Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply for 85 Posts

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The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune, has released the Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of meritorious sportspersons. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 85 vacancies of Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).

In this article, we provide the complete details on the Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Notification, including vacancy, elgibility criteria, selection process, important dates, and much more.

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

As per the notification dated 10 August 2026, a total of 85 vacancies are available for Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The online application window will open on 15 August 2026 and close on 15 September 2026. Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational, age, and sports eligibility conditions before applying.

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Notification 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organisation	Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune
Recruitment	Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Posts	Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant, MTS
Total Vacancies	85
Notification Date	10 August 2026
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	15 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 September 2026
Eligibility	Meritorious Sportspersons
Application Fee	Rs. 200
Job Location	Pr. CCIT, Pune Region

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates are advised to read the complete notification before applying because the Department has specified detailed conditions relating to sports achievements, eligibility certificates, educational qualifications, age relaxation, application documents, skill tests and appointment.

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download Link

Income Tax Pune Recruitment: Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	10 August 2026
Online Application Starts	15 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	15 September 2026

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Vacancy 2026

The recruitment notice provides 85 posts across three Group C categories. The post-wise vacancies are given below:

Post	Vacancies
Stenographer Grade-II	6
Tax Assistant	40
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	30
Total	85

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Sports-Wise Vacancy

Applications are invited from meritorious sportspersons in 17 sports/games. The total distribution is 49 male and 36 female players.

S. No.	Sport/Game	Total Players	Male	Female
1	Athletics	20	10	10
2	Badminton	2	1	1
3	Basketball	5	0	5
4	Boxing	2	1	1
5	Bridge	4	2	2
6	Carrom	2	1	1
7	Chess	2	1	1
8	Cricket	6	6	0
9	Hockey	5	5	0
10	Kabaddi	6	6	0
11	Parasports	5	3	2
12	Swimming	2	1	1
13	Table Tennis	4	2	2
14	Tennis	2	1	1
15	Volleyball	12	6	6
16	Wrestling	4	2	2
17	Yogasana	2	1	1
Total	—	85	49	36

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the eligibility conditions applicable to their respective post.

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Age Limit 2026

The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026. As per the notification, eligible meritorious sportspersons can receive relaxation in the upper age limit of up to 5 years, while the relaxation is up to 10 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to fulfilment of all other eligibility conditions and submission of the prescribed certificate.

Post	Minimum Age Limit	Maximum Age Limit
Stenographer Grade-II	18 Years	27 Years
Tax Assistant	18 Years	27 Years
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	18 Years	25 Years

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Educational Qualification 2026

The post-wise educational qualifications are given below:

Post	Essential Educational Qualification
Stenographer Grade-II	12th Class pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or University
Tax Assistant	Degree from a recognised University or equivalent qualification
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	Matriculation or equivalent pass

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India to be eligible for the recruitment.

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Sports Eligibility 2026

The recruitment is specifically for meritorious sportspersons. Candidates must have the required sports achievements or participation in one of the sports/games mentioned in the notification.

Candidates must submit sports certificates issued by the competent authorities prescribed in the notification. Certificates issued by unauthorised authorities or in formats other than those prescribed will be treated as invalid.

Certificate	Competition	Competent Authority
Form 1	International Competition	Secretary of the concerned National Federation
Form 2	National Competition	Secretary of the National Federation or State Association of the concerned game
Form 3	Inter-University Tournaments	Dean of Sports or officer in overall charge of sports of the concerned University
Form 4	National Sports/Games for Schools	Director/Additional/Joint/Deputy Director in charge of sports/games for schools in the State Directorate
Form 5	Khelo India University/Youth/Winter/Para Games	Designated officer/officer in charge from Sports Authority of India

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

Eligible candidates can apply online for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 from 15 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 through the prescribed recruitment portal. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria and keep all required documents ready before submitting the application form.

Steps to Apply Online

Visit the Income Tax Department’s Pune recruitment portal.
Open the Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 application link.
Read the notification and instructions carefully.
Select the post/posts for which you want to apply.
Enter personal, educational and sports achievement details.
Indicate your preference for the posts.
Upload the required documents and certificates.
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Review the application form carefully.
Submit the application and keep a copy for future reference.

Application Fee

Particular	Details
Application Fee	Rs. 200
Payment Mode	Online
Refund of Fee	Not applicable
Without Fee	Application liable to be rejected

Documents Required for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep self-attested copies of the required documents ready before applying. The notification specifies the following documents:

Document
Matriculation/SSC or equivalent certificate, Birth Certificate, Aadhaar Card or Passport
Educational Qualification Certificate
Caste/Community Certificate
Sports/Games Certificates
Eligibility Certificate for Recruitment of Sportsperson
PwBD Certificate and UDID Card
NOC from Present Employer
Aadhaar Card
Recent Passport-Size Photograph
Doping/Unfair Means Declaration

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is based on the prescribed merit and order of preference for sports achievements. Candidates selected for the respective posts must also qualify the applicable skill test.

Post/Stage	Selection Criteria
Overall Selection	Based on the merit and order of preference of sports achievements prescribed in the notification
Stenographer Grade-II	Must qualify the prescribed skill test
Stenographer (Dictation Test)	10 minutes at 80 words per minute
Stenographer (Transcription)	50 words per minute in English and 65 words per minute in Hindi, on computer
Tax Assistant	Must qualify the prescribed Data Entry Skill Test
Tax Assistant (Data Entry)	8,000 key depressions per hour

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Salary 2026

Candidates selected through the recruitment will be appointed to posts carrying the following pay levels under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:

Post	Pay Level	Pay Scale
Stenographer Grade-II	Level 4	Rs. 25,500–81,100
Tax Assistant	Level 4	Rs. 25,500–81,100
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	Level 1	Rs. 18,000–56,900

FAQs

How many vacancies are released under Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

A total of 85 vacancies have been announced for Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant and MTS posts.

What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 15 September 2026.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is Rs. 200, payable through online mode only.

What is the age limit for Tax Assistant?

The age limit for Tax Assistant is 18 to 27 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026.

What is the age limit for MTS?

The age limit for MTS is 18 to 25 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026

Can I apply for multiple posts?

Yes. Candidates can apply for more than one post through a single application, but only one application can be submitted.

Up to which date will sports achievements be considered?

Only sports achievements or participation obtained up to 10 August 2026, the date of notification, will be considered.

Is an NOC required for government employees?

Yes. Sportspersons already employed in Central Government, State Government departments/organisations or PSUs must furnish an NOC from their present employer.