Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Posts

Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026: The Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Region, Bhopal has invited online applications for the post of Canteen Attendant in the Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen. A total of 7 posts are available. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.

This recruitment (F.No. Pr.CCIT/MP/CS/Canteen Recruitment/2026-27) is conducted under the Income Tax Department, Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens (Group C posts) Recruitment Rules, 2015. The post is a General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position, and the entire selection process — from shortlisting to the final skill test — is conducted at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh only.

Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026: Overview

Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026: Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Within these 7 posts, 1 is additionally earmarked as a horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (EXS) and 1 for PwBD candidates specifically in the Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) category — candidates with 40% or more disability in the OH category are eligible to be recruited under the PwBD quota. No Hearing Handicapped (HH) or Visually Handicapped (VH) reservation applies to this particular drive.

Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The date of birth recorded in the candidate’s Matriculation (or equivalent) certificate is the only proof of age accepted — no subsequent request for change will be considered, and any mismatch between the date of birth entered in the application and the certificate is grounds for outright rejection.

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Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is explicitly NOT admissible to sons, daughters, and dependents of Ex-Servicemen — it applies to the Ex-Servicemen themselves only.

Duties of a Canteen Attendant

• Preparing tea, coffee, juice etc. for canteen users.
• Serving tea, coffee, biscuits etc. during official meetings.
• Providing regular room service to officers and staff.
• Collecting used cups, plates, and utensils from within the canteen premises, after official meetings, and from senior officers’ rooms.
• Cleaning crockery, cutlery, and utensils in three stages — running normal water, hot detergent water, and potassium permanganate solution.
• Sweeping and washing the floor area.
• Cleaning/dusting tables, chairs and other canteen furniture.
• Cleaning cooking slabs and the food preparation area.
• Any other duty allotted by the canteen in-charge.

Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

Selection runs through three distinct stages, all conducted at Bhopal only — candidates should note there is no alternate exam centre anywhere else in India for this recruitment.

Stage 1: Scrutiny & Shortlisting for Written Examination

280 candidates (40 eligible applicants per vacancy) will be shortlisted from all eligible applications, based on the percentage of total marks obtained in Matriculation (10th Standard) or equivalent. In case of a tie at the shortlisting cut-off, the older candidate (by date of birth) is ranked higher; if candidates are tied on both marks and date of birth, all such tied candidates are allowed into the written exam regardless of the 280-candidate cap.

Stage 2: Objective Type Written Examination

The exam lasts 30 minutes (40 minutes for eligible scribe-assisted candidates), with 1 mark for each correct answer and a 0.25-mark deduction for each wrong answer. Questions are set at Matriculation level, in both Hindi and English — the English version prevails in case of any discrepancy. There is no provision for re-evaluation or rechecking of scores, and no request for a change of exam venue will be entertained. No Travelling Allowance is paid to shortlisted candidates for attending the written exam. If candidates tie on marks, the older candidate is ranked first; a further tie is broken by marks in Food and Nutrition, then by marks in Hygiene and Cleanliness.

Stage 3: Skill Test

70 candidates (10 eligible candidates per vacancy) are shortlisted from the written exam for the Skill Test, also conducted at Bhopal only. The Skill Test carries 60 marks and evaluates the candidate’s practical proficiency in duties relevant to the post — preparation of beverages, basic food handling skills, preparation techniques, presentation, hygiene, and cleanliness.

Final Result & Document Verification

The final merit list (out of 100 marks — combining the written exam and skill test scores) is prepared strictly on merit, category-wise, and 7 candidates will be selected against the available vacancies. Results are displayed on the Income Tax Department’s notice board in Bhopal and on the regional website. Document Verification follows, where candidates must produce original certificates matching what was submitted in the online application — failure to do so cancels the candidature. A waiting list is maintained, and the next eligible candidate in merit order is considered if any selected candidate fails to join, declines the offer, or is found ineligible at any stage.

Provision of Scribe & Compensatory Time

• A scribe facility is provided to PwD candidates as per Government of India norms — mandatory availability for candidates with blindness or locomotor disability affecting both arms (BA), with a 10-minute compensatory time added to the written exam for those using a scribe.
• Scribe facility is also available to PwD candidates with less than 40% disability who have difficulty writing, on production of a certificate from a Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government healthcare institution.
• The scribe facility is provided ONLY if the candidate opts for it and indicates so in the online application form — requests made later, at the examination stage, will not be entertained.
• If a candidate brings their own scribe, that scribe’s qualification must be one step below the candidate’s own qualification.
• Eligible candidates who don’t use a scribe but qualify for one are still given the 10-minute compensatory time, on production of the required certificate at the time of examination.

Documents Required

• Matriculation (10th Standard) or equivalent certificate
• Community/Caste Certificate, if applicable — EWS, OBC, SC, ST (EWS certificate must be issued by an officer not below the rank of Tahsildar)
• Document supporting age relaxation claimed as Ex-Servicemen/Central Government Employee, if applicable
• Certificate in support of PwBD status, if applicable
• A recent passport-size photograph (taken not before 3 months from the date of notification, plain background, no cap/mask/glasses/earphones)
• Scanned signature (thumb impression allowed for PwBD candidates with blindness/low vision) in JPEG/JPG format
• Aadhaar card, or Aadhaar Authentication Form in its absence

Applications with missing, blurred, or inappropriate photographs or signatures will be summarily rejected. Candidates seeking reserved-category consideration or age relaxation must be ready to produce original certificates in the prescribed format at document verification or any stage the Department requests — otherwise their claim will not be entertained and their candidature may be cancelled.

How to Apply for Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the regional website: incometaxmpcg.gov.in.
2. Fill the online application form, ensuring all details match your Matriculation certificate exactly.
3. Upload a valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter ID or any other government-issued photo ID), your recent photograph, and scanned signature as per the specified format.
4. Upload the required certificates — Matriculation, category certificate, age relaxation proof, and PwBD certificate, as applicable.
5. Indicate your scribe requirement in the application form itself, if applicable — this cannot be requested later.
6. Submit the application between 11 August 2026 and 31 August 2026, 23:00 hrs. One candidate should apply only once.

Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions

• Applications submitted in any mode other than online — post, fax, email, or by hand — will not be entertained.
• Incomplete applications, or those without a proper photograph, signature, valid photo ID, or relevant certificates, will be summarily rejected.
• Selected candidates will undergo Medical Fitness examination and Character/Antecedents (Police) Verification.
• Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere under the jurisdiction of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh.
• Success in the written examination confers no automatic right to appointment — the Department must be satisfied through further enquiry that the candidate is suitable in all respects.
• Dates are subject to change depending on administrative convenience and exigencies.

Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026: Important Links

Why the Selection Funnel Narrows So Sharply

It’s worth understanding just how competitive this process gets at each stage, since the numbers narrow dramatically from application to final selection. Out of however many total applications come in, only 280 candidates (40 per vacancy) advance to the written exam based purely on Matriculation percentage — meaning your 10th-standard marks alone determine whether you even get to sit the exam, regardless of any other qualification or experience you might have. From there, only 70 candidates (10 per vacancy) make it to the Skill Test. And the final selection of just 7 candidates comes from combining written exam and skill test scores out of a possible 100. In practical terms, this means a strong Matriculation percentage is not a minor detail here — it’s the single gatekeeping factor that decides whether you get any further chance at all, since the department isn’t evaluating full applications at the first stage, only that one number.

The Skill Test structure is also worth preparing for specifically, since it isn’t a generic interview — it’s a hands-on evaluation of exactly the duties listed in the post’s job description: preparing beverages, basic food handling, and demonstrating hygiene and cleanliness practices. Candidates with any prior experience in canteen, catering, hospitality, or food-service settings — even informal experience — would do well to be ready to demonstrate that experience directly during the skill test rather than just describing it.

Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. What is Income Tax Department Canteen Attendant Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment drive by the Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, MP & CG Region, Bhopal, for 7 Canteen Attendant posts in the Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen.

Q2. How many vacancies are there and how are they split by category?
7 vacancies: UR-3, OBC-1, EWS-1, SC-1, ST-1, including 1 Ex-Servicemen reservation and 1 PwBD (Orthopedically Handicapped) reservation within these numbers.

Q3. What is the last date to apply?
Online applications are accepted from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026, 23:00 hrs.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
Matriculation (10th Standard) or equivalent from any recognized Board.

Q5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
18 to 25 years as on 31.08.2026 (born between 01.09.2001 and 31.08.2008), with relaxation for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Central Government employees.

Q6. Is there an application fee?
No. There is no application fee for any category of candidates.

Q7. What is the selection process?
A three-stage process: shortlisting based on Matriculation percentage, an objective-type written examination, and a practical Skill Test, followed by document verification.

Q8. Where is the exam and skill test conducted?
Both the written examination and skill test are conducted only at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh — no other exam centre is available anywhere in India for this recruitment.

Q9. Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes. 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.

Q10. Will I be paid TA for attending the exam or skill test?
No. No Travelling Allowance is paid to shortlisted candidates for attending the written examination.