Income Tax Dept Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - 12 Posts

The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region, has released the Income Tax Department Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 for 12 vacancies. This central government job under the Ministry of Finance is reserved exclusively for meritorious sportspersons who have represented a State, University, School, or the country in recognised sports competitions, and covers Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts. Selected candidates under this sports quota recruitment will take up standard ministerial and clerical duties within the Income Tax Department, Odisha Region, while continuing to represent the department in sporting events. The selection process is based on a merit list prepared from sports achievement points, subject to candidates qualifying the post-specific skill test relevant to their applied position. The salary for Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II 2026 is Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month at Pay Level 4, while Multi-Tasking Staff draws Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month at Pay Level 1, both under the 7th Pay Commission. Candidates must apply offline for the Income Tax Department Odisha Sports Quota 2026 using the form prescribed in Annexure-II of the official notification. The last date to apply for this recruitment is 31 July 2026 by 6:00 PM, extended to 10 August 2026 for candidates domiciled in North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Jammu & Kashmir. Applications must be sent only by Registered Post or Speed Post to the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Hqrs.), Aayakar Bhawan, Rajaswa Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751007; candidates must read the complete official notification at incometaxindia.gov.in before applying.

• Tax Assistant (7 posts): Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with data entry speed as prescribed
• Stenographer Grade-II (1 post): 12th Pass with shorthand and stenography skills as prescribed
• Multi-Tasking Staff / MTS (4 posts): 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognised board
• Candidate must have represented a State, University, School, or the country in a recognised sports event, as per the sports eligibility criteria in the official notification

• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 18 to 25 years
• Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II: 18 to 27 years
• Age relaxation as per Government of India rules for reserved categories

• Must have represented a State, University, School, or the country in a recognised sports event
• Tax Assistant: Bachelor's degree with prescribed data entry speed
• Stenographer Grade-II: 12th Pass with shorthand and stenography proficiency
• MTS: 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognised board
• Age 18-25 years (MTS) or 18-27 years (Tax Assistant/Stenographer) as on the closing date

• No application fee for any category

• Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II: Pay Level 4, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month under 7th Pay Commission
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Pay Level 1, Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month under 7th Pay Commission

1. Visit the official website incometaxindia.gov.in — official website of Income Tax Department
2. Download and read the complete official Sports Quota notification carefully
3. Download the application form as per Annexure-II of the notification
4. Fill the form in block letters using a blue or black ball point pen
5. Mark post preference clearly using 1, 2, 3 in order of preference, and X for posts not applied for
6. Paste a recent passport-size photograph and sign at the required places
7. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates and sports achievement documents
8. Place the completed application in a closed envelope superscribed as specified in the notification
9. Send the envelope by Registered Post or Speed Post to the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Hqrs.), Aayakar Bhawan, Rajaswa Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751007
10. Ensure the application reaches the office before the closing date and retain proof of postage