The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr. CCIT), West Bengal and Sikkim Region, has released Notice No. PCCIT/WB&S/Pers./58/Sports Rec/2025-26(Pt-II)/10237 dated 27 August 2026 for recruitment of meritorious sportspersons to 82 posts – 25 Tax Assistant (TA) and 57 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) – under the provisions of DoPT OM No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024. Vacancies are spread across 17 recognised Games and Sports including Cricket, Football, Athletics, Basketball, Swimming, Kabaddi, Badminton and Para Athletics. Applications are accepted offline by post to the Office of the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Kolkata on or before 30 September 2026. Candidates must additionally submit a supplementary Google Form. The physical application is the authoritative document in all cases of discrepancy.
Important – Read Before You Apply: Four things that will get your application rejected without correspondence. First, only sports achievements between 01 January 2022 and 30 June 2026 are considered – the closing date of the tournament or event must fall within this range; achievements outside this window, however significant, will not be counted in merit ranking. Second, sports certificates must be in the exact prescribed format (Forms 1 to 5) and issued by the competent authority specific to the competition level – a certificate from an incorrect authority or in a non-prescribed format will not be accepted; download Annexure-D from the notification and get the certificate signed by the right person before submitting. Third, any candidate who has been disqualified or banned by a sports federation for disciplinary reasons, or who has an ongoing doping investigation under WADA or NADA, must disclose this via the self-declaration in Annexure-B – concealment is grounds for cancellation of candidature at any stage including after appointment. Fourth, Tax Assistant applicants must qualify a Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour at the selection stage – this is in addition to the Ground/Field Proficiency Test; candidates applying for TA must have this speed.
Income Tax Kolkata Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal and Sikkim Region |
| Notice No. | PCCIT/WB&S/Pers./58/Sports Rec/2025-26(Pt-II)/10237 dated 27 August 2026 |
| Posts | Tax Assistant (TA) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Total Vacancies | 82 (TA: 25, MTS: 57) |
| Recruitment Category | Meritorious Sportspersons (Sports Quota) |
| Sports Covered | 17 recognised Games/Sports |
| Application Mode | Offline by post + supplementary Google Form |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
| Posting Location | Any office under Pr. CCIT, West Bengal and Sikkim jurisdiction |
| Submission Address | Office of the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Headquarters (Personnel and Establishment), 1st Floor, Room No. 14, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7 Chowringhee Square, Kolkata – 700069 |
| Official Website | incometaxindia.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issued | 27 August 2026 |
| Eligible sports achievements window | 01 January 2022 to 30 June 2026 |
| Eligibility (age and qualification) reckoned as on | 01 July 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of physical application | 30 September 2026 |
| Document Verification and Ground/Field Proficiency Test | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates in due course |
Vacancy Details – Post-wise and Sport-wise
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant (TA) | 25 | Level-4: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 57 | Level-1: Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 |
| Total | 82 |
Sport-wise consolidated vacancy:
| S.No. | Games/Sports | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| 2 | Football | 9 | 9 | – |
| 3 | Cricket | 6 | 6 | – |
| 4 | Kabaddi | 6 | 6 | – |
| 5 | Basketball | 5 | 5 | – |
| 6 | Swimming | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | Volleyball | 5 | 5 | – |
| 8 | Table Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | Body Building | 4 | 4 | – |
| 10 | Badminton | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Carrom | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Chess | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Bridge | 2 | 2 | – |
| 14 | Archery | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | Karate | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Lawn Tennis | 2 | 2 | – |
| 17 | Para Athletics | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 82 |
Detailed position/event-wise breakup within each sport (e.g. Batter, Medium Pacer, All Rounder, WK Batter within Cricket) is in Para 6 of the official notification. A candidate may apply for TA or MTS or both in a single application, indicating preference order; if no preference is stated, TA is considered first, then MTS, subject to eligibility.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
| Post | Age as on 01.07.2026 | Essential Educational Qualification (as on 01.07.2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant (TA) | 18 to 27 years | Degree from a recognised University or equivalent |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 18 to 25 years | Matriculation (Class 10) pass or equivalent from a recognised Board |
Age Relaxation: 5 years for Unreserved and OBC candidates; 10 years for SC and ST candidates, as per DoPT OM No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024. Relaxation applies only to candidates who satisfy all other eligibility conditions.
Sports Eligibility – any one of the following:
- Represented a State or the Country in National or International competitions in any of the 17 listed sports; or
- Won a medal in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, Khelo India University Games or SGFI events; or
- Represented a University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards; or
- Represented State School Teams in National Sports/Games for Schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation.
For Chess specifically: Grand Master (GM) Title, International Master (IM) Title, or Chess Olympiad participation qualifies. National Open Chess Championship is treated as a National Championship. Medal-winning performance in the National Team Chess Championship is also accepted.
Sports Certificate – Authority and Format Required
| Competition Level | Competent Authority | Form |
|---|---|---|
| International Competitions | Secretary of the National Federation of the concerned Games/Sports | Form 1 |
| National Competitions | Secretary of the National Federation or Secretary of the State Association of the concerned Games/Sports | Form 2 |
| Inter-University Tournaments | Dean of Sports or Officer in overall charge of Sports of the concerned University | Form 3 |
| National/Sports/Games for Schools | Director or Addl./Joint/Deputy Director in overall charge of Sports/Games for Schools in the State’s Directorate of Public Instructions/Education | Form 4 |
| Khelo India University/Youth/Winter/Para Games | Officer designated/in-charge from Sports Authority of India (SAI) | Form 5 |
Forms 1 to 5 are given in Annexure-D of the official notification. Certificates in any other format or from any other authority will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria – Order of Preference
- Represented India in an International Competition with clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Represented a State/UT in Senior or Junior National Championships (organised by National Sports Federations or Indian Olympic Association) and won a medal or position up to 3rd place. Senior National medal winners are preferred over Junior National participants.
- Represented a University in Inter-University competition (AIU/IUSB) or Khelo India University Games and won a medal or position up to 3rd place in finals.
- Represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games or Khelo India Para Games and won a medal or position up to 3rd place in finals.
- Represented State Schools in National Sports/Games for Schools (All-India School Games Federation) and won a medal or position up to 3rd place.
- Represented a State/UT/University/State Schools Team at the levels above (categories 2 to 5) without winning a medal, in the same order of preference.
Only participation and achievements between 01 January 2022 and 30 June 2026 are considered. The closing date of the tournament must fall within this range.
Tie-break: higher sporting achievement first; if still tied, higher number of cumulative medals during 01 January 2022 to 30 June 2026.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Scrutiny | Nationality, age, educational qualification and sports achievements verified |
| Document Verification | Before the Selection Committee; only documents submitted with the original physical application are considered |
| Ground/Field Proficiency Test | All shortlisted candidates; evaluates proficiency in the respective Game/Sport |
| Data Entry Skill Test | Tax Assistant candidates only; 8,000 key depressions per hour |
| Final Selection | Strictly in order of merit based on best performances (01.01.2022 to 30.06.2026) and Ground/Field Proficiency Test marks |
No TA/DA is paid for attending Document Verification, Ground/Field Proficiency Test or joining after selection. Medical fitness is verified by the Pr. CCIT, West Bengal and Sikkim before formal appointment.
How to Apply
- Download the official notification and prescribed application form (Annexure-A) from incometaxindia.gov.in. The direct notification PDF link is in the Important Links table below.
- Fill the application form in black or blue ink, in Capital Letters.
- Affix a recent colour, front-facing passport-size photograph (without spectacles, sunglasses or headgear), duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Attach attested photocopies (by a Gazetted Officer) of documents for nationality, date of birth, age, educational qualification, caste and sports achievements, including Annexure-B (self-declaration) and the relevant sports certificate Forms 1 to 5 from Annexure-D.
- If applying for both TA and MTS, indicate your order of preference clearly in the application.
- Superscribe the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST(S) OF __________ FOR RECRUITMENT OF MERITORIOUS SPORTS PERSONS IN INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, WEST BENGAL AND SIKKIM.”
- Send by Normal Post, Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier to: Office of the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Headquarters (Personnel and Establishment), 1st Floor, Room No. 14, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7 Chowringhee Square, Kolkata – 700069, to reach on or before 30 September 2026.
- Additionally, fill and submit the supplementary Google Form at forms.gle/sf7iXVo1WeosAjtV6. This is mandatory but does not substitute the physical application. In case of any discrepancy between the two, the physical application is treated as final.
Important Instructions
- Applications received after 30 September 2026 will not be entertained.
- Incomplete applications, unsigned applications, applications without photograph, applications without properly attested photocopies, or applications without required Annexures will be rejected without intimation.
- Only one application per candidate. Multiple applications lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates currently employed must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at Document Verification.
- Only documents submitted with the original physical application are considered at Document Verification.
- Candidates must be clear in all Doping Tests under WADA/NADA. Any disqualification or ban by a sports federation for disciplinary reasons must be disclosed via Annexure-B. Concealment is grounds for cancellation.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere under the jurisdiction of the Pr. CCIT, West Bengal and Sikkim.
- In case of any discrepancy between the Bengali, Hindi and English versions of the notice, the English version prevails.
- The Pr. CCIT, West Bengal and Sikkim reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without assigning reasons at any stage.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF with Annexures A to D | Apply Now |
| Supplementary Google Form (mandatory, additional to physical application) | Apply Now |
| Income Tax Department Official Website | Apply Now |
Frequently Asked Questions – Income Tax Kolkata Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Income Tax Kolkata Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
✅ 82 posts – 25 Tax Assistant and 57 Multi-Tasking Staff across 17 recognised Games and Sports, under Notice No. PCCIT/WB&S/Pers./58/Sports Rec/2025-26(Pt-II)/10237 dated 27 August 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 30 September 2026. The completed physical application must reach the Office of the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Kolkata – 700069 by this date. Additionally, the supplementary Google Form must be submitted online.
Q3. Which sports achievements are counted for merit ranking?
✅ Only achievements between 01 January 2022 and 30 June 2026 are counted. The closing date of the tournament or event must fall within this range. Achievements outside this window will not be considered.
Q4. What educational qualification is required?
✅ Degree from a recognised University for Tax Assistant; Matriculation (Class 10) pass for Multi-Tasking Staff, both assessed as on 01 July 2026.
Q5. What is the age limit?
✅ 18 to 27 years for Tax Assistant; 18 to 25 years for Multi-Tasking Staff, as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation of 5 years for UR/OBC and 10 years for SC/ST candidates.
Q6. In what format must the sports certificate be submitted?
✅ In the exact prescribed format (Forms 1 to 5 from Annexure-D), issued by the competent authority specific to the competition level – Secretary of the National Federation for International/National competitions; Dean of Sports for Inter-University tournaments; Director/Deputy Director of Public Instructions for School Games; and SAI Officer for Khelo India Games. Any other format or authority is not accepted.
Q7. Is there an additional test for Tax Assistant candidates?
✅ Yes. Tax Assistant candidates must qualify a Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour, in addition to the Ground/Field Proficiency Test that all shortlisted candidates must appear for.
Q8. What happens if there is a discrepancy between the Google Form and the physical application?
✅ The physical application is treated as final for all purposes of scrutiny and selection. The Google Form is an additional mandatory step for processing purposes only.
Q9. Is TA/DA paid for attending the selection stages?
✅ No. No Travelling Allowance or Daily Allowance is paid for attending Document Verification, the Ground/Field Proficiency Test, or joining the Department after selection.
Q10. Can a candidate apply for both Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff?
✅ Yes, in a single application. Indicate your preference order clearly. If no preference is stated, the Department will consider the candidate for Tax Assistant first, then Multi-Tasking Staff, subject to eligibility.
Disclaimer: This article is based on Notice No. PCCIT/WB&S/Pers./58/Sports Rec/2025-26(Pt-II)/10237 dated 27 August 2026, released by the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal and Sikkim Region, for 82 Sports Quota posts – 25 Tax Assistant and 57 Multi-Tasking Staff – across 17 recognised Games and Sports. Physical applications in the prescribed Annexure-A format must reach the Kolkata office by 30 September 2026. The supplementary Google Form is additionally mandatory. Only sports achievements between 01 January 2022 and 30 June 2026 are considered. The physical application is the authoritative document in case of any discrepancy with the Google Form. Candidates must download the official notification with Annexures A to D from incometaxindia.gov.in before applying. JobShouter.com is not associated with the Income Tax Department or the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal and Sikkim, in any manner.
