Income Tax Department West Bengal & Sikkim Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – 82 Posts

Income Tax Department West Bengal & Sikkim Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr. CCIT), West Bengal & Sikkim Region, has invited applications from meritorious sportspersons for appointment as Tax Assistants (TA) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) in the Income Tax Department, as per the provisions of DOPT OM No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024, against a total of 82 vacancies. This article covers the complete vacancy details, sports-wise breakup, eligibility criteria and application process for this Sports Quota recruitment.

Income Tax Dept. (WB & Sikkim) Sports Quota Recruitment – Overview

Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

Note: A candidate can apply either for TA or for MTS, or for both in a single application, indicating their order of preference. If order of preference is not mentioned, a candidate will first be considered for the post of TA, then for MTS, subject to eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)

Age Relaxation: 5 years for UR/OBC candidates and 10 years for SC/ST candidates, as per DOPT OM No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024, subject to production of the prescribed certificate.

Educational Qualification

The essential educational qualification must be possessed on or before 01.07.2026; any qualification obtained after this date will not be considered.

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Sports Eligibility Criteria

Candidates will be considered as meritorious sportspersons if they meet any of the following:

• Represented a State or the Country in National/International competitions, or are medal winners in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (age above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, Khelo India University Games, or School Games Federation of India (SGFI) events.
• Represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards.
• Represented State School Teams in National Sports/Games for Schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation.

For Chess specifically: Grand Master (GM) Title, International Master (IM) Title, or participation in Chess Olympiad qualifies; medal-winning performance in the National Team Chess Championship is also considered.

Sports/Games and Vacancy Breakup

Vacancies against this recruitment are distributed across 17 sports/games disciplines, covering both men’s and women’s positions/events. The major disciplines and their vacancy allocation are:

Within each sport, the notification specifies position/event-wise vacancies separately for men and women (for example, in Athletics: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m Run, Hurdles, Long Jump and Javelin Throw for both men and women; in Football: Goalkeeper, Side Back, Mid-fielder, Winger and Striker; in Cricket: Batter, Medium Pacer, All Rounder and WK Batter). Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the exact position/event within their sport. If suitable candidates are not available in any particular Games/Sports, the Department reserves the right to allot those vacancies to another Games/Sports as deemed fit.

Selection Criteria and Order of Preference

Preference in selection follows this order:

1. Candidates who represented the country in an International Competition with clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2. Candidates who represented a State/UT in Senior or Junior National Championships (organized by recognized National Sports Federations) or National Games, and won medals/positions up to 3rd place – with Senior National Championship performances preferred over Junior.
3. Candidates who represented a University in Inter-University competitions or Khelo India University Games, winning medals/positions up to 3rd place.
4. Candidates who represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth/Winter/Para Games, winning medals/positions up to 3rd place.
5. Candidates who represented State Schools in National School Games (SGFI), winning medals/positions up to 3rd place.
6. Candidates who represented at the above levels (categories ii-v) but did not win a medal/position, in the same order of preference.

Reckoning Period: Only participation in recognized tournaments/events held between 01.01.2022 and 30.06.2026 will be considered. In case of a tie, the candidate with the higher sporting achievement during this period, or a greater number of cumulative medals, will be given preference.

Authorities Competent to Award Sports Certificates

How to Apply

1. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format given in Annexure-A of the notice, addressed to the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Headquarters (Personnel & Establishment), Kolkata, 1st Floor, Room No-14, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7 Chowringhee Square, Kolkata-700069.
2. Applications should be sent by Ordinary Post/Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier so as to reach the office on or before 30 September 2026. Physical presence for submission is not compulsory.
3. The envelope should be clearly marked: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST(S) OF ___ FOR RECRUITMENT OF MERITORIOUS SPORTS PERSONS IN INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, WEST BENGAL & SIKKIM”.
4. In addition to the physical application, candidates must also furnish details through a Google Form (link/QR provided in the notification), as an additional processing requirement – this does not substitute the physical application, and in case of any discrepancy, the physical application shall prevail.
5. Attested photocopies (by a Gazetted Officer) of all supporting documents – Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, birth certificate, mark sheets/certificates of Class 10, 12, Graduation, category certificate, and sports achievement certificates in the prescribed forms – must be submitted along with the application.

Selection Process

1. Applications received after the due date, or incomplete applications (without photograph, unsigned, without attested documents or required annexures) will be rejected.
2. All applications will be scrutinized and eligible candidates shortlisted based on nationality, age, educational qualification and best sporting performance from 01.01.2022 to 30.06.2026.
3. Shortlisted candidates will appear before the Selection Committee for verification of documents and forms, with original documents required at this stage.
4. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for a Ground/Field Proficiency Test to evaluate their proficiency in the respective Sport/Game.
5. Candidates shortlisted for Tax Assistant (TA) will additionally be required to qualify a Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour.
6. Final selection will be made strictly in order of merit, based on evaluation of best performances (01.01.2022 to 30.06.2026) and marks at the Ground/Field Proficiency Test.

Note: No Travelling Allowance will be paid for Document Verification, the Proficiency Test, or for joining the Department after selection. Medical fitness will be ascertained by the office of the Pr. CCIT before formal appointment.

About This Recruitment

Recruitment of meritorious sportspersons to Group-C posts such as Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff is a well-established route under Government of India policy, aimed at recognizing genuine sporting achievement while meeting departmental staffing needs. Given the breadth of disciplines covered – from mainstream team sports like Cricket, Football and Kabaddi to individual sports like Archery, Karate, Body Building and Para Athletics – this recruitment offers a meaningful pathway to a stable Central Government career for sportspersons across a wide spectrum of games, provided they hold certificates from the specific competent authorities recognized under this scheme. Candidates should note that only certificates issued in the prescribed Forms (1 through 5) by the listed competent authorities will be accepted as valid evidence of sporting achievement.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised under this Sports Quota recruitment?

82 posts – 25 Tax Assistant (TA) and 57 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).

2. What is the last date for submitting the application?

30 September 2026.

3. What is the age limit for TA and MTS?

TA: 18-27 years; MTS: 18-25 years, as on 01 July 2026.

4. What is the educational qualification required?

A Degree for Tax Assistant; Matriculation (Class 10) pass for Multi-Tasking Staff.

5. Can a candidate apply for both TA and MTS?

Yes, in a single application, indicating order of preference.

6. How many sports/games disciplines are covered?

17 disciplines, including Cricket, Football, Athletics, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Kabaddi, Bridge, Chess, Carrom, Body Building, Badminton, Archery, Karate, Lawn Tennis and Para Athletics.

7. What is the reckoning period for sports achievements?

Achievements from 01.01.2022 to 30.06.2026 only will be considered.

8. Is submitting the Google Form mandatory in addition to the physical application?

The Google Form is an additional requirement for processing efficiency; it does not substitute the physical application, and eligibility depends solely on correct submission of the physical application.

9. What additional test must Tax Assistant candidates clear?

A Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour.

10. Will candidates be reimbursed for travel to Document Verification or the Proficiency Test?

No, no Travelling Allowance will be paid at any stage of this recruitment process.

11. Which authority certifies International-level sporting achievements?

The Secretary of the National Federation of the concerned Games/Sports, in the prescribed Form 1.