The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi has invited meritorious sportspersons to apply for 119 posts: 44 Tax Assistant, 09 Stenographer Grade II and 66 Multi-Tasking Staff. Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade II are at Pay Level-4 and Multi-Tasking Staff at Pay Level-1. Candidates are short-listed and selected by assessing their sports/games, followed by document verification. The online form closes on 10 November 2026 at 23:59 Hrs.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi |
| Department | Income Tax Department, Delhi Region |
| Recruitment | Recruitment of Meritorious Sportspersons to the posts of Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade II and Multi-Tasking Staff, R.Y. 2026 |
| Notice date | 1 October 2026 |
| Total posts | 119 |
| Pay | Pay Level-4 (Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade II), Pay Level-1 (Multi-Tasking Staff) |
| Place of posting | Delhi region only |
| How to apply | Online |
| Last date | 10 November 2026, up to 23:59 Hrs. |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 1 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 17 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10 November 2026, up to 23:59 Hrs. |
| Age and qualification counted on | 31 August 2026 |
| Exam date | Not given in the notice |
Counting both the first and the last day, the form stays open for 25 days.
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Band (pre-revised) | Grade Pay (pre-revised) | Pay Level (7th Pay Commission) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 44 | 5200-20200 | 2400 | Pay Level-4 |
| Stenographer Grade II | 09 | 5200-20200 | 2400 | Pay Level-4 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 66 | 5200-20200 | 1800 | Pay Level-1 |
| Total | 119 |
All selected candidates will be posted in Delhi region only. The notice says the posts are temporary in nature but are likely to be permanent.
Vacancies in each game or sport
Vacancies in each game for men and women, 119 in total. For the women's vacancies in Bodybuilding, Cricket, Football, Squash and Triathlon, see pages 4 and 5 of the official notice.
| Game or sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Athletics | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Badminton | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Basketball | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Billiards & Snookers | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Bodybuilding | 1 | 1 | |
| Boxing | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Chess | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cricket | 4 | 4 | |
| Cycling | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Football | 6 | 6 | |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Gymnastics | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Hockey | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Judo | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kabaddi | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Karate | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Para Sports | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Shooting | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Squash | 1 | 1 | |
| Swimming | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Table Tennis | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Tennis | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Triathlon | 1 | 1 | |
| Volleyball | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Weightlifting | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 119 |
Eligibility
Every post needs a sports record as well as an educational qualification. The notice counts achievements in competitions held between 01.01.2020 and 15.10.2026.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent as on 31.08.2026 |
| Stenographer Grade II | 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognized board as on 31.08.2026 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 10th class pass or equivalent from a recognized board as on 31.08.2026 |
Those awaiting results of the final exams need not apply. The candidate should also be clear in all the doping tests.
Age limit
Age is counted as on 31 August 2026.
| Post | Minimum age | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 18 years | 27 years |
| Stenographer Grade II | 18 years | 27 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 18 years | 25 years |
For meritorious sportspersons, the upper age limit may be relaxed up to a maximum of 5 years, and up to 10 years in case of SC/ST candidates.
Reservation
No post is reserved for SC, ST, OBC & EWS.
Selection process
- Scrutiny and short-listing: applications shall be scrutinized and suitable candidates will be short-listed for further selection procedure.
- Sports assessment: selection for appointment shall be made by assessing the candidates' sports/games.
- Document verification: candidates are required to produce all the original documents. No TA/DA/Accommodation will be given for appearing in the document verification.
Skill standards and probation
| Post | Standard in the notice |
|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour |
| Stenographer Grade II | Dictation Test of 10 minutes at 80 words per minute, and a Transcription Test |
Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years.
How to apply
- Go to the official website, www.incometaxdelhi.gov.in, and click the 'Sports Recruitment' tab to open the online form.
- Fill in the form between 17 October 2026 and 10 November 2026. A candidate can apply for one post or more than one post in a single application.
- Upload the scanned documents listed in the next section.
- Before submission of the online application, check the entries through Preview.
- Submit before 23:59 Hrs. on 10 November 2026.
The notice gives the helpdesk e-mail [email protected] and the correspondence e-mail [email protected].
Documents the notice asks for
- Scanned copy of certificate for proof of Date of Birth
- Scanned copy of Aadhar Card
- Scanned copy of the prescribed Essential Minimum Qualification marksheet or certificate
- Copies of certificates in proof of sports achievements
- Copy of community certificate in the prescribed format
- Copy of No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the employer
Points to check before applying
- Your degree, 12th or 10th result must already be in hand by 31 August 2026, because candidates awaiting final exam results are not eligible.
- Achievements in competitions held between 1 January 2020 and 15 October 2026 are taken into account.
- The upper age limit is 27 years for Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade II but 25 years for Multi-Tasking Staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 10 November 2026 at 23:59 Hrs.
When does the online application open?
The form opens on 17 October 2026.
How many posts are there in each cadre?
There are 119 posts in all: 44 Tax Assistant, 09 Stenographer Grade II and 66 Multi-Tasking Staff.
What is the age limit?
Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade II candidates must be 18 to 27 years old, and Multi-Tasking Staff candidates 18 to 25 years, as on 31 August 2026.
How much age relaxation is allowed?
Meritorious sportspersons may get up to 5 years of relaxation in the upper age limit, or 10 years for SC/ST candidates.
What pay level do these posts carry?
Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade II are at Pay Level-4 with Grade Pay 2400 (pre-revised). Multi-Tasking Staff is at Pay Level-1 with Grade Pay 1800 (pre-revised).
What qualification is needed?
Tax Assistant needs a Bachelor's Degree, Stenographer Grade II needs 12th class pass and Multi-Tasking Staff needs 10th class pass, each held as on 31.08.2026.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes. One application can cover one post or more than one post.