The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal and Sikkim Region has issued a notice inviting applications from meritorious sportspersons for appointment as Tax Assistant (TA) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) against 82 vacancies. Applications must be made offline in the prescribed Annexure-A format and must reach the Kolkata office on or before 30.09.2026, and every applicant must additionally furnish their particulars through the department’s official Google Form.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Class 10 Pass / Degree
📌 Vacancies
82 Posts (TA 25, MTS 57)
💰 Salary
Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 81,100
📅 Last Date
30.09.2026
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Tax Assistant (TA) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) — Meritorious Sportspersons Quota |
| Organization | Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal and Sikkim Region, Kolkata |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | F. No. PCCIT/WB&S/Pers./58/Sports Rec/2025-26 (Pt-II)/10237 dated 27.08.2026 |
| Location | West Bengal and Sikkim (posting at any office under the jurisdiction of Pr. CCIT, West Bengal and Sikkim) |
| Total Vacancies | 82 (Tax Assistant 25, Multi-Tasking Staff 57) |
| Qualification | Tax Assistant: Degree from a recognized University. MTS: Matriculation (Class 10) pass. Both plus the prescribed sports eligibility. |
| Age Limit | Tax Assistant: 18 to 27 years. MTS: 18 to 25 years. Both as on 01.07.2026. Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Scrutiny of Applications → Document Verification → Ground / Field Proficiency Test → Data Entry Skill Test (Tax Assistant only) → Final Merit List |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month for Tax Assistant (Level-4) and Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month for MTS (Level-1) |
| How to Apply | Offline only — send the Annexure-A application by post or courier to Kolkata so that it arrives by 30.09.2026, and also submit the official Google Form |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | incometaxindia.gov.in (Kolkata Region) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notice | 27.08.2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application at Kolkata Office | 30.09.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age and Educational Qualification | 01.07.2026 |
| Reckoning Period for Sports Achievements | 01.01.2022 to 30.06.2026 |
| Document Verification and Ground / Field Proficiency Test | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates in due course |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (UR / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD) | Not specified in notification |
Note: The notice does not mention any application fee or mode of fee payment for this recruitment. Applications are sent by post along with the supporting documents.
Vacancy Details
| Name of the Post | No. of Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant (TA) | 25 | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 57 | Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900) |
| Total | 82 | — |
The 82 vacancies are distributed across 17 games and sports, with a further position-wise and event-wise split between men and women as given below.
| Games / Sports | Total | Position / Event-wise Breakup (Men / Women) |
|---|---|---|
| Cricket | 06 | Batter 02 (M); Medium Pacer 02 (M); All Rounder 01 (M); WK Batter 01 (M) |
| Football | 09 | Goalkeeper 02 (M); Side Back 02 (M); Mid-fielder 02 (M); Winger 01 (M); Striker 02 (M) |
| Athletics | 18 | 100-meter Run 02 M / 02 W; 200-meter Run 02 M / 01 W; 400-meter Run 01 M / 01 W; 800-meter Run 01 W; 100-meter Hurdles 01 W; 110-meter Hurdles 01 M; 400-meter Hurdles 01 M / 01 W; Long Jump 01 M / 01 W; Javelin Throw 01 M / 01 W |
| Basketball | 05 | Guard 02 (M); Power Guard 02 (M); Post 01 (M) |
| Swimming | 05 | Free Style 01 M / 01 W; Back Stroke 01 M; Breast Stroke 01 M; Butterfly 01 W |
| Volleyball | 05 | Setter 01 (M); All Rounder 01 (M); Counter Attacker 01 (M); Middle Blocker 01 (M); Libero 01 (M) |
| Table Tennis | 04 | 02 M / 02 W |
| Kabaddi | 06 | Raider 02 (M); Left Cover 02 (M); Left Corner 02 (M) |
| Bridge | 02 | 02 M |
| Chess | 02 | 01 M / 01 W |
| Carrom | 04 | 02 M / 02 W |
| Body Building | 04 | Below 70 Kg 02 (M); Below 80 Kg 01 (M); Above 80 Kg 01 (M) |
| Badminton | 04 | 02 M / 02 W |
| Archery | 02 | 01 M / 01 W |
| Karate | 02 | 01 M / 01 W |
| Lawn Tennis | 02 | 02 M |
| Para Athletics | 02 | 01 M / 01 W |
| Total Vacancy | 82 | — |
Note: If suitable candidates are not available in any of the games or sports listed above, the department reserves the right not to consider that game or sport and to allot those vacancies to any other game or sport as deemed fit.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | The candidate must be a citizen of India. |
| Educational Qualification — Tax Assistant | A Degree from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification, held on or before 01.07.2026. |
| Educational Qualification — MTS | Matriculation (Class 10) pass or equivalent from a recognized Board, held on or before 01.07.2026. |
| Age Limit | Tax Assistant: 18 to 27 years. MTS: 18 to 25 years. Both reckoned as on 01.07.2026. Check your age eligibility → |
| Sports Eligibility | Sportspersons who have represented a State or the Country in a National or International competition; or medal winners in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, Khelo India University Games or School Games Federation of India (SGFI) events; or who have represented their University in Inter-University tournaments; or who have represented State School Teams in the National games for schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation. |
| Chess — Special Provision | Grand Master (GM) title, International Master (IM) title or Chess Olympiad. The IM/GM title should be in an open category such as Woman Grandmaster (WGM). National Open Chess Championship is treated as a National Championship, and medal-winning performance in the National Team Chess Championship is also considered. |
| Reckoning Period | Only performances in recognized tournaments or events whose closing date falls between 01.01.2022 and 30.06.2026 are considered. Achievements before or after this window are not counted. |
| Doping Clearance | The candidate must be clear in all dope tests conducted by WADA / NADA or other relevant authorities, and must not have been disqualified or banned by a sports federation. Any ongoing doping investigation must be disclosed in Annexure-B. |
| Application Restriction | Only one application per candidate. A candidate may opt for TA, MTS or both in the same application, indicating the order of preference; if no preference is given, TA is considered first and then MTS. |
| Serving Employees | Candidates already employed must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | 05 years |
| SC / ST | 10 years |
Note: Relaxation is granted as per DOPT OM No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024 and is admissible only to candidates who satisfy all other eligibility conditions relating to education and sports qualification and who furnish a certificate in the prescribed Annexure-C format from the prescribed authority.
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Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Scrutiny of Applications | All applications received by 30.09.2026 are scrutinized. Eligible candidates are shortlisted on the basis of nationality, age, educational qualification and their best sporting performances between 01.01.2022 and 30.06.2026. Incomplete or unsigned applications, applications without a photograph, without properly attested photocopies, or without the required annexures are rejected, and no correspondence is made with the applicant. |
| 2. Order of Preference Applied | First preference to those who represented the country in an International Competition with Department of Sports clearance; next, those who represented a State or UT in Senior or Junior level National Championships or National Games and won a medal or position up to 3rd place (Senior preferred over Junior); next, Inter-University or Khelo India University Games medal winners up to 3rd place; next, Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Winter Games or Para Games medal winners up to 3rd place; next, State School teams in All India School Games Federation events up to 3rd place; and last, those who represented at these levels without winning a medal or position, in the same order. Participation in individual and team events carries the same preference. |
| 3. Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called before the selection committee to verify the attested photocopies and the certificate Forms submitted with the application. Originals must be produced. Only the attested copies and forms already submitted with the application are considered — documents produced later are not taken into account. |
| 4. Ground / Field Proficiency Test | Candidates shortlisted after document verification are called for a Ground or Field Proficiency Test to evaluate their proficiency in their respective sport or game. Marks scored here count towards the final merit. The venue is intimated to shortlisted candidates in due course. |
| 5. Data Entry Skill Test (Tax Assistant only) | Candidates shortlisted for appointment as Tax Assistant must additionally qualify a Data Entry Skill Test at a speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour, in line with the relevant recruitment rules. This stage does not apply to MTS candidates. |
| 6. Final Merit List | Final selection is made strictly in order of merit, determined from the evaluation of the candidate’s best performances between 01.01.2022 and 30.06.2026 together with the marks allotted at the Ground / Field Proficiency Test. In a tie, the higher sporting achievement in the reckoning period wins; if the tie persists, the greater number of cumulative medals in that period decides. |
| 7. Medical Fitness | Medical fitness is ascertained by the Office of the Pr. CCIT, West Bengal and Sikkim before formal appointment. Success at any stage confers no right to appointment unless the department is satisfied the candidate is suitable in all respects. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level — Tax Assistant | Level-4 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission |
| Pay Range — Tax Assistant | Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month |
| Pay Level — Multi-Tasking Staff | Level-1 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission |
| Pay Range — Multi-Tasking Staff | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month |
| Allowances | Not specified in notification. The notice states only the pay levels and pay ranges; allowances admissible to Central Government employees are not detailed in it. |
| Travelling Allowance | No Travelling Allowance is paid for attending Document Verification or the Ground / Field Proficiency Test, or for joining the department after selection. |
| Place of Posting | Selected candidates are liable to be posted at any place and in any office under the jurisdiction of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal and Sikkim. |
How to Apply
- Download the official notice from the Income Tax Department Kolkata region website and take a print of the application form given in Annexure-A.
- Fill the form in black or blue dot ink in capital letters only, tick the post or posts applied for with the order of preference, and affix a recent coloured front-facing passport size photograph (no spectacles, sunglasses or head gear) duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Attach photocopies of all supporting documents duly attested by a Gazetted Officer, along with the Annexure-B declaration, the Annexure-C certificate if claiming age relaxation, and the properly signed sports certificate Forms as per Annexure-D (Forms 1 to 5, depending on the level of competition).
- Send the complete application by Ordinary Post, Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier to The Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Headquarters (Personnel and Establishment), Kolkata, 1st Floor, Room No-14, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7 Chowringhee Square, Kolkata – 700069, so that it reaches on or before 30.09.2026. Write on the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST(S) OF ______ FOR RECRUITMENT OF MERITORIOUS SPORTS PERSONS IN INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, WEST BENGAL & SIKKIM”.
- Additionally furnish your particulars and upload the required documents through the department’s official Google Form, which is also published on the Income Tax Department Kolkata website and its X (formerly Twitter) handle.
Note: Physical presence at the office to submit the form is not compulsory. Submission of the Google Form is in addition to, and not a substitute for, the physical application — eligibility depends only on the correct submission of the physical application form. If there is any discrepancy between the Google Form and the physical application, the particulars in the physical application prevail. Applications received after the due date will not be entertained under any circumstances.
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Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
Photocopies of items 2 to 11 below must be duly attested by a Gazetted Officer and enclosed with the application.
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| 1. Application Form | As per Annexure-A, filled in capital letters in black or blue dot ink |
| 2. Passport Size Photograph | Recent coloured, front facing, without spectacles, sunglasses or head gear; affixed on the form and attested by a Gazetted Officer. A scanned copy is also uploaded to the Google Form. Resize your photo and signature → |
| 3. Photo Identity Proof | Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Driving License or Passport |
| 4. Address Proof | Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, Driving License or Passport |
| 5. Birth Certificate | Attested photocopy |
| 6. Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate | Mandatory; name in the application must match the Matriculation certificate |
| 7. Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate | If applicable |
| 8. Graduation Mark Sheets and Certificate | Mandatory for candidates applying for Tax Assistant |
| 9. Other Educational Qualification Certificates | If applicable |
| 10. Caste Certificate | If applicable (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) |
| 11. PwBD Certificate | If applicable, with sub-category (OH / VH / HH / Others) |
| 12. Certificates of Sports Achievements | Must mention the name of the tournament, game or event and the position secured |
| 13. Declaration | As per Annexure-B, including disclosure of any ongoing doping investigation |
| 14. Age Relaxation Certificate | As per Annexure-C, if claiming relaxation |
| 15. Sports Certificate Forms | Properly signed Forms 1 to 5 as per Annexure-D, issued by the competent authority for the level of competition (National Federation, State Association, University Dean of Sports, State Directorate of Public Instructions or SAI for Khelo India events) |
| 16. No Objection Certificate | Required from the present employer if the candidate is already employed |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Google Form (Additional Submission) | Click Here |
| Official Website | incometaxindia.gov.in (Kolkata Region) |
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Filling only the Google Form and skipping the physical application — the Google Form is an additional requirement, and eligibility depends solely on the correctly submitted physical application reaching Kolkata by 30.09.2026.
- Sending more than one application — only one application per candidate is entertained, and multiple submissions lead to cancellation of candidature. Both TA and MTS can be opted for in the same single form.
- Claiming a sports achievement from outside the reckoning period — anything whose closing date falls before 01.01.2022 or after 30.06.2026 will not be considered at all.
- Submitting photocopies that are not attested by a Gazetted Officer, or a form without the attested photograph or signature — such applications are rejected outright with no intimation to the candidate.
- Forgetting to write the prescribed phrase on the envelope, or posting so late that the application arrives after 30.09.2026 — late applications are not entertained under any circumstances.
- Producing sports or education documents only at the verification stage — the committee considers only the attested copies and Annexure-D forms already submitted with the application, and an employed candidate must also carry the NOC from their present employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the Income Tax Department sports quota recruitment 2026?
The completed physical application must reach the Kolkata office on or before 30.09.2026.
2. How many vacancies are on offer?
There are 82 vacancies in total — 25 for Tax Assistant and 57 for Multi-Tasking Staff.
3. What is the educational qualification required?
Tax Assistant needs a Degree from a recognized University and MTS needs a Matriculation (Class 10) pass, and the qualification must be held on or before 01.07.2026.
4. What is the age limit and relaxation?
Tax Assistant is 18 to 27 years and MTS is 18 to 25 years as on 01.07.2026, with 05 years relaxation for UR and OBC candidates and 10 years for SC and ST candidates.
5. Is there any application fee?
The notice does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
6. Can I apply online for these posts?
No, the application itself is offline and must be posted to Kolkata, but every applicant must also submit the department’s official Google Form as an additional step.
7. Can I apply for both Tax Assistant and MTS?
Yes, a candidate can opt for TA, MTS or both in a single application by indicating the order of preference; if no preference is given, the candidate is considered first for TA and then for MTS.
8. Is there a typing test for these posts?
Yes, candidates shortlisted for Tax Assistant must qualify a Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour, while MTS candidates do not have this stage.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
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