Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 12 Posts

📅 Posted: 05/06/2026 📝 Updated: 21/06/2026

Total Vacancy12

SalaryLevel-1 to Level-4 (₹18,000 - ₹81,100) [Approx. ₹21,000 to ₹46,000/Month]

LocationOdisha

Last Date31/07/2026

Short Information: The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region is hiring meritorious sportspersons under the sports quota for 12 posts across Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, and Multi-Tasking Staff. This route is reserved exclusively for candidates who have represented their state or country in recognized sporting events, so the usual written-exam competition is replaced by a sports achievement merit list. Tax Assistant carries Pay Level-4 (₹25,500-₹81,100) and needs a Bachelor's Degree along with a data entry speed of 8000 key depressions per hour, while Stenographer Grade-II at the same pay level requires 12th pass plus dictation and transcription skills. Multi-Tasking Staff, at Pay Level-1 (₹18,000-₹56,900), only needs a 10th pass certificate. Selection for Tax Assistant and Stenographer runs in two phases — shortlisting based on sports merit followed by a post-specific skill test — while MTS selection is a single-phase merit list. Applications must be sent only by Registered or Speed Post and must reach the office on or before 31 July 2026 (10 August 2026 for candidates from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Jammu & Kashmir). Only candidates holding valid certificates from recognized sports authorities such as National Federations, State Associations, or university sports boards are eligible to apply.

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Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	05/06/2026
Last Date to Apply (General)	31/07/2026 (06:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply (NE States/A&N/Lakshadweep/J&K)	10/08/2026 (06:00 PM)
Sports Achievement Cut-off Date	31/03/2026

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

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Payment: N/A (Offline Postal Application)

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 12 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-27 Years (Tax Assistant & Stenographer), 18-25 Years (MTS) as on 01/08/2026

(General Sportsperson: Up to 5 Years, SC/ST Sportsperson: Up to 10 Years)

Sr. No	Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
1	Tax Assistant	07	Bachelor's Degree + Data Entry 8000 Key Depressions/Hour
2	Stenographer Gr-II	01	12th Pass + Skill Test (Dictation/Transcription)
3	Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	04	10th Pass (Matriculation)
Total Vacancy		12

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Tax Assistant: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with data entry speed of 8000 key depressions per hour.
Stenographer Gr-II: 12th class pass with dictation of 10 minutes @ 80 wpm and transcription within 50 minutes (English) / 65 minutes (Hindi).
MTS: Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Candidate must have represented State/Country/University/School in recognized sports events as listed in the notification.
Candidate must hold a valid certificate (Form 1-5) issued by the prescribed sports authority.
Candidate must be clear in all WADA/NADA doping tests with no disciplinary ban from any sports federation.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Tax Assistant	Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100)
Stenographer Gr-II	Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100)
MTS	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Phase 1: Shortlisting based on sports achievements as per application particulars (TA & Steno)
Phase 2: Post-specific Skill Test for shortlisted candidates (TA & Steno)
Single Phase Merit List based on sports achievements (MTS)
Document/Certificate Verification

Recruitment Table: Sports Achievement Merit Score (Para 7.5)

Level	Category	Winning Position-I	Winning Position-II	Winning Position-III	Participation
International	Olympics/World Championship	100	98	96	94
International	Asian Games/Commonwealth Games	96	94	92	90
International	Other Tournaments (e.g. SAF Games)	92	90	88	86
National	National Competitions (Senior)	80	78	76	54
National	National Competitions (Junior)	75	73	71	52
University	Inter-University Competition	70	68	66	50
Khelo India	Khelo India Youth/Winter/Para Games	65	63	61	48
School	National Sports/Games for Schools	60	58	56	46

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Download the application form as per Annexure-II from the notification.
Fill the form in Block Letters using Blue/Black ink ball point pen.
Mark preference (1, 2, 3) against the post(s) applied for, or 'X' if not interested.
Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates including sports certificate (Form 1-5).
Place the filled form and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with the prescribed application title.
Send the sealed envelope via Registered/Speed Post only to the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Hqrs.), Bhubaneswar address.
Ensure the application reaches the office on or before the last date by 6:00 PM.

Recruitment Note: About Income Tax Department, Odisha

The Income Tax Department, functioning under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance, is responsible for administering direct tax laws across India. The Odisha Region office, headquartered at Aayakar Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, oversees tax assessment, collection, and enforcement for the state. As a Central Government department, it offers stable, pensionable Group C employment with structured career progression for staff recruited through various channels including the sports quota.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Pay

Selected candidates receive standard Central Government employee benefits including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Medical coverage under CGHS, Provident Fund, Gratuity, National Pension System (NPS), Leave Travel Concession, and annual leave entitlements. Selected sportspersons are also expected to represent the Department in tournaments, which often comes with additional sports-related support and recognition within the organization.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Download Notification & Application Form Memo No. Pr.CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/6981	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	Income Tax Department, Odisha
Post Name	Tax Assistant, Stenographer Gr-II, MTS
Total Vacancy	12
Salary	Level-1 to Level-4 (₹18,000 - ₹81,100) [Approx. ₹21,000 to ₹46,000/Month]
Job Location	Odisha
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	31/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Sports certificates submitted with this application carry the entire weight of your candidature — a certificate not signed personally by the Secretary of the National/State Federation or the designated university/SAI officer will be treated as invalid, no exceptions. Only achievements up to 31 March 2026 count, so don't attach anything dated after that. Since this is a postal-only application, use Registered or Speed Post exclusively; courier or hand-delivery is not accepted and will likely be rejected. Also remember only one application per candidate is allowed — submitting multiple forms gets all of them cancelled.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Tax Assistant? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100). After adding allowances like DA and HRA, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹38,000 to ₹42,000 per month, while MTS at Level-1 starts around ₹21,000 to ₹24,000 per month.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for this recruitment? ▼

Ans: The completed application must reach the office on or before 31 July 2026 by 6:00 PM. Candidates domiciled in North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Jammu & Kashmir get an extended deadline of 10 August 2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the selection process? ▼

Ans: No negative marking mentioned in official notification, since there is no written examination. Selection is based on a sports achievement merit list and, for Tax Assistant and Stenographer Gr-II, a post-specific skill test.

Q.4 What is the age limit for this recruitment? ▼

Ans: Candidates for Tax Assistant and Stenographer Gr-II must be between 18 and 27 years, while MTS candidates must be between 18 and 25 years as on 01 August 2026. Sportspersons get age relaxation of up to 5 years (10 years for SC/ST) over the upper limit.

Q.5 How to download the Income Tax Odisha sports quota notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The notification is available on the official website www.incometaxindia.gov.in. Candidates can also use the Download Notification link provided on this page which carries Memo No. Pr.CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/6981 dated 05/06/2026.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for these posts? ▼

Ans: Tax Assistant requires a Bachelor's Degree with data entry speed of 8000 key depressions per hour. Stenographer Gr-II requires 12th pass with dictation/transcription skills. MTS requires only Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognized board.

Q.7 What is the selection process for these sports quota posts? ▼

Ans: Tax Assistant and Stenographer Gr-II selection has two phases: sports-merit-based shortlisting followed by a post-specific skill test. MTS selection is single-phase, based purely on a sports achievement merit list, subject to document verification.

Q.8 Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment? ▼

Ans: Yes, a candidate can apply for multiple posts by marking order of preference (1, 2, 3) in the application form against each post, or marking 'X' for posts they are not interested in. However, only one application form per candidate is allowed; multiple separate applications will be rejected.