Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – for Tax Assistant, Stenographer, MTS Posts, Apply Offline

Income Tax Department Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region, Bhubaneswar has released a recruitment notification for meritorious sportspersons under the sports quota. They are hiring for 12 posts including Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). If you are a talented sportsperson who has represented your state, university, or country in recognised sports competitions, this could be a great opportunity to secure a stable central government job.

All eligible candidates can apply for this Income Tax Department Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 through offline mode only. There is no application fee for any category. You need to fill the form, attach your documents, and send it by Registered or Speed Post to the Bhubaneswar address before the last date . Let me walk you through everything – important dates, eligibility, vacancy details, salary, selection process, and how to apply.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

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Important Dates

Note: This is an offline recruitment. Applications must physically reach the office by the last date. Postal delays are not the department’s responsibility . Only sports achievements up to 31 March 2026 will be considered for the merit list .

Application Fee

Note: There is no application fee for any candidate. However, candidates appearing for the skill test will have to bear their own expenses (no TA/DA is paid) .

Age Limit – Check Your Eligibility

Your age will be calculated as of 01 August 2026 .

Age Relaxation for Sportspersons:

• Sportspersons may be allowed relaxation in the upper age limit of up to a maximum of 5 years (10 years for SC/ST candidates) as per DoPT rules . This relaxation applies only if the candidate fulfils all other eligibility conditions and furnishes a certificate in the prescribed format .

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Vacancy Details – Complete List

Educational Qualification & Skill Test – Post Wise

Sports Eligibility – Who Can Apply?

This recruitment is exclusively for meritorious sportspersons. Only candidates with a genuine, verifiable record of representing a state, country, university, or school in recognised sports competitions are eligible . Candidates without such achievements are not eligible, regardless of educational qualification.

Applicants must have :

1. Represented a State or the country in a National or International competition; OR
2. Been a medal winner in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, Khelo India University Games, or School Games Federation of India (SGFI) events; OR
3. Represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments; OR
4. Represented a State School Team in National School Games.

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List of Eligible Sports Disciplines

Only achievements in the following 65 sports/games are considered for this recruitment :

Archery, Athletics, Atya-Patya, Badminton, Ball-Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards & Snookers, Body-Building, Boxing, Bridge, Carrom, Chess, Cricket, Cycling, Cycle Polo, Deaf Sports, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice-Hockey, Ice-Skating, Ice-Skiing, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate, Kayaking & Canoeing, Kho-Kho, Kudo, Mallakhamb, Motor Sports, Net Ball, Para Sports (Para Olympics/Para Asian Games disciplines), Pencak Silat, Polo, Powerlifting, Shooting, Shooting Ball, Roll Ball, Roller Skating, Rowing, Rugby, Sepak Takraw, Soft Ball, Soft Tennis, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tenni-Koit, Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Triathlon, Tug-of-war, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wushu, Wrestling, Yachting, Tennis Ball Cricket, and Yogasana .

Sports Achievement Scoring Table for Merit List

The final merit list is prepared based on the following scoring system for sports achievements :

Selection Process – How You Will Be Selected

Tax Assistant & Stenographer Grade-II (Two Phases) 

Phase 1 – Shortlisting:

• Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on their application details and sports achievements .
• For Tax Assistant: Candidates equal to 4 times the number of vacancies (28 candidates) are shortlisted for Phase 2 .
• For Stenographer Grade-II: 10 candidates are shortlisted for Phase 2 .

Phase 2 – Skill Test:

• Shortlisted candidates appear for a post-specific skill test at the Pr. CCIT Office, Bhubaneswar, at their own expense .

Final Merit List: Based on sports achievements and qualifying the skill test .

Multi-Tasking Staff (Single Phase) 

• Selection is based purely on the merit list prepared from sports achievement scores, with no separate skill test .

Waiting List 

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

How to Apply – Step by Step (Offline Mode)

Since this is an offline application, follow these steps carefully:

• Step 1: Download the application form (Annexure-II). The download link is given below.
• Step 2: Take a printout of the form on a good quality A4 size paper.
• Step 3: Fill the form in block letters using a blue/black ball point pen .
• Step 4: Mark your post preference clearly using ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ in order of preference, and ‘X’ for posts you are not applying for . For example:
• Only Tax Assistant: Mark ‘1’ against Tax Assistant, ‘X’ against Stenographer and MTS.
• Tax Assistant and Stenographer: Mark ‘1’ against Tax Assistant, ‘2’ against Stenographer, ‘X’ against MTS.
• Step 5: Paste one recent passport size photograph on the form .
• Step 6: Attach self-attested copies of all your required documents .
• Step 7: Place the completed application in a closed envelope, superscribed: “Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region- 2026” .
• Step 8: Send it by Registered Post or Speed Post only to the address given below .

Sending Address – Where to Send Your Form?

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

Note: Only Registered Post or Speed Post is accepted. Courier and hand delivery are not accepted .

Documents List – What to Attach?

Attach self-attested copies of these documents (do not send originals) :

• Matriculation/SSC certificate (proof of age) 
• Educational qualification certificates (as applicable to the post) 
• Sports certificates in the prescribed format (Form 1/2/3/4/5, as applicable) – this is mandatory 
• Caste certificate (if applicable) 
• PwBD certificate and UDID card (if applicable) 
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer (if already in government service) 
• Aadhaar card copy 
• Two recent passport size photographs 

Important Instructions – Read Before You Apply

• No application fee – everyone applies for free 
• Only offline mode – send by Registered Post or Speed Post only 
• Only one application per candidate – submitting more than one will result in all applications being rejected 
• Sports achievements considered only up to 31 March 2026 – any achievement after this date will not be counted 
• Self-attest all documents – do not send originals 
• Submit before the last date – 31 July 2026 (10 August 2026 for remote areas) 
• Keep a photocopy of your submitted application for future reference
• No TA/DA for skill test – candidates appear at their own expense 
• Selected candidates must represent the department in tournaments for 5 years and will be on probation for 2 years 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many total vacancies are there in Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

There are 12 vacancies – 07 for Tax Assistant, 01 for Stenographer Grade-II, and 04 for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) .

Q2. What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?

The last date to submit your offline application is 31 July 2026, 6:00 PM. Candidates from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Jammu & Kashmir have until 10 August 2026 .

Q3. Can a non-sportsperson apply for these posts?

No. This recruitment is exclusively for meritorious sportspersons who meet the sports eligibility conditions .

Q4. What is the salary for these posts?

Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II get ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Pay Level-4), while MTS gets ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (Pay Level-1) under the 7th CPC .

Q5. What is the selection process?

Tax Assistant and Stenographer go through shortlisting based on sports merit + skill test. MTS selection is based purely on the sports achievement merit list with no skill test .

Q6. Is there any application fee?

No. The application fee is ₹0 (free) for all categories .

Final Words

So here’s the summary. Income Tax Department Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is offering 12 central government posts exclusively for meritorious sportspersons. The application process is offline, completely free, and you have until 31 July 2026 (or 10 August 2026 for remote areas) to send your form.

Surya Rajput

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