Income Tax Department Pune Region Recruitment 2026 — 85 Sports Quota Posts (Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II & MTS)
Income Tax Department
Income Tax Department invited applications for Income Tax Department Pune Region Recruitment 2026 — 85 Sports Quota Posts (Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II & MTS), with 85 vacancies, for candidates with 10th Pass or 12th Pass or Degree qualification. Eligible candidates can apply online before 2026-09-15.
- Salary
- ₹18,000 – ₹81,100
- Age limit
- 18 – 27 yrs
- Vacancies
- 85
- Last date
- 2026-09-15
Eligibility
Open only to meritorious sportspersons who have represented India, their State/UT, a university, or a recognized school in one of the notification's listed sports/games, in addition to meeting the post's minimum qualification — 10th pass for MTS (39 posts), 12th pass for Stenographer Grade-II (6 posts), and a degree for Tax Assistant (40 posts); age as on 01.01.2026 must be 18-25 for MTS and 18-27 for TA/Steno, with relaxation up to 5 years for meritorious sportspersons and up to 10 years for SC/ST.
Selection Process
Merit ranking by sports achievement per the Department of Personnel & Training's standard order of preference (international representation down to school-level participation), followed by a post-specific skill test — dictation and transcription for Stenographer Grade-II, a data-entry speed test for Tax Assistant, none for MTS — and finally document verification.
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr. CCIT), Pune Region has invited online applications for 85 Group C posts — Tax Assistant (40), Multi Tasking Staff (39), and Stenographer Grade-II (6) — reserved exclusively for meritorious sportspersons. Applications are open from 15 August to 15 September 2026 through a dedicated recruitment portal, not the general Income Tax recruitment process.
Who Should Apply
- Meritorious sportspersons who represented India, their State/UT, a university, or a recognized school in one of the notification's listed sports/games
- 10th pass sportspersons — for Multi Tasking Staff (39 posts)
- 12th pass sportspersons — for Stenographer Grade-II (6 posts)
- Degree-holder sportspersons — for Tax Assistant (40 posts)
This is not a general open recruitment — candidates without a qualifying sports achievement are not eligible regardless of educational qualification.
Eligibility & Age Limit
Candidates must be recognized sportspersons per DoPT's sports-quota criteria (representation for India, State, University, or school in one of the games listed in the notification), in addition to holding the post's minimum qualification — 10th pass for MTS, 12th pass for Stenographer Grade-II, and a degree for Tax Assistant. Age as on 01.01.2026 must be 18–25 years for MTS and 18–27 years for Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II. Age relaxation of up to 5 years applies to meritorious sportspersons generally, and up to 10 years for SC/ST candidates.
Salary & Pay Scale
Multi Tasking Staff is Pay Level 1 (₹18,000–₹56,900). Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II are both Pay Level 4 (₹25,500–₹81,100). These are 7th CPC pay-matrix ranges — in-hand pay in year one will be closer to the starting figure plus DA/HRA than the top of the scale.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 10 August 2026 |
| Online application start | 15 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 15 September 2026 |
Application Fee
₹200 for all applicants, payable online only. [VERIFY: the sources checked did not state a category-based fee exemption for this notification — confirm against the official PDF if you belong to a category that is usually fee-exempt elsewhere.]
How to Apply
- Go to the official recruitment portal at www.itsportsrecruitmentpune.com.
- Register with your basic details and upload scanned sports certificates, educational certificates, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the ₹200 application fee online.
- Submit well before 15 September 2026 — the portal can slow down close to the deadline.
How Are Candidates Selected
- Merit ranking by sports achievement — candidates are ranked using DoPT's standard order of preference for sports quota, from international/Olympic representation down to school-level national participation.
- Skill test — Stenographer Grade-II candidates take a dictation and transcription test; Tax Assistant candidates take a data-entry speed test; MTS has no skill test.
- Document verification — sports certificates and educational qualifications are checked against DoPT-recognized competent authorities before final selection.
Why This Job Matters
The Income Tax Department is one of the largest Group C recruiters under the Ministry of Finance, and sports-quota recruitment is a standing route into a permanent central government job for candidates with a genuine, documented sports record. An 85-post drive across three cadres in one region is a large sports-quota notification by the usual standard.
The FreshersLike Take
This is a strong fit only if you already have documented, DoPT-recognized sports achievements — it is not a backdoor into an Income Tax job without one. Think twice if your sports certificates are informal or from a body not on the DoPT-recognized list; document verification, not the skill test, is where sports-quota applications most often fail. Practical tip: get your sports certificates authenticated by the issuing federation before you apply — the notification only counts achievements up to its cut-off date, and a certificate that arrives late for verification can disqualify an otherwise-eligible candidate.
Documents Required
- Educational certificates matching your applied post (10th for MTS, 12th for Stenographer Grade-II, degree for Tax Assistant)
- Sports certificates from DoPT-recognized federations/associations, showing your level of representation
- Age proof
- Recent photograph and signature (scanned, per portal specification)
- Category certificate (SC/ST), if claiming age relaxation
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | https://www.itsportsrecruitmentpune.com |
| Official Notification (PDF) | https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/documents/d/guest/notification-for-recruitment-of-meritorious-sports-persons-1-pdf |
| Official Website | https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in |
Common Questions
Is this open to all 10th/12th/degree holders, or only sportspersons?
Only meritorious sportspersons with a qualifying representation record (country/state/university/school in a recognized game) can apply — it is not a general open recruitment.
What is the last date to apply?
15 September 2026, online only.
What is the application fee?
₹200 for all applicants, paid online.
Is there a written exam?
No written exam — selection is by merit ranking of sports achievements, followed by a skill test for Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II posts only.
Can a diploma holder apply?
No. The three posts accept only 10th pass (MTS), 12th pass (Stenographer Grade-II), or a degree (Tax Assistant) — diploma is not a listed qualification for this notification.
What proves my sports achievement?
Certificates issued by DoPT-recognized sports federations/associations showing your level of representation — check the official notification's list of recognized bodies and games.
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Common Questions
- What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Department Pune Region Recruitment 2026 — 85 Sports Quota Posts (Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II & MTS)?
- The last date to apply is 2026-09-15.
- Who is eligible to apply for Income Tax Department Pune Region Recruitment 2026 — 85 Sports Quota Posts (Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II & MTS)?
- Candidates with 10th Pass or 12th Pass or Degree qualification are eligible, subject to age limit and other conditions in the official notification.
- How many vacancies are there in Income Tax Department Pune Region Recruitment 2026 — 85 Sports Quota Posts (Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II & MTS)?
- 85 vacancies.