Income Tax Department Sports Quota Offline Form 2026

The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region has invited applications from meritorious sportspersons for 12 vacancies under the Sports Quota - 7 Tax Assistant, 1 Stenographer Grade-II, and 4 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts. The notification (Memo No. Pr.CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/6981) was issued on 05-06-2026, and completed applications must reach the department by 31-07-2026, 6:00 PM, by Registered/Speed Post only.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - Overview

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This recruitment is open exclusively to meritorious sportspersons who meet the sports eligibility conditions described later in this article - it is not a general recruitment drive.

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Income Tax Department Odisha - Important Dates

Candidates from most parts of the country must apply by one date, while those from certain remote regions get an extended deadline. Here are all the key dates for this recruitment.

Only sports achievements earned up to 31-03-2026 will count toward the merit list; any achievement after this date will not be considered.

Post-Wise Vacancy, Pay Level & Classification

Each of the three posts under this recruitment carries a different pay level and service classification under the 7th CPC. This section helps candidates understand exactly what each post offers.

Age Limit and Age Relaxation (As on 01-08-2026)

The age limit varies by post, and sportspersons get an additional relaxation on top of the standard limit. This section explains both the base age limit and the relaxation rules.

• Tax Assistant: 18 to 27 years

• Stenographer Grade-II: 18 to 27 years

• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 18 to 25 years

As per DoPT O.M. No. 15012/3/84-Estt.(D) dated 12-11-1987, sportspersons may be allowed a relaxation in the upper age limit of up to a maximum of 5 years (10 years for SC/ST candidates). This relaxation applies only if the candidate fulfils all other eligibility conditions and furnishes a certificate in the prescribed format as per DoPT O.M. No. 1720781414772 dated 04-03-2024.

Educational Qualification & Skill Test Norms

Apart from sports achievement, each post requires a minimum educational qualification, and two of the three posts also have a mandatory typing or stenography skill requirement. Here is the post-wise breakdown.

Tax Assistant

• Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent, along with a data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.

Stenographer Grade-II

• Candidates need a 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board/University, and must clear the skill test: dictation of 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute, followed by transcription within 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi (on computer).

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)

• Candidates need Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board. No additional skill test is prescribed for this post.

Who Can Apply: Sports Eligibility Criteria

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

Applicants must have represented a State or the country in a National or International competition; OR 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 represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments; OR represented a State School Team in National School Games - in any of the eligible sports listed below.

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List of Eligible Sports Disciplines

Only achievements in the following sports/games are considered for this recruitment. Candidates should check that their sport is on this list before applying.

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.

Order of Preference for Selection

When multiple eligible candidates apply, the department follows a fixed order of preference laid down by the DoPT, based on the level of competition represented. This section explains exactly how that preference order works.