Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 — 12 Vacancies Notification Out

Income Tax Department, Odisha has officially released a recruitment notification for 12 vacancies under the Sports Quota for 2026. Meritorious sportspersons can apply offline via Registered or Speed Post before July 31, 2026.

Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Detail	Information
Organization	Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha
Post Name	Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, and MTS
Total Posts	12
Job Category	Group C (Non-Gazetted)
Job Location	Odisha
Pay Scale	Pay Level 1 & Level 4 (7th CPC)
In-Hand Salary	Rs 26,000 — Rs 42,000 per month (approx)
Apply Mode	Offline (Registered / Speed Post ONLY)
Start Date	June 5, 2026
Last Date (General)	⚠️ July 31, 2026 (6:00 PM)
Fee — All Categories	Free
Age Limit	18 — 27 years (varies by post)
Qualification	10th Pass / 12th Pass / Graduate + Sports Achievement
Selection Process	Sports Merit Shortlisting & Skill Test
Official Website	incometaxindia.gov.in

Read below for eligibility, how to apply, and step by step guide.

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​Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota 2026 — Important Dates

​Do not miss these dates. Missing even one can cost you this opportunity.

Event	Date
Notification Released	June 5, 2026
Last Date to Apply (General Candidates)	July 31, 2026 (6:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply (Far-Flung Areas)	August 10, 2026 (6:00 PM)
Sports Achievement Cutoff Date	March 31, 2026
Exam / Skill Test Date	To Be Announced

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​Vacancy Details & Salary Structure

​A total of 12 vacancies are distributed across three distinct profiles. Here is the post-wise breakdown and salary structure.

Post Name	Total Posts	Pay Scale (7th CPC)	In-Hand Salary (Approx)
Tax Assistant	07	Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100)	Rs 38,000 — Rs 42,000 / month
Stenographer Grade-II	01	Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100)	Rs 38,000 — Rs 42,000 / month
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	04	Level-1 (₹18,000–₹56,900)	Rs 26,000 — Rs 29,000 / month
Total	12

Eligibility Criteria

​Age Limit (As on August 1, 2026)

• ​Tax Assistant & Stenographer: 18 to 27 years.
• ​Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 18 to 25 years.

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​Age Relaxation for Sportspersons:

• ​General Category: Up to 5 years extra.
• ​SC / ST Category: Up to 10 years extra.

​Educational & Skill Qualification

• ​Tax Assistant: Graduation degree in any stream. You must have a data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.
• ​Stenographer Grade-II: Class 12 pass or equivalent. Skill test requires dictation at 80 words per minute for 10 minutes.
• ​Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Class 10 pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board. No additional technical skills required.

​Sports Eligibility

​You must have represented your State or Country in National or International competitions, or won a medal in Junior National Championships, School Games, or any variant of the Khelo India Games before the sports cutoff date of March 31, 2026.

​A total of 65 sports disciplines are eligible, including Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Swimming, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

​✅ TIP: You must attach a valid sports certificate in the official prescribed format (Form 1 to Form 5) signed personally by the designated authority. Applications without these forms will be rejected automatically.

​✅ Am I eligible? Quick Check:

→ Do you meet the post-specific education limit? — YES / NO

→ Did you achieve your sports milestone before March 31, 2026? — YES / NO

→ Do you have the official Form 1–5 signed by your sports body? — YES / NO

→ Is your age within the limit including sports relaxation? — YES / NO

​All YES? You can apply.

​Selection Process

​The department follows a strictly structured evaluation plan based on your sports achievements.

​For Tax Assistant & Stenographer Grade-II:

• ​Phase 1 (Shortlisting): Applications are scored purely on sports points (ranging from 100 points for an Olympic medal down to 46 points for School Games participation). The department shortlists candidates equal to 4 times the vacancies for Tax Assistant, and top 10 candidates for the Stenographer post.
• ​Phase 2 (Skill Test): Shortlisted candidates must pass the practical typing or stenography test at the Bhubaneswar office. This test is qualifying in nature.

​For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS):

• ​Single-Phase Selection: Candidates are selected directly based on their positions in the sports merit points list. No written exam or skill test is conducted.

​ℹ️ NOTE: Selected candidates have a mandatory sporting obligation. You must represent the Income Tax Department, Odisha in tournaments for a minimum period of 5 years.

​How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

​Since this is an offline recruitment process, follow these steps meticulously:

​Step 1 — Download and print the official application form proforma (Annexure-II)

Step 2 — Fill out the form in English using block letters with a blue or black ballpoint pen

Step 3 — Mark your post preferences clearly using numbers 1, 2, and 3

Step 4 — Attach self-attested copies of your education, age proof, caste certificate, and a copy of your Identification Card

Step 5 — Enclose your valid sports certificate strictly in the format of Form 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5

Step 6 — Place everything in an envelope and send it via Registered or Speed Post

​⚠️ LAST DATE: July 31, 2026. Only 41 days left. Applications received after 6:00 PM will not be reviewed. Send your packet early to account for postal transit delays.

​Envelop Superscription & Postal Address:

​You must write the following text on top of your envelope:

“Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region- 2026”

​Send your packet to:

​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

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