Forms 1‑5), and a recent passport‑size photograph.
- Send the completed application by post/Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier to:
Office of the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Kolkata
(Address as mentioned in the notification) on or before 30‑09‑2026.
- Simultaneously, fill the Supplementary Google Form (link provided below) to register your application online.
- Retain the acknowledgement receipt of the mailed application for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date for submission of the physical application is 30‑09‑2026.
- Can I apply for both TA and MTS in a single application?
Yes. Candidates may indicate a preference for TA or MTS, or apply for both in the same form.
- Is there any application fee?
No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.
- Which sports are eligible for this recruitment?
Seventeen recognised games/sports are listed, including Cricket, Football, Athletics, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Kabaddi, Bridge, Chess, Carrom, Body Building, Badminton, Archery, Karate, Lawn Tennis, and Para Athletics.
- How will the final merit be decided?
Merit is based on the hierarchy of sporting achievements (International > Senior National > Junior National > University > Khelo India > School) with tie‑breakers decided by higher cumulative medals during the period 01‑01‑2022 to 30‑06‑2026.
