Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 — 12 Posts, No Written Exam, Tax Assistant ₹25,500 | Apply by 31 July

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 — 12 Posts (Tax Assistant, Stenographer, MTS) | No Written Exam | Apply Offline by 31 July 2026

Are you a meritorious sportsperson looking for a permanent Central Government job? The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (CCIT), Odisha Region has officially released the Income Tax Department Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification. A total of 12 vacancies have been announced for Tax Assistant (7), Stenographer Grade-II (1), and Multi-Tasking Staff — MTS (4) posts under the Sports Quota.

The best part? No written examination. Selection is based on your sports achievements and a post-specific skill test. Applications are accepted via offline mode from 05 June 2026 and the last date is 31 July 2026 (6:00 PM). If you play any sport at the national or international level — this is your direct entry into one of India’s most prestigious government departments.To get your resume shortlisted, it is essential that it is updated and ATS-friendly; you can easily create one by visiting our ATS Resume Builder page.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Income Tax Odisha Post-wise Vacancy Details

Waiting List Maintained:

• Tax Assistant: 10 candidates
• Stenographer Grade-II: 5 candidates
• MTS: 10 candidates

All 12 positions will be posted at Bhubaneswar, Odisha only — candidates must be willing to serve in the Odisha Region.

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Salary & Benefits — Complete Breakdown

Tax Assistant & Stenographer Grade-II (Pay Level 4)

Multi-Tasking Staff — MTS (Pay Level 1)

Eligibility Criteria — Post-wise Detail

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026 — ensure you meet the criteria on this specific date.

Sports Eligibility — Most Important Condition

This recruitment is exclusively for meritorious sportspersons. To be eligible, candidates must have represented their country, state, university, or school in recognized sports events.

Key Rule: Only sports achievements and participation up to 31 March 2026 will be considered. Achievements after this date will NOT be counted.

Sports Participation Levels (in priority order):

1. International representation (highest weightage)
2. National Championship participation
3. Inter-University Tournament participation
4. National School Games participation
5. State/Inter-Zonal level participation

65+ Sports Disciplines Eligible, including:

Full list of eligible sports is provided in the official notification. Download from incometaxindia.gov.in.

Selection Process — Post-wise Detail

No Written Examination — This is the biggest advantage of sports quota recruitment.

For Tax Assistant (7 Posts)

Phase 1 — Shortlisting: Applications will be scrutinized based on sports achievements. Only meritorious sportspersons will be shortlisted for the skill test.

Phase 2 — Skill Test (Data Entry):

• Data Entry Speed Test: 8,000 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH)
• Test on computer — demonstrating typing/data entry accuracy and speed

Phase 3 — Merit List: Final merit list prepared based on sports achievement points — shortlisted candidates ranked accordingly. Document verification follows.

For Stenographer Grade-II (1 Post)

Phase 1 — Shortlisting: Based on sports achievements and participation levels.

Phase 2 — Skill Test (Stenography):

• Dictation: English — 80 WPM speed
• Transcription Time: English — 50 minutes / Hindi — 65 minutes
• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in stenography

Phase 3 — Merit List: Combined merit list of sports achievements — document verification.

For Multi-Tasking Staff — MTS (4 Posts)

MTS selection is the simplest: Only a merit list based on sports achievements — no skill test required.

• Applications screened for eligibility
• Merit list prepared based on sports achievement points
• Document verification of shortlisted candidates

Key Difference: MTS = pure sports merit, no skill test. Tax Assistant + Stenographer = sports merit + skill test.

Anti-Doping & Conduct Clearance — Unique Requirement

This is a mandatory requirement unique to Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota 2026 — most government job notifications don’t include this:

Selected candidates are required to:

1. Submit Anti-Doping Clearance — confirming they have not used performance-enhancing substances
2. Provide Good Conduct Certificate from their sports federation/association

This requirement reflects the department’s commitment to clean sports and ethical conduct. Candidates with any doping violations or conduct issues in their sports career will be disqualified even if their sports achievements are high.

Important Links & Address

How to Apply Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Offline Process

Step 1: Visit the official website — incometaxindia.gov.in

Step 2: Navigate to “Recruitment Notices” section

Step 3: Download Notification No. Pr.CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/6981 — read it carefully

Step 4: Download the Application Form (Annexure-II) from the notification PDF

Step 5: Fill the application form in BLOCK LETTERS using Blue/Black ball point pen only:

• Personal details (Name, DOB, Category, Address)
• Educational qualification details
• Post Preference: Mark ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ in order of preference, and ‘X’ for posts you are NOT applying for
• Sports achievements (from highest to lowest level)

Step 6: Attach all required documents as self-attested photocopies (list below)

Step 7: Place the completed application in a closed envelope and superscribe:

“Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region-2026”

Step 8: Send via Registered Post or Speed Post ONLY to:

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

Step 9: Keep the postal receipt safely — it is your proof of submission.

CRITICAL: The application must physically reach the office by 31 July 2026, 6:00 PM. The postmark date alone is NOT sufficient. Factor in postal delivery time accordingly.

Documents Required — Complete Checklist

Attach self-attested photocopies of ALL the following:

Important: Original documents must be produced at the time of skill test/document verification. Do NOT send originals by post.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q2. How many vacancies are there in Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota 2026? A: Total 12 vacancies — Tax Assistant (7), Stenographer Grade-II (1), and MTS (4).

Q3. Is there any written exam for Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment? A: No written exam. Tax Assistant and Stenographer require a skill test. MTS selection is based purely on sports achievement merit list.

Q4. What is the salary for Tax Assistant in Income Tax Department? A: Pay Level 4 — ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month, plus DA, HRA, and other Central Government allowances. Expected gross in-hand: ₹47,000–₹55,000/month.

Q5. What sports qualifications are needed for Income Tax Sports Quota? A: Participation in recognized sports events at international, national, inter-university, national school games, or state level. 65+ sports are eligible. Achievements up to 31-03-2026 only are considered.

Q6. What is the age limit for Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota 2026? A: 18 to 27 years (General) as on 01 August 2026. OBC: 30 years. SC/ST: 32 years. Meritorious sportspersons: up to 30 years.

Q7. Where will selected candidates be posted? A: All 12 positions are posted at Bhubaneswar, Odisha only.

Q8. Is the application fee for Income Tax Sports Quota Recruitment? A: Zero — No application fee for any category.

Q9. Can I apply for multiple posts in this recruitment? A: Yes — you can apply for multiple posts by marking your preference as ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ in order. However, only one application form should be submitted. Submitting multiple applications will result in rejection of all.

Q10. What is the anti-doping clearance requirement? A: Selected candidates must submit an anti-doping clearance certificate from their sports federation confirming they have not used performance-enhancing substances. This is a mandatory post-selection requirement unique to this recruitment.

Q11. Is this a permanent government job? A: Yes — this is a permanent Central Government appointment, not contractual or temporary.

Q12. What is the sports obligation after joining? A: Selected candidates must represent the Income Tax Department, Odisha in tournaments and meets for a minimum of 5 years from the date of joining. Active sports participation is evaluated during the 2-year probation period.

Why Apply Under Sports Quota? — Key Advantages

No Written Exam: The biggest advantage — your sports career directly earns you a government job without competing in written exams like SSC CGL or CHSL.

Permanent Job Security: This is not an apprenticeship or contractual role — it’s a permanent Central Government appointment with full 7th CPC benefits.

Dual Identity: Continue your passion for sports while securing a stable government career. You’ll represent the Income Tax Department in sports events.

Career Growth: As a Tax Assistant or Stenographer in the Income Tax Department, clear promotion pathways exist to Inspector and higher levels over time.

Central Government Benefits: CGHS medical, LTC, pension, CEA, paid leaves — complete Central Government employee benefits package.

Conclusion — Send Your Application Before 31 July!

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is a rare direct entry opportunity for sportspersons to join one of India’s most prestigious Central Government departments — without any written examination.

If you have represented your state, university, or country in any of the 65+ eligible sports disciplines — this is your moment to convert that achievement into a permanent government career.

Do This Now:

1. Visit incometaxindia.gov.in — download notification and application form
2. Check eligibility — sports level and educational qualification
3. Collect all sports certificates — national, state, university, school level
4. Fill application form in block letters — mark post preferences clearly
5. Get all documents self-attested
6. Send via Speed Post or Registered Post — ensure it reaches Bhubaneswar by 31 July 2026, 6:00 PM

Share this with sportspersons in your network — this notification reached very few people directly!