The Income Tax Department (especially the Mumbai Region and Gujarat Region) has released major recruitment notifications for Meritorious Sportspersons in 2026. These are government job openings with attractive pay scales under the Sports Quota, offering opportunities for candidates with sports achievements.
📌 1. mumbai Region Recruitment (Sports Quota)
Total Vacancies: 97 posts
- Tax Assistant (TA): 47
- Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS): 38
- Stenographer Grade‑II: 12
📍 Application Dates:
Pay Scale (7th CPC):
- Tax Assistant & Stenographer: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month
- MTS: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month
Important Eligibility:
- Tax Assistant: Graduation (from a recognized university) + typing/data entry skill requirement
- MTS: 10th pass
- Stenographer: 12th pass + shorthand/steno skills (may vary per notification)
Age Limit:
- Tax Assistant & Stenographer: ~18–27 years
- MTS: ~18–25 years (relaxation per Govt. rules for sports and reserved categories)
Selection:
- Selection is based on sports achievements according to the official sports quota guidelines rather than a traditional government written exam. Higher priority is given to national or international level sportspersons as per DoPT rules.
Application Fee:
- ₹200 (payable online; non‑refundable)
📌 2. gujarat Region Recruitment (Sports Quota)
The Income Tax Department, Gujarat has also announced its own Sports Quota recruitment for 2026:
- Total Vacancies: 46 posts
- Tax Assistant: 18
- MTS: 28
🗓️ Apply Online:
31 january – 21 february 2026
Educational Qualifications:
- Tax Assistant – Graduation + data entry skill
- MTS – 10th pass or equivalent
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026):
- Tax Assistant – 18 to 27 years
- MTS – 18 to 25 years
(Age relaxations apply as per rules.)
Selection & sports Criteria:
- Merit selection based on sports achievements, doctoring certificates, performance levels, and priority lists as per government norms.
Application Fee:
- ₹200 (paid online)
📌 Who Can Apply & Why This Is a Great Opportunity
🏅 For Meritorious Sportspersons
This recruitment is specially designed for sports persons who have represented at national or international levels. If you’re talented in athletics, cricket, football, badminton, shooting, kabaddi or other recognized sports, this could be a golden opportunity.
👩🎓 Minimum Educational Eligibility
- MTS: 10th Pass
- Tax Assistant: Graduate
- Stenographer: 12th Pass + Stenography skills (varies)
📝 Important Steps for Candidates
1. Check Eligibility:
Make sure your age, educational qualifications, and sports record match the requirements.
2. Official Notification:
Download and read the official notification from incometaxmumbai.gov.in or incometaxgujarat.gov.in before applying.
3. Apply Online:
Submit your online application through the official site within the given dates and pay the application fee.
4. Prepare Documents:
Keep ready certificates of educational qualifications, sports achievements, age proof, identity, etc. for uploading and verification.
📍 Summary — Income Tax Vacancy 2026
Region
Posts
Vacancy
Apply Dates
Mumbai (Sports Quota)
Tax Assistant, MTS, Stenographer
97
07–31 Jan 2026
Gujarat (Sports Quota)
Tax Assistant, MTS
46
31 Jan–21 Feb 2026
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