Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 85 Posts

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Overview & Key Details

The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune has published an official notification for the Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. Under this special recruitment drive, a total of 85 vacancies are open for distinguished sportspersons who have represented the country, state, university, or state school teams across 17 recognized sports disciplines.

The online registration window remains open from 15 August 2026 to 15 September 2026. Because selection is determined purely by sports achievements and qualifying skill tests, there is no competitive written examination. Candidates can verify their age eligibility relative to government cutoff dates using our free Age Calculator Tool.

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Keep track of the official schedule for online application submission, sports achievement cutoff, and eligibility reckoning:

For more updates on government exam schedules, visit our Exam Dates tracker.

Post-Wise and Game-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The recruitment covers 85 total posts distributed across three cadres and 17 distinct sports events.

1. Post-Wise Vacancies & Pay Level

2. Game-Wise Seat Distribution (Male & Female)

Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification & Age Limit

1. Educational Qualification

• Tax Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification. Check more openings in our Graduate Jobs section.
• Stenographer Grade-II: 12th Class pass (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. Browse opportunities in our 12th Pass Govt Jobs hub.
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized Board. Discover roles under our 10th Pass Govt Jobs category.

2. Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

Upper Age Relaxation for Sportspersons:

• General / OBC Meritorious Sportspersons: Up to 5 years.
• SC / ST Meritorious Sportspersons: Up to 10 years.
• Note: Age relaxations apply only to candidates who satisfy all prescribed educational and sports eligibility requirements and submit authentic certificates in prescribed forms.

Sports Eligibility & Order of Preference

Applicants must possess valid certificates issued by competent authorities in prescribed forms (Forms 1 to 5). Sports credentials are evaluated strictly up to the notification release date of 10 August 2026. Merit is determined as per the DoPT order of preference:

1. First Preference: Represented India in an International Competition with clearance from the Department of Sports (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports).
2. Second Preference: Represented a State or Union Territory in Senior or Junior National Championships or National Games and secured a medal up to 3rd position (Senior National medal winners are preferred over Junior National medal winners).
3. Third Preference: Represented a University in Inter-University Tournaments or Khelo India University Games and secured a position up to 3rd place in finals.
4. Fourth Preference: Represented a State or UT in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Winter Games, or Para Games and achieved up to 3rd place.
5. Fifth Preference: Represented State School teams in National School Games and secured up to 3rd position.
6. Sixth Preference: Represented a State, UT, University, or State School team in the above tournaments without winning a medal.

Salary & Benefits

Selected sportspersons will receive salaries according to the 7th Central Pay Commission scales, along with standard Central Government allowances:

• Tax Assistant & Stenographer Grade-II: Pay Matrix Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) + DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance.
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Pay Matrix Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) + DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance.
• Service Benefits: 2-year probation period, government medical cover, pension coverage under applicable schemes, and special leave provisions for attending official sporting events as per DoPT guidelines.

Selection Process & Skill Tests

The recruitment does not include a written test. Selection proceeds across three progressive stages:

• Stage 1 (Sports Merit Shortlisting): Evaluation and ranking based on tournament levels, medals, and DoPT preference tiers. Individual and team sports carry equal weightage.
• Stage 2 (Cadre Skill Test):
  • Tax Assistant: Data Entry Skill Test with a benchmark of 8,000 key depressions per hour. Browse similar clerical profiles under Clerk Jobs.
  • Stenographer Grade-II: 10-minute dictation test at 80 words per minute, with computer transcription at 50 wpm in English or 65 wpm in Hindi. More details available on our Stenographer Jobs page.
  • Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): No skill test required.
• Stage 3 (Verification & Medical Assessment): Document verification of original certificates, police verification, medical examination, and verification of doping clearance (clean record under WADA/NADA with no ongoing investigations).

Application Fee

The fee is strictly non-refundable. Proof of online payment must be uploaded along with the application form. Submissions without the fee receipt will be rejected.

How to Apply Online for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official sports recruitment portal of Income Tax Pune.
2. Open the online application form and enter your personal details, academic history, and contact information.
3. Select your sports discipline(s) and specify your cadre preference (1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices).
4. Upload self-attested scanned copies of age proof, educational mark sheets, valid sports eligibility certificates (Forms 1 to 5), caste/PwBD certificates, and employer NOC (if applicable).
5. Upload your recent passport photograph and signature.
6. Pay the ₹200 application fee through the integrated online gateway and upload the payment receipt.
7. Review all entered data and complete the final submission before 15 September 2026. Download and save the confirmation page.

Crucial Rule: Candidates must submit only one single application. Submitting multiple applications will lead to the rejection of all submissions.

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Last verified on: August 17, 2026