Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - 12 Tax Assistant, Stenographer & MTS Posts
आयकर विभाग ओडिशा स्पोर्ट्स कोटा भर्ती 2026 - 12 टैक्स असिस्टेंट, स्टेनोग्राफर एवं MTS पद
Organization
Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region (Income Tax Department), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Vacancies
12
Level
L1
Salary
Pay Level-1 to Level-4, 7th CPC (Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 81,100 per month) plus DA, HRA, TA and other admissible Central Government allowances
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About the Job / नौकरी के बारे में
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region (Income Tax Department, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India) has released a recruitment notification inviting offline applications from meritorious sportspersons for appointment under the Sports Quota to 12 Group ‘C’ posts of Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) in the Odisha Region. The advertisement was published vide Memo No. Pr. CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/6881 dated 05.06.2026 and appears in Employment News (EN 12/59).
- Recruiting authority: Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region, Aayakar Bhawan, Rajaswa Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751007.
- Total posts: 12 — Tax Assistant (07), Stenographer Grade-II (01) and MTS (04), all reserved for the sports quota.
- Pay: Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) for Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II; Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900) for MTS, under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA and other Central Government allowances.
- Mode of application: Strictly offline in the prescribed format (Annexure-II), sent only by Registered Post / Speed Post; online applications are not accepted.
- No application fee: The notification prescribes no examination/application fee for any category.
- Sports merit based: Eligibility requires both the prescribed academic qualification and a recognised sports achievement (international/national/inter-university/national school games) earned on or before 31.03.2026, in the disciplines specified in Annexure-I.
This is a rare, fee-free, sports-quota opening for athletes domiciled across India who can represent the Income Tax Department, Odisha in tournaments. Source & full details: official Income Tax Department notification on incometax.gov.in and Employment News EN 12/59 dated 20-26 June 2026.
आयकर विभाग के प्रधान मुख्य आयकर आयुक्त कार्यालय, ओडिशा क्षेत्र (राजस्व विभाग, वित्त मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार) ने खेल कोटा के अंतर्गत मेधावी खिलाड़ियों से टैक्स असिस्टेंट, स्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड-II एवं मल्टी-टास्किंग स्टाफ (MTS) के कुल 12 ग्रुप ‘C’ पदों हेतु ऑफलाइन आवेदन आमंत्रित किए हैं। यह विज्ञापन Memo No. Pr. CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/6881 दिनांक 05.06.2026 द्वारा जारी हुआ और रोज़गार समाचार (EN 12/59) में प्रकाशित है।
- भर्ती कार्यालय: प्रधान मुख्य आयकर आयुक्त, ओडिशा क्षेत्र, आयकर भवन, राजस्व विहार, भुवनेश्वर-751007।
- कुल पद: 12 — टैक्स असिस्टेंट (07), स्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड-II (01) एवं MTS (04), सभी खेल कोटे के अंतर्गत।
- वेतन: टैक्स असिस्टेंट व स्टेनोग्राफर हेतु पे लेवल-4 (रु. 25,500–81,100) तथा MTS हेतु पे लेवल-1 (रु. 18,000–56,900), 7वें वेतन आयोग के अनुसार, साथ में DA, HRA व अन्य भत्ते।
- आवेदन का तरीका: केवल ऑफलाइन (Annexure-II प्रारूप में), केवल रजिस्टर्ड/स्पीड पोस्ट से भेजना है; ऑनलाइन आवेदन स्वीकार नहीं।
- कोई आवेदन शुल्क नहीं: किसी भी श्रेणी के लिए कोई परीक्षा/आवेदन शुल्क निर्धारित नहीं है।
- खेल योग्यता आवश्यक: निर्धारित शैक्षणिक योग्यता के साथ-साथ 31.03.2026 तक अर्जित मान्यता प्राप्त खेल उपलब्धि (अंतरराष्ट्रीय/राष्ट्रीय/अंतर-विश्वविद्यालय/राष्ट्रीय स्कूल खेल) अनिवार्य है।
यह खिलाड़ियों के लिए एक दुर्लभ, निःशुल्क खेल-कोटा अवसर है। पूर्ण विवरण आधिकारिक अधिसूचना incometax.gov.in तथा रोज़गार समाचार EN 12/59 (20-26 जून 2026) में देखें।
Key Details / मुख्य जानकारी
| Organization (संस्था) | Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region (Income Tax Department), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
| Post Name (पद का नाम) | Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) under the sports quota for meritorious sportspersons |
| Advt. No. (विज्ञापन सं.) | Memo No. Pr. CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/6881 dated 05.06.2026 (EN 12/59) |
| Total Vacancies (कुल पद) | 12 |
| Level (स्तर) | L1 |
| Salary (वेतन) | Pay Level-1 to Level-4, 7th CPC (Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 81,100 per month) plus DA, HRA, TA and other admissible Central Government allowances |
| Location (स्थान) | All India / अखिल भारतीय |
| Age Limit (आयु सीमा) | Tax Assistant & Stenographer Grade-II: 18-27 years; Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 18-25 years (as on 01.08.2026). Age relaxation for meritorious sportspersons up to 5 years (10 years for SC/ST) as per DoPT O.M. No. 15012/3/84-Estt.(D) dated 12.11.1987, plus standard Government of India relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen. |
| Qualification (योग्यता) | Meritorious sportspersons aged 18-27 (Tax Assistant/Steno) or 18-25 (MTS) as on 01.08.2026 with Matriculation/12th/Bachelor's degree as per the post and the required sports qualification per Annexure-I. |
Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memo / Notification Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Employment News Publication | 20-26 June 2026 (Employment News Issue 12) |
| Cut-off Date for Sports Achievements / Eligibility | 31 March 2026 |
| Date for Reckoning Age | 01 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Receive Application by Post (General) | 31 July 2026 (by 6:00 PM) |
| Extended Last Date (NE States, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, J&K) | 10 August 2026 (by 6:00 PM) |
Post-wise Vacancy Details / पद-वार रिक्ति विवरण
| Post Name | Pay Level | Remuneration | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Pay Level-4 (7th CPC) | Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 | 7 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Pay Level-4 (7th CPC) | Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 | 1 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Pay Level-1 (7th CPC) | Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 56,900 | 4 |
| Total / कुल | 12 | ||
Eligibility / योग्यता
| Post Name / पद | Qualification / योग्यता | Age / आयु |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent AND a data-entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour. | 18-27 years as on 01.08.2026 (relaxation up to 5 yrs / 10 yrs SC-ST for sportspersons) |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 12th class (Senior Secondary) pass or equivalent AND skill in stenography: dictation for 10 minutes @ 80 wpm followed by transcription in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). | 18-27 years as on 01.08.2026 (sports relaxation up to 5/10 yrs) |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognised board. | 18-25 years as on 01.08.2026 (sports relaxation up to 5/10 yrs) |
Selection Process / चयन प्रक्रिया
- 1Scrutiny of applications and verification of academic, age and sports-merit eligibility against Annexure-I
- 2Award of sports-merit points based on level of competition and position achieved (Olympics/World > Asian/CWG > National Senior > National Junior > Inter-University > Khelo India > School Games)
- 3Shortlisting for skill test in order of sports merit (approx. 4x vacancies for Tax Assistant; proportionate for Stenographer)
- 4Skill test - Data Entry @ 8,000 key depressions/hour for Tax Assistant; Shorthand dictation @ 80 wpm + transcription for Stenographer Grade-II (conducted at Pr. CCIT Office, Bhubaneswar at candidate's own expense)
- 5MTS selected on sports-merit score only (no skill test)
- 6Preparation of final merit list and waiting list
- 7Document verification, character/antecedent check and medical fitness examination before appointment
How to Apply / आवेदन कैसे करें
Applications are accepted strictly OFFLINE for this recruitment. Follow these steps carefully:
- Download the application form (Annexure-II) and read the full advertisement (Annexure-I disciplines + eligibility) from the official Income Tax Department website, incometax.gov.in.
- Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS using a blue/black ball-point pen. Indicate post preference by writing "1", "2", "3" (and "X" for any post not desired).
- Attach self-attested copies of: Matriculation/10th certificate (date of birth proof), educational qualification certificates, valid sports/games certificate (Form 1-5 from the competent authority), caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), PwBD/UDID (if applicable), NOC from current employer (if in Govt/PSU service), Aadhaar, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Seal the application in an envelope superscribed: "Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region - 2026".
- Send only by Registered Post / Speed Post to: The 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.
- Ensure delivery by 31.07.2026, 6:00 PM (10.08.2026 for candidates domiciled in NE States, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep and J&K). Submit only ONE application; multiple applications lead to rejection. No application fee is payable.
इस भर्ती में आवेदन केवल ऑफलाइन स्वीकार किए जाते हैं। नीचे दिए चरणों का पालन करें:
- आधिकारिक वेबसाइट incometax.gov.in से आवेदन प्रपत्र (Annexure-II) और पूरा विज्ञापन (Annexure-I खेल सूची व पात्रता) डाउनलोड करें।
- फॉर्म को बड़े अक्षरों (BLOCK LETTERS) में नीली/काली बॉल पेन से भरें। पद वरीयता "1", "2", "3" लिखकर दर्शाएँ (अनिच्छित पद हेतु "X")।
- स्व-सत्यापित प्रतियाँ संलग्न करें: 10वीं प्रमाणपत्र (जन्मतिथि प्रमाण), शैक्षणिक प्रमाणपत्र, वैध खेल प्रमाणपत्र (सक्षम प्राधिकारी द्वारा Form 1-5), जाति/EWS प्रमाणपत्र (यदि लागू), PwBD/UDID (यदि लागू), वर्तमान नियोक्ता का NOC (यदि सरकारी सेवा में हों), आधार व पासपोर्ट साइज फोटो।
- आवेदन को लिफाफे में सील करें जिस पर लिखें: "Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region - 2026"।
- केवल रजिस्टर्ड/स्पीड पोस्ट से भेजें: The 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।
- आवेदन 31.07.2026 शाम 6:00 बजे तक पहुँच जाना चाहिए (पूर्वोत्तर राज्यों, A&N, लक्षद्वीप व J&K हेतु 10.08.2026)। केवल एक ही आवेदन भेजें; एक से अधिक आवेदन निरस्त होंगे। कोई आवेदन शुल्क नहीं है।
Test Your Skills / अपनी तैयारी परखें
Take a free mock test to check your preparation level before the exam.
Preparation Guide / तैयारी गाइड
Step 1: Know the Syllabus / पाठ्यक्रम जानें
Study the complete syllabus from the official notification. Focus on high-weightage topics first.
Step 2: Previous Year Papers / पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
Solve at least 10 previous year papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Step 3: Mock Tests / मॉक टेस्ट
Take 2-3 full-length mock tests every week. Analyze mistakes after each test.
Step 4: Revision / रिवीज़न
Revise formulas, current affairs, and weak topics daily in the last month before the exam.
Training Provider / कोचिंग संस्थान
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FAQs / सामान्य प्रश्न
Q: How many vacancies are there in the Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
There are 12 vacancies in total - 7 Tax Assistant, 1 Stenographer Grade-II and 4 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), all reserved under the sports quota for meritorious sportspersons.
कुल 12 पद हैं - 7 टैक्स असिस्टेंट, 1 स्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड-II और 4 मल्टी-टास्किंग स्टाफ (MTS), सभी मेधावी खिलाड़ियों हेतु खेल कोटे के अंतर्गत।
Q: Is there any application fee for this Income Tax sports quota recruitment?
No. The notification does not prescribe any application or examination fee for any category. Application is completely free; you only bear the postal cost of sending the form.
नहीं। अधिसूचना में किसी भी श्रेणी के लिए कोई आवेदन/परीक्षा शुल्क निर्धारित नहीं है। आवेदन पूर्णतः निःशुल्क है; केवल डाक का खर्च आपका होगा।
Q: What is the last date to submit the application?
The application must reach the office by 31 July 2026, 6:00 PM. For candidates domiciled in North-Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Jammu & Kashmir, the extended last date is 10 August 2026, 6:00 PM.
आवेदन 31 जुलाई 2026 शाम 6:00 बजे तक कार्यालय पहुँच जाना चाहिए। पूर्वोत्तर राज्यों, अंडमान-निकोबार, लक्षद्वीप तथा जम्मू-कश्मीर के निवासियों हेतु विस्तारित अंतिम तिथि 10 अगस्त 2026 शाम 6:00 बजे है।
Q: Can I apply online for this recruitment?
No. This recruitment is strictly offline. You must download the Annexure-II form, fill it in block letters, attach self-attested documents and send it only by Registered Post / Speed Post to the Bhubaneswar address. Online applications are not accepted.
नहीं। यह भर्ती पूर्णतः ऑफलाइन है। आपको Annexure-II फॉर्म डाउनलोड कर बड़े अक्षरों में भरकर, स्व-सत्यापित दस्तावेज़ संलग्न कर केवल रजिस्टर्ड/स्पीड पोस्ट से भुवनेश्वर पते पर भेजना होगा। ऑनलाइन आवेदन स्वीकार नहीं।
Q: What is the age limit and the relaxation for sportspersons?
As on 01.08.2026, the age limit is 18-27 years for Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II, and 18-25 years for MTS. Meritorious sportspersons get relaxation up to 5 years (10 years for SC/ST) as per DoPT rules, in addition to normal category-based relaxation.
01.08.2026 को टैक्स असिस्टेंट व स्टेनोग्राफर हेतु 18-27 वर्ष तथा MTS हेतु 18-25 वर्ष। मेधावी खिलाड़ियों को DoPT नियमानुसार 5 वर्ष (SC/ST हेतु 10 वर्ष) तक की छूट, सामान्य श्रेणी-छूट के अतिरिक्त मिलती है।
Q: What sports achievements make me eligible to apply?
You must have represented India in an international event, or the State/University in National/Inter-University tournaments, or won a medal in Junior/Senior Nationals, Khelo India, SGFI or National School Games, in a discipline listed in Annexure-I. The achievement must be earned on or before 31.03.2026 and supported by a valid certificate (Form 1-5) from the competent authority.
आपने अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर भारत का, या राष्ट्रीय/अंतर-विश्वविद्यालय स्पर्धा में राज्य/विश्वविद्यालय का प्रतिनिधित्व किया हो, या जूनियर/सीनियर नेशनल, खेलो इंडिया, SGFI या राष्ट्रीय स्कूल खेलों में पदक जीता हो - Annexure-I में सूचीबद्ध खेल में। उपलब्धि 31.03.2026 तक अर्जित हो और सक्षम प्राधिकारी का वैध प्रमाणपत्र (Form 1-5) हो।
Q: What is the selection process and is there a written exam?
There is no written/CBT exam. Candidates are ranked on sports-merit points; Tax Assistant and Stenographer shortlisted candidates take a skill test (data entry / shorthand respectively) at Bhubaneswar, while MTS is selected on sports merit alone. Final selection is followed by document verification and medical fitness.
कोई लिखित/CBT परीक्षा नहीं है। उम्मीदवारों को खेल-मेरिट अंकों पर वरीयता दी जाती है; टैक्स असिस्टेंट व स्टेनोग्राफर के शॉर्टलिस्ट उम्मीदवारों का भुवनेश्वर में कौशल परीक्षण (डेटा एंट्री/आशुलिपि) होता है, जबकि MTS केवल खेल-मेरिट पर चुना जाता है। अंत में दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन व चिकित्सा परीक्षण होता है।
Q: What salary will I get and where will I be posted?
Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II are at Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) and MTS at Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900) under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA and other allowances. Posting is within the Income Tax Department, Odisha Region, and selected candidates are expected to represent the department in tournaments for a minimum period.
टैक्स असिस्टेंट व स्टेनोग्राफर पे लेवल-4 (रु. 25,500-81,100) तथा MTS पे लेवल-1 (रु. 18,000-56,900) पर, 7वें वेतन आयोग अनुसार, साथ में DA, HRA व अन्य भत्ते। पोस्टिंग आयकर विभाग, ओडिशा क्षेत्र में होगी, और चयनित अभ्यर्थियों से न्यूनतम अवधि तक विभाग का खेलों में प्रतिनिधित्व अपेक्षित है।
Q: Can candidates from outside Odisha apply?
Yes. There is no Odisha-domicile restriction. Meritorious sportspersons from any State/UT who meet the educational, age and sports-merit criteria can apply; however, selected candidates will be posted in the Odisha Region.
हाँ। ओडिशा निवास की कोई बाध्यता नहीं है। किसी भी राज्य/केंद्रशासित प्रदेश के मेधावी खिलाड़ी जो शैक्षणिक, आयु व खेल-मेरिट शर्तें पूरी करते हैं, आवेदन कर सकते हैं; परंतु चयनित अभ्यर्थियों की पोस्टिंग ओडिशा क्षेत्र में होगी।
Q: Which documents must I attach with the application?
Attach self-attested copies of 10th certificate (DOB proof), educational qualification certificates, valid sports certificate (Form 1-5), caste/EWS certificate if applicable, PwBD/UDID if applicable, NOC from current employer if in government service, Aadhaar, and recent passport-size photographs.
स्व-सत्यापित प्रतियाँ संलग्न करें: 10वीं प्रमाणपत्र (जन्मतिथि), शैक्षणिक प्रमाणपत्र, वैध खेल प्रमाणपत्र (Form 1-5), जाति/EWS प्रमाणपत्र (यदि लागू), PwBD/UDID (यदि लागू), सरकारी सेवा में हों तो NOC, आधार, तथा हाल के पासपोर्ट साइज फोटो।
Important Links / महत्वपूर्ण लिंक
Source: Official Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region (Income Tax Department), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India website. All links are verified government sources.
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