The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr.CCIT), Pune Region has released Notification No. Pr.CCIT/Pune/SRC/Notification.2026-27 dated 10 August 2026 inviting applications from meritorious sportspersons for direct recruitment to 85 posts – Stenographer Grade-II (6), Tax Assistant (40), and Multi-Tasking Staff/MTS (39) – under the Sports Quota. Online applications are accepted from 15 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 on the dedicated recruitment portal itsportsrecruitmentpune.com. Only candidates who have represented the country, a State/UT, a University, or their State School in one of the 17 recognized sports/games specified in the notification are eligible. Sports achievements are counted only up to the notification date of 10 August 2026 – any achievement after this date will not be considered. The application fee is Rs. 200 for all categories (paid online only). Pay scales: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) for Stenographer Grade-II and Tax Assistant, and Level-1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900) for MTS.
Important Note: Three things every sportsperson applicant must know before 15 September 2026. First, you must attach at least one sports eligibility certificate (Form-1 to Form-5, as applicable) with your application – if you cannot produce even one such certificate from a competent authority, you are not eligible and should not apply; the certificate format and issuing authority differ by competition level (international/national/inter-university/school/Khelo India) – verify which form applies to your achievement. Second, sports achievements only up to 10 August 2026 count – any medal, position, or participation after this date will not be considered for shortlisting; use only achievements earned on or before the notification date. Third, selection is by a 6-level DoPT preference order based on the level of sporting achievement – international representation is first preference, followed by national, inter-university, Khelo India, and school levels; candidates with only participation (no medal/position) are considered in the sixth and lowest preference category.
Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Pr.CCIT, Pune Region (Income Tax Department) |
| Notification No. | Pr.CCIT/Pune/SRC/Notification.2026-27 dated 10 August 2026 |
| Posts | Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant (TA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Total Vacancies | 85 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment under Sports Quota – Meritorious Sportspersons only |
| Application Mode | Online – itsportsrecruitmentpune.com |
| Application Opens | 15 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 September 2026 |
| Sports Achievement Cut-off | On or before 10 August 2026 (notification date) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 200 (all categories, online payment only) |
| Official Website | incometaxindia.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Sports Achievement Cut-off Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 15 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details – Post-wise
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 6 | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500-81,100 |
| Tax Assistant (TA) | 40 | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500-81,100 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 39 | Level-1 | Rs. 18,000-56,900 |
| Total | 85 |
A candidate can apply for one or more posts in a single application, indicating their order of preference.
List of 17 Eligible Sports – With Gender-wise Allocation
| S. No. | Sport | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| 2 | Volleyball | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 3 | Cricket | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 4 | Kabaddi | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 5 | Basketball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | Hockey | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | Parasports | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | Bridge | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | Table Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | Wrestling | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Badminton | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Boxing | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Carrom | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | Chess | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | Swimming | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Yogasana | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 85 | 49 | 36 |
Educational Qualification
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognised Board/University |
| Tax Assistant | Degree from a recognised University or equivalent |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Matriculation or equivalent pass |
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 18 to 27 years |
| Tax Assistant | 18 to 27 years |
| MTS | 18 to 25 years |
Age relaxation up to 5 years (10 years for SC/ST) is admissible to sportspersons meeting all other eligibility conditions.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Rs. 200 (online payment only; non-refundable) |
No fee exemption is mentioned for any category in the notification. Applications without payment proof will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
Selection Process – 6-Level DoPT Preference Order
| Preference | Category of Achievement |
|---|---|
| 1st | Represented India in an international competition (with clearance from Department of Sports, MoYAS) |
| 2nd | National Championships by recognized National Sports Federations / National Games (IOA) – medal or position up to 3rd place (Senior preferred over Junior) |
| 3rd | Inter-University competition (AIU/IUSB) or Khelo India University Games – medal or position up to 3rd |
| 4th | Khelo India Youth Games (18+ age), Khelo India Winter Games, or Khelo India Para Games – medal or position up to 3rd |
| 5th | National Sports/Games for Schools (All-India School Games Federation) – medal or position up to 3rd |
| 6th | Participation (without medal/position) at any of the above levels – in the same preference order |
Within each preference category, ties may be broken in favour of candidates with a higher finishing position or more than one medal/position.
Sports Eligibility Certificates Required
| Form | Competition Level | Issuing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Form-1 | International | Secretary, National Federation of the concerned game |
| Form-2 | National | Secretary, National Federation or State Association |
| Form-3 | Inter-University | Dean of Sports, concerned University |
| Form-4 | National/School Games | Director, DPI/Education Directorate of concerned State |
| Form-5 | Khelo India Games | Officer designated by Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
At least one such certificate must be submitted with the application. If no certificate can be produced, the candidate is ineligible.
Skill Tests (Post-selection)
| Post | Skill Test Required |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | Dictation at 80 wpm (10 minutes) + Transcription at 50 wpm English / 65 wpm Hindi on computer |
| Tax Assistant | Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour |
| MTS | No skill test |
How to Apply for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Read the complete official notification (Notification No. Pr.CCIT/Pune/SRC/Notification.2026-27 dated 10 August 2026) from the official Income Tax India website – Click Here
- From 15 August 2026, visit the dedicated recruitment portal – Click Here
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and sports details.
- Indicate the post(s) applied for in order of preference (if applying for more than one post).
- Select the sport(s) under which you wish to be considered, if applicable for more than one sport.
- Upload all required documents including the sports eligibility certificate (Form-1 to Form-5 as applicable).
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 200 through online mode and attach proof of payment.
- Submit before 15 September 2026. Only one application per candidate is permitted – multiple applications will result in summary rejection of all.
Important Instructions
- Only achievements earned on or before 10 August 2026 will be considered.
- Only one application per candidate – multiple applications lead to summary rejection of all.
- Selected candidates will be posted within the Pr.CCIT, Pune Region only.
- Probation period: 2 years from the date of appointment.
- Candidates must be free of any ongoing WADA/NADA doping investigation – a declaration is mandatory.
- Canvassing in any form = immediate disqualification.
- Government/PSU employees must attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- No TA for joining after selection.
- For queries: write to the official email address given in the notification on incometaxindia.gov.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (from 15 August 2026) | Click Here |
| Income Tax Pune Official Website | Click Here |
Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a notification (Pr.CCIT/Pune/SRC/Notification.2026-27 dated 10 August 2026) from the Office of Pr.CCIT, Pune Region, for 85 posts – Stenographer Grade-II (6), Tax Assistant (40), and MTS (39) – reserved exclusively for meritorious sportspersons across 17 recognized sports.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 15 September 2026. Applications open on 15 August 2026 at itsportsrecruitmentpune.com. Only one application per candidate.
Q3. Which 17 sports are eligible?
✅ Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Bridge, Carrom, Chess, Cricket, Hockey, Kabaddi, Parasports, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Yogasana.
Q4. What educational qualification is required?
✅ Matriculation for MTS; 12th pass for Stenographer Grade-II; Graduation for Tax Assistant.
Q5. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 200 for all candidates, paid online only. No exemption mentioned for any category. Fee is non-refundable. Applications without proof of payment are rejected as incomplete.
Q6. How is selection done?
✅ Through a 6-level DoPT preference order based on sports achievement level – from international representation (1st preference) down to participation without a medal (6th preference). No written examination. Post-selection skill tests apply for Steno and TA posts.
Q7. What sports certificates are required?
✅ Form-1 to Form-5 (as applicable by competition level) issued by the competent authority for the respective level. At least one certificate must be submitted with the application – no certificate = ineligible to apply.
Q8. Will achievements after 10 August 2026 count?
✅ No. Only sports achievements and participation on or before the notification date of 10 August 2026 will be considered.
Q9. What is the pay scale?
✅ Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) for Stenographer Grade-II and Tax Assistant; Level-1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900) for MTS, as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Q10. Are there any skill tests after selection?
✅ Yes. Stenographer Grade-II: dictation at 80 wpm + transcription at 50 wpm (English) / 65 wpm (Hindi) on computer. Tax Assistant: Data Entry at 8,000 key depressions per hour. MTS: No skill test.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from Notification No. Pr.CCIT/Pune/SRC/Notification.2026-27 dated 10 August 2026 issued by the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune Region, as available on the official Income Tax India website incometaxindia.gov.in. The 85 vacancies are as notified. Sports achievements are valid only up to 10 August 2026. Candidates must download and read the complete official notification from incometaxindia.gov.in before applying.
